WHO WE ARE


Theatre; Just Because (TJB), an independent theatre company in Treaty 8, nistawâyâw / ᓂᐢᑕᐋᐧᔮᐤ / Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo founded in 2014, is run entirely by local artists. TJB works to develop unique opportunities for local artists to create meaningful and impactful theatre experiences, and to foster ongoing artist growth in our local context. We strive to make theatre accessible to all, and we are constantly exploring new venues and ideas to continuously support local performance arts through mentorship, encouragement, and by challenging artists to develop and enjoy their craft.

How we started


Theatre; Just Because was founded in 2014 by theatre artists Michelle Thorne-Speir and Danna-Rae Evasiuk during the 2014 Alberta Drama Festival Association One Act Festival. Since then, TJB has proudly been a part of the creative landscape of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, offering development opportunities, workshops, performance opportunities, educational programs, and more to the people who call this community home.

 

Accolades

2018 Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Award recipients.

2018 Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Award recipients.

2016 Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards

2016 Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards