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OODLES OF GRATITUDE!

Theatre Alberta would like to thank each and every one of these wonderful folks who volunteered for our casino in January! The work of these volunteers ensures Theatre Alberta receives vital funding so we are able to continue to offer programs and services to all of our members.

Ken Agrell-Smith, Julie Brown, Elizabeth Budd, Anna Davidson, Amy DeFelice, Debbie Giesbrecht, Marie Gynane-Willis, Alex Hawkins, Joan Hawkins, Elsie Hill, Tom Hill, Janice Hoover, John Hudson, Amy Keating, MJ Kreisel, Phil Kreisel, Katherine Lachacz, Brooke Leifso, Andrea Martinuk, Nic Mather, Adam Mitchell, Donna Mitchell, Karyn Mott, Kevin Mott, Mary-Ellen Perley, Elena Porter, Sue Quon, Dana Rayment, Clyde Rigsby, Rachel Rudd, John Rusich, Pamela Schmunk, Margaret Shone, Julie Sinclair, Herb Stanley, Rebecca Starr, Allan Stoski... so once again, THANK YOU!

WHAT THEATRE ALBERTA WISHES FOR ITS 30TH BIRTHDAY...

Theatre Alberta turned 30 years old on January 30, and we feel great about it! In this special year, we are also celebrating our first year of operations as a registered charity, and we need your help! In order to be eligible for the Government of Alberta’s Community Spirit Donation Grant Program, we need to raise a few hundred more dollars before March 31, our fiscal year end. Naturally, raising more than what we need to qualify would be great too! Your donation to Theatre Alberta supports all of our programs and services; visit our website to see how your contribution helps. There's a lot to celebrate and a lot to be thankful for — please show your support for Theatre Alberta by making a donation. Charitable Tax Receipts will be issued for all donations of $20 or more. There are several easy ways to donate: Online or over the phone with your credit card. Mail us a cheque. Visit us at the office.
Our thanks to everyone who has given this year! See our Supporters here.

AFFLICTED WITH THE ARTSTREK BUG? APPLY TO BE A 2011 SUPER!

Theatre Alberta is seeking individuals with strong leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and previous Artstrek experience. Applicants must have previously attended Artstrek as a student and have been away from the program for at least one year and be between 19 and 25 years of age.

To apply, send Theatre Alberta your theatre and employment resume(s), cover letter, and headshot/photo. Please note: limited positions are available. More>

Application deadline: March 4, 2010

THEATRE ALBERTA ALSO HIRING TWO OTHER SUMMER POSITIONS!

Theatre Alberta is seeking an Artstrek Registrar and a Programs Assistant for summer 2011. Each position offers 13 - 14 weeks of full time employment. Preference will be given to full time, post-secondary student applicants. Employment to begin May 2, 2011. Apply with your resume and a cover lever describing your interest and qualifications. More>

Application deadline: March 28, 2011 (or until positions are filled)

ARTSTREK REGISTRAR

Each year at Theatre Alberta, one die-hard theatre devotee spends their summer processing applications for Artstrek, Theatre Alberta’s residential summer theatre program for teens. The ideal candidate for this position has first-hand experience with the Artstrek program, the ability to work under pressure, is familiar with Mac computers, shows attention to detail, and possesses a high degree of accuracy in all their work with a fondness for data entry. Applicants must be available to work onsite at Artstrek (Red Deer College) from July 6 to July 10 inclusive. The remainder of the employment period will take place at Theatre Alberta's office in Edmonton.

PROGRAMS ASSISTANT

Theatre Alberta's office is abuzz during the summer months as we plan and deliver Artstrek, create our annual Playbill poster and Fall issue of All Stages, get ready for PlayWorks Ink, and generally prepare for the start of the next theatre season. We are seeking a Programs Assistant to work in tandem with all Theatre Alberta staff members to increase administrative support during these busy months. Duties will include general office administration and assisting on many Theatre Alberta programs and services. The ideal candidate for this position is enthusiastic about theatre, enjoys dealing with people, and is able to work independently and as a team player. Excellent computer skills, especially database experience, will be considered assets.

LIBRARY NEWS

Freedom to Read Week February 20 - 26, 2011

"Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day. Free speech on the Internet is under attack. Few of these stories make headlines, but they affect the right of Canadians to decide for themselves what they choose to read."- from the Freedom to Read website These are some of the books and magazines recently challenged in Alberta: - Catholic Insight (Roman Catholic Journal) - Wild Fire by Nelson DeMille - Dolls and Bears to Make and Dress (part of Australian Women’s Weekly Craft Library series - Gay Calgary and Edmonton (local news and entertainment magazine) - Vue Weekly (local news and entertainment magazine) - Western Standard magazine Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week is organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council. Celebrate your Freedom to Read by reading a challenged book, attending a Freedom to Read Week event, or planning your own event in your community.

Donations

Thank you to East of 60 Productions for its donation to the library.

LIBRARY AND OFFICE HOURS

The library and office will be closed and the drop-box unavailable from February 19 - 21 for the Family Day long weekend. We will re-open February 22.

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Theatre News

PACE SPEARHEADS CAMPAIGN AGAINST FURTHER ARTS CUTS

This year, it is PACE'S goal to work in a concerted fashion to influence the government and people of Alberta that further cuts to Alberta’s arts and culture sector will hurt the entire province. As a first step in this advocacy campaign, PACE has printed 10 000 I Love Alberta Art postcards and is asking all Alberta artists to send them in to PACE to be forwarded to the office of the Premier. The postcard is available in hardcopy and digital versions. More>

JIM GUEDO JOINS THE MACEWAN THEATRE ARTS TEAM

Jim Guedo is the new Chair of the Theatre Arts program at Grant MacEwan University and is set to assume the position effective May 15, 2011. Jim has worked across Canada as a director, actor, designer, and teacher. He is a familiar face in Edmonton as he was the Artistic Director of Phoenix Theatre from 1987 to 1995. He has also worked as a freelance director and teacher at many theatres and schools in Edmonton and across Alberta. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Drama at the University of Saskatchewan. The Theatre Arts program is thrilled to have Jim join them as the Chair and Edmonton is fortunate to have him back in the community.
Read Jim Guedo’s profile in the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia.

MARTY CHAN COMMENCES ROLE AS EPL WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE

During his residency, Marty Chan will work closely with the Edmonton Public Library to create new programs that will give insight to its patrons and other members of the public on the process he goes through when creating a project - using his own established and new works as examples. The activities planned for his residence will not only give the public a behind the scenes glimpse of a play, but will also give a chance to be part of the creation process. More>

CATALYST THEATRE'S EVA CAIRNS WINS JOHN HOBDAY AWARD

The Canada Council for the Arts announced that Eva Cairns, Managing Producer for Catalyst Theatre in Edmonton, is one of the 2011 winners of the John Hobday Awards in Arts Management. The Awards celebrate established and mid career arts managers. More>

IS YOUR PRODUCTION AS SAFE AS IT COULD BE?

Does your production or company have a health and safety plan? Janet Sellery is a health and safety expert who was instrumental in the creation of Theatre Alberta’s Safe Stages publication. Janet also facilitates Safe Stages seminars and workshops. Her company, Sellery Health+Safety, has an electronic newsletter to help keep theatre practitioners of all levels informed of legislation updates and resources to keep your productions as safe as possible. The newsletter also features a FAQ section that covers current issues facing the community – especially in light of ever-evolving technology. More>

