Writer: Emily Dallas
Director: Valmai Goggin
Musical Director: Joe Slabe
Designers: Kathryn Smith (Scenic and Lighting) Rebecca Toon (Costumes);
Actor Pictured: Tara Jackson
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Writer: Emily Dallas
Director: Valmai Goggin
Musical Director: Joe Slabe
Designers: Kathryn Smith (Scenic and Lighting) Rebecca Toon (Costumes);
Actor Pictured: Tara Jackson
Photo: Benjamin Laird
UC’s annual festival of student work about to take flight The Department of Drama’s Taking Flight has something for everyone Taking Flight: A Festival of Student Work runs March 27 – April 7, 2012. This year the Festival kicks off with a special week-long performance of Fair Liberty’s Call by
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO NEW PHD IN PERFORMANCE STUDIES PROGRAM EDMONTON, AB – The University of Alberta sharpens its Department of Drama’s leading edge with the introduction of the first and only PhD program in English Canada to specialize in Performance Studies. Now accepting
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) will be collecting donations for The Gina Wilkinson Award for Emerging Female Theatre Directors on playRites Blitz Weekend – please consider supporting Gina’s wonderful legacy by helping with this great initiative. For more information, please visit these two websites:To donate: http://www.arts.on.ca/Page4072.aspx For more on Gina’s life and the award: http://news.shawfest.com/2011/09/21/annual-gina-wilkinson-prize-established-to-benefit-emerging-female-theatre-directors/
From the Edmonton Journal (Feb. 23) A city council committee recommended Wednesday spending $100,000 to help develop a business plan for building a downtown performing arts centre. The site should include three theatres with 250 to 1,800 seats, rehearsal and teaching space, restaurants and other attractions to lure people downtown,
Writer, director Brian Quirt appointed director of the Banff Playwrights’ Colony The Banff Playwrights’ Colony at The Banff Centre, one of the most intensive creative experiences for the development of new Canadian plays, has appointed Brian Quirt as director, effective in the spring of 2013. Currently the artistic director of
The Board of Directors of The Shakespeare Company has announced Haysam Kadri as the new Artistic Producer. Haysam takes over from Iam Coulter who stepped down in December after eight years as head of the organization. A graduate of the Birmingham Conservatory for classical training at the Stratford Festival, Haysam spent six seasons
Theatre Calgary announced its 2012-13 season today, entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” Productions include: Next to Normal Pride and Prejudice A Christmas Carol The Kite Runner God of Carnage Anne of Green Gables: The Musical For more information visit theatrecalgary.com/1213season.
Click here to view all 2012 nominees. “The Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts” NOMINEES TO BE ANNOUNCED Thursday, March 1, 2012 – 10 am, City Room, City Hall Mayor Stephen Mandel and the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE), together with the sponsors of the 25th Annual Celebration of the
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release February 16, 2012 New Story for an Old School 100-year old school to become a 21st century model for cultivating leadership, collaboration and creativity in Calgary (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Arts Development and The Calgary Foundation today formally announced the purchase of the King Edward School site from
Hill Strategies Research reports that Canadians’ participation in arts, culture and heritage activities reached record levels in 2010 The percentage of Canadians participating in most of the 18 activities measured in the report – including art galleries, museums, festivals, historic sites, book reading, and more – reached record levels in
University of Calgary: New labs for creative performance research Redesigned theatre and music studios create innovative learning experiences CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Feb. 9, 2012) – University of Calgary drama and music students are polishing their creative skills in the renovated and newly named F.R. Matthews Theatre and rehearsal spaces that
Walterdale Theatre Associates is pleased to host A Tribute to Marlene Kottke This is a celebration of life for Marlene, who passed away January 15, 2012. All members, past members, friends, and family are invited to attend. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 4:30 pm Walterdale Playhouse 10322
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release February 2, 2012 New Funding Program Announced for Arts Groups Calgary Arts Development Launches New Client Induction Grant Program (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Arts Development today announced the New Client Induction Grant Program, developed to invest in arts organizations that are eligible, but not currently funded through Calgary
Update: The Dramaworks 2012 Master Class Immersive Theatre with punchdrunk will be now be led by ensemble members Sarah Dowling and Kath Duggan. Click here for more information. Theatre Alberta is thrilled to announce that punchdrunk, one of the UK’s most innovative theatre companies, will make its first trip to Canada this
Theatre Alberta is proud to announce the launch of a mobile site for The Playbill: the single most comprehensive list of theatre season information from nearly every theatre company in the province. Audiences can now search for live theatre playing anywhere in Alberta using their mobile smartphones or tablets. Users can
Fringe Theatre Adventures Executive Director Julian Mayne will resign from the organization, effective June 30, 2012. Julian served as ED for six years. In a statement, Sam Jenkins, President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fringe Theatre Adventures Society, said: Julian’s six year tenure with our organization has seen
On January 4, 2012 a fire in Nanton destroyed several properties including the home and workshop of Bill Brown, set builder for many community theatre companies. Calgary-ACTS is helping to collect donations for Bill and Kristine Brown to help rebuild. Ways to donate: Morpheus Theatre’s website or call their office
Attention Walterdale Theatre Associates Members: If you have been a Production Manager or Stage Manager for a Walterdale production over the past four seasons, your feedback is requested. Walterdale is currently revamping their current production managers’ manual and creating a new stage management manual for future productions. They will be
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