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StoryBook Theatre is a community theatre founded in 1977, located in the Community Arts Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

History
StoryBook Theatre originated as a play readers and writers group organized by Ellie Tims. The first full production was Buckskin and Chapperos in 1977. Beginning with the first season StoryBook had a six play season, consisting of original scripts and fairy tale classics. In 1995, in response to a growing and evolving audience base, StoryBook revamped its season structure to include eight shows split into to series of four shows each. The first series, Cookie Cabaret, consisting of shows geared toward pre-school and elementary audiences, the other series, Adventure Theatre, consisting of shows geared toward family audiences.

In 2001, StoryBook theatre partnered with two other community theatre groups, Morpheus Theatre and Front Row Centre, to establish a permanent office and performance space. The Community Arts Centre located on the former Currie Barracks in Calgary, Alberta was the result of this partnership. The facility houses four rehearsal halls, office space for the three companies and the Easterbrook Theatre.

Vision, Mission and Values
StoryBook Theatre is guided artistically and fiscally by its vision, mission and values.

Vision: A centre of excellence for theatre for young audiences.

Mission: To create quality family theatre experiences.

Values: Quality, Creativity, and Community.