CARNEGIE MELLON'S TECHNOLOGY IN THE ARTS TICKETING SURVEY

Carnegie Mellon University’s Centre for Arts Management and Technology has produced a ticketing software satisfaction survey and is looking for your input.  Many ticketing software vendors used the results of the 2010 survey to find out what is important to arts and cultural managers – here is your chance to share how satisfied (or not) you are with your current system.  They are looking for feedback from anyone within an organization who comes into contact with any box office software system: box office managers and staff, house managers, executive directors, board members, marketing staff, etc.  Anyone completing the survey will have the option of having the results sent to you in April.  The survey closes February 18, 2011. More>

IN MEMORIAM - GINA WILKINSON

Acclaimed Canadian director and theatre artist Gina Wilkinson passed away from cervical cancer on December 30, 2010. Before she passed, she and Tom Rooney, her long-time partner and fellow theatre artist, decided to celebrate life and their love for each other by getting married.  More>

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Shows Opening

February 2 - March 1

Full Playbill

CALGARY

C!rca
Feb 1 – 5, Theatre Junction GRAND More>

The Romeo Initiative
Feb 2 – Mar 6, Alberta Theatre Projects More>

The Taming of the Shrew
Feb 2 – 5, Full Circle Theatre More>

From Second Fiddle to Top Banana
Feb 3 – 5, Liquid Meld Theatre with Break&Enter Productions More>

Nisei Blue
Feb 3 – Mar 5, Alberta Theatre Projects More>

Move Over, Mrs. Markham
Feb 3 – April 10, Stage West Theatre Restaurant More>

Heartbreaker
Feb 4 – Mar 5, Alberta Theatre Projects More>

Launchie, Liza and Rory
Feb 7 – 26, Lunchbox Theatre More>

The Drowsy Chaperone
Feb 8 – Mar 6, Theatre Calgary with Manitoba Theatre Centre More>

Contemporary Scene Showcase
Feb 9 – 11, Playhouse North School of Theatre More>

Hay Fever
Feb 10 – 18, Mount Royal University More>

Before the Silver Cord is Severed
Feb 11 –12, Fire Exit Theatre More>

Thrice Upon a Time…
Feb 11 – 13, Vertigo Theatre Y Stage Series More>

Match and Dispatch
Feb 11, 12, 25, Pegasus Performances More>

Les Misérables – School Edition
Feb 11 – 26, StoryBook Theatre More>

King Lear
Feb 15 – Feb 26, University of Calgary Department of Drama More>

300 Tapes
Feb 15 – Mar 6, Alberta Theatre Projects More>

Mischief in Fez
Feb 16 – 21, Calgary Young People’s Theatre More>

Heroines Series: Brave New Work by Women
Feb 17 – 26, Urban Curvz Theatre More>

The Princess and the Pea
Feb 18 – Mar 12, StoryBook Theatre More>

Lucy Lost Her Heart
Feb 23 – Mar 3, Theatre Junction GRAND More>

She Has a Name
Feb 23 – Mar 5, Burnt Thicket Theatre More>

Flights of Fancy
Feb 23, TALES Calgary More>

Medea
Mar 1 – 5, Theatre Encounter More>

EDMONTON

La peau d’Élisa
Feb 3 – 13, L’UniThéâtre More>

Communion
Feb 3 – 20, Theatre Network More>

The Abduction of Seraglio
Feb 5 – 10, Edmonton Opera Association More>

Wildfire High School Improv Festival
Feb 8 – 26, Rapid Fire Theatre More>

Rabbit Hole
Feb 9 – 19, Walterdale Theatre Associates More>

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Feb 10 – 19, U of A Studio Theatre More>

Another Home Invasion
Feb 12 – Mar 6, Citadel Theatre More>

The Barber of Barrhead
Feb 15 – 26, Edmonton Opera with Fringe Theatre Adventures More>

Up to Here
Feb 19, Firefly Theatre & Circus More>

Jeremy Fisher
Feb 21, Concrete Theatre Society More>

Jekyll & Hyde
Feb 24 – Mar 5, Two One-Way Tickets to Broadway Productions More>

Stage Struck! One Act Festival
Feb 25 – 26, ADFA Edmonton Region 780-420-1757

That’s Danger
Feb 28 – May 14, Alberta Workers’ Health Centre More>

ALBERTA

Chicago
Feb 3 – 26, Grande Prairie Live Theatre, Grande Prairie More>

The War Brides are Coming
Feb 9 – 12, Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh More>

