ABOUT SRE

Swamp Rat Experience is a registered non-profit theatre society run by volunteers in nistawâyâw / ᓂᐢᑕᐋᐧᔮᐤ / Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, located within the boundaries of Treaty 8.
We believe that theatre is an opportunity for self-expression, exploration, and connection, and we aim to create theatre that invests in artistic development, increased accessibility, and conversation.

Exploring innovative theatre for everyone.

SRE MANAGEMENT

  • Hanna Fridhed

    Artistic Director
    CONTACT

  • Kayla Erlandson

    Company Manager
    CONTACT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Becky Fadden

    Chair of the Board
    chair@swampratexperience.com

  • Jenny Price

    Treasurer of the Board
    treasurer@swampratexperience.com

  • Christopher Bowers

    Secretary of the Board
    secretary@swampratexperience.com

  • Ashley Makey

    Director of the Board

  • Biship Nel

    Director of the Board

  • Dylan Thomas-Bouchier

    Director of the Board

  • Rhonda Robinson

    Director of the Board

  • Stacey Grant

    Director of the Board

  • Zenon Campbell

    Director of the Board

ACCOLADES

2024

Best of YMM

Best Theatre Show: RENT The Musical

2023

Community Votes

Platinum in Performing Arts
Platinum in Theatre
Gold in Live Entertainment
Silver in Community Groups
Bronze in Entertainment
Gold in Live Entertainment

Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards

Creative Collaboration Award - Shortlisted
Performing Arts Award - Shortlisted

Heart of Wood Buffalo Awards

Creative Collaboration Award - Shortlisted
Social Profit Leadership - Shortlisted

“Art is human. It is supposed to have room for everything that we are. It is not a space for the best of ourselves. It is a space for all of ourselves.

— Clementine Morrigan