Writer: Emily Dallas
Director: Valmai Goggin
Musical Director: Joe Slabe
Designers: Kathryn Smith (Scenic and Lighting) Rebecca Toon (Costumes);
Actor Pictured: Tara Jackson
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Writer: Emily Dallas
Director: Valmai Goggin
Musical Director: Joe Slabe
Designers: Kathryn Smith (Scenic and Lighting) Rebecca Toon (Costumes);
Actor Pictured: Tara Jackson
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Theatre Alberta is excited to announce an important change in the Artstrek leadership team–we welcome Jenna Rodgers to the Artstrek Director role, as we thank Marie Gynane-Willis for her leadership and stewardship over the years. Artstrek is Theatre Alberta’s annual summer theatre school that offers an integrated theatre arts
Calling all past and future Artstrek participants! Though we cannot gather together in person this summer for Artstrek 2020, we are still planning to mark the 60th anniversary of the program with an online celebration. We’d love to have you join us on Zoom on Friday, July 24 at
From Act II Scene IX of Shakespeare in Love, adapted by Lee Hall from Tom Stoppard’s and Marc Norman’s screenplay of the same name: Marlowe: But how will it end? Will: Happily. Marlowe: But how? Will: I don’t know. It’s a mystery. Theatre Alberta has made the decision
We are thrilled to announce that students attending Artstrek 2020 will explore the action-packed contemporary comedy Shakespeare In Love. In the year 1593 an up-an-coming young writer named Will Shakespeare is struggling to complete his next play, Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter. When a mysterious actor appears to
Theatre Alberta is seeking applications for Artstrek Supervisors for July 2020. Supervisors (Supers) will need: excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work as a team member; strong leadership abilities; experience working with youth; a remarkable work ethic; and a well-cultivated sense of fun. Applicants must have attended Artstrek as a student
The Okotoks Arts Council is pleased to offer three sponsorship opportunities for students interested in attending Artstrek 2019. What is being offered: Three full scholarships (one per exploration), not including travel costs, to assist eligible teens with registration fees for Artstrek 2019. Who is eligible: Any teens
Churchmice Players in Camrose are happy to announce that we are offering four ARTSTREK 2019 scholarships! These scholarships are available to current Churchmice members or children of members. What: Churchmice will support successful applicants by covering 50% of their Artstrek registration fees. Where: Churchmice is located in
THEATRE ALBERTA’S ARTSTREK 2019 PROGRAM IS SEEKING INSTRUCTOR APPLICATIONS Artstrek – Theatre Alberta’s summer school/camp for teens – is seeking dedicated, passionate instructors for its 2019 program. Each year, the instructional team, led by a Curriculum Director, is contracted to instruct students in the areas of acting, text
Rosebud School of the Arts has extended the deadline for eligible students to apply for a sponsorship to attend Artstrek 2018. New deadline: June 8. What is being offered: A partial scholarship to assist eligible teens with registration fees for Artstrek 2018. Who is eligible: These sponsorships are open
Rosebud School of the Arts is please to offer a sponsorship opportunity for students interested in attending Artstrek 2018. What is being offered: A partial scholarship to assist eligible teens with registration fees for Artstrek 2018. Who is eligible: These sponsorships are open to teens across Alberta who are
Something Wicked This Way Comes Theatre Alberta is excited to announce that the Artstrek 2018 play of study will be Shakespeare’s towering tragedy Macbeth. This compelling play explores the dangers of uninhibited ambition and its consequences. Macbeth is, at first, a hero – renowned for his service to his king
THEATRE ALBERTA’S ARTSTREK 2018 PROGRAM IS SEEKING INSTRUCTOR APPLICATIONS Artstrek – Theatre Alberta’s summer school/camp for teens – is seeking dedicated, passionate instructors for its 2018 program. Each year, the instructional team, led by a Curriculum Director, is contracted to instruct students in the areas of acting, text analysis,
Artstrek’s Exploration lll was so honoured to have a visit from Governor General Award winning playwright, Vern Theissen, last week. Participants were able to speak directly with him about his play, Vimy which was the play of study this year, as well as Bluebirds which he wrote specifically for
Last week, Theatre Alberta was pleased to host Citadel Theatre’s Indigenous Associate Artist and the co-founder and Artistic Director of Alberta Aboriginal Performing Arts‘ Christine Sokaymoh Frederick. Christine spoke with the students at Artstrek about the lived experiences of the Aboriginal and Metis peoples’ of Alberta from the Indian
Messages from the Minister of Culture and Tourism, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and Red Deer College. Theatre Alberta and Artstrek 2017 are pleased to recognize the support of our Program Partners: Message from the Minister of Culture and Tourism As Minister of Culture and Tourism, it is my pleasure to welcome
Braden Griffiths in World Premiere of “Little Red” Performer, playwright, and arts educator Braden Griffiths performs in Little Red, presented by The Major Matt Mason Collective with the support of Ghost River Theatre. ARTSTREK 2017 | INSTRUCTOR TEAM MAY 30-June 11, 2017 The Major Matt Mason Collective & Ghost River Theatre
Chris Bullough directs “Side Show” Chris Bullough, actor, playwright, director, AND Artstrek 2017 instructor, directs the Citadel Theatre‘s Young Musical Company in Side Show. ARTSTREK 2017 | INSTRUCTOR TEAM MAY 25-27, 2017 | CITADEL thEATRE | EDMONTON Based on the true story of conjoined twins and famed entertainers Violet and Daisy
Michael Peng to play “Wangel” in “The Lady from the Sea” Michael is a freelance theatre artist and educator, and is Co-Artistic Director of wishbone theatre, the acclaimed independent company he founded in 2009. He is performing in the University of Alberta’s production of The Lady from the Sea. ARTSTREK 2017 | INSTRUCTOR