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To our Members:

Notes for November

Those of you who know me personally know that I like to use metaphor when encapsulating the work we do at Theatre Alberta. If I imagine all the people and organizations that create, produce, and teach theatre across the province as links in a chain, then Theatre Alberta is the blacksmith who forges that chain and ensures its strength.

When we present events like PlayWorks Ink 2011, we get to see this metaphor come to life. Artists, educators, students, and other theatre-makers converge in space and time to examine together all of the beautiful elements of what we do. New connections are made, new links are joined together.

At Theatre Alberta we are primarily concerned with the wider provincial theatre community but, at the same time, Canada is a small country. We are connected to communities, large and small, from west to east and north to south. Our community connects to those outside our provincial borders whenever we invite artists, such as Daniel MacIvor, to come and teach and share personal perspectives with us. We are enlightened, but so too is he, we hope, and he will share his experience of our community with others.

And, we export our unique perspectives as much as we import. Catalyst Theatre is a great example of that, and I look forward to seeing our homegrown talent converging with that from abroad both in the workshop spaces and over pints at the Auburn this weekend.

Our Alberta theatre chain connects high school drama teachers to sound designers in community theatres, professional directors to post secondary theatre students; it allows for budding playwrights, seasoned technicians, ensemble creators, and our audiences and patrons to be a part of something mighty.

At Theatre Alberta, we are ultimately concerned with connectivity and the strength of the creative chain. We believe that we are stronger together, and because of each other.

See you November 3 - 6 in Calgary!

Keri Mitchell (née Ekberg)
Executive Director

"Really the only two things we need to make theatre (beyond an idea) are silence and darkness."

~ Daniel MacIvor (lifted from his blog at danielmacivor.com)

 

What's New at Theatre Alberta

PLAYWORKS INK 2011 HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND!!!

After a one year hiatus, PlayWorks Ink returns to Calgary's EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts this weekend (Nov. 3 - 6, 2011). We are eagerly anticipating a brilliant slate of theatre workshops, play readings, discussions, and socials. Our bags are packed and the cars are all gassed up. We only have one last question... Will we see you there?

Yes, there is still room available. (But not much.) We have a limited amount of space in our acting stream of workshops: If Words Be Made of Breath with Jane MacFarlane, Working from Within: An Intuitive Approach to the Acting Process with Joe-Norman Shaw, and From the Ground Up with Anita Miotti. Playwrights don't fear, we also have a few spots left for Alberta Playwrights' Network Executive Director Trevor Rueger's session Take a Playwright to Work(Shop). You can register in advance here, or come down and see us on-site - we'll also be registering last-minuters at the door!

We are also extremely excited and proud to present PlayWorks Ink 2011 Special Guest Daniel MacIvor's keynote address, The Artificial Authentic (Nov. 5th at 8 PM, John Dutton Theatre in the Central Public Library). Don't miss one of Canada's most renowned performer-playwrights discuss the challenges of truth-telling in the theatre. Tickets: $20 at the door.

...Or you could purchase a special events pass for access to all the conference readings and events over the weekend. For only $50, you can attend Daniel's keynote address as well as:

Let’s make this a weekend for showing our roots, celebrating them, and cultivating new ones. See you there!

DANIEL MACIVOR PREMIÈRE AT ST. ALBERT'S ARDEN THEATRE : I, ANIMAL

Audiences in the Greater Edmonton Area also have an opportunity to enjoy an intimate evening with Daniel MacIvor immediately following PlayWorks Ink. On Monday, November 7th at 8 PM, the Arden Theatre On Stage Series, in partnership with Theatre Alberta and the Alberta Playwrights' Network, presents the première reading of I, Animal, a new trilogy of monologues questioning what it means to be human. The performance will feature a pre-show wine tasting event at 7 PM and an exclusive Q & A with Daniel on-stage following the reading!

THEATRE ALBERTA 2010-2011 AGM REMINDER

A reminder for all Theatre Alberta members: you are invited (and encouraged) to attend our 2010-2011 AGM on November 6th at 1 PM, in the Engineered Air Theatre, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary).

Our AGM is an excellent opportunity to join and meet your fellow TA members, board of directors, and staff, as well as receive the annual report, elect new board members, and conduct other important society business … oh yes, and we provide you with a free lunch!

