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At the Alberta Culture Forum I was honoured to have been asked to present a Pecha Kucha-style presentation on the Alberta Arts Sector. New friends from the Voluntary, First Nations, Multicultural, Cultural Industries, Corporate, and Museums and Heritage sectors joined me on the Red Deer College Theatre Centre stage in a 6 minute and 40 second exercise to share stories from and provoke discussion about our respective industries. All of us were Pecha Kucha novices, so we bonded quickly to dispel nerves and support each other. Boy oh boy, I put my theatre training to work that night!

You can watch the whole of the Alberta Culture Forum Opening Ceremonies online. Playwright Marty Chan did a fabulous job as emcee, both Premier Redford and Minister Klimchuk speak about their vision of Alberta Culture, and the performances throughout the evening were spectacular! (If you’ve only got a few minutes now, my presentation is approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes in. But I highly recommend taking the time to watch the whole event. Don’t watch in full screen mode or you’ll miss the slides that accompany the Pecha Kucha presentations.)

The Government of Alberta is also asking the broader public for its help in charting a course for our province's cultural future. They have posted an online survey which is available until March 28. I strongly encourage everyone to make their voices heard! Maybe you agree or disagree with the ideas put forward by forum delegates? LET THEM KNOW!

March will see all of us at Theatre Alberta preparing for our fiscal year-end (March 31) and ramping up operations for Emerge, Artstrek, and Dramaworks. Can’t wait for those Artstrek and Dramaworks applications to start pouring in!

Keri Mitchell (née Ekberg)
Executive Director

“For me, a play is a form of writing which isn’t complete until it is interpreted by actors."

~ Wallace Shawn

What's New at Theatre Alberta

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A HUGE thank you to our newest Angels! Stephen & Sandy Kennedy Marie Gynane-Willis (x2!) Deborah Ferguson (x2!) Joan & Alex Hawkins Robyn & Kevin Mott Amanda Wiebe

In this very newsletter you will find prime examples of ways Theatre Alberta is promoting the growth and development of Alberta theatre and Alberta theatre audiences. We want to provide the best services possible for every facet of our community:

As a working actor, producer of independent theatre, and emerging director, I value and rely on the services provided by Theatre Alberta. The vast and affordable library in the Theatre Alberta office is there when I need to research a play for an audition or for possible future production.
The information Theatre Alberta distributes throughout the year with All Stages and every month with the Theatre Buzz and everyday on its website keeps me abreast of auditions and workshops so I can continue to work and raise my family in Edmonton while continuing to grow as an artist.

~ Chris Bullough

Co-Artistic Director of Wishbone Theatre

We're looking for 78 more Angels before the end of March to help members like Chris access the resources he needs. Will you become one?

For more information about donating to Theatre Alberta, please contact Dawn Ius, Fund Development Coordinator, by phone at 780-422-8162 (or 888-422-8160 toll free outside of Edmonton) or by email at dawn@theatrealberta.com. Thank you so much for your support!

It's here! Our final issue of All Stages for the 2011-12 theatre season is in the post and should be in your mailbox this week. This issue we focus on Musical Theatre in Alberta. Highlights include: a roundtable with prominent Albertan composers on the state of the musical theatre genre in our province; a look at the 30-year legacy of St. Albert Children's Theatre; documentation of the creation process of Alberta Opera's newest musical Pinocchio; a look at taking an Albertan work to the New York Musical Theatre Festival; a discussion about the design of Theatre Calgary's upcoming production of CATS; and Dramaworks 2012 program and workshop information.

With this issue, Theatre Alberta is proud to unveil All Stages - Online. From multimedia content to companion articles, we hope our new exclusive online content section will provide our readers and members with a more multifaceted experience of the Albertan theatre scene!

We have uploaded music demos from each of the composers featured in our roundtable: Jonathan Christenson, David Rhymer, Ryan Sigurdson and Joe Slabe. We have also included a companion article, "Health Tips for Musical Theatre Performers," to supplement Julie Sinclair's article "Tune Up!"

If you'd like to receive the full issue of All Stages, just become a member of Theatre Alberta and we will mail this latest edition right to your home.

