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Notes for May

Heading home from Emerge Calgary on Monday night I was struck by what a wonderful experience the whole program had been: two days, two cities, eight post-secondary institutions, 64 graduates and nearly 90 theatre and film professionals from across the province. Amazing, right? Emerge is 10 years old now, double digits, and while we didn’t have cake, we celebrated well and I couldn’t be happier to have been a small part of this special event. I want to toss out a bit of gratitude to all the venues, caterers, technicians, students, faculty and professionals who made Emerge such a beautiful experience.

It is this commitment to community, celebration and education that makes Alberta the best place in Canada to make and be involved in theatre.

Thank you from everyone at Theatre Alberta for joining us for this wonderful event!

Michelle Kennedy
Programmer

“Good theater anywhere is good for theater everywhere."

~ Frank Schneeberger

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Artstrek 2013 is nearly 80% full. Thank you everyone who has applied thus far! Thanks to our program expansion, we have not yet had to run a waiting list for students wanting to attend. However, we are starting to near the tipping point for certain categories, so if you are planning on coming but have not yet applied, please register as soon as possible. That said, we still have ample room for young men in Explorations I and II. Remember, if you refer a friend, you will get your Artstrek 2013 tshirt free-of-charge! Teachers: if you would like more information about referring a student to Artstrek, please call us at 1-888-422-8160.

The Artstrek Registrar will start work later this month. Please bear with us as we sort through hundreds of registrations - we will contact your family with specific program information as soon as possible. In the meantime, please join our Artstrek Facebook event for general program updates, photos and fun facts!

The Keith Ewasiuk Memorial Award will be awarded to an Alberta student who exemplifies leadership in the LGBTQ community at their school or in their community. The inaugural scholarship will be awarded to a student attending Artstrek 2013. It is our hope to honour a student who is fearless, compassionate and deeply committed to equality and respect for all.

Artstrek students can apply for the Keith Ewasiuk Memorial Award at the same time they register for Artstrek. However, a student can choose to email an application separately to Michelle Kennedy, Programmer at michelle@theatrealberta.com.

If you have already registered for Artstrek 2013, you may stil apply for the Keith Ewasiuk Memorial Award. If you are successful, your program fee will be fully refunded! Please click here for more information on award criteria. The deadline to apply is May 24.

Theatre Alberta strives to ensure that Artstrek is accessible to all Albertans regardless of ability to pay. We offer a limited number of partial scholarships for applicants in financial need. Scholarships range from 25% to 75% of the Artstrek application fee. There is no deadline to apply for a Theatre Alberta Artstrek Scholarship. However, scholarship requests submitted after May 24 will be considered only if funds are available. We understand that issues concerning financial need can be sensitive. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Theatre Alberta to discuss your specific situation.

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. Later this month, Theatre Alberta will send our member organizations an email request for upcoming season data to be included on the 2012-2013 Playbill poster. We will also request production photos from last season for consideration to be included on the poster. Your theatre season data is also made available on our website and our web-app for mobile devices. We promote shows featured in Playbill every month in Theatre Buzz in our Shows Opening section (scroll down to see!) Keep an eye on your inboxes - we are very excited to see what you have in store...

The ADFA Provincial Festival will take place in High River May 18 - 19.
Productions include:

Epic Tragedy by Gerald Osborn, Edmonton
The Tighty Whities Present…..Death by the Company, Lethbridge
Impromptu by Tad Mosel, Camrose
The Way of All Fish by Elaine May, High River
Whale Watch by Colleen Curran, Grande Prairie
The Apple Kingdom by Eric Pettifor, Calgary
Barefoot in Nightgown by Candlelight by Don Nigro, Fort McMurray

Festival Adjudicator: Marilyn Potts
Marilyn Potts has been instructing drama and directing plays for the past forty-four years. She has been honored with the Harry & Martha Cohen Award, for significant and sustained contribution to theatre in Calgary, the City of Calgary Arts Award, Women of Distinction and Women of Vision Awards. She taught Drama, Advanced Acting and Musical Theatre with the Calgary Catholic School Board for 32 years, and Acting classes at St. Mary's University College for 10 years. She is now retired from teaching and doing contract work in acting and directing. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Alberta Theatre Projects.