The AGM will be followed by the closing PlayWorks Ink event – a reading of Sequence by Arun Lakra, winner of the Alberta Playwriting Competition’s 2011 Grand Prize.

Please email Stephanie to RSVP - so we can book your lunch - at theatreab@theatrealberta.com. For more information, click here.

ANNOUNCING THE MICHELLE DIAS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Theatre Alberta is proud to announce the creation of a new scholarship: The Michelle Dias Community Service Award.

Michelle Dias was a well-loved member of the Alberta theatre community and was instrumental in the creation of Safe Stages, a vital resource for health and safety best practices in the theatre. Michelle passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2011, in Edmonton.

In recognition of Michelle's contributions to Theatre Alberta and the wider provincial theatre community, we have created a scholarship for our Dramaworks program in her name.  

If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, Theatre Alberta can provide a tax receipt for donations of $20 and greater. Please ensure to mark your donation with Michelle Dias Community Service Award so that we can properly recognize it.

LIBRARY NEWS

Read the nominated titles for the Governor General’s Award for Drama before the winner is announced November 15, 2011. Theatre Alberta’s Library has the top three titles and will acquire the other two before the year’s end. Reserve your copy today!

The five finalists for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama are:

House of Many Tongues by Johnathan Garfinkle
Gas Girls by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard
Lenin’s Embalmers by Vern Thiessen
If We Were Birds by Erin Shields
Minor Complications: Two Plays by Brendan Gall

LIBRARY HOURS

The library and office will be closed from November 11 – 13 for Remembrance Day. The building will be closed and the drop box unavailable. We will reopen on November 14.

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Stories listed in order of those most recently posted in Theatre Alberta NEWS.

The AFA has moved the winter deadline for the Individual Artists Project Grant Program to February 1, commencing in 2012. The fall deadline remains September 1.

Avenue Magazine compiles the Top 40 Under 40 list as a yearly celebration of Calgary’s brightest and best young people. Simon was one of 350 people nominated this year.

Canadian Actor’s Equity Association (CAEA) National Council has announced a referendum on an increase to basic dues. Voting takes place from November 1 to December 8.

On October 14, Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore named Calgary a 2012 Cultural Capital of Canada. The designation and support from Canadian Heritage will augment the $2 million commitment made to Calgary 2012 by Calgary City Council in April of this year.

Alberta playwright Mieko Ouchi was among five nominees for the 2011 Carol Bolt Award for Playwrights. The winner of the award, Anusree Roy, received $3,000 and the opportunity to be published.

Premier Alison Redford has named Heather Klimchuk (Edmonton-Glenora) Minister of Culture and Community Services. She will replace Lindsay Blackett, who served under former Premier Ed Stelmach.

On October 11th, the Canada Council for the Arts announced the 68 finalists for the 2011 Governor General’s Literary Awards. Vern Thiessen was among five nominees for Drama.

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Shows Opening

November 5 - December 9

indicates production was written/collectively created by an Albertan artist/group
indicates production was written/collectively created by a Canadian artist/group

CALGARY

WHAT PUSHES ARE WE WENCHES DRIVEN TO?
Nov 8 - 12, Full Circle Theatre

NEWYORKLAND
Nov 9 - 12, Theatre Junction GRAND

THE LAST CONCERT: BUDDY HOLLY AND FRIENDS
Nov 11 - Feb 5, Jubilations Dinner Theatre

BLITHE SPIRIT
Nov 12 - Dec 11, Vertigo Theatre

THE SANTA-MENTALIST
Nov 12 - Dec 11, Pegasus Performances

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Nov 12 - Dec 24, Centre Stage Theatre Company & Stage West Theatre Restaurant

AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE MARVELOUS MONKEY KING
Nov 14 - 18, Mount Royal University Theatre
(call 403-440-6139 for more information)

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
Nov 16 - 19, Centre Stage Theatre Company

ANY NIGHT
Nov 17 - 26, Sage Theatre

ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
Nov 17 - 26, Mount Royal University Theatre

REBEL WITHOUT A CLAUS
Nov 17 - Dec 18, Pegasus Performances

WINTER NIGHTS, WINTER LIGHTS
Nov 23, Tales Calgary

GOD'S MAN IN TEXAS
Nov 23 - 27, Fire Exit Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ
Nov 23 - Dec 31, Alberta Theatre Projects

