Reason 10/50 to go see a play: Theatre mashes up the literal and metaphorical

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, the Curious Arts blog is sharing 50 Reasons to Go See A Play throughout the 2015-16 season. Here’s our 10th in a series of 50 Reasons to Go See A Play by Iphigenia at Aulis cast members Jessy Ardern (’16 BFA) and David Feehan (’16 BFA). The Studio … Read moreReason 10/50 to go see a play: Theatre mashes up the literal and metaphorical

ABBEDAM Productions: new Spring Awakening

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, the Curious Arts blog is sharing 50 Reasons to Go See A Play throughout the 2015-16 season. Here is reason seven to go see a play. UAlberta PhD candidate Lily Climenhaga’s new translation and adaptation of Spring Awakening debuts with ABBEDAM production Nov. 5 … Read moreABBEDAM Productions: new Spring Awakening

In the Studio with Elizabeth Adlam

Q & A with MFA painter Elizabeth Adlam’s final