Workshops offered on Saturday, May 18 are free to participants

The Nuts and Bolts of Playwriting
An APN Workshop; Presenter: Tracy Carroll
By creating mini-production companies with participants, we’ll look at some of the building blocks of developing a new play from the writing, acting and directing point of view.
A free, fun, hands-on session for all participants of the ADFA Festival.

Finding Presence on Stage
Presenter: Jennifer Roberts
This workshop will look at different techniques to free up the body, calm the nervous system and create an organized sense of ease so you can practice being present on the stage. Of course, we’ll have to play a bunch of games, probably laugh - a lot and then do some more playing. Using clown techniques, some yoga techniques and some contact improv techniques, to warm the body, prepare the nervous system and practice being present.

Basics of Unarmed Stage Combat
Presenter: Laryssa Yanchak
Learn the basic elements of unarmed Stage combat with certified Instructor and fight director, Laryssa Yanchak. These workshops will cover the necessities of safety and performance when it comes to learning fight choreography. The objective is to learn the fundamentals of this art through a small piece of choreography.

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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

NORTHERN LIGHT THEATRE AD TREVOR SCHMIDT WINS MAYOR'S AWARD

Norther 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.

NOMINEES FOR 2013 GWEN PHARIS RINGWOOD AWARD FOR DRAMA ANNOUNCED

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

Shows Opening

May 1 – June 5, 2013

Click here for the full 2012-2013 Playbill

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CALGARY

GIRLS GONE WILDE: A LATE NIGHT CABARET
May 3 - 4, Urban Curvz Theatre @ Lunchbox Theatre

PANIC
May 4 - Jun 2, Vertigo Theatre

THE WINTER'S TALE
May 8 - 11, Full Circle Theatre @ Dancers' Studio West

GOD'S MAN IN TEXAS
May 8 - 12, Fire Exit Theatre @ Engineered Air Theatre

BADGER
May 8 - 18, Theatre BSMT @ Motel

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
May 9 - 18, Liffey Players @ Irish Cultural Centre

HAIRSPRAY
May 10 - 26, StoryBook Theatre

ELEPHANT SONG
May 17 - 25, Green Fools Theatre

DEVISED PRODUCTION INTENSIVE FINAL PRESENTATION
May 22 - 25, Ghost River Theatre @ Pumphouse Theatre

GANESH VERSUS THE THIRD REICH
May 22 - 25, Theatre Junction GRAND

SUESSICAL
May 23 - Jun 1, University of Calgary Operetta Company @ Boris Roubakine Theatre

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
May 24 - Jun 8, Front Row Centre Players @ Pumphouse Theatre

THE LOVER (RBC Emerging Director's Showcase)
May 29 - Jun 1, Lunchbox Theatre

THE LIST
May 30 - Jun 8, Urban Curvz Theatre @ Motel

EDMONTON

THE SOUL COLLECTOR
May 1 - 12, Catalyst Theatre @ ATB Financial Arts Barns

FLIGHT OF THE VISCOUNT
May 1 - 19, Shadow Theatre

SNOUT
May 2 - 11, Azimuth Theatre/Catch the Keys Productions @ ATB Financial Arts Barns

VIP KIDS SHOW
May 4, VIP Kids Troupe @ The Varscona Theatre

LES ÉCHOS DE NOS PATELINS
May 10 - 12, L'UniThéâtre

THE FAIRY CATCHER'S COMPANION
May 10 - 12, Capitol Theatre

A MIDSUMMERS NIGHT'S DREAM
May 16, Theatre Prospero @ Alberta Avenue Community Centre

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT
May 16 - 25, U of A Studio Theatre

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
May 16 - Jun 1, ELOPE Musical Theatre @ La Cité Francophone

AN ACCIDENT
May 17 - May 25, Northern Light Theatre @ ATB Financial Arts Barns

FROM CRADLE TO STAGE: AN EVENING OF ONE-ACTS
May 20 - 25, Walterdale Theatre Associates

