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RED DEER COLLEGE, Red Deer, in central Alberta just off the Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2). Red Deer College is situated on the edge of Red Deer, an energetic city of 85,000 in the heart of central Alberta’s beautiful parkland. Red Deer is located midway between Edmonton and Calgary, just 90 minutes by car from either city. Bus travel is available through both Greyhound and Red Arrow Motorcoach. |
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Red Deer College offers Artstrek the advantages of a state-of-the-art theatre facility for our exclusive use. Designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Arthur Erickson, the spectacular lobby, intimate stage area, functional production shops, and rehearsal studios are ideal for Artstrek’s exploration of theatre.
The campus is a combination of rural setting and modern facilities. The college is surrounded by large, open lawn areas and is well removed from the city’s centre. Students will enjoy the comfortable residences and dine in the spacious cafeteria. A highly qualified administrative team supervises all residences and activities; their strong leadership qualities and experience will ensure that students have a safe and enjoyable time at Artstrek.
“It is constant enjoyment from the moment you arrive.”
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InstructorsTheatre educators and working professionals come from around the province to teach at Artstrek. They bring an extensive practical and academic base of knowledge to the program, connecting participants directly with the theatre scene in Alberta. With a 50-year history, Artstrek is proud to note that some past participants have returned as enthusiastic instructors. SupervisorsArtstrek supervisors are selected from applicants who have previously attended Artstrek, have been away from the program for at least one year, and are 19 to 25 years of age. Many of them are students or recent graduates of post-secondary drama programs from around Alberta and can provide valuable insight to participants about their formal training. Our student to supervisor ratio is 12:1. Supervisors are responsible for students during out-of-class time and ensure that students get up in the morning and get to sleep at night. They supervise meal times, run the evening activities, and conduct evening dorm meetings. More about Artstrek Supers > |
"Artstrek pulls something creative and beautiful out of me that I didn’t know I had."
A Day at Artstrek
After a hearty breakfast and a program-wide vocal and physical warm-up, students will attend classes in acting, voice, directing, movement, sound/music, design, creation, and integration. Classes run from 8:30 AM to 5 PM each day and typically hold 20 – 24 students per instructor.
Meals are served in the cafeteria in an area designated for our students and the Artstrek supervisors coordinate fun evening activities.
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.
Days at Artstrek are busy, full, and very rewarding!
“Artstrek is where I can spend an entire week doing something I’m crazy about.”
