Story Theatre Company is a theatre for young audiences company based in Victoria, BC (Unceded Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territories). For over 40 years, Story Theatre has been inspiring imagination and encouraging literacy by creating and touring dynamic theatrical productions for children inspired by classic literature, fairy tales, and fables.

Currently, the company commissions new plays written by emerging Canadian playwrights with vibrant and diverse perspectives, who through stories, want to encourage children to be the leaders of change.

ACCESS: We tour our work to schools and public spaces in order to provide high-quality arts experiences in a format that is accessible for a wide-range of children in BC. 

EDUCATION: Connecting young people and their families to stories is an impactful way to frame important societal lessons while allowing a community to experience and bond over these lessons together. Pre- and post-show educational activities are curated with care, and offered with each touring production, to take the learning further. Drama and storytelling workshops facilitated by professional teaching artists are also offered to schools.

EQUITY: We are dedicated to affecting profound systemic change through our artistic and organizational practice, including making specific commitments about who we hire or dedicate our resources to. Story Theatre understands that systemic change is best lead by communities who directly experience oppression.

REGIONAL: Although we are located in the city of Victoria, BC, more than 70% of our performances occur in small towns and rural villages across Western Canada. We tour our work with an understanding that access to the arts is intrinsic to a quality education. Story is part of each of us and we are all a part of the show.

PARTICIPATION: Children learn through movement and play, which is why our productions encourage audience participation and building skills together. 

Your donation to our charity will help Story Theatre continue to help children in finding and creating their own stories. By knowing ourselves, we are one step closer to knowing one another. This plays a big part in the vibrancy of our communities and enhancing our collective well being.