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To our Members:

Notes for June

Hello Everyone - I'm back! With the best summer job ever! I am so lucky to come back to Theatre Alberta as the Artstrek Registrar. That means I spend my days answering questions, processing hundreds of registrations and making sure the students have the best summer possible! Please don't hesitate to contact me via either phone or email (artstrek@theatrealberta.com) if you have any questions about this amazing program! I look forward to chatting with you, and helping Artstrek run smoothly. Cheers, Stephanie Leaf Artstrek 2013 Registrar

Please note that Michelle and Maura put this issue of Buzz together because Aaron is on leave right now to welcome home his brand new son! Please join us in congratulating Aaron, Miki and Adara on the birth of Asher! Asher WIlliam Stricker Talbot was born on May 28, 2013.

"Movies will make you famous; Television will make you rich; But theatre will make you good." ~ Terrence Mann

What's New at Theatre Alberta

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Artstrek is filling up quickly but we still have a number of spots available for both male and female students. If you know a teenager who loves theatre and is creative, passionate and ready for an amazing summer experience please send them our way. Artstrek is a place for all students, regardless of experience, to learn, grow, create life-long friendships, to inspire and be inspired! Theatre Alberta’s Artstrek is the province’s most popular summer theatre school for teens. So popular that this summer will feature more Artstrek than ever before! The program has expanded to accommodate 30% more students to meet increasing demand. Exploration I for 13 and 14 year olds: July 7 – 12 (26 spaces available) Exploration II for 15 and 16 year olds: July 14 – 19 (29 spaces available, males only) Exploration III for 17 and 18 year olds: July 21 – 27 (16 spaces available)   Click here for more information

Theatre Alberta is now accepting season submissions for the 2013-2014 Playbill! This is the only resource available in Alberta listing professional, community and post-secondary theatre productions together in a month-by-month format. The poster is distributed around the province to theatres, arts organizations, schools, libraries, hotels, tourist boards, entertainment reporters and Theatre Alberta members. Your season will also be listed on our online Playbill and web-app for mobile devices. Users can search for productions by month, by region, by theatre classification and/or by theatre company.

Summer workshop profiles

Workshops by Request: Workshops by Request is now accepting submissions for the 2013/2014 Season! This unique program will bring the resources of a skilled theatre professional to your own community theatre! Workshops by Request is one of Theatre Alberta’s most popular educational programs: the program is generously subsidized to ensure that communities throughout Alberta, regardless of location and resources, have access to challenging, exciting and necessary training. Christie Lites Sales is a Canadian stage lighting corporation and industry leader focused on rentals and production. Christie Lites Sales takes pride in offering the same high quality technical support and product offerings no matter where in the country its customers are located.

Character Development Workshop with Brian Dooley in Leduc

June 8, 2013

Brian Dooley will take participants through a series of excercises designed to help them create and discover character. Using voice, body and text Brian will send these actors on their way with an expanded toolbox for future projects.

Workshops by Request applications are accepted throughout the year, however no workshops are scheduled in July and August. Any community theatre group in Alberta may apply for a workshop through the Workshops by Request program, on any topic of their choice. Professional development opportunities sponsored by a professional theatre company are also considered for support through the program. For more information, please contact Michelle Kennedy, Programmer, at michelle@theatrealberta.com.

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STERLING AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to all the nominees. Awards will be handed out June 24, 2013 at Mayfield Dinner Theatre.

ARTISTS MALIGNED BY MINISTER OF HERITAGE

Canadian Actors’ Equity Association condemns the Minister of Canadian Heritage’s savage personal attack on NDP MP Tyrone Benskin. James Moore’s unprovoked comments in the House of Commons were clearly made in order to deflect scrutiny away from questions regarding the Prime Minister’s Office and ongoing Senate issues.

CALGARY ARTS DEVELOPMENT SET TO PRESENT CALGARY ART'S PLAN

On June 5, Calgary Arts Development presented Arts Plan progress to date at a public meeting of The City of Calgary’s Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services, and the public can attend to show their support and have the opportunity to speak for up to five minutes about their vision for the arts in Calgary.

VARSCONA THEATRE TO RECEIVE A $2 MILLION PROVINCIAL GRANT FOR MAKEOVER

Alberta’s Minister of Culture, Heather Klimchuk, took the stage at the Varscona Theatre’s debut production of Teatro la Quindicina’s Cause and Effect to announce a $2 million provincial grant for a makeover of the city-owned theatre building.

