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To our Members: Notes for May My name is Brenda Sutherland and I am both the oldest and longest employed staff member at Theatre Alberta. I work in Theatre Alberta's Library three days per week: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. I am responsible for assisting our members with requests, retrieving overdue books, collecting fines, mailouts, circulation, acquisitions, periodical maintenance and cataloguing. I share the job with Solveig Anderson; however, the talented Chris Profiri also joins us during the summer months to do the mammoth job of cataloguing our new acquisitions.

Theatre Alberta Librarians Solveig Anderson and Brenda Sutherland

At this time of year, as many Albertan theatre companies announce their upcoming seasons we in the library are ordering scripts to match the announced plays. We want to ensure our members have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the plays, whether for audition purposes, for research or educational purposes, or purely for pleasure!

In return, we hope that you will help us by sending in your requests for scripts, reference material, vocal scores or musical scripts that you would like to see included in Canada's largest fully-circulating theatre library. (Mind you, it saves us valuable time if you first check out our online catalogue to see what we already have in stock.)

To suggest an acquistion, simply go to the library's main web page and click Suggest a Script under "My Services." Or, you can always email us, call or request a script in person - we would love to see you.

After hours, I can be found in the audience at Theatre Network, Walterdale Theatre, The Varscona Theatre, The Citadel, Edmonton Opera, The Winspear, Mayfield, Freewill Shakespeare Festival, the Edmonton Fringe, the Arden Theatre and Atlas Theatre, among others. This year, I hope to travel to Alberta Theatre Projects in Calgary for Playing With Fire: The Theo Fleury Story and to Rosebud Theatre for their production of My Name is Asher Lev (Chaim Potok was a favourite author of mine in the 70s).

So... if you see me, say 'hello,' and I promise I won't ask for any library fine payments.

Brenda Sutherland
Librarian

“If you are interested in writing for the theatre, the best thing to do first is read a lot of plays and go to the theatre as much as possible."

~ Tom Green

What's New at Theatre Alberta

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Wow! Thank you to everyone who attended Emerge 2012 in both Edmonton and Calgary. We had a great time and really enjoyed meeting the next generation of Albertan actors. The success of this program relies on support we receive from the attending professionals from across the province, as well as the fantastic graduates and their faculty advisors.

Mount Royal University

Emerge by the numbers:
Emerge Edmonton saw 59 students audition for 40 theatre professionals from across Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Emerge Calgary saw those same 59 students audition for 60 theatre professionals from Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Students and professionals from as far north as Fort McMurray and as far south as Lethbridge - and even a few from BC - joined us for this amazing event.

All Stages is Alberta's theatre magazine. Edited by David van Belle, it is dedicated to all aspects of creation, performance, technical production, education and development in the province. Theatre Alberta is proud to announce the upcoming issue themes for the 2012-2013 publication year. Articles for the print magazine and multimedia content for our new All Stages Online web section will focus on:

Fall 2012: Theatre Outreach
Alberta theatre artists exit the stage door to engage other communities. What are the opportunities and challenges of meeting other communities through our theatrical work? Are we doing any good?

Winter 2012: Corporate/Culture
What happens when the rehearsal hall meets the board room? Are our corporate partnerships working? Is this the new model for sustainability?

Spring 2013: An Actor’s Life for Me
We explore the ups and downs of being a performer in Alberta. What does it mean to be an actor in this province?

Do you have an idea for an article or online component for any of these themes? Email a proposal and writing resume to David van Belle at editor@theatrealberta.com. We're especially interested in concepts that link the print magazine to the online content. Check out our magazine archives to get a sense of length and style of past articles.

If you would like information about advertising in All Stages, email Aaron Talbot, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, at aaron@theatrealberta.com. (Please note that new ad rates and packages will be announced later this month.)

Interesting in having All Stages magazine delivered to your home? Join or renew your Theatre Alberta membership here and your subscription is free!

It's getting to be that time of year again... Later this month, Communications and Marketing Coordinator Aaron Talbot will be sending our member organizations an email request for their upcoming season data to be included on the 2012-2013 Playbill poster. Be sure to keep an eye on your inboxes! Theatre Alberta's Playbill is the single most comprehensive list of Alberta theatre season information - listing productions from nearly every theatre company in the province. Theatre Alberta's Playbill is produced in three different formats: a printed colour poster, an online desktop version and our new mobile-friendly web-app. The Playbill poster is printed and distributed annually in August just in time for the new theatre season to begin.

Theatre Alberta will be launching an advertising campaign later this year to help promote our new web-app. We would like to include some logos of our member organizations. If you are a Theatre Alberta member organization that produces live theatre in Alberta and you would like to have your company logo incorporated into our ads, please email Aaron an EPS file of your logo ASAP. We'll do our best to include you!

