Classifieds
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Auditions
CALGARY
Auditions (Calgary): Gilbert & Sullivan’s Spookiest Operetta, Ruddigore – Morpheus Theatre - By appointment: December 10, 11, 14.
EDMONTON
Auditions (Edmonton): Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – Walterdale Theatre - By appointment: January 10 & 11, 12:00-5:00pm.
ALBERTA
Audition (Red Deer): The Glass Menagerie – Ignition Theatre/Prime Stock Theatre - By appointment: until December 16.
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Job Postings
Please note that jobs with no deadline will only be included in one issue of Theatre Buzz, unless we are instructed otherwise by the posting organization.
CALGARY
Job (Calgary): Education and Outreach Manager, Alberta Theatre Projects - Deadline: December 5
EDMONTON
Job (Edmonton): Operations Director (Facility and Festival) – Fringe Theatre Adventures - Open til filled. Interviewing process begins December 3.
Job (Edmonton): Artistic Director – Rapid Fire Theatre - Deadline: January 14, 2015.
Job (Edmonton): Assistant Stage Manager – Catalyst Theatre - Open til filled; Contract begins January 25.
ALBERTA
Job (Lloydminster): Technical Director – Vic Juba Community Theatre - Deadline: December 8.
Job (Red Deer): Artistic Director – Tree House Youth Theatre - Open till filled.
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Workshops / Classes / Education/ Camps
Please note that classes with no listed dates will be included in three issues of Theatre Buzz, unless we are instructed otherwise by the posting organization.
CALGARY
Workshop (Calgary): Master Class in Commedia dell’Arte – Theatre A Go-Go - with David Langlois, January 11, 10:00am-5:30pm.
Workshops (Calgary): WordShed – Alberta Playwrights’ Network - February 18 & 19, 2015.
Education (Calgary): 2015 Advanced Devised Production Intensive - Ghost River Theatre - May 4-23, 2015 - Early bird pricing deadline: December 31.
Classes (Calgary): Learn Voice Over for Commercials, Narrations, Audio Books, Animation and More! – VoiceSpot WCS - Various time slots available.
EDMONTON
Workshop (Edmonton/Online): Adaptation Workshop – Alberta Playwrights Network - Adaptation: The Word Made Flesh with Vern Thiessen - December 8, 6:00-8:00pm (also broadcast online via LiveStream)
Classes (Edmonton): Foote Theatre School – Winter Term Registration Open - Register now for Winter classes beginning in January 2015.
Workshops (Edmonton): WordShed – Alberta Playwrights’ Network - February 19 & 20, 2015.
Classes (Edmonton): Singing for Actors – Shannon Boyle - Individuals or groups. Various time slots available.
Classes (Edmonton): Introduction to Film Acting – Steve Dhillon - 3-4 week intro program at 1-2 times a week. Location & dates TBD.
Classes (Edmonton): Learn Voice Over for Commercials, Narrations, Audio Books, Animation and More! – VoiceSpot WCS - Various time slots available.
ALBERTA
Workshop (St. Albert): Pasek & Paul Masterclass - Auditors welcome. December 5, 2:00pm
Education (Banff): Theatre Production, Design and Stage Management Practicum Programs – The Banff Centre - Various dates in 2015. Deadline: December 10.
Education: RDC Study Tour New York City – Red Deer College - February 16 – 20, 2015. Deadline: December 12.
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Events / Fundraisers / Deals
Event (Calgary): Theatre Calgary Industry Night – Critics’ Panel - December 2, 6:30pm, Max Bell Theatre.
Event (Banff): Banff Talks: Robert Lepage – The Banff Centre - "Creating Outside of the Frame" with Q&A, December 3, 7:30pm, Max Bell Auditorium.
Event (St. Albert): Pasek & Paul Concert - December 5, 2:00pm, The Arden Theatre.
Event (Edmonton): Playwrights Forum – University of Alberta Department of Drama - December 7, 1:00-3:00pm, U of A Fine Arts Building, Rm. 1-43.
Events (Edmonton): Script Salon Winter lineup of play readings:
- December 7 - MATARA by Conni Massing.
- January 4 - IRMA VOTH by Chris Craddock (based on the novel by Miriam Toews).
- February 1 - The Winners of the 2014 Alberta Playwriting Competition HELMUT’S BIG DAY by James Wade & BEFORE THE NIGHT TAKES US by Ryan Reese.
Event (Edmonton): Scene Study – December 8th – Grindstone Theatre - with Louise Lambert. December 8, 6:00-8:00pm, Citadel Theatre Boardroom (3rd floor).
Event/Fundraiser (Edmonton): A Merry Little Cabaret – Impact Malawi - December 12, 6:00pm, First Mennonite Church (3650 - 91 Street NW).
Fundraiser (Alberta): Gift-A-Play to Theatre Alberta for Christmas - Donate a play from Theatre Alberta's Wish List to our Library for Christmas. Gifts worth $20 or more will receive a tax receipt. Until December 25th!.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity (Edmonton): Casino Volunteers – Firefly Theatre & Circus - January 11 & 12 at Century Casino (13103 Fort Road); email casino@fireflytheatre.com.
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Calls For Submissions
Call for Submissions (Calgary): Aboriginal Artist / Collaborator – Mudfoot Theatre - Submission deadline: December 7, midnight.
Call For Submissions (Edmonton): Director for Fringe Production – Loose Ends Theatre Company - Submission deadline: December 12.
Call for Submissions (Edmonton): Stage Struck! 2015 – Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) - Submission deadline: December 15 (*nine slots available).
Call for Submissions (Calgary): 2015 Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival – Pumphouse Theatres - Registration begins: December 17, noon (*12 slots available).
Call for Submissions (St. Albert): Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards - Submission deadline extended: December 19, 5:00pm.
Call for Submissions (Edmonton): Skirt Design Competition – SkirtsAfire herArts Festival - Submission deadline extended: December 19.
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Other
Misc. (National): Canadian Theatre Wiki Hackathon
Theatre artists across Canada needed to collectively write our own known pieces of Canadian Theatre History into the website www.theatrewiki.ca. This will be on ongoing initiative that needs as much help as possible.
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