CONCRETE THEATRE PRESENTS 13TH SPROUTS FESTIVAL

Concrete Theatre presents the Sprouts Festival in its 13th year, with brand new works by four local playwrights who come from very diverse cultural backgrounds. The festival features brand new short plays for kids and their families.

THE CANADIAN BADLANDS PASSION PLAY WINS BEST DOCUMENTARY

“The Passion Play,” a documentary about The Canadian Badlands Passion Play has won a 2013 Alberta Film and Television Award for Best Documentary Under 30 Minutes. Produced by Philip Spink and Zuzana Novak (The Passion Play Documentary), the film offers an inside glimpse of staging the annual three-hour outdoor production.

DAVID CHEOROS WINS 2013 GWEN PHARIS RINGWOOD AWARD FOR DRAMA

Edmonton playwright David Cheoros has been awarded the 2013 Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for Drama for his play Invisible Child.

OLD TROUT PUPPET WORKSHOP FOUNDERS RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ALBERTA DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARDS

The founders of the Old Trout Puppet Workshop - Judd Palmer, Pityu Kenderes and Peter Balkwill – will receive one of two 2013 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards.

VERTIGO THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON

Congratulations to Vertigo Mystery Theatre in Calgary for having announced both its 2013-2014 BD&P Mystery Theatre series and Y Stage Theatre series! Click here for season line up

ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

AHSDFA is looking for new members. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join. Click the link above for the membership application document.

NORTHERN LIGHT THEATRE AD TREVOR SCHMIDT WINS MAYOR'S AWARD

Northern Light Theatre Artisitic Director Trevor Schmidt won the DIALOG Award for Artistic Direction at the 26th Annual Mayor's Celebration of the Arts in Edmonton. Congratulations!

STORYBOOK THEATRE ADDS PRODUCTION TO SEASON

Novel Productions in partnership with StoryBook Theatre Society present The Last 5 Years by Jason Robert Brown - a fundraising production for 2013-2014 programming.

EVERGREEN THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW ARTISTIC PRODUCER

Evergreen Theatre is pleased to announce Valmai Goggin as its new Artistic Producer, replacing Jacqueline Russell who will become Director of Creative Development.

THEATRE PROGRAMS SUSPENDED AT MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY IN CALGARY

Mount Royal University has announced it will suspend its Theatre Arts degree program (both performance and technical production streams) in response to the 2013 provincial budget.

LUNCHBOX THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON

Congratulations to Lunchbox Theatre in Calgary having announced its 2013-2014 Season. Click here for the season line up.

ASPEN CROSSING THEATRE (ACT) ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON

Congratulations to the shortlist of nominees for the 2013 Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for Drama - part of the 2013 Alberta Literary Awards.

Shows Opening

June 1 – July 10, 2013

Click here for the full 2012-2013 Playbill

The Playbill is now mobile! Use your smartphone or tablet to search for live theatre!

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CALGARY

SUNCOR ENERGY STAGE ONE FESTIVAL
Jun 7 - 22, Lunchbox Theatre

THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Jun 7 - 23, Storybook Theatre

GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!
Jun 12 - 22, Major Matt Masson Collective @ Birds and Stone

IT'S THE BIG BANG, DEARY
Jun 14 - 28, Pegasus Performances

UPTOWN COUNTRY GIRLS
Jun 27 - Sep 1, Stage West

EDMONTON

FOUR IN THE CRIB
Jun 4 - 9, Northern Sabbatical Productions @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church: Lower Hall

LET THERE BE HEIGHT
Jun 7 - 8, Firefly Theatre & Circus @ La Cité Francophone

SPROUTS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL FOR KIDS
Jun 8 - 9, Concrete Theatre @ Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre

2013 VOCAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Jun 13 - 29, Opera Nuova

DRIVING MISS DAISY
Jun 14 - Aug 11, Mayfield Dinner Theatre

THE FULL MONTY
Jun 14 - 30, Two ONE-WAY Tickets To Broadway @ La Cité Francophone

IMPROVAGANZA 2013
Jun 19 - 29, Rapid Fire Theatre

2013 FREEWILL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Jun 25 - Jul 21, Freewill Shakespeare Festival

ANYTHING GOES
Jul 3 - 13, Walterdale Theatre Associates

ONE-ACT DOUBLE HEADER: DIVE / LUST & CIGARETTES
Jul 5 - 7, Haven Theatre

ALBERTA

AN EVENING OF FAWLTY TOWERS
Jun 14 - 22, Peak Theatre Players @ Sundre Arts Centre, Sundre

UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL: AN IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY OF LOVELY EVIDENCES
Jul 3 - Aug 24, Rosebud Theatre, Rosebud

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Auditions

CALGARY

GENERAL AUDITIONS - EVERGREEN THEATRE

Evergreen Theatre will hold General Auditions for the 2013/2014 Season on Sunday, June 23 and Monday, June 24, 2013.

