Call for Submissions

Theatre on the Edge Festival 2025

Submissions due on or before March 30, 2025

TotE is a 3 day, curated, multi-location festival with a focus on new performances & works in development from local and touring artists including community development and workshop activities. 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. 

Theatre on the Edge is a co-production between Shuswap Theatre and the Salmon Arm Arts Centre

tote-fest 2025: June 13-14-15

Switsmalph, Salmon Arm BC

Performance Categories

• Mainstage Live Performance: 60 mins - ish

• Works in development: 10 - 30 mins

• Micro Performance: short in length and suitable for small audience groups or individuals

• BYOV: The classic bring your own venue - site permissions may be required

• Musical Offering

• Film/Video Shorts: 2 - 10 mins

• TYA / Family Friendly Outdoors: minimum technical requirements

• Stand Up: storytelling or comedy or something in between

• Workshops

This year we are seeking artistic applications 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

Deadline for submissions for the 2025 TotE festival is no later than march 30, 2025

Apply Early - Apply Often