Inside the Spring issue of All Stages is our brochure insert for Dramaworks 2012 - Who Are We Now? Dramaworks 2012 will take place from July 4-8, 2012, in and around the Department of Drama at the University of Alberta. Online registration will begin on April 1st. Visit theatrealberta.com/dramaworks2012 to view information on this year's program of exciting workshops and to meet the instructors. Not sure what workshop is right for you? We've provided a handy table of suggestions to help you answer "What should I take?" We're also proud to provide information on our new Dramaworks scholarship: The Michelle Dias Community Service Award.

Our roster of Dramaworks 2012 workshops includes:

MASTER CLASS · JULY 4 – 8 · $450

Immersive Theatre with punchdrunk (Maxine Doyle and Conor Doyle)
presented in partnership with Catalyst Theatre
- For professional theatre artists

INTENSIVES · JULY 5 – 8 · $350

One Weekend, One Play with Vern Thiessen
- For playwrights of all levels

Unleashing the Expressive Resonant Voice with Kim Mattice Wanat
- For drama teachers and performers of all levels

EXPLORATIONS · JULY 6 – 8 · $250

Directing Historical Drama with Kate Newby
- For novice and intermediate directors

Lighting Basics with Sheila Cleasby
- Design and technical theatre for all levels

Meisner Technique with Lori Ravensborg
- Acting for all levels

Theatre Boot Camp with Brian Dooley
- Acting and making theatre for all levels

For even more information, please email our programmer, Michelle Kennedy, at michelle@theatrealberta.com.

Deadline to apply: MARCH 30, 2012

Every second summer at Theatre Alberta, a die-hard theatre devotee processes Dramaworks applications from all over the province. 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.

This position offers 13 weeks of full time employment. Employment to begin May 7, 2012. Preference will be given to full time post-secondary student applicants.

Excellent computer skills, especially data entry experience, and event management experience will be considered assets. Interested individuals must be available to work onsite at Dramaworks at the University of Alberta from July 2 until July 8 inclusive. The remainder of the employment period will be at Theatre Alberta’s office in Edmonton.

Think you've got what it takes to be a Regi-star? Send us your resume and a cover letter stating your interest.

Application deadline is March 30, 2012 (or until position is filled).

Also included alongside your Spring edition of All Stages is our program brochure for Artstrek 2012. Full program information is also available on our website at theatrealberta.com/artstrek2012. Artstrek is a summer school for teens that explores the exciting world of theatre and theatre production. Over the course of a week in residence at Red Deer College, Artstrek students discover acting, voice, movement, directing, sound/music, design, creation and collaboration. Click here to find out more about Artstrek and here to meet the 2012 curriculum team. Our program dates for 2012 are: Exploration I (13-15 year-olds) - July 8-14 Exploration II (16-18 year-olds) - July 15-22

Please note that online registration will not begin until March 15, 2012. Applications will only be accepted online, except in special circumstances. The application process is quite extensive, so please carefully review information on how to apply before you register.

If you did not receive an Artstrek 2012 brochure, not to worry. You can download a PDF copy on our website. Click here to download.

If you're planning to attend Artstrek this year, you may wish to consider applying for a community sponsorship or scholarship. This is not only a great way to offset Artstrek fees - obtaining a community sponsorship also looks great on an employment resume or post-secondary school application, and it demonstrates to us your commitment to attending this year's Artstrek program. And, Theatre Alberta can help!

If you are interested in sourcing funding from within your community to attend Artstrek, Theatre Alberta has information and resources to get you started. The earlier you begin, the more likely you'll be able to secure funding by the time applications become available online on March 15. Click here for information on how to get started!

Theatre Alberta also offers a limited number of partial scholarships for applicants in financial need. Scholarships range from 25% to 75% of the Artstrek application fee. Click here for more information.

THEATREALBERTA.COM UPDATES

As you may have noticed above, we have uploaded a great many new webpages over the last couple of weeks!

We would just like to use this space as a gentle reminder that Dramaworks 2012 information can be found at the URL www.theatrealberta.com/dramaworks2012.

Artstrek 2012 information can be found at the URL www.theatrealberta.com/artstrek2012.

Reminder: Call for submissions - Theatre Alberta's Blogroll

If you maintain or follow an Alberta-based theatre blog, we want to list it on our website. Send an email to Aaron Talbot with a link and a short description of the blog and we'll add it to our Theatre Links page.

Bloggers who are Theatre Alberta members may also submit their blog to be promoted on our Classifieds feed and throughout our information network. (This service is also available to non-members for a $25 administrative fee - see our Classifieds FAQs page for more information.) Click here to join Theatre Alberta today!