Rent
Feb 10 – 19, Red Deer College Theatre Presents, Red Deer More>

Hunchback
Feb 10 – 20, Catalyst Theatre at Keyano Theatre, Fort McMurray More>

Kelsey Dinner Theatre
Feb 10 – 25, Kelsey Drama Club, Kelsey 780-375-2418

Come Blow Your Horn
Feb 11 – 19, Leduc Drama Society, Leduc More>

The Seagull
Feb 15 – 19, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge More>

Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
Feb 17 – 26, Ignition Theatre, Red Deer More>

The Wizard of Oz
Feb 17 – 27, Water Works Players, Wetaskiwin More>

Jeremy Fisher
Feb 21, Concrete Theatre Society, Fort Saskatchewan More>

The Reluctant Resurrection of Sherlock Holmes
Feb 25 – Mar 26, Central Alberta Theatre, Red Deer More>

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Jobs & Auditions      

JOBS

{ CALGARY and area }

Composer, Evergreen Encounter

Director and Script Consultant, Calgary Drop-in Centre

Stage Manager, Theatre Encounter

{ EDMONTON and area }

Executive Assistant, Young Alberta Books Society

General Manager, Northern Light Theatre

Production Coordinator, FAVA

Program Coordinator, Writers Guild of Alberta

{ ALBERTA }

Assistant Director, The Canadian Badlands Passion Play, Drumheller

Public Outreach Education Officer (actor), Parks Canada - Mountain World Heritage Interpretive Theatre Troupe

{ CANADA }

There are no new postings at this time.

AUDITIONS

{ CALGARY and area }

Brigadoon, Front Row Centre Players

General Auditions, Canadian Badlands Passion Play

General Auditions, Evergreen Theatre

General Auditions, Fort Steel Heritage Town

Interpreters, Heritage Park Historical Village

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, StoryBook Theatre

{ EDMONTON and area }

General Auditions, Canadian Badlands Passion Play

Party Worth Crashing, JoHaKyu Productions

tick, tick…BOOM!, Rabid Marmot Productions

{ ALBERTA }

General Auditions, Fort Steel Heritage Town, Lethbridge

General Auditions, Canadian Badlands Passion Play, Drumheller

{ CANADA }

General Auditions, Fort Steel Heritage Town, Fort Steel BC

General Auditions, The Rossland Gold River Follies, Rossland BC

The River, Nakai Theatre, Whitehorse YT

Only NEW job & audition opportunities (received since the previous Buzz issue) are listed above.

Postings are updated weekly:
Full Jobs Postings  |  Full Auditions Postings

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Submissions & Workshops

SUBMISSIONS

FRONT ROW CENTRE SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR 2011/2012 SEASON

Calgary
FRC encourages directors experienced in musical theatre to submit proposals for its upcoming season. FRC is looking for shows that will create an exciting and balanced roster. All shows must have a commercial viability and be able to recoup their costs. Shows proposed can be family shows or those which explore more mature themes. FRC is currently also producing a smaller, revue-style show in a cabaret setting. More>

Deadline: February 13, 2011

PREMIER’S COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE SEEKING NEW MEMBERS

Alberta
The Premier’s Council on Arts and Culture provides strategic advice on significant cultural matters. We are currently accepting applications from interested individuals to fill vacancies in central and northern Alberta. The Council is a liaison between government and cultural stakeholders and assists the Minister of Culture and Community Spirit in implementing Alberta’s cultural policy, The Spirit of Alberta. Search by Competition number 01003430. More>

