Welcome to Artstrek 2007!Residential Summer Theatre Program for Teens Artstrek is a theatre school like no other — a residential summer theatre program for teens that has been running the the province of Alberta since 1959. The program, which takes place each summer on the campus of Red Deer College, is about the exploration of theatre and the components of theatre production rather than getting a show on stage. Over the course of a week, participants explore acting, voice, movement sound/music, and directing with some of Alberta's finest theatre professionals. Dive into the compelling world of theatre with Artstrek! |
 "I've been trying to — to figure it out for along time, but it won't. Everything has to figure out doesn't it?" |
| Join us to explore the Canadian classic Who Has Seen the Wind |
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 By Lee MacDougall based on the novel by W.O. Mitchell |
Who Has Seen the Wind is a classic
Canadian story about growing up on the
prairies during the Great Depression.
Set The Prairie wind is both fleeting and forever, weaving joy and sorrow throughout the community and inviting us to appreciate the magic and mystery of the world around us. |
| Artstrek 2007 Program Dates: | ||
| Exploration I (ages 13 - 15) |
July 8 – 14, 2007 | |
| Exploration II (ages 16 - 18) |
July 15 – 22, 2007 | |
“I love Artstrek because everyone makes you feel accepted for being a drama freak.”
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"Artstrek is one place you can dive into the material head first without looking back."
What is Artstrek?
Artstrek is a residential summer theatre program for teens that has been running in the province of Alberta for 48 years! The program focuses on exploring the components of theatre and theatre production rather than getting a show on stage. Over the course of the week Artstrek students will explore acting, voice, movement, sound/music, design, and directing.
Artstrek is not a talent-based program; we are seeking students who are enthusiastic about theatre and who will be focused on the fun of learning and exploring with their instructors and with other Artstrek participants.
Theatre Alberta selects a different play of study each year and contracts a new team of theatre professionals to develop a curriculum centered on that script. This means the program is always fresh, current and evolving.
A Day at Artstrek:
Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Class sizes are typically 20-24 students per instructor. Evening activities are coordinated by the Artstrek supervisors (past Artstrek participants 19-25 years of age). Our student/ supervisor ratio is approximately 12/1. Students stay in the four-bedroom suites attached to Red Deer College’s main building; each student has their own bedroom and a bathroom shared with three others. Meals are served in the cafeteria in an area designated for our students.
We are proud and excited to offer Albertan teens the opportunity to delve into the compelling world of Who Has Seen the Wind.
Marie Gynane-Willis
Executive Director
Jill Connell
Programmer
This program is sponsored by Theatre Alberta in cooperation with Red Deer College and is funded by The Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
“Each day you wake up tired, but totally stoked for the day, and it’s totally worth it.”
Theatre Exploration I
July 8 – 14, 2007
- This six-day program is for enthusiastic theatre lovers 13-15 years old. Acceptance is based upon recommendation and the student’s commitment. Students who are 12 but have completed grade seven will also be considered for admission. Birth certificates are required for all 12 and 13 year old students.
Theatre Exploration II
July 15 – 22, 2007
- This seven-day program is for 16– to 18–year–olds with a keen interest in drama and a dedication to increasing their knowledge and skill level. Acceptance is based upon recommendation and the student’s commitment. Students who are 15 but have completed grade ten will also be considered for admission.
A Message from the Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture
For those who have a love for theatre, there is no better place to be than on the stage — directing the cast, acting in the spotlight, and designing sets and music to help tell the story.
At Artstrek, young theatre-lovers have the opportunity to develop their skills in all of these areas. From upstage to downstage, centre stage to the wings, participants will encounter all facets of the theatre, experiencing the life of a performance as it progresses from rehearsals to opening night. It is an atmosphere of creativity, fun and learning, and I look forward to seeing more of these rising stars on stages across Alberta as they continue to grow as artists and creators.
The success of Artstrek is due to the dedication of those behind the scenes. I would like to thank Theatre Alberta and the professional artists involved in the program for their efforts working with Alberta’s theatre community throughout the year. Together you are helping to build our next generation of artists, and the Alberta Government is proud to be a partner with you through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Best wishes for this year’s Artstrek and for many more years of great theatre in Alberta.
Hector Goudreau
Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture
MLA, Dunvegan-Central Peace
A MESSAGE FROM RED DEER COLLEGE
Welcome to Red Deer College! We are thrilled and proud to once again have the honour to work with Theatre Alberta in hosting the Artstrek program for teens. This successful partnership between Red Deer College and Theatre Alberta provides participants with a unique and exciting opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre production in a professional environment.
It is a pleasure to have you here on campus as you take one more step in your life-long learning journey. Have fun! By assisting learners and working in concert with our community, Red Deer College will become the best comprehensive college in Canada.
Ron Woodward
President
RED DEER COLLEGE
ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts supports theatre and art throughout Alberta by means of a variety of programs and granting opportunities. Funds are provided to the Foundation from the Alberta Government’s Lottery Fund, and the Arts Branch of Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture assists in administering the programs. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides annual operating funding to Theatre Alberta.
“Artstrek is an invaluable tool and a wonderful place to grow.”
ABOUT THEATRE ALBERTA
Theatre Alberta is a Provincial Arts Service Organization (PASO) committed to encouraging the growth of theatre in Alberta. We offer a wide range of programs and services to drama students, professional theatre artists, educators, and enthusiasts, as well as to schools, post-secondary institutions, and community and professional theatres.
In addition to Artstrek, our programming includes:
- Playscript Library, fully circulating with 14,500 titles (scripts are mailed free to members anywhere in the province outside of the Edmonton area)
- Workshops by Request for community theatres across the province
- Dramaworks, an annual theatre workshop series for adults held at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton each July
- PlayWorks Ink, a weekend theatre conference held in Calgary each fall featuring workshops, play readings, and panel discussions— co-presented with Alberta Playwrights’ Network
- Emerge, an annual audition event that brings together graduates of Alberta’s post-secondary acting programs with the province’s Artistic Directors, Independent Directors, and Film/TV Industry Professionals
- Safe Stages, a Health and Safety awareness and education program
- Playwriting Programs contracted through Alberta Playwrights’ Network
- Theatre Alberta News, our quarterly newsletter
- The Playbill, an annual poster of the theatre season in Alberta, printed each fall
- Publications, including Playscript Catalogues, the Community Theatre Handbook, the Theatre Facility Handbook, and Safe Stages
- Advocacy on local, provincial, and national fronts for theatre and the arts
| THEATRE ALBERTA | |
| 3rd Floor, 11759 Groat Road | |
| Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 Canada |
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| Tel: | (780) 422-8162 |
| Toll Free: (within Alberta) | 1-888-422-8160 |
| Fax: | (780) 422-2663 |
| Email: | artstrek@theatrealberta.com |
This program is sponsored by Theatre Alberta in cooperation with Red Deer College
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