If you have comments or questions about our website, please contact Aaron Talbot, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, by email at aaron@theatrealberta.com or call him at 780-422-8162 (or 888-422-8160 toll free outside of Edmonton).

Reminder: Now you can pay your library fines online!

Just fill out this simple form and you will be connected directly to PayPal. You can pay by credit card or through your PayPal account! You can also use this form to pay an outstanding invoice or even to make a donation to Theatre Alberta.

Theatre Alberta's Library will continue to accept credit card payments over the phone or cheques by post for outstanding fines. Thank you!

Theatre Alberta's Library will be closed April 6 - 9 for the Easter Holiday weekend. The Drop Box will be unavailable.

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Updates for March 2012

The Alberta Drama Festival Association Edmonton Region adult one act festival, Stage Struck! 2012 was a great success. The festival was held at the Walterdale Playhouse and included three sessions adjudicated by Mieko Ouchi.

The Outstanding Production was awardeded to Maud Gonne Says No to the Poet. This play will go to Camrose to compete in the ADFA Provincial Adult One Act Festival in April.

Other awards included:
Outstanding performance: Clare Mullen for Maud Gonne Says No to the Poet and Catherine Wenschlag for Death Comes to Auntie Norma
Outstanding Directing: Collective directors Clare Mullen, Tim Marriott and Molly Pearson for Maud Gonne Says No to the Poet
Outstanding New Work: Death Comes to Auntie Norma

Taking Flight: A Festival of Student Work runs March 27 – April 7, 2012, and includes the first production to take place in the newly opened F.R. Matthews Theatre.

The University of Alberta Department of Drama introduces the first and only PhD program in English Canada to specialize in Performance Studies. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

The Edmonton Journal reports that a city council committee recommended spending $100,000 to help develop a business plan for building a downtown performing arts centre.

Currently the artistic director of Toronto-based dramaturgical company Nightswimming, Brian Quirt's appointment of Director of The Banff Playwrights Colony at The Banff Centre is effective as of Spring 2013. Congratulations Brian, and welcome to Alberta!

The Board of Directors of The Shakespeare Company has announced Haysam Kadri as the new Artistic Producer. Congratulations Haysam, from all of us at Theatre Alberta!

Theatre Calgary announced its 2012-13 season on February 22, entitled "Emotional Intelligence." Click headline to view the production lineup.

Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE), together with the sponsors of the 25th Annual Celebration of the Arts, announced the 2012 nominees on March 1st. Click headline to access the full list.

Hill Strategies Research reports that Canadians’ participation in arts, culture and heritage activities reached record levels in 2010.

The renovations were made possible by a generous donation from F.R. (Dick) Matthews in 2010. The theatre and rehearsal spaces opened to students in fall 2011 with a grand opening celebration on February 9, 2012.

On March 3rd, Walterdale Theatre Associates hosted a celebration of life for Marlene Kottke, who passed away January 15, 2012. Theatre Alberta would like to send our sincere condolencies to Marlene's family and friends.

Calgary Arts Development announced the New Client Induction Grant Program, developed to invest in arts organizations that are eligible, but not currently funded through Calgary Arts Development’s Operating Grant Program.

Calgary Arts Development and The Calgary Foundation formally announced the purchase of the King Edward School site from the Calgary Board of Education, the first of a future portfolio of spaces for cSPACE Projects.

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Shows Opening

March 1 – April 7

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CALGARY

RACE
Mar 2 - 18, Ground Zero Theatre/Hit & Myth Productions @ The Studio Theatre

FASCINATING LADIES
Mar 5 - 24, Lunchbox Theatre

FOOL FOR LOVE
Mar 7 - 17, Sage Theatre

BUILDING A BETTER DEATH TRAP
Mar 9 - Apr 27, Pegasus Performances

ONCE UPON AN ATOM BOMB
Mar 9 - 18, Green Fools Theatre Calgary

PINKALICIOUS
Mar 9 - 31, StoryBook Theatre Society @ Easterbrook Theatre

LUCY LOST HER HEART
Mar 14 - 17, Theatre Junction GRAND

ROPE
Mar 17 - Apr 15, Vertigo Theatre

CALGARY REGION ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Mar 21 - 24, Pumphouse Theatres and Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA)

FOR ART'S SAKE
Mar 23 - 25, Quest Theatre

MARY'S WEDDING
Mar 27 - Apr 14, Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP)

