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"I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being."  — Oscar Wilde

What's New at TA

PLAYWORKS INK 2008 DRAW RESULTS!

This year's winner of Theatre Alberta’s PlayWorks Ink draw is Amy from Edmonton. She has won a free workshop registration to PlayWorks Ink 2009.  Congratulations Amy!

LIBRARIAN’S PICK

Scripted For Schools by Playwrights Guild of Canada (2008-2009)

A new NON-CIRCULATING catalogue of Canadian plays suitable for school productions is now available. The useful indexes have been broken down by playwright, title, genre, and cast size. Our out of town members can order or download the catalogue from www.playwrightsguild.com A good selection of the scripts mentioned are available in our library for loan. All scripts and amateur rights are available through Playwrights Guild of Canada.

LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS

December 20 & 21: library is closed (drop box is unavailable)
December 22: library is open until 3 pm
December 23 to January 4: library is closed (drop box is unavailable)
January 5: library returns to regular hours (open 10am – 3pm)

The Drop Box will be available throughout the holiday season as follows:

December 22 - 8:15 am to 6 pm
December 23 - 8:15 am to 6 pm
December 29 - 8:15 am to 6 pm
December 30 - 8:15 am to 6 pm
December 31 - 8:15 am to 4 pm
January 2 - 8:15 am to 10:30 pm
January 3 - 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
January 4 - 8:15 am to 4:30 pm

DRAMATIC IMPACT, EPISODES 12 AND 13: INTERVIEWS WITH TIMOTHY J. ANDERSON AND LARRY BENSON

These two episodes of Dramatic Impact: Acting and Theatre in Alberta have a special emphasis on music, musical theatre, and opera. Episode 12 features actor, baritone soloist, playwright, and librettist Timothy J. Anderson of Edmonton. Episode 13 features the opera singer, tenor, and career music educator Larry Benson. Larry reveals the arduous work involved in balancing technique with expression as an opera singer and gives advice to singers to help them rediscover the feeling of a song each time they perform. Download the episodes, subscribe to the podcast, or listen online at www.acting-and-theatre.com.

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Theatre News

2008 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

The 2008 Governor General’s Literary Awards recipients were announced on November 18, 2008. The awards are given in the categories of fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction, children’s literature (text and illustration) and translation, in English and in French. The English and French awards for drama were given to Catherine Banks (of Halifax) for Bone Cage and Jennifer Tremblay (of Quebec) for La liste. More >

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FEEL THE HEAT; FINANCE MINISTER SEEKS IDEAS FOR ECONOMIC STIMULATION

Endowment funds have been promoted by the federal and some provincial governments as a prudent way to build financial security and promote longer-term planning; however, given the current economic slow-down, arts organizations and institutions are beginning to feel the pinch as endowments are failing to generate incomes. The National Ballet of Canada is projecting a $900,000.00 shortfall in budgeted revenues due to the current market downturn.

The Canada Council for the Arts dedicates a percentage of the income earned by its endowment to operating costs and grants. Several endowed Canada Council prizes will also likely be affected, perhaps resulting in lower prize amounts or in some cases, delays in the awards themselves. It is important to note that the Canada Council has not indicated how or if the economic situation has affected its operations, grants, or prizes. More >

GHOST RIVER THEATRE’S JASON ROTHERY MOVES TO SOULPEPPER

Ghost River Theatre Artistic Director, Jason Rothery, will leave the company in January 2009 to accept an appointment to the Soulpepper Academy in Toronto. Rothery, with Ghost River since 2006, was one of 10 artists appointed to the 2009-10 Soulpepper Academy, which was announced by Soulpepper on October 30, 2008. Ghost River is currently considering a short-list of potential candidates to replace Rothery when he leaves in January.  More >

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Shows Opening

December 3 - January 7

Full Playbill

CALGARY

Cinderella
Dec 5 – 21, StoryBook Theatre More >

Raggedy Ann & Andy
Dec 10 – 14, Calgary Young People's Theatre More >

A Shakespeare Showcase
Dec 10 – 12, The Playhouse North School Of Theatre More >

Steel Magnolias
Dec 18 – 21, Attic Players Ph: 403-216-0808

Comic Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Dec 31, Pegasus Performances More >