Deadline: February 18, 2011

ROZSA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS MANAGEMENT CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Alberta
The Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management, presented for development and implementation of outstanding administrative practices in all areas of company business while encouraging artistic innovation, celebrates the outstanding achievement of an individual working in the complex profession of arts management, and, at the same time, provides professional development opportunities and organizational benefits to further refine business practices. Two additional awards recognize outstanding administrative innovation and human resource management. More>

Deadline: March 3, 2011 at 4:00pm

iNDiE 5 SEEKING 2011/2012 SEASON SUBMISSIONS

Edmonton
The iNDiE 5 call for submissions is now officially open.  Seeking new or existing independent performance based work of all kind for consideration.  More>

Deadline: March 21, 2011

ACT ONE: THE NEW AND IMPROVED DRAMATURGICAL SERVICE FROM APN

Alberta
APN is seeking submissions from playwrights for its newly revamped and restructured dramaturgical program. Each year there will be six opportunities (every two months) for playwrights to submit their work for consideration. APN has also added a guest star component where notable theatre practitioners will be participating in the committee meetings in addition to APN’s regular team. Complete information about the program, including deadlines, fees and submission details is available on the Alberta Playwrights’ Network website. More>
Next Deadline: March 31, 2011

PLAYWRIGHTS GUILD OF CANADA COMPETITION FOR POST-SECONDARY PLAYWRIGHTS

Canada
A national contest open to all students registered in post-secondary studies at a Canadian institution. Top prize is $1000. There is no entry fee. For complete eligibility and submission information, visit the Playwrights Guild of Canada website. More>
Deadline: April 29, 2011

RBC TARRAGON EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS’ COMPETITION

Canada
As part of its mandate to seek out and nurture new and vital voices, Tarragon Theatre, with the generous support of RBC Foundation, is pleased to announce the third annual RBC Tarragon Emerging Playwrights’ Competition. Now in its third year, the competition has been substantially revamped. Unlike the previous two years, there is no age limit associated with this competition: it is geared towards emerging playwrights, regardless of age, with less than five years professional theatrical writing experience. More>

Deadline: April 29, 2011 at 5:00pm

WORKSHOPS

IMPROV CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS – Rapid Fire Theatre

Classes start in February and April in Edmonton
Rapid Fire Theatre is offering Level I (Intro to Improv), Level II (Intermediate Scenework) and Level III (Intro to Long-form) improv classes as well as a Teen Improv class. Classes start in February and April.  More>

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WITH VAL PLANCHE – Morphus Theatre

February 12 in Calgary 
This workshop will focus on using given text to create believable and truthful characters. Workshop will be include both a physical, and text-based component. More>

COMEDY IMPROV FOR ADULTS 55+ - The GeriActors with Rapid Fire Theatre

February 25 – March 25 in Edmonton
Whether you love theatre, comedy, or just having fun, improvisation is a wonderful and useful skill to develop. Improv allows performers to react to their environment and fellow improvisers truthfully, and therefore "be in the moment". This workshop will focus on creating characters, stories and scenes through spontaneous improvisation. There are no scripts and no plans - all you require to do a successful improvised scene is you! More>

PERFORMERS PHYSICALITY IN REHEARSAL – IUGTE

March 18 – 20 in Turin, Italy
The course is open to performing arts practitioners with professional stage experience working in various genres, techniques and styles. Places are limited. The working language is English and Italian. Participants who successfully complete the course receive the Certificate. More>

PHYSICAL ACTION AND PYSCHOTECHNIQUE – IUGTE

July 11 – 16 in Leibnitz, Austria
International intensive workshop with the Russian theatre director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko. Includes study in physical action as the most important element in acting, method of physical actions, given circumstances, inner monologue, active analysis and Psychotechnique. More>

The above listings are but a sampling of the submission & workshop opportunities listed on our website.