TAKING FLIGHT: A FESTIVAL OF STUDENT WORK
Mar 27 - Apr 7, University of Calgary Department of Drama

TREES: WORLD STORYTELLING DAY
Mar 28, Tales Calgary

TWELFTH NIGHT
Mar 29 - Apr 7, Mount Royal University Theatre

H.M.S. PINAFORE
Mar 30 - Apr 14, Morpheus Theatre

L’ORCHESTRE D’HOMMES-ORCHESTRES PERFORMS TOM WAITS
Mar 30 - Apr 1, Theatre Junction GRAND

APRIL FOOLS DAY PARADE
Apr 1, Green Fools Theatre

THE WHIMSY STATE OR THE PRINCIPALITY OF OUTER BALDONIA
Apr 2 - 21, Lunchbox Theatre

WAITING FOR GODOT
Apr 4 - 8, Theatre Encounter

SUMMER IN THE CITY
Apr 5 - June 10, Stage West Theatre Restaurant

EDMONTON

REALTORS EXPANSE MOVEMENT ARTS FESTIVAL
Mar 8 - 11, Azimuth Theatre @ The Westbury Theatre, TransAlta Arts Barns

GOD OF CARNAGE
Mar 10 - Apr 1, Citadel Theatre / Robbins Academy

THE ODYSSEY
Mar 14 - 17, Victoria School of the Arts

CHAPTER TWO
Mar 15 - 25, Capitol Theatre

THE COUNTRY
Mar 21 - Apr 8, Shadow Theatre

LA LISTE (with English subtitles)
Mar 22 - 24, L'unithéâtre @ Théâtre de La Cité francophone

IGNORANCE
Mar 22 - Apr 8, Theatre Network

THEBANS
Mar 28 - Apr 1, Grant MacEwan University Theatre Arts

WHISPER
Mar 29 - Apr 7, University of Alberta Studio Theatre in association with Catalyst Theatre

THE LOVE OF THE NIGHTINGALE
Apr 4 - 14, Walterdale Playhouse

TITANIC
Apr 4 - 5, Two One-Way Tickets to Broadway

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Apr 7 - 29, The Citadel Theatre / Robbins Academy

ALBERTA

PLANTING AND PLOTTING IN THE PULLMAN
Mar 1 - 10, Aspen Crossing Theatre, Mossleigh

BACK TO THE 80S...THE TOTALLY AWESOME MUSICAL
Mar 2 - 11, About Time Productions, Camrose

EIGHT ARMS TO HOLD YOU
Mar 2 - 11, Wetaskiwin Theatre Society, Wetaskiwin

GREASE (School Version)
Mar 2 - 10, Hunting Hills High School, Red Deer

STEP ON A CRACK
Mar. 8 - 17, GPRC Theatre Rising, Grande Prairie

THE KITCHEN WITCHES
Mar 8 - 17, New West Theatre, Lethbridge

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER
Mar 11 - 17, Westlock Drama Society, Westlock
Email btrueblood@mcsnet.ca for more information.

LE PORTRAIT GOOBLE
Mar 13 - Apr 27, L'unithéâtre, Province-wide tour

THE PSYCHIC
Mar 16 - Apr 15, Central Alberta Theatre Red Deer

FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
Mar 16 - 25, East of 60 Production Society, Devon

DIVIDE
Mar 22 - 25, Ignition Theatre, Red Deer

MY FAIR LADY
Mar 22 - Apr 6, Carriage House Theatre, Cardston

COOKIES AND PLAYS
Mar 24, Windmill Theatre Players @ High River Centennial Library, High River
Call 403-672-7913 for more information.

FOOTHILLS REGION ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Mar 29 - 31, Windmill Theatre Players and Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA),
High River

CHARLES ROSS: ONE MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY
Mar 30 - 31, Keyano Theatre Company, Fort McMurray

ARE WE THERE YET?
Apr 2 - 27, Concrete Theatre, School Tour

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Auditions

CALGARY

Heritage Park is seeking character interpreters for their spring/summer street theatre program. Become part of the team of actors presenting scripted and historically based vignettes through a variety of theatrical forms. Audition dates: March 25 - 26.

Three Left Feet is seeking dancers to help run our 2012-13 dance education programs in schools. Applicants should have a passion for sharing dance as well as a strong technical background in Ballet or Contemporary Dance. Audition dates: June 9-10.

