March 17 – 20, 2027
The Pumphouse Theatre has presented the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival with the Alberta Drama Festival Association for over 30 years and we are excited to do so again! Registration for 12 spots will open on a first-come, first serve basis beginning October 19th, 2026 at 12 pm. The Festival is scheduled to be held March 17 – 20, 2027 in the Victor Mitchell Theatre.
One play is chosen by a professional adjudicator to represent Calgary at the Provincial One-Act Festival. Winning plays from each region may receive travel and food expenses reimbursement for their participation in the Provincial Festival by the Alberta Drama Festival Association.
Link to register will be added to this website on October 19 at noon when registration opens.
Registration Requirements:
- All registrations must be submitted no earlier than noon on October 19th, 2026 with a completed registration form and a $60 non-refundable registration fee.
- The performing group is responsible for royalty payments. A letter confirming permission from the publisher or playwright must be included.
- A clean draft copy of the script must be delivered by the January 31st, 2027 deadline. Photocopies will only be accepted for an original script. Outlines for collective creations will be accepted, but may not be eligible for Outstanding New Work. Improvised shows are not eligible.
- Once your registration has been accepted payment can be made by requesting secure payment link or by e-transfer. E-transfers are sent to admin@pumphousetheatre.ca with the message “OAPF Registration Fee”. Please do not send the registration fee until we have confirmed your registration.
- Any member of a professional performing arts association (i.e. CAEA) is prohibited from participating in this festival.
- Plays must be one act in length. Performances between 10 and 60 minutes. No excerpts.
- Each group is responsible for supplying its own technicians for stage management and light and sound operation. We can provide training to operators.
- Each show must be set up in 10 minutes and struck in 5 minutes.
- Casts shall be predominantly adult and from CALGARY.
- All performances and participants must adhere to the ADFA Rules and Guidelines. More information can be found on the ADFA website: https://adfa.ca/about/rules-regulation/
Awards & prizes are presented for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Director, Outstanding Performances, Outstanding Technical Merit, and Outstanding New Work!
Registration for the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival
at the Pumphouse Theatre (2140 Pumphouse Ave SW).
Starts Monday October 19th, 2026 @ Noon
Registration will close when all slots are filled or by January 31st, 2027. Registration is on a first come first serve basis.
For more information, including One-Act Play Festival rules and regulations, please feel free to email Troy Couillard at prod@pumphousetheatre.ca.