ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
We acknowledge the support of the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
Theatre SKAM is seeking applications from Canadian artists for SKAMpede 2027. In its 19th year, this live performance event features original short performances by artists stationed outside along paved commuter and recreational trails, including the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and the Songhees Walkway. Performances are repeated over the course of the day as audiences roll, walk, or stroll their way in groups of 15 from show to show. SKAMpede is a multidisciplinary performance festival. We encourage applications from all performance disciplines. In the past, the event has featured comedy, drama, storytelling, spoken word, improv, music, opera, puppetry and dance. Eight short works will be programmed for this all-ages festival.
We strive to present both local and national artists at SKAMpede. We are committed to programming 75% Provincial (with 50% being Vancouver Island-based) and up to 25% National.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see the Call for Applications on our Google Site. There you can find a digital, .docx, and .pdf versions of the Call for Applications and Application Info Package.
Do you have artistic questions related to your project that you’d like to discuss?
Contact Artistic & Managing Director Logan Swain (He/Him) at logan@skam.ca or 250-386-7526.
MORE ABOUT SKAMPEDE
NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PERFORMANCES
SKAMpede is a festival in Victoria of new short works by top performers who have been selected through a formal submission process. Each of the shows are different and the range of performances encompasses spoken word, dance, story telling and much more! The local performers have all worked as professional artists, including at Craigdarroch Castle, Atomic Vaudeville, The Belfry Theatre and Butchart Gardens. SKAMartists are paid for their work.
SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
Like many people who regularly use the Galloping Goose, we also consider ourselves stewards of the trail. We have worked with city and regional officials, community groups, and other professionals to ensure the footprint of the event is minimal. We are thrilled continuing our partnership with The Sustainable Fox for the sixth year. This partnership has allowed us to reduce our waste and recycle up to 97% of materials used over the festival weekend. In 2023, SKAMpede was the runner-up for the PACT Green Award.
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