EDMONTON

Walterdale Theatre Associates - Please bring any conflict dates you have to the audition. Headshots and résumés are recommended but not required. Copies of the script are available for reading at Walterdale. Audition dates: April 8 - 9.

ALBERTA

Cornerstone Theatre in Canmore, Alberta is seeking 1M/1F non-equity Musical Theatre performers for its high energy dinner show, Oh Canada, Eh. Audition dates: March 14 - 16.

MusicalMania! Performing Arts Foundation is seeking male vocalists for several upcoming productions. Audition dates: Ongoing until filled.

NATIONAL

Barkerville, BC’s Largest Historic Site, is looking for experienced actors/interpreters to fill the streets. Calling for headshots, resumes and employer references. Audition dates: TBA in Calgary and Edmonton.

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Job Postings

CALGARY

The Grandstand Show of the Calgary Stampede is accepting applications for the position of Technical Director. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Technical Director provides technical, scheduling and logistical support to The Young Canadians (TYC), Staff, Cast and Stage Management Team. Deadline: March 15.

The Grandstand Show of the Calgary Stampede is accepting applications for the position of Crew Chief. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Crew Chief provides support to The Young Canadians (TYC) Staff, Cast and Stage Management Team. Deadline: April 1.

Theatre Calgary is seeking a Sales and Customer Service Associate, whose key responsibilities are to actively sell theatre tickets to New and Renewing Subscribers as well as to Single Ticket Purchasers. Deadline: Open until filled.

Theatre Junction GRAND is seeking a resource development manager responsible for generating contributed revenue and providing strategic leadership as it relates to identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors. Deadline: Open until filled.

EDMONTON

Creative Age Edmonton is seeking applicants to develop strategies for growth and work to meet the fund development objectives. Deadline to apply: March 9.

Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA) is seeking applicants for two positions: Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. Deadline to apply: March 28.

Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA) is seeking applicants for two student intern positions: Special Events and Programs and Development. Deadline to apply: March 28.

Cowardly Kiss Theatre is seeking at least two stage managers for three productions at the 2012 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. Rehearsals begin in May or June.

Edmonton Opera is seeking a summer part-time bookkeeper to assist in the finance department. Hours and term negotiable. Deadline: Open until filled.

Citadel Theatre is seeking a great networker with excellent presentation skills. He/she must understand the importance of the arts and be able to communicate a compelling reason for a corporation to support the Citadel Theatre. Deadline: Open until filled.

ALBERTA

Shell Theatre is seeking a Theatre Technician who will be responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of the audio, visual and lighting equipment in the performing arts theatre and other venues within the Dow Centennial Centre. Deadline: March 15.

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is currently accepting applications for the Production Manager / Technical Director position for the summer of 2012. Deadline: March 22.

Events Wood Buffalo is seeking an individual that demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of contractors, vendors, municipal departments and project volunteers. Deadline: Open until filled.

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Workshops and Classes

CALGARY

March 10. We will be focusing on actor/director collaboration & communication as well as a host of other topics including the intersection of form and content, the role of director as dramaturg and the relationship of audience and performer as it relates to staging.

March 17. For all aspiring Theatre Technicians, Directors, Producers, and other curious minds who would like to get a better handle of what goes into Lighting, Set and Sound Design and implementation.

8 weeks starting April 11. APN’s Playwriting Circles will help you to focus your work and move forward with it, working with a small group of your peers and led by well known playwright, Gordon Pengilly.

EDMONTON

Until March 10. Good Women Dance Society present movement and dance Master Classes at Expanse Movement Arts Festival. Space is limited.

March 22 - 25. Open to adventurous artists in all media, the intensive will foster an innovative environment where participants will develop, learn and experiment with new tools for creative expression.

March 25 - April 1: Auditioning – Get the Part You Want!

July 2 - 20. A truly unique theatre training camp for students in Grades 4-12, Camp Shakespeare’s mission is to take the Bard’s plays off the page, and put them into the hearts and bodies of our students.

ALBERTA

March 11. If you are planning on attending either the FDC Nationals in May, the Vancouver Regionals in June/July or have your FDC Intermediate Certification and want to brush up on your skills, come out for this unique training opportunity! Space is limited.

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Events

A fundraiser for Keyano Theatre. Featuring Canada’s Ukranian Shumka Dancers. March 10.

