productions, giving them opportunity to develop their own creative abilities and practice thinking critically. The students also receive discounted season tickets. Additional involvement and community events include a talk back feature called B4Play, post-show talk backs Afterplay and Talkback Thursdays, as well as a variety of online resources, including Heart of the Matter, the Belfry Librarian, and access to digital issues of Upstage their magazine publication. In their 2008-09 Season the Belfry added SPARK festival, in addition to their mainstage shows. SPARK is an effort to support emerging and unique theatre in Canada, and is part of a festival with workshops and free community events. References External links Belfry Theatre | The Canadian Encyclopedia Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia Culture of Victoria, British Columbia Theatre companies in British Columbia Theatres in British Columbia 1976 establishments in British Columbia