KUNIKO: MAGICAL MASK, MIME & MUSIC OF JAPAN
Nov 25 - 27, Vertigo Theatre (Y-Stage)

BUMBLE'S BIG CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE
Nov 25 - Dec 18, Storybook Theatre @ The Easterbrook Theatre

LAST CHRISTMAS
Nov 28 - Dec 23, Lunchbox Theatre

ERNESTINE SHUSWAP GETS HER TROUT
Nov 29 - Dec 10, University of Calgary Department of Drama

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dec 1 - 24, Theatre Calgary

FRANKENSTEIN
Dec 7 - 11, Calgary Young People's Theatre

CLEAN SLATE
Dec 8 - 10, Theatre Transit

EDMONTON

20TH ANNUAL LOUD & QUEER CABARET
Nov 5 - 6, Workshop West Theatre

STRIPPED DOWN 3 - A FESTIVAL OF NEW DRAMATIC WRITING
Nov 10 - 13, Theatre Yes

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Nov 12 - Dec 4, The Citadel Theatre / Robbins Academy

OFFENSIVE FOULS
Nov 14 - 25, Concrete Theatre

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
Nov 16 - 22, ELM Theatre

FALLING: A WAKE
Nov 16 - 27, Wishbone Theatre @ Fringe Theatre Adventures

GRACE ET GLORIA (with English subtitles)
Nov 17 - 27, L'UniThéâtre

WILLY WONKA
Nov 29 - Dec 3, Victoria School of the Arts

WYRD SISTERS
Nov 30 - Dec 10, Walterdale Playhouse

FUDDY MEERS
Dec 1 - 10, University of Alberta Studio Theatre

WITH BELLS ON
Dec 1 - 11, Guys In Disguise @ The Roxy Performance Series


VERNON GOD LITTLE
Dec 2 - 10, Grant MacEwan University Theatre Arts

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dec 2 - 23, The Citadel Theatre / Robbins Academy


HROSES: AN AFFRONT TO REASON
Dec 8 - 18, Azimuth Theatre/The Maggie Tree @ Fringe Theatre Adventures

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
Dec 9 - 24, Capitol Theatre

ALBERTA

THE WAR BRIDES ARE COMING
Nov 9, Aspen Crossing Theatre, Mossleigh

LETTERS IN WARTIME
Nov 10 - 20, Wetaskiwin Theatre Society, Wetaskiwin

HERE ON THE FLIGHT PATH
Nov 11 - 19, Pine Tree Players, Canmore

PINOCCHIO
Nov 14 - Jun 15, Alberta Opera (School Tour)

BIG SHOT
Nov 17 - 20, Surreal SoReal Theatre @ Ignition Theatre, Red Deer

ORDINARY PEOPLE
Nov 24 - 26, Horizon Players, 
Spruce Grove


MACBETH
Nov 24 - 27, Keyano Theatre Company, Fort McMurray

ROMEO AND JULIET
Nov 24 - Dec 2, Theatre Prospero (School Tour)

TOAD OF TOAD HALL
Nov 24 - Dec 3, Red Deer College, Red Deer

PETER PAN
Nov 24 - Dec 4, St. Albert Children's Theatre, St. Albert

MARRIED ALIVE
Nov 24 - Dec 10, Innisfail Town Theatre, 
Innisfail

WHO KILLED MRS. CLAUS?
Nov 24 - Dec 17, Aspen Crossing Theatre, 
Mossleigh

OLIVER TWIST
Nov 30 - Dec 3, Holy Redeemer Catholic Jr/Sr High School, 
Edson

FOR THE LOVE OF THREE ORANGES
Dec 1 - 11, Tree House Youth Theatre, 
Red Deer

BEAU JEST
Dec 1 - 17, Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 
Grande Prairie

A DRAMATIC READING OF THE GRINCH
Dec 2 - 4, Camrose Main Street Players, 
Camrose
Email for more information.

WHITE CHRISTMAS
Dec 2 - 11, Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society, 
Ponoka
Email for more information

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Auditions

CALGARY

Theatre Encounter is looking for male actors for their upcoming show Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. Deadline to submit: November 7th.

Catalyst Theatre Artistic Director Jonathan Christenson is holding general auditions for upcoming Catalyst projects on November 7 - 8.