EDMONTON

Sailor's Song
Dec 4 – 14, Trunk Theatre at Theatre Network More >

Little Red Riding Hood
Dec 5 – 7, Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People
Alberta Opera @ FTA More >

Black Hearts In The Green Room
Dec 10 – 20, Walterdale Theatre Associates More >

It's a Wonderful Life
Dec 18 - 20, Varscona Theatre, Ph: 780-433-3399

ALBERTA

Christmas Crackers
Dec 2 – 6, New West Theatre & the Lethbridge Big Band, Lethbridge More >

Village of Idiots
Dec 3 – 6, Holy Redeemer Catholic Jr/Sr High School, Edson Ph: 780-723-7437

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Dec 4 – 7, Stageworks Academy Of The Performing Arts, Leduc More >        

A Dry Heave Christmas
Dec 5 – 6, Artsparks - Red Deer Public Library, Red Deer Ph: 403-346-4576

A Dramatized Reading Of A Christmas Carol
Dec 13 – 14, East Of 60 Productions, Devon More>

Munschapalooza
Dec 26 - Jan 3, New West Theatre, Lethbridge More >

Frolic!
Dec 26 - Jan 3, New West Theatre, Lethbridge More >

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Jobs & Auditions      

JOBS

{ CALGARY }

Acting and/or Vocal Instructors, John Robert Powers Academy

Accompanist, StoryBook Theatre

Artistic Director, Quest Theatre

Production Assistant, Evergreen Theatre

{ EDMONTON }

Box Office Sales Manager, Fringe Theatre Adventures

{ ALBERTA }

Course Developer - Costume Cutting & Construction Major, Olds College, Olds

Head of Wardrobe/Cutter, Rosebud Theatre, Rosebud

{ CANADA }

FACULTY: Visual & Performing Arts Sessional, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC

Director of Finance & Systems, The Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver, BC

AUDITIONS

{ CALGARY }

The Golden Pears, StoryBook Theatre

The Three Musketeers, StoryBook Theatre

General Auditions, Jewel Box Burlesque

{ EDMONTON }

Deathtrap, Walterdale Playhouse

The Vagina Monologues, Gateway Association

{ ALBERTA }

Edges: A Song Cycle, Ignition Theatre,   Red Deer

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

CANADIAN COUNCIL ON LEARNING INVITES PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS

The Canadian Council on Learning’s Adult Learning Knowledge Centre invites portfolio submissions from professional artists and designers to create a poster design in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. The winning design(s) will be awarded $5,000. The poster initiative is undertaken in collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.  More >

Submission deadline: December 15, 2008.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN EXPO 2010, SHANGHAI, CHINA

Expo 2010 will take place from May 1 to October 31, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Cirque du Soleil, on behalf of the Government of Canada, is proud to be the producer of the Canada Pavilion’s cultural program for Expo 2010. The program will showcase a wide diversity of artists, works, and productions from various disciplines such as dance, music, theatre, literature, and visual and media arts. To reflect the dynamism of Canadian culture, Cirque du Soleil is inviting emerging and renowned artists from across Canada to apply for inclusion in the programming.

Interested Canadian artists should visit the Cirque du Soleil website for more information on how to submit their completed application for Canada’s cultural program at Expo 2010 Shanghai.

NATIONAL THEATRE SCHOOL IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

National Theatre School of Canada is now accepting applications for Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Production, and Set and Costume Design. Interested candidates can get all the information on the School and its programs, register on-line or download an application on the NTS web site.

Application deadline: February 15, 2009.

FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS WANTED

CALGARY FRINGE 2009 FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS

If you haven’t already done so, make sure you complete one of the Theatre Artist application forms! For more information or to complete the online application form click here.

Application deadline: 5pm MST Friday, December 5, 2009.