A guided collective creation, the Wheeler Dealer Cabaret features improvised scenes, music, dance, comedy, and spotlight performances by the Rising Sun Theatre Troupe. March 30-31.

Join Edmonton Opera for a thought provoking panel discussion surrounding one of Fidelio’s most prominent themes: Wrongful Imprisonment. April 11 at 6:30 PM.

Calgary Play Reading Series presented by Alberta Playwrights' Network. Sharon Cavanaugh is a two-time Herman Voaden National Playwriting Award winner. April 14 at 3:00 PM.

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Volunteer

Alberta Playwrights' Network’s casino is by far our biggest fundraising venture and you get to meet and work with great people in the Alberta playwriting community. May 28-29.

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Calls For Submissions

Seeking submissions of feature film scripts of any genre, to a maximum length of 250 pages, from Alberta based screenwriters. Top prize of $1000. Deadline: March 12.

The Mayday Cabaret offers the unique opportunity for artists, musicians, playwrights, directors, and actors to come together and develop original work in a cabaret-style venue. Deadline: March 16.

The annual Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award celebrates and recognizes outstanding leadership within the Canadian Theatre community. Deadline: March 23.

Fluid Festival will take place October 9-21, 2012 in Calgary. Alberta artist programming includes Spark, the Physical Therapy Cabaret, containR, and Shared Bill Programming. Deadline: March 31.

ALBERTA PLAYWRIGHTS' NETWORK ACT ONE DRAMATURGY PROGRAM - Alberta

Submit a script in development to receive one-on-one feedback, support and analysis from APN’s Dramaturgical Committee and Dramaturgical “Guest Star” Elyne Quan. Deadline: March 31.

The CITT Awards are designed to honour individuals and companies from a wide spectrum of the Canadian live performance industry. Deadline: March 31.

The Horizon Players, situated in Spruce Grove, Alberta invite interested Directors to submit directorial résumés and show titles for the 2012 – 2013 Season. Deadline: March 31.

High school students are invited to work in a professional theatre setting and showcase their talent at Edmonton’s largest emerging artists festival, Nextfest 2012. Deadline: March 31.

Each year, through the generous support of Suncor, Lunchbox Theatre is able to workshop scripts through the Suncor Energy Stage One Festival, our new play development series.Deadline for submissions: April 2.

Nextfest is seeking proposals from emerging artists under the age of 30, whom have made personal commitments to a career in the arts, are not yet recognized with professional associations, and are in need of professional development and exposure. (Proposals received earlier rather than later will have greater opportunity for consideration and dialogue.) Deadline: Open until filled.

Playwrights Canada Press invites submissions of English-language one-act plays suitable for high schools to be included in a new anthology for publication in 2014.Deadline for submissions: May 3, 2013.

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Created by Arts Habitat Association and Artists Urban Village – a chapter of PAL Canada. Applications are being accepted for the ArtsHub Housing Cooperative located on 118 Avenue at 93 Street in Edmonton.

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Donors, New & Renewing Members

DONORS: THANK YOU!

100 Angels of Theatre Alberta campaign:

Stephen & Sandy Kennedy, Stephen & Sandy Kennedy, Deborah Ferguson, Liam & Andrew Brown, Joan & Alex Hawkins, Robyn & Kevin Mott, Amanda Wiebe

NEW MEMBERS

Individuals
Rob Burton, Maria Colonescu, Donna Levy Hansen, Sally Hunt, Joyce LaBriola, Lloyd Payne, Gary Taylor

Groups
Ernest Manning High, Magnetic North Theatre Festival

RENEWING MEMBERS

Individuals
Zenovia Adams, Solveig Anderson, April Banigan, Emily Boyle, Michele Brown, Charlotte Cameron, Jason Chinn, Geri Dittrich, Jamie Dunsdon, Lora Brovold, Sophie Gareau-Brennan, Marilynne Hebert, Kate Kozakiewicz, Wolfgang Noethlichs, Brooklyn Ritchie, Roger Schultz, Michele Vance Hehir, Jennifer Webster

Groups
Ability Technical Services Inc, Archbishop Jordan High School, Burnt Thicket Theatre, Carriage House Theatre, Christie Lites, Churchmice Players, Edmonton Musical Theatre, Empress Theatre Society, Foremost Theatrical Society, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, Musicalmania! Performing Arts Foundation

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