Centre Stage Theatre is seeking submissions for an actor who can play Santa in our Stage West For Kids production of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

EDMONTON

The Citadel Theatre is accepting applications from youth actors with exceptional singing ability to audition for our productions of The Sound of Music and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. First round of auditions begin November 5 & 6.

Two One-Way Tickets to Broadway is holding auditions for Titanic: A New Musical from Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20.

1 M & 1 F actor needed. Filming taking place in Edmonton in late December/early January.

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Job Postings

CALGARY

Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator; an integral member of the Marketing and Communications Department. Deadline: 5 PM, November 11.

Mob Hit Productions is looking for a Stage Manager for their upcoming prodution of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere, directed by Lawrence Leong. Deadline: December 1.

One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre, the presenter of The High Performance Rodeo: Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, is looking for a number of part-time, temporary, Box Office and Patron Services Representatives to assist with front-of-house operations during the festival. Deadline: 5 PM, December 2.

EDMONTON

The Citadel Theatre/Robbins Academy has an immediate opening for Head of Scenic Paint, responsible for the painting of scenery, drops, stage, furniture and other items for Citadel productions and activities.

The Citadel Theatre/Robbins Academy has an immediate opening for Manager, Sales Team, to lead and motivate a staff of Ticket Sales Representatives. This is a full-time position.

The Citadel Theatre/Robbins Academy has an immediate opening for Assistant Maintenance Manager to work with the Facility Director and Maintenance Manager to ensure the maintenance and effective operation of the Citadel Theatre.

The Citadel Theatre/Robbins Academy has an immediate opening for Season Ticket Sales & Service Representative, to sell all packages currently offered as part of the Citadel's product line.

The Citadel Theatre/Robbins Academy has an immediate opening for Assistant Box Office Manager, who will demonstrate the leadership required to ensure smooth day to day operations within the box office.

Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA) is seeking an FOH Event Staff Shift Leader to oversee operations of the Front of House and bar services for company and client events hosted at the TransAlta Arts Barns.

Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA) is seeking an FOH Event Staff to oversee operations of the Front of House and bar services for company and client events hosted at the TransAlta Arts Barns.

ALBERTA

Keyano Theatre is seeking a Wardrobe Supervisor for the final two productions of the 2011-2012 Season: Chicago and The Farnsworth Invention.

Grande Prairie Live Theatre is seeking a Theatre Technician to perform a variety of responsible technical duties associated with the purchase, set-up, operation, and maintenance of the community theatre’s light, sound, and rigging equipment.

NATIONAL

The City of North Battleford is accepting applications for the position of General Manager for an exciting “start up” operation for their new Performing Arts Centre scheduled to open in the spring of 2012.

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Workshops and Classes

CALGARY

November 12. Temporary Distortion will engage in a discussion of the company’s history and creation process through a Q&A session with interested members of the public, theatre, film and visual artists.

November 12. This workshop will focus on developing the skills required to give consistent and honest auditions.

November 27 and December 4. One day workshops in which we will explore the whole audition process from the moment you get your sides to leaving the audition room.

EDMONTON

November 5 - December 10. A special 6-week class taught by aerialist/instructor Kristi Wade from Australia. Saturdays - 11:30am to 1:00pm.

November 11. Breaking Barres presents the Lisa La Touche Master Class. Open to all levels.

November 14 - February 6. Playwrights’ Gym is an unique opportunity for playwrights to exercise their crafts via a series of in-class and take-home writing exercises, weekly discussions and sessions with senior Canadian playwrights and dramaturgs.

February 27- April 23. The APN Edmonton Playwrights' Circle is back and Conni Massing will lead a small and mighty bunch onto the next level with their pieces of theatre. Only 8 spots available.

ALBERTA

Registration deadline: November 18. From emerging playwrights to seasoned professionals, the participants at the Banff Playwrights Colony represent the richness and variety of contemporary Canadian theatre writing from all across the country. Runs from April 30 – June 2.

First login must occur by November 21, 2011. This web-based course, presented by Wilfred Laurier University Continuing Studies, will introduce you to the craft of writing scripts for film, television and the theatre.

Registration deadline: November 25. Banff Circus Workshop led by Cirque du Monde (a division of Cirque du Soleil) master instructor and trainer Marsha Kennington. Runs from January 2 - 7.

