The Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) is a volunteer,
not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to encourage, develop and
maintain community theatre in Alberta, The main
vehicle for pursuing this mandate is the adult, non-professional one-act
play festivals held throughout Alberta.
Regional organizations in each of nine zones host annual festivals, which
bring together community groups in a celebration and sharing of theatre
excellence. these festivals are adjudicated by a
theatre professional or educator who elevates and provides constructive
criticism to all participants. The adjudicator also selects one play to
represent the region at the annual provincial festival, which is held in
a different community each year.
ADFA was formed in 1969 to assume the festival organization duties
formerly run by the Drama Department of Alberta Culture but its
traditions stem from community festivals that date back to early 1930’s.
The organization’s Board of Directors consists of the President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and representatives from each of the
nine regions.
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