Theatre on the Edge (TotE) is Sxwesméllp, Salmon Arm’s only theatre festival, hosted on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc and co-presented by Shuswap Theatre and the Salmon Arm Arts Centre.
Call for Submissions
Theatre on the Edge
Festival 2026
TotE is a 3 day, curated, multi-location festival with a focus on new performances & works in development from local and touring artists with participation in workshops and community development. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for artists to embrace risks, celebrate differences, engage audiences, promote collaboration, create conversations and push boundaries in a fun and supportive environment.
Submissions due on or before
March 15, 2026
Theatre on the Edge is a co-production between Shuswap Theatre and the Salmon Arm Arts Centre
TotE-fest 2026: June 26 - 27 - 28
Switsmalph, Salmon Arm BC
Performance Categories
Mainstage Live Performance: 60 mins - ish (full tech support)
Improv / Stand up Comedy / Storytelling
Works in development: 10 - 30 mins
Outdoors: (minimal tech)
BYOV / Walk About Theatre / Micro Performance: innovative, short in length, and suitable for small audience groups or individual - site permissions may be required
Musical Offerings
Film/Video Shorts: 2 - 10 mins
Workshops
We're hoping you can help us explore the Edges of what theatre can be.
This year we are seeking artistic applications in any genre in a variety of formats for a variety of venues
Theatre on the Edge is a curated festival that values artists getting paid for their work.
We are seeking performances that amplify underrepresented artistic voices across a variety of styles and forms that push our understanding of what theatre can be. Please consider applying with original finished works or works in development.
We continue to expand into multiple venues - shows will be scheduled as appropriate to available venues - # of performances may vary
Admission to the Festival is
100% Pay-What-You-Choose