THIS DISPLACE & SHATTER STATE
May 21 - 26, Punctuate! Theatre/Good Women Dance

MOLLY SWEENEY
May 23 - Jun 2, Blarney Productions @ C103

OH SUSANNA!
May 25, The Varscona Theatre

BRAINS! THE ZOMBIE MUSICAL
May 25 - 26, Brains Incorporated @ The ARTery

THE SHOW MUST GO ON
May 29 - Jun 2, Edmonton Musical Theatre @ Woodcroft Community Hall

CAUSE AND EFFECT
May 30 - Jun 15, Teatro La Quindicina

ALBERTA

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
May 2 - 11, Horizon Players, Spruce Grove

PRESENT LAUGHTER
May 3 - 18, Dewdney Players @ Rotary Performing Arts Centre, Okotoks

THE LITTLE MERMAID: THE DISNEY MUSICAL
May 4 - 5, Pumpjack Players @ Whitecourt Community Centre, Whitecourt
Call 787-779-3024 for tickets and information.

OUT OF SIGHT... OUT OF MURDER
May 4 - 12, Beaverhill Players, Holden

AFTER DARK
May 5, About Time Productions, Camrose

LES 7 PEURS D'EMILIE
May 6 - 10, L'UniThéâtre, Touring Alberta

THE DANGERS OF VD (VALENTINE'S DAY)
May 9 - 11, Calmar Prairie Players @ Calmar Legion, Calmar

COMPANY
May 10 - 17, Leduc Drama Society @ Maclab Centre, Leduc

MOTHER'S DAY MUNCH
May 10 - 12, About Time Productions, Camrose

CINDERELLA
May 18 - Jun 2, Grande Prairie Live Theatre, Grande Prairie

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
May 28 - Jun 1, St. Albert Children's Theatre @ St. Albert Curling Club, St. Albert

RED DEER RIVER STORIES
May 30 - Jun 8, Tree House Youth Theatre @ Scott Block Theatre, Red Deer

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
May 31 - Jun 2, About Time Productions @ United Church, Camrose

COTTON PATCH GOSPEL
May 31 - Aug 24, Rosebud Theatre, Rosebud

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CALGARY

A BOMB IN THE HEART - DOWNSTAGE

Call for Actors - Downstage's Production of A Bomb In The Heart by Wajdi Mouawad, translated by Linda Gaboriau. Deadline: May 6.

STILT WALKING TROUPE - GREEN FOOLS THEATRE

No stilt experience necessary. Please submit cover letter and resume to jennie@greenfools.com. Group audition/workshop May 6.

GENERAL AUDITIONS - THEATRE ENCOUNTER

Theatre Encounter is an alternative experimental theatre company looking for dynamic performers for its productions. Deadline: May 11.

EDMONTON

Seeking 1 M and 1 F. Auditions in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton in May; specific dates to be confirmed. Deadline: May 6.

Catalyst Theatre’s Artistic Director Jonathan Christenson is holding general auditions for upcoming Catalyst projects. Deadline: May 19.

Three Form Theatre is seeking non-equity actors for their upcoming season! Deadline: May 19.

The Citadel Theatre Young Companies is a pre-professional training program. Round One Audition deadline: May 21. Round Two deadline: June 18. Round Three deadline: Aug. 5.

We are looking for talented, outgoing young people (ages 15+) to be a part of the KidsFringe Youth Troupe! Audition date: May 26.

Invitation for trained and/or experienced nonequity actors and pianists to audition for Alberta Opera’s upcoming touring production of Aladdin. Audition date: May 27.

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

ALBERTA

AUDITIONS - 2 Across - May 7th @ 7 pm & May 11th @ 1 pm - 4701A - 44 St., Leduc. Call Keith 780.667.8207. Deadline to submit: May 2.

Auditions for sexy comedy Boeing Boeing at Keyano Theatre. Visit keyano.ca/theatre for details. Audition dates: May 11-12

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Job Postings

CALGARY

Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre is seeking a Publicity & Marketing Coordinator for the production of i-ROBOT Theatre, September 11-22, 2013. Deadline: May 3.

Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking a Stage Manager for Boy Meets Girl Part 2. All interested email cbolton@thisisamobhit.com. Deadline to apply: May 10.

Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking a Projection Designer for Boy Meets Girl Part 2. All interested email cbolton@thisisamobhit.com. Deadline to apply: May 10.

Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking a Set Designer for Tangled Spaces. All interested email cbolton@thisisamobhit.com. Deadline to apply: May 10.

Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking a Costume Designer for its upcoming LabWorks Festival. All interested email cbolton@thisisamobhit.com. Deadline to apply: May 10.

Seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to fill the part-time contract position of Production & Venue Manager from Sept. 1, 2013 to June 31, 2014. Deadline: May 13.

Swallow-a-Bicycle presents i-ROBOT Theatre a two act original roduction 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

Freewill Shakespeare Festival is hiring! Contract position for Arts Administration Assistant. Deadline: May 6.

Freewill Shakespeare Festival is hiring! Contract position for Concession & Merch Coordinator. Deadline: May 6.

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

LimeLitez Dance Academy is now hiring full time teaching positions for RAD Ballet Instructors! Deadline: May 30

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Workshops / Classes / Education

CALGARY

May 5-25. An invitation to interested professional and emerging artists and educators of various disciplines for the first ever national Ghost River Devised Production Intensive.

Starts week of May 13th. Company of Rogues Actors' Studio is Now Registering for new 6 week session!

EDMONTON

May 4-5. Two day Voice-over Weekend Workshop in Edmonton. Visit www.onthemictraining.com to learn more.

May 6-24. This course will focus on the creation and development of scripted clown routines. Appropriate for performers with introductory to intermediate clown experience

May 23-26. Intended for actors who wish to work on a piece, or pieces of work of their choosing (song, speech, scene, etc). Deposit required by May 10.

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 it’s 20th annual National Stage Combat Workshop, to be held at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec.

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AFTER HOURS WITH SPAMALOT CAST - CITADEL THEATRE - Edmonton

The cast of Spamalot take the stage in a special After Hours cabaret at The Club at the Citadel. May 3, 10:30 p.m.

The series strives to offer emerging female theatre practitioners opportunities to showcase their work. All events at Lunchbox Theatre. May 3-4.

THE SOUL COLLECTOR SPECIAL EVENTS - CATALYS THEATRE - Edmonton

Catalyst Theatre hosting FREE special events as part of its run of The Soul Collector.
Catalyst's Creative Duo - May 5, 7 p.m.
Why Edmonton? - May 7, 7 p.m.

An evening of readings of segments from brand-new plays written by the participants of our 2013 Playwrights’ Circle, facilitated by Conni Massing. At Walterdale Theatre - admission by donation. May 6, 7:30 p.m.

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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 eager and dedicated volunteers to fill essential roles such as: ushers, concession sales and door supervisors. Deadline to apply: May 12.

No prior experience necessary, our trained teams will guide you through the theatre process and make this fun for the whole family! Until May 26.

It's the most wonderful time of the year... to volunteer! Looking for 800+ volunteers to help. Also seeking youth (12-18 years) for Youth Ambassador Program. May 28 - Jun 1.

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

The Government of Alberta is providing funding to organizations to put on events for Alberta Culture Days 2013, occurring September 27–29. Deadline for submissions: May 3.

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

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.

If you are interesting 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 April 2013.

Anonymous and Theatre Alberta Library Patrons from office donation jar!

Thank you Amy DeFelice for your donations of books to Theatre Alberta's Library.

NEW MEMBERS

Individuals
Shawn Marshall, Alison Neuman, Brenda DeKock, Desiree DeKock, Frank Schlapansky, Rhiannon Perley-Waugh, Crystal Jean

Groups
Teatro la Quindicina

RENEWING MEMBERS

Individuals
Julia Seymour, Karen Towsley, Valerie Planche, Ryan Parker, Tatyana Rac, Michael Kennard, Phil Kreisel, Peter Mueller, Margaret Giffen, Catherine Vielguth, Louay El Jamal, Joyce Doolittle, Clayton Weich

Groups
St. George of England Society, Lord Beaverbrook High School, Three Form Theatre Collective, Pumpjack Players/Whitecourt Drama Society

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