Postings are updated weekly

Full Submissions Postings  |  Full Workshop Postings

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Odds & Ends

RESOURCES

CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT - Online

The CHRC offers a great, free, Cultural Human Resources Management Toolkit to help cultural managers solve the myriad human resource issues they have to deal with: managing conflict, evaluating performance, dealing with compensation and benefits, hiring, firing, and more. More>

THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL GRANT - Edmonton

Edmonton's Downtown Business Association (DBA) is once again offering grants to eligible downtown festivals for 2011. To qualify, your organization must be non-profit, and your event must meet the Evaluation Criteria attached to the application form. The majority of your festival must take place within the DBA’s borders from 111 Street to 95 Street, and from 104 Avenue to 97 Avenue. The grant amounts range from $750 to a maximum of $5,000. More>
Deadline: March 24, 2011 at 4:30pm

THE EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL'S THE ART OF LIVING PUBLICATION - Edmonton

Copies of The Art of Living: a plan for securing the future of arts and heritage in the city of Edmonton are available again from the Edmonton Arts Council. The Art of Living is an exciting step towards fostering a sustainable and progressive cultural environment in the City of Edmonton – an environment that integrates culture into everyday life and one that strives to retain and attract cultural practitioners. More>

VOLUNTEERS

THE CANADIAN BADLANDS PASSION PLAY SEEKS MUSICIANS - Drumheller

The Canadian Badlands Passion play is looking for Musicians for this year's upcoming performances. This is a great opportunity to be involved in a huge production and to perform brand new music for the first time. Obligations would involve attending rehearsals and playing your instrument. You must be willing to work with others, learn new music and implement changes that will inevitably occur during rehearsals. You will be performing on stage along with the actors and may be required to have an in-ear monitor and help coordinate pre-recorded music, live music, and actor movement. More>

STORYBOOK THEATRE SEEKS SPOT OPERATOR - Calgary

Storybook Theatre needs one spot operator for the run of "Les Miserables". Tech week is Feb. 6-10, the show runs Feb. 11-26, Wednesdays through Sundays. More>

ALBERTA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SEEKS ACTORS FOR FUNDRAISER - Calgary

The Alberta Children's Hospital is raising funds for a Heart Machine for the Pediatric ICU. A fund raising gala is being held at Calgary's downtown Westin Hotel on Saturday May 7, 2011. The them of the Gala is "Queen of Hearts." Volunteer actors are sought to accent the gala by roving in character throughout the evening in a "Adventures in Wonderland" setting. More>

THE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY - Calgary

The Shakespeare Company is thrilled to be entering our 15th season as Calgary's only year round classical theatre company devoted to bringing Shakespeare and Shakespeare inspired texts to the stage. We are now looking for like-minded individuals to join us in taking the next steps toward becoming the classical theatre company that Calgarians want and deserve. More>

THE FREE WILL PLAYERS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS - Edmonton

The Free Will Players, producers of the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, is recruiting volunteers to sit on its Board of Directors. Board members must be reliably available for monthly evening meetings, occasional committee meetings, and volunteer shifts at Heritage Amphitheatre during the Festival's run. All candidates will be considered. In addition to enthusiasm for the Festival, expertise and interest in fundraising, audience development, and accounting are assets, though not requirements, for new Board members. More>

EVENTS

FROM SECOND FIDDLE TO TOP BANANA: A FUNDRAISING EVENT

February 3 – 5 in Calgary
Break&Enter Productions and Liquid Meld Theatre are teaming up to bring you an exciting fundraiser full of musical mischief. Using popular songs from the musicals that we all know and love, B&E has created this wonderfully charming libretto that opened to a sold out house in November. Now, for a limited time only, these two new companies are joining forces to bring audiences this fun, new adventure. From Second Fiddle to Top Banana is a tale of misadventures featuring Billie and Lola, two understudies in a touring Broadway production. The action begins when they miss the tour bus from Calgary back to New York. More >

