PROGRAM FEE

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All prices include GST and a $35 administration fee.
   
Fee for Theatre Exploration I:
Students 13–15 years old
$450
Fee for Theatre Exploration II:
Students 16–18 years old
$485
  Students who reside outside of Alberta
must add $50 to the fees above.

DOWNLOAD Artstrek 2007 Application Form only PDF icon [180 KB]
(contains Medical Form, Parent Approval Form, Letter of Recommendation Form)
DOWNLOAD Artstrek 2007 Brochure PDF icon [5 MB]

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PAYMENT

Full payment must accompany application forms PDF icon [181 KB]. In the event that an applicant is not accepted into the program, the program fee is automatically refunded in full.

Payment may be made by cheque, money order, MasterCard, or VISA; cheques and money orders must be made payable to Theatre Alberta. Post-dated cheques and American Express are not accepted. If you will be receiving a scholarship from an organization other than Theatre Alberta, please include a letter of intent from the sponsoring organization.

Send completed application to:
Theatre Alberta — Artstrek 2007
3rd Floor Percy Page Centre
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton AB  T5M 3K6

If you are faxing your registration/application:
To ensure your security and privacy, please phone in your credit card number to the Artstrek Registrar at 780-422-8162 or toll-free outside Edmonton at 1-888-422-8160.

Theatre Alberta receives a large number of applications within a short period of time — please allow 4–6 weeks for processing. Students accepted into the program will receive a letter of acceptance and the Artstrek Student Handbook.

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VALUE FOR YOUR DOLLAR

We strive to make Artstrek as affordable as possible. Theatre Alberta, Red Deer College and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts subsidize costs for all Artstrek students. Ten instructors, eight supervisors and five support staff provide 12 hours of daily instruction/ activity, 'round the clock supervision, three meals a day and accommodation.

As an added bonus, each Artstrek participant is given a one-year membership to Theatre Alberta, which includes access to our playscript library.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Theatre Alberta offers one full scholarship and 20 bursaries of up to 50% of the program fee for Alberta students who require financial assistance to attend Artstrek. To apply, you must include a cover letter with your application that states that you are in financial need and request consideration for a scholarship; as well, your referrer must testify in your letter of recommendation that you are in financial need. Financial support from Theatre Alberta will be provided to those in the greatest financial need. The $35 administration fee must accompany all scholarship applications.

Call the Artstrek Registrar at 780-422-8162 or toll free outside Edmonton at 1-888-422-8160 for more information.

We are also happy to assist you in seeking scholarship funding in your community. Upon request, Theatre Alberta will support your application with information and documentation about Artstrek. Some suggestions for sources of sponsorship include local individuals, businesses, schools, community groups, lottery boards, or service organizations. Many previous Artstrek participants have been successful in seeking financial support from within their communities.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

All refund requests for accepted applicants must be made in writing to the Theatre Alberta office. Theatre Alberta will retain the $35 administration fee of all accepted applicants who withdraw their applications after they have been processed.

Refunds will be available on the following pro-rated scale:

  • Cancellations before June 4, 2007 receive full refunds minus $35 administration fee.
  • Cancellations between June 4 and June 10, 2007 will be charged $35 administration fee plus 10% of original program fee.
  • Cancellations between June 11 and June 17, 2007 will be charged $35 administration fee plus 20% of original program fee.
  • Cancellations between June 18 and June 25, 2007 will be charged $35 administration fee plus 30% of original program fee.
  • No refunds will be given if registration is cancelled after June 25, 2007. Extreme circumstances such as illness, hospitalization, death of a family member, etc. will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Documentation will be required.

“Artstrek means lifelong drama lessons, new friends and a great experience.”

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