Registration deadline: January 13. This workshop is designed for playwrights and writers in other genres who are interested in creating performance text. Runs from February 23 - 25.

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Events

The Canadian Centre for Theatre Creation (CCTC) Director Kim McCaw sits down for a live one-on-one half-hour interview with Daniel MacIvor, followed up with time for questions from the audience. November 17th from 1 to 2 PM.

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Space

Fort Edmonton, located in Edmonton’s River Valley, has a variety of spaces available for theatre productions, rehearsals, meetings and events. Capacity from 10 – 600 with plenty of free parking.

Location: 2633 Hochwald Ave SW. Cost: $420/week or daily rates.

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Volunteer

Theatre Prospero Association is expanding its board and we are looking for interested people to become involved in the position of secretary, and members at large.

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Calls For Submissions

2012-Projects is a grant program that will support projects that start during Calgary’s year of celebration (April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013) and encourage creativity, innovation and diverse participation and collaboration. Online applications begin: November 7.

Rabid Marmot Productions looking for indie preview performances for showcase at The Living Room Playhouse (aka. Azimuth Theatre) in Edmonton. FOUR acts need to be confirmed for event on November 7.

The New Gallery in Calgary is now accepting residency proposals from individual artists and collectives in all disciplines, for research and development of new or ongoing bodies of work. Deadline for submissions: November 15.

Two prizes, worth $50,000 each, are awarded annually – one for the arts, one for the humanities or social sciences. Deadline for nominations: December 1.

Not-for-profit organizations with capital space projects in arts and/or culture may submit project proposals to be recommended by Calgary Arts Development to The City of Calgary for up to 25% of the project’s total costs. Deadline for Letters of Intent: December 2.

You and your friends are invited to join in the fun! Get a team and create your own Mummers Play! For Prizes! 1st – $500, 2nd – $300, 3rd – $200. Deadline: December 31.

International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) and ArtUniverse have announced five scholarships for the December programme 2011: International Physical Theatre Laboratory and the International Conference “Theatre Between Tradition & Contemporaneity".

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Other

Got a first draft and not sure what’s next? Getting ready to send your script out and would like some feedback first? Caroline Russell-King is a member of LMDA (Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas) and has worked in play development for over 20 years.

Award-winning full-length, one-act and 10-minute plays available for reading. 3 plays maximum sent by e-mail.

The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) has released Culture 3.0, a study on the impact of emerging digital technologies on the cultural sector. The Executive Summary and recommendations (including those related to live performing arts) are publically available.

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Donors, New & Renewing Members

DONORS: THANK YOU!

Michele Brown, Theo Thirsk

Thank you Janet Sellery for your donation to the Michelle Dias Community Award

NEW MEMBERS

Individuals
Mary Elizabeth Archer, Risa Bissenden, Tom Blazejewicz, Zoe Burnham, Joleen Ceraldi, Alixandra Cowman, Lauren de Graaf, Peter Dorrius, Samantha Durocher, David Fontaine, Taryn Haley, Anna-Marie Hendricks, Jeff Hoffman, Dawn Ius, Rishi Jaipaul, Kristal MacWhirter, Christina Muldoon, Morag Northey, Aaron Redditt, Kyle Sanscartier, Natalie Schneck, Giorgia Severini, Kathryn Smith, Sarah Spicer, James Wade

Groups
Edmonton Christian High School, Hometown Acting Studio, Green Fools Theatre

RENEWING MEMBERS

Individuals
Jesse Anderson, Amy Burks, Ellen Close, Emma Cobb, Linda Cornell, Taryn Craig, Wendy Doerksen, Laura Gillespie, Angela Gillis, Melissa Heagy, Franco Imbrogno, Mandy Kahlmeier, Deborah Lawton, Megan Lindmark, Sherryl Melnyk, Lennette Randall, Gerd Richter, Cassia Schramm, Susan Smith, Theo Thirsk, Ileana Tschabold, Alysa van Haastert

Groups
Catalyst Theatre, Fire Exit Theatre, Ghost River Theatre, Innisfail Town Theatre, Katie’s Playhouse, Keyano College Theatre, Lac Cardinal Regional, Majestic Theatre, Pine Tree Players, University of Calgary

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