THE PAST FIVE YEARS… SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER FOR TOWTTB PRODUCTIONS

February 4 in Edmonton
Come and join in on the fun at The Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (the Cosmopolitan Music Society concert hall) as Two ONE-WAY Tickets To Broadway Productions celebrates its past five years, its present and its future. A fabulous evening full of music, performances by local artists, wine, fabulous items to bid on - donated by local Professional and Community Theatre companies as well as local businesses. All proceeds go to support their current 2010/11 Season. More>

THE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S ANNUAL KINGS VS QUEENS FUNDRAISER

February 12 in Calgary
A flirtatious night featuring heated battles between the sexes!  Who will reign supreme? You'll decide. "Sovereign of the Soliloquy" - Once forbidden from the Elizabethan stage, women may now rule it. Three rounds of Shakespeare's great speeches will sort the men from "the boys." "If you can't stand the promethean heat..." - Delicious morsels will tempt your taste buds and win your vote via your stomach! Whose "place" is truly in the kitchen?  And so much more. More>

WORKSHOP THEATRE’S TRIVIA NIGHT

February 12 in Calgary
Tired of the cold, ice, and snow? Then warm up your brain at Workshop Theatre's 2011 Trivia Night. Cost is $5 per person payable at the door. Prizes for the winning team! Light food & beverages provided by Workshop Theatre.  More>

ATP PLAYRITES FESTIVAL PRESENTS AN EMERGING ARTISTS ASSEMBLY

February 18 – 20 in Calgary
You’ve begun experimenting with the craft & articulating your affection for the practice. You’re curious about the business: who is in it, who’s making what & who you’ll be making theatre with in the next 25 years. You’re discovering your artistic voice, your individual aesthetic & your personal aspirations. This is your chance to meet other young artists to discover and discuss each other’s challenges, inspirations and aspirations.  More>

OSCAR NIGHT 2011 AT THE VARSCONA

February 27 in Edmonton
Hollywood’s greatest night of glamour is a party everyone can join in! Come join in the fun at the Varscona Theatre Sunday February 27 to celebrate the awarding of the 83nd Academy Awards in a one of a kind Oscar event. Come and see the stars the way they were meant to be seen: Projected up on the big movie screen!  More>

HEARTS AND HOMES DINNER THEATRE AND SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER

March 11 in Edmonton
Please joing M.E. LaZerte for its Hearts and Homes Dinner Theatre and Silent Auction. A fundraiser in support of sending drama students to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Festivities include a mocktini bar, silent auction, music, art show, dinner, and a performance of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.  More>

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Donors, New & Renewing Members

January 1 - 31

DONORS: THANK YOU!

Jain Kurany, Brenda Sutherland, Garnet Thomas

NEW MEMBERS

Individuals
Debbie Giesbrecht, Kevin Goodyear, Elsie Hill, Katie Hudson, John Hudson, Pamela Hunnisett, Katherine Lachacz, Donna  Mitchell, Sue Quon, Brooklyn Ritchie, Rachel Rudd, Garnet Thomas, Jennie Van Hooft

Groups
City of Fort Saskatchewan, Musicalmania! Performing Arts Foundation

RENEWING MEMBERS

Individuals
Stacy Berg, Julie Brown, Elizabeth Budd, Charlotte Cameron, Ron Chambers, Robert Christie, Myles Corbett, Josina Davis, Wendy Froberg, Terry Gunvordahl, Alex Hawkins, Devon Hunter, Mary Jane Kreisel, Cassandra Larson, George Mann, Blake Mayan, Adam Mitchell, Heather Morrow, Colleen Murphy, Shannon Murphy, Blaine Newton, Carmen Nieuwenhuis, Michael Peng, Sandy Shwaykosky, Herb Stanley, Rebecca Starr, Allan Stoski, Michele Vance Hehir

Groups
Archbishop MacDonald High School, Central Memorial High School, Edmonton Catholic Schools, Father James Whelihan School, Grant MacEwan University Theatre Arts, Leduc Drama Society, Lillian Osborne High School, Sage Theatre

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