EDMONTON

Call for Actors: The Very Official Theatre Company's production of Neverman by Brooklyn Richie, to be performed at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival 2013. Auditions: June 8.

DRACULA - WALTERDALE THEATRE ASSOCIATES

Call for Actors: Walterdale Theatre Associates is seeking non-equity actors for their upcoming production of Dracula by Steven Dietz. Audition dates: July 7 & 8, 2013, 7:00pm-10:00pm.

MARION BRIDGE - HORIZON PLAYERS COMMUNITY THEATRE

Horizon Players Community Theatre is seeking 3 F for upcoming production of Daniel McIvor's Marion Bridge. Auditions dates: June 23 & 24, 2013, 7:00pm-10:00pm.

The Citadel Theatre Young Companies is a pre-professional training program. Round Two deadline: June 18. Round Three deadline: Aug. 5.

Auditions - July 2013 - A Tale of Two Cities (A Musical), Feb 2014 Production. Visit www.elopemusicaltheatre.ca. Audition dates: July 7-9.

ALBERTA

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Job Postings

CALGARY

Alberta Theatre Projects is seeking a Marketing & Communications Summer Intern. Position is for a period of 10 weeks. Deadline to apply: June 7.

Music and Play Canada Inc. is looking to add an energectic and experienced theatre instructor to their team. Deadline to apply: June 15.

Swallow-a-Bicycle presents i-ROBOT Theatre a two act original production performed in an industrial warehouse style space. Deadline: Open until filled.

Christie Lites Calgary is seeking a full time person for various departments in our warehouse. This is an entry level position that provides a great learning opportunity for all aspects of live entertainment lighting. Deadline: Open until filled.

EDMONTON

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is seeking a Bar Manager for the 2013 festival. Deadline to apply: June 17, 5pm.

Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre is seeking a Communications and Patron Services Manager. Contact General Manager Nathan Huisman for an application.

MASCOTS AND PROSPECTOR - EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL CLUB

The Edmonton Prospects Baseball Club is seeking 3 key applicants to fill mascots positions.

Part-time actors to fill a role in a children’s theatre performance on addictions prevention at various schools, summer camps & youth centers. Deadline: Open until filled

Puppeteer to help conduct puppet programs about water conservation. We are currently looking to hire 1 part time programmer to help deliver the city of Edmonton Waste water puppet show. Deadline: Open until filled.

ALBERTA

Central Alberta Theatre of Red is recruiting a full-time Performing Arts Operations Manager. Deadline to apply: June 14.

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Workshops / Classes / Education

CALGARY

Sunday, June 23: A one day workshop that will explore the whole audition process from the moment you get your sides to leaving the audition room.

EDMONTON

June 22 & 23: Two day Voice-over Weekend Workshop in Edmonton. Visit www.onthemictraining.com to learn more.

June 21-23. Intro to Clown three-day weekend workshop with Michael Kennard. Deadline to apply: June 7.

ALBERTA

CAMP SPOTLIGHT - OVERACTING IMAGINATIONS - Sherwood Park

Aug. 23-25. Want to camp out, learn theatre arts and have a great time doing it? Calling all youth ages 12-18 years of age or grade 7-12 to apply now! Deadline: Aug. 7

NATIONAL

NATIONAL STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP – FIGHT DIRECTORS CANADA - Montreal

July 13-28. The Academy of Fight Directors Canada is pleased to announce its 20th annual National Stage Combat Workshop, to be held at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec.

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Events

THE RED CABARET! - RED PHONE THEATRE

June 8: Red Phone Theatre RED Cabaret will feature performances by a variety of emerging artists in a cabaret format.

13TH ANNUAL SPROUTS FESTIVAL - CONCRETE THEATRE

June 8 and 9: Concrete Theatre presents the Sprouts Festival featuring brand new works for kids and their families by four local playwrights who come from very diverse cultural backgrounds.

OPERA AL FRESCO - EDMONTON OPERA

June 21: Edmonton Opera's summer garden party will feature performances by the Edmonton Opera chorus and local soloists.

VITALIZE CONFERENCE 2013

June 13-15: The Vitalize Conference offers numerous sessions of particular interest to Alberta's nonprofit arts organizations.

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Space

The studio is available for rent. Daytime, evening and weekend times are available. Please inquiry about our current availability. Email info@twoonewaytickets.com.