WINTERPLAY FESTIVAL: HOT ACTS & COOL PLAYS

Fort McMurray will once again host the Peace Country Regional Adult One Act Play Festival, with the intention of selecting a play for the 2009 Provincial Festival being hosted in Medicine Hat. Hot Acts & Cool Plays is the name of the regional one-act that is part of a larger event called the WinterPLAY Festival, hosted at the Clearwater Campus of Keyano College. Productions will perform their show on multiple evenings and receive adjudication on the final evening. For more information, contact Russell Vincent Thomas or visit http://www.interplay.ca

Application deadline: Ongoing until positions are filled

ATTENTION EMERGING THEATRE ARTISTS: NEXTFEST 2009 IS COMING!

The fourteenth incarnation of Nextfest will be presented as the culminating event in Theatre Network’s 2008/09 Season in June, 2009. NextFest is looking for looking for un-produced scripts at any level of development, as well as submissions from local designers, directors, actors, and stage managers. Submissions should voice your professional development goals. For further information on submissions in theatre, dance, music, visual art, non-script based performance, etc. contact Festival Director Steve Pirot or visit http://www.nextfest.ca

Application Deadline: December 19, 2008

THEATRE METHODS 09: CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS

Bovec, Slovenia
July 6-12, 2009

"Theatre Methods" is the annual professional festival-fair dedicated to the Bridge between Tradition and Contemporaneity in performing arts. The festival is an opportunity to demonstrate methods of training in traditional theatre and to present contemporary works created as the result of traditional theatre training techniques. Theatre Methodls 09 is currently accepting presentation proposals. If you wish to present your work at TM09, or for further information, please visit http://www.iugte.com/projects/fest.reg.php.

Application deadline: ongoing

SUMMERWORKS 2009 NATIONAL SERIES

SummerWorks 2009 is a juried theatre festival of approximately 40 one-act plays that runs for eleven days from August 6-16, 2009 in Toronto. SummerWorks is a developmental festival, supporting work that has a clear artistic vision and/or explores a specific theatrical aesthetic. This year, up to four companies may be invited to participate in the National Series. For more information visit www.summerworks.ca or click here to download an application.

Application deadline: January 2, 2009.

CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS!

SCRIPTS AT WORK

Central Alberta Playwright Series is pleased to announce the start of their sixth exciting year and invites people of central Alberta to submit their original plays. Scripts at Work is a playwriting series comprised of workshops and events that develop the skills of established or emerging playwrights from central Alberta. Those interested are encouraged to submit their original unpublished scripts. More >

Application deadline: December 10, 2009.

2009 ALBERTA LITERARY COMPETITIONS

If you are an Alberta writer of prose, poetry, drama or essay, you may be eligible to enter the 2009 Alberta Literary Competitions. Guidelines and entry forms are now available. Deadline for all entries is December 31, 2008. Entries may be submitted by authors, publishers, or any interested party. For entry forms and guidelines visit www.writersguild.ab.ca or email mail@writersguild.ab.ca.

Application deadline: December 31, 2008.

CANADIAN PEACE PLAY COMPETITION

The Canadian Peace Play Competition is now accepting script submissions. For script requirements and further information, please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/~peaceuc.  The Director of the Canadian Peace Play Competition, Dawn Mari McCaugherty, will oversee all aspects of the evaluation, selection and award process. Winners will be announced by April 1, 2009.

Application deadline: January 15, 2009.

24 HOUR PLAYWRITING COMPETITION

Alberta Theatre Projects and Alberta Playwrights' Network

24 Hours. 24 Playwrights. One crazy night of creativity will light up the screens in the New Era Technology offices as playwrights pound out a first draft of a brand new play! The winning playwrights will be able to turn this exciting first step into a longer journey thanks to a new partnership with Alberta Playwrights' Network! More >

Application deadline: January 20, 2009.

EVERGREEN THEATRE SEEKS PASSIONATE PLAYWRIGHTS!