Workshops are filling up quickly! Meisner Technique with Lori Ravensborg is sold out but we do still have space in all other workshops. Avoid disappointment and get the workshop you want: register today! Coming in from out of town? For the convenience of participants travelling to Edmonton, the Campus Tower Suite Hotel (right next to Dramaworks 2012) is offering a discounted rate to Dramaworks participants of $120/night for a studio suite including kitchenette. This rate is based on availability only until May 22, 2012. Make sure you book before then and take advantage of this exclusive offer!

Not sure what workshop to take? Programmer Michelle Kennedy recommends: "If I wasn't going to be working like a madwoman that weekend, I would be taking Vern Thiessen's One Weekend, One Play or learning about Directing Historical Drama with Kate Newby."

Michelle is a great resource if you would like advice on what workshop would be right for you. Email or call her at 780-422-8162 (or 1-888-422-8160 outside of Edmonton) - she would be happy to help!

Dramaworks 2012 - Who Are We Now? will take place from July 4-8, 2012, at the University of Alberta, Department of Drama.

Young men, ages 13 -15, in particular! Yes, Artstrek 2012 is at capacity for Juliets in both Exploration I and Exploration II. And, we expect to start a waiting list for young men in Exploration II by next week. However, we still have plenty of room for Romeos in Exploration I. Please share this link - especially if you have already registered and know of a fellow student or friend who would love the Artstrek experience! Teachers, if you know of a young man with a strong interest in drama, send him our way. And, gentlemen - check out this video from Artstrek 2011. Looks like fun, doesn't it? Remember, our dates for Exploration I (for 13-15 year-olds) are July 8-14.

We created Facebook events for Artstrek 2012 and Dramaworks 2012. Now that you've registered, come check in virtually and meet others who will be joining you in July! Click here to access the Artstrek 2012 Facebook event. Click here to access the Dramaworks 2012 Facebook event.

Do you have a production picture or workshop image that you would like featured on our Facebook page cover photo? Email a jpeg photo to Aaron Talbot, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, and we'll post it for a week! We're interested in pictures of people, not things - and be sure to let Aaron know if there's a specific date range during which you'd like the picture posted. (Offer only available to Theatre Alberta members in good standing.)

Theatre Alberta's Library will be closed May 19 - 21 for the Victoria Day long weekend.
The Drop Box will be unavailable.

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Theatre Alberta would like to congratulate Premier Redford and the Progressive Conservative Party for their election win, and all the parties and candidates for a strong and interesting campaign.

We would especially like to thank those of you who made the Arts an election issue this year. Thank you to ArtsVote Calgary, Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE), Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge and the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) for distributing policy comparison information and organizing candidates forums to discuss and debate issues affecting the Arts sector.

And, thank you for voting!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Provincial Adult One Act Festival:

Outstanding Production: The Wooden Pear by Gillian Plowman presented by the Dewdney Players Group Theatre, Okotoks

Outstanding Director: Florence Maione and Steve Buoninsegni for The Wooden Pear by Gillian Plowman

Outstanding Performance by an Actor: Don Sissions for Used Car for Sale by Lewis John Carlino presented by Castor Little Theatre, Castor

Outstanding Performance by an Actress: Clare Mullen for Maud Gonne Says No to the Poet by Susan Rivers presented by Salley Garden Players, Edmonton

A good time was had by all at this year's festival held at the Bailey Theatre in Camrose on April 13 and 14. Thanks to the organizing committee for a very successful festival. And thanks to Donovan Workun the adjudicator.

Theatre Alberta would also like to congratulate and welcome both new and returning ADFA Board Members, elected during the weekend of the festival.

Northern Light Theatre (NLT) is proud to announce its 2012-2013 season. Nudity - Violence - Figure Skating! Four original, international plays.

Keyano Theatre is proud to announce the 2012/2013 TELUS 4-Play Drama Series Season, full of intensity, community spirit and hilarity, while embracing a homegrown approach.

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Shows Opening

May 1 – June 9

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CALGARY

PLAYING WITH FIRE: THE THEO FLEURY STORY
May 1 - 19, Alberta Theatre Projects

WE'RE GONNA DIE
May 2 - 5, Theatre Junction GRAND

HOLY MO
May 2 - 6, Fire Exit Theatre @ Engineered Air Theatre

LOVE ON THE ROPES
May 4 - 19, Workshop Theatre @ The Easterbrook Theatre

FOUL PLAY
May 4 - Jun 22, Pegasus Performances

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
May 5 - Jun 3, Vertigo Theatre

BIG SHOT
May 16 - 26, Surreal SoReal Theatre presented by Ghost River Theatre @ Pumphouse Theatres

ICELANDIC EPIC STORYTELLING: GRETTIR'S SAGA
May 23, Tales Calgary @ Shelf Life Books

WHEN THAT I WAS...
May 25 - Jun 2, The Shakespeare Company @ The Studio in Vertigo Theatre Centre

AVENUE Q
May 25 - Jun 3, Storybook Theatre @ The Easterbrook Theatre

GYPSY
May 25 - Jun 9, Front Row Centre Players @ Pumphouse Theatres

EMERGING DIRECTOR PRESENTATION
May 30 - Jun 2, Lunchbox Theatre

SUNCOR ENERGY STAGE ONE FESTIVAL OF NEW WORK
Jun 4 - 23, Lunchbox Theatre

IGNITE! FESTIVAL FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
Jun 7 - 10, Sage Theatre @ Pumphouse Theatres

EDMONTON

IN ON IT
May 3 - 20, Theatre Network

ROMEO AND JULIET
May 7 - 22, Theatre Prospero @ Alberta Avenue Community Centre

EXILS
May 10 - 13, L'UniThéâtre
 @ Théâtre de La Cité

THE SWINGIN' SISTERS CLUB
May 11 - 13, Capitol Theatre @ Fort Edmonton Park

OPERATION EVASION
May 12 - 20, Firefly Theatre and Circus @ Catalyst Theatre

FROM CRADLE TO STAGE: AN EVENING OF ONE ACTS
May 14 - 19, Walterdale Playhouse

FOREVER PLAID
May 16 - 19, Straight Edge Theatre @ The Avenue Theatre

MEDEA
May 17 - 26, University of Alberta Studio Theatre

DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD
May 17 - 27, Rabid Marmot Productions @ PCL Studio Theatre

LITTLE ELEPHANTS
May 23 - Jun 10, Shadow Theatre @ The Varscona Theatre

NEXTFEST
Jun 7 - 17, Theatre Network

LET THERE BE HEIGHT
Jun 8 - 9, Firefly Theatre and Circus @ Théâtre de La Cité

SPROUTS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL FOR KIDS
Jun 9 - 10 (Public Performances), Concrete Theatre @ Stanley A. Milner Library

ALBERTA

AHSDFA PROVINCIAL ONE ACT FESTIVAL
May 10 - 12, Alberta High School Drama Festival Association @ RDC Performing Arts Centre, Red Deer

GOLD DUST
May 11 - 20, Leduc Drama Society, Leduc

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
May 25 - Aug 25, Rosebud Theatre, Rosebud

THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY JR.
May 30 - Jun 4, St. Albert Children's Theatre, St. Albert

CORPUS CHRISTIE
Jun 7 - 10, Ignition Theatre @ Nickel Studio, Red Deer

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Auditions

CALGARY

Sage Theatre and Downstage will be jointly holding General Auditions for artists not familiar to the companies. Deadline to submit: May 4.

Theatre Encounter is an alternative experimental theatre company looking for dynamic performers for its productions and new company members to be part of an ensemble. Audition dates: May 6 & 7.

Hit & Myth Productions is seeking actors for an upcoming production of Evil Dead: The Musical. Priority given to non-Equity, Calgary-based artists. Audition date: May 12.

Evergreen Theatre will be holding general auditions for both touring actors and residency artists for our 2012/2013 season. Audition dates: May 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

Opening Ears and Eyes Theatre seeking actress who can play 30-45 for two-hander playing at the 2012 Edmonton Fringe. Audition date: May 5.

Looking for actors to audition for short film. Shoot date is looking like May 12th; work will be done on voluntary basis (one day shoot). Deadline: Open until filled.

Concrete Theatre invites actors whom the co-Artistic Directors are not familiar with to submit for General Auditions. Audition dates: May 28 & 29.

Northern Light Theatre (NLT) now accepting submissions for general auditions. Preference will be given to Equity actors. Audition dates: June 4 & 5.

ALBERTA

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

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Job Postings

CALGARY

Inside Out Theatre is seeking a General Manager - this is a part-time position with competitive compensation. Core duties include administration, promotion, finance management, fund development and program management. Deadline: May 8.

Production Lighting is seeking a sales person who will work co-operatively with the head of sales to supply our clients with the best service possible. Position available for either Calgary or Edmonton office. Deadline: Open until filled.

Theatre Junction GRAND is seeking a marketing coordinator responsible for activities related to promotions, advertising, sales, public relations, media, events, and patron experience. Deadline: Open until filled.

Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking Stage Managers, Technicians, and Crew Members for the 2012 Story Lab New Works Festival. Deadline: Open until filled.

EDMONTON

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.

Production Lighting is seeking a sales person who will work co-operatively with the head of sales to supply our clients with the best service possible. Position available for either Calgary or Edmonton office. Deadline: Open until filled.

ASSIST Community Services Centre is seeking part-time actors to fill a role in a children’s theatre performance on addictions prevention at various schools, summer camps and youth centers throughout spring and summer 2012, with a possibility of extension into the fall and winter. Deadline: Open until filled.

Workshop West Theatre is seeking a general manager to work collaboratively with the Artistic Director on project, annual and long range planning, and be responsible for overall management of the company. 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

Keyano Theatre is currently accepting applications for Set, Light and Costume Designers for three productions in its 2012/2013 season. Deadline: Open until filled.

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

Registration now available for following classes:
May 1 - June 18: Story Telling/ Voice and Diction.
May 4 - June 22: Improvisation Class/Monologue.

May 5. Develop and promote a healthy vocal technique that allows the singer to explore various musical styles, while enhancing effective communication of text.

May 8, 10, 12. A workshop hosted by Fire Exit Theatre and Acts of God - led by Barrett Hileman.

Registration now available for following classes:
1 Tuesday and 5 Saturdays after May Long Weekend: Essentials of Acting.
1 Thursday before and 5 Saturdays after May Long Weekend: Essentials of Film.

EDMONTON

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.

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Events

Come on out and elect your Board of Directors, get updated on the year’s activities and mingle with board, staff and members. Refreshments to follow. May 28 at 7:00 PM.

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Space

Evergreen Theatre has a 100 sq ft. basement unit office space for lease. 6-36 months available; all utilities included; close to downtown Calgary.

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Volunteer

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

Freewill Shakespeare Festival is now accepting volunteer application forms. Freewill volunteers get loads of perks like Festival Passes, t-shirts, snacks, and fun times with squirrels! Deadline to apply: June 5.

The Magnetic North Theatre Festival's organizers are looking for 120 enthusiastic volunteers to make this one-of-a-kind showcase of national theatre a great success. June 13-23.

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Calls For Submissions

Concrete Theatre would like to invite professional actors to submit new resumes and photos for our files. We know your work, now make sure we can find you! No deadline.

Downstage is now seeking submissions for programming the 2012-2013 season in Motel and Birds & Stone. Tentative season scheduling begins in May.

As part of its Industry Series, Magnetic North Theatre Festival is excited to be hosting an arts marketplace for theatre artists, companies and presenters at the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts on June 18th in Calgary. Deadline for submissions: May 30.

The $100,000 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre is one of Canada’s most prestigious Arts prizes. This year the Siminovitch Prize will be presented to a professional theatre designer. Deadline for submissions: June 8.

Theatre BSMT and Alberta Playwright’s Network (APN) call for scripts for a new playwriting competition for emerging Albertan Playwrights. Deadline for submissions: November 30.

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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Other

Do you know someone that would want to donate a piece of art to Artists for Life: Edmonton? Seeking items for silent auction fundraiser for HIV Edmonton & Camp fYrefly.

In light of the recent discontinuation of the Canadian Penny, Alberta Playwrights' Network (APN) started a PENNY DRIVE — supporting Playwright and Play Development in Alberta. All donations go directly into APN programming.

Tell us what would make CITT Rendez-Vous 2013 in Calgary the must attend technical conference event for you! We’ve compiled a simple list of 10 easy to answer questions to help us get started on exciting programming, and to get you excited about becoming involved with CITT Alberta Section.

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Donors, New & Renewing Members

DONORS: THANK YOU!

Ian Bamford, Val Lieske, Michael Kennard, Mary-Ellen Perley, Kristin Swirles, Adrian Tanasichuk, Liana Shannon, Phil Boudier, Shawn Defoy, Norm Sutton, Michael Beamish

Click here to view all donations to the 100 Angels of Theatre Alberta campaign!

NEW MEMBERS

Individuals
Dereje Berenda, Lynda Celentano, Christopher Cook, Lauray Duguay, Alexander Forsyth, Nathan Huisman, Michael Kennard, Silvia Koso, Andrew MadDonald-Smith, Rachel Steele, Cora Lee Terry

Groups
Against the Wall Theatre, Chipman Players, Straight Edge Theatre, Three Form Theatre Collective

RENEWING MEMBERS

Individuals
Andrea Boyd, Louay El Jamal, Margaret Giffen, Sparky Johnson, Marissa Kochanski, Katherine Koller, Phil Kreisel, Dale Lee Kwong, Brett Lemay, Vivian Mayne, Jeremy Park, Valerie Planche, Tatyana Rac, Chelsea Restall, Caley Suliak, Karen Towsley

Groups
Ecole Secondaire Beaumont, Dewdney Players, Lord Beaverbrook High School

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