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Volunteer

We are seeking college-age (18 year olds - mid 30s) movie extras for a classroom scene on June 6 and June 7.

Scorpio Theatre, an amateur theatre company in Calgary, is seeking applicants for the volunteer positions of Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator.

The 2013 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival seeks volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to register early for best selection of teams and shifts! August 15– 25.

RENDEZ-VOUS TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE - CITT STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Calgary

CITT’s Annual Conference and Trade Show Rendez-vous has been held for over 20 years. Student volunteers have played a key role in guaranteeing its success. August 15 - 18.

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Calls For Submissions

Uprising National Playwriting Competition seeks Canadian plays that engage with social issues - $1000 prize! Deadline: Sept. 23.

Nextfest is now accepting submissions from High School students to form the 2013 High School Company. Five ways to get involved. Deadline: Open until filled.

Call for Venue Programming Submissions - Motel and Birds & Stone. Emerging and established artists and performing arts companies. Deadline: Open until filled.

SUBMISSIONS CALL - 2017: CANADA PLAYS - THEATRE CALGARY - National

Theatre Calgary is seeking bold, new plays about national ideas and what it means to be Canada. No deadline.

SUBMISSIONS CALL - COMMITTEE MEMBERS - NATIONAL OPERA COUNCIL - National

Seeking Equity members to sit on the Opera Council's committee for 2012-2015 term. No deadline.

SUBMISSIONS CALL - UPDATED RESUMES - WORKSHOP WEST - Edmonton

Workshop West invites professional theatre artists in Edmonton to submit new resumes and photos. No deadline.

SUBMISSIONS CALL - UPDATED RESUMES - CONCRETE THEATRE - Edmonton

Concrete Theatre would like to invite professional actors in the community to submit new resumes and photos for our files. No deadline.

OPEN IMPROV JAMS - yegDND - Edmonton

If you are interested in joining a fun improv troupe, come out to our Open Improv Jams on the second Tuesday of every month. No deadline.

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Donors, New & Renewing Members

Donations and members listed below were processed during May 2013.

Anonymous and Theatre Alberta Library Patrons from office donation jar!

Jeremy Mason, Stew and Elaine Aziz, and Erin Sekulich

Thank you Chris Allen and Jan Streader for your donations of books to Theatre Alberta's Library.

NEW MEMBERS

Individuals
Ben Hollihan, Kendell Kainz, Katherine Ahif, Ryan Beck, Jean-Pierre Machant, Maura McGarrigle, Sherilyn Brady, Heather Marshall, Eric Pettifor, Scott Morgan, Phillip Abusow, Jordy Kieto, Kyle Schulte, Abigail Pederson, Adryann Newman, Alexandra Kerrin, Steven Simpson, Ben Gorodetsky, Grace Lu, Christopher Tuplin, Samantha Jeffery, Marina Mair-Sanchez, Sarah Irwin, Gabrielle Bernard, Benjamin Francis, Kas Nixon, Nathan Johnson, Joshua Craigen, Kayla Nickel, Devon Brayne, Kathleen McGroarty, Lauren Allen, Tylor Anton, Megan Owen, Alicia Ward, DJ Gellatly, Cameron Holzmann, Matthew Hackett, Kassondra McNeil, Jordan Empson, Kennedy Harper, Heather Hayle, Tyler Smith, Diego Stredel, Sarah Ormandy, Maxine Bennett, Kristine Astop, Victoria Breitkreuz, Edmund Stapleton, Erin Forwick-Whalley, Colin Dingwall, Sarah Wheeldon

Groups
Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre, Theatre Outre

RENEWING MEMBERS

Individuals

Janet Allcock, Anna Barker, Delia Barnett, David Belke, Nathania Bernabe, Claire Bolton, Ahsley Clark, Wendy Collins, Murray Cullen, Brett Dahl, Elaine Elrod, Steven Evanik, Daniel Fernandes, Brett Gartley, Kristel Harder, Chance Heck, Hugh Kemeny, Katherine Koller, Josh Languedoc, Marcy Lannan, Jane MacFarlane, Jeremy Mason, Colin McDonald, June Miller, Heather Morrow, Kevin Mott, Rachel Peacock, Theresa Petryga, Sharilyn Poole, Caroline Russell-King, Dawn Sadoway, Thais Torres, Holly Turner, David Walker

Groups

Straight Edge Theatre, Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre, Production Lighting Ltd, Sage Theatre, Peak Theatre Players, Westlock Drama Society, Camrose Main Street Players,

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