Evergreen commissions new scripts on various environmental-science based themes for it’s touring shows each year, and is currently seeking playwrights for their 2009/2010 season.

Application deadline: December 19, 2008.  More >

KOMPANY FAMILY THEATRE SEEKS NEW WORKS

Kompany Family Theatre invites Canadian playwrights to submit a first draft of an original play to their Kompany Family Theatre New Works for Young Audiences Development Programme. The chosen playwright will have the opportunity to further develop their script with a team of professional actors, dramaturge, and director. The play will be produced as part of Kompany Family Theatre’s 2008/2009 season with June and summer productions. For complete guidelines or for more information please contact Laura Rushfeldt.

Application deadline: 5pm MST Friday January 16, 2009.

AWARDS

NOMINATIONS FOR THE HARRY AND MARTHA COHEN AWARD

Alberta Theatre Projects is now accepting nominations for the Harry and Martha Cohen Award, recognizing a sustained and significant contribution to theatre in Calgary. On stage, off stage and backstage nominees can include actors, administrators, designers, philanthropists, playwrights, teachers, technicians or volunteers. Click here to download the online nomination form.

Application deadline: December 15, 2008.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THEATRE RESEARCH (CATR) 2008 SCHOLARLY AWARDS

The Richard Plant, Jean-Cléo Godin, and Ann Saddlemyer awards honour scholarly work of significant merit in any area of Canadian theatre research. The authors do not have to be members of the Association. The scholarship can appear in any journal or may be an original article published in a book or on-line. For further information and guidelines visit the CATR website.

Application deadline: December 31, 2008.

WORKSHOPS

STUDY PLAYWRIGHTING ON-LINE!

Have a story to tell?  Want feedback on your script?   Need help with a grant application? Study playwriting online with award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen.  This class is open to all levels.  For more information visit www.vernthiessen.com/onlinecoursewinter.htm

SYNTONICS AND AUTHENTIC MOVEMENT WORKSHOP

Edmonton
January 10-11, 2009: 10am – 4pm

Authentic Movement is a body-based awareness discipline that is practiced widely, providing a point of creative inspiration for artists. Authentic Movement has been introduced into the world of actor preparation and performance in both Canada and Europe.

Syntonics practices invite a deepening of kinesthetic awareness and an active attentiveness to long held muscular-skeletal patterns. Greater awareness allows for a gradual elimination of habitual constrictions and compensations, creating the possibility of more responsiveness in and to our worlds.

Participants will be introduced to the guidelines and principles of these disciplines in their pure form, to create a solid foundation for further practice and exploration. More >

THEATRE ALBERTA'S SAFE STAGES WORKSHOP

Edmonton, Co-sponsored with the Citadel Theatre
January 10-11, 2009

Calgary, Co-sponsored with Morpheus Theatre and Theatre Calgary
January 17-18, 2009

These workshops will cover, in detail, the content within Theatre Alberta’s Safe Stages: Best Practices binder that was launched in September 2007. Each workshop will run Saturday 10 – 5pm and Sunday 10 – 1pm. Morning coffee will be provided on both days and lunch will be provided on Saturday. The workshop will focus on binder content and how to use it effectively, including practical exercises and considerations in a local theatre space (Citadel Theatre and Theatre Calgary). Cost to attend this workshop is $20 (including lunch and a Safe Stages binder). This is a great training opportunity that will help ensure occupational health and safety for you and your colleagues.

To register call Theatre Alberta at 780-422-8162 (toll free in Alberta 1-888-422-8160) or   e-mail Vanessa Sabourin.

IUGTE ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR FOUR THEATRE DIRECTORS

Donetsk, Ukraine

"Shakespeare: Four Sketches" is an intensive course that focuses on the practical training process of mounting a production under the artistic direction of Sergei Ostrenko. The course is open to theatre directors from different countries working in various creative genres, techniques, and styles. There are only four places available on a competitive basis. For details on the application process and course conditions, please visit http://www.iugte.com/projects/Shakespeare.php.

Application deadline: December 10, 2008.

AUDITION HELL: FILM & TV FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES

Calgary
December 5 – 7, 2008.

Comprised of a business seminar and an audition workshop, you will learn what you're selling, how to get hired, and how to act for the camera. Practice your scenework on camera and get a DVD of all your work so you can showcase yourself to agents. More >

ZOCALO FILM STUDIO – ACTING FOR FILM CLASSES

Edmonton

Zocalo Film Studio is a community film school whose mandate is to develop emerging artists through professional quality instruction. Zocalo Film Studio was formerly amalgamated with Zocalo Theatre Arts School, but in mid-2008 it came into its own as a stand-alone school. If you are interested in learning more about their classes please email classes@zocalofilmstudio.com or visit http://www.zocalofilmstudio.com.

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

WANTED!

WILLIAM ABERHART HIGH SCHOOL SEEKS PROPS & SET PIECES

Calgary

William Aberhart high school seeks a surrey or horse-drawn wagon for with four wheels for their production of Oklahoma! Please contact Tanya Ginet at William Aberhart High School at 403-289-2551 ext. 432 if you are able to provide us with this service.

MORPHEOUS THEATRE LOOKING FOR PROPS

Calgary

Morpheus Theatre is seeking a hand drum, suitable to be played in a 'minstrel-type' band, and a ‘valve-less’ horn for their production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Please contact Mary Anne Wilson.

STORYBOOK THEATRE NEEDS A DUKE!

Calgary

StoryBook Theatre is looking for a Duke for The Three Musketeers, directed by Tory Doctor. The rehearsal schedule begins January 4, 2008. The performance schedule is February 13 to 28, 2008. Interested actors should contact Steve Strachan.

THEATRE ALBERTA SEEKS FUTURE INSTRUCTORS

Edmonton

If you interested in building expertise in Theatre Occupational Health and Safety, Theatre Alberta is recruiting potential instructors for Safe Stages workshops. For further information or to put forward your name please e-mail your interest and a bio to Vanessa Sabourin.

WANTED?

GRANT MACEWAN COLLEGE IS GIVING THEATRE SEATS AWAY!

Edmonton

Grant MacEwan College has 303 theatre seats to give away. All mounts are to vertical risers. You must come and pick up the seats December 15 or 16, 2008. Most are in reasonable condition. For further information, phone Geoff Bacchus at 780-497-4306.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WALTERDALE SEEKS VOLUNTEER STAGE MANAGER

Edmonton

The Walterdale is currently looking for a Stage Manager for their April show Death Trap. If you are interested in Stage Managing this exciting show please contact Kim Stadelmann. More >

ATTIC THEATRE SEEKS PRODUCTION VOLUNTEERS

Calgary

Attic Players is seeking volunteers in the following positions to help with their December production of Steel Magnolias: lighting tech, sound tech, dresser, running crew and front-of-house crew. More >

WORKSHOP THEATRE SEEKS CASINO VOLUNTEERS

Calgary

Workshop Theatre is holding their casino on February 28th and March 1st 2009 at Calgary Casino and would really appreciate any volunteers who could help them out. Interested volunteers should contact Mike Hughes.

WALTERDALE THEATRE SEEKING FRONT OF HOUSE VOLUNTEERS

Edmonton

The Walterdale Theatre is seeking front of house volunteers for their production of Black Hearts in the Green Room running December 8 - 20, 2008. There are spots available for Box Office, Coffee Bar, and Front of House Manager. For further information or to volunteer please contact Judy.

URBAN CURVZ THEATRE WANTS YOU!

Calgary

Urban Curvz is currently seeking the talents of empowered, motivated and enthusiastic individuals for varying volunteer positions within the company (front of house, financials, make-up, set decorating, etc). To volunteer click here. To find out about their current season visit http://www.urbancurvz.com.

ALBERTA BALLET NEEDS BOUTIQUE VOLUNTEERS 

Calgary

Alberta Ballet is looking for volunteers to help sell Alberta Ballet merchandise at their Boutique during their exciting new Nutcracker from Dec 17-22! Volunteers will receive a complimentary ticket to a performance of the show and an invitation to their volunteer appreciation night. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Katie Macpherson.

CALGARY’S EIGHTH ANNUAL DISABILITY ARTS FESTIVAL

December 3 – 6, 2008

Bold. Brash. Beautiful. Balancing Acts8 is Calgary’s Eighth Annual Disability Arts Festival. Featuring 75 visual artists, 25 performing artists, 7 live performances, and 5 visual art exhibitions, Balancing Acts8 is the longest-running professional Disability Arts Festival in the world! For more information or to purchase tickets please visit http://www.balancing-acts.org

PuSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

Vancouver, BC

Tickets are now on sale for all the shows in the 2009 PuSh Festival. To read the full line-up of programming for the upcoming festival, visit the PuSH show pages. Volunteer opportunities are also still available for interested people. For more information, please visit the PuSh website.

UNIVERSIADE ’83 FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM

Edmonton

The Universiade '83 Foundation Grant Program provides project-specific financial assistance to agencies that advance sport, culture, and the arts in Edmonton. Grant amounts are limited to a maximum of 50% of the project costs or $5,000. For more information about the Universiade Grant Program, or to get an application form click here.

HERITAGE FUNDING SOURCES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) is pleased to announce that over 600 links to Canadian heritage and cultural funding sources are now available online. The resources are divided into National, Provincial, and Regional and Community Heritage Funding. Each section includes direct links to funding bodies that offer grants and subsidies for projects. Funding sources listed are directed primarily at not-for-profit registered charitable organizations. For more information visit the Heritage Canada Foundation website.

AFA GRANT INFORMATION SESSION FOR WRITERS

Edmonton
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

The next deadline for applications to the AFA Literary Arts Project Grant program is February 15, 2009, and this information session will prepare you for that deadline.  Join Jonathan Meakin, Arts Development Consultant with the Arts Branch of the Ministry of Culture and Community Spirit. Applicants with a draft grant application ready for review may also contact Jonathan at any time for one-on-one consultative sessions at jonathan.meakin@gov.ab.ca or (780) 415-1318. To attend this information session please RSVP keverton@writersguild.ab.ca

PREMIERE SCREENINGS OF SHORT FILMS BY CALGARY ARTISTS

Calgary
Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 7:00pm

Short films by some of Calgary's best up-and-coming filmmakers will be on display at Cantos Music Foundation. This jam-packed evening of local talent will also include a short film-screening gallery, new art by local artists, and a chance to mingle with local artists and arts lovers. For more information please contact Michael Peterson.

THE MAGGIE TREE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY FUNDRAISER

Edmonton
Monday, December 15, 2009 from 7:00 pm - 1:00am.

Christmas Cookie Drive and Female Artist Wall!

The Maggie Tree is requesting cookie donations for their Christmas Fundraiser on December 15, 2008. Donations must be made on or before December 14, 2008. The fundraiser will also feature a display wall packed with as many female artists as will fit! Send your picture (or a picture of your work) and a brief bio (50-75 words) to be included in the artist wall. For more information on the cookie drive or artist wall e-mail maggietree@yahoo.ca.

Then on December 15 join in the Maggie Tree's holiday festivities where your cookies will be sold in their Christmas bake sale. This event includes fabulous music line up, a sneak peak at the Maggie Tree's up-coming production, a silent auction, and a chance to pick up a mixed bag of Christmas cookies for yourself. Celebrate the holiday season with fellow artists!

THE UNIVERSITY of ALBERTA PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH JIM MEZON

Edmonton
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm.

Join the University of Alberta drama department for an intimate and interactive conversation with Jim Mezon, Guest Director for Studio Theatre’s upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara. Jim will deliver a one-hour public lecture "23 Years at the Shaw Festival – presenting the Shavian Argument to Canadian Audiences". The Q & A will be moderated by Department of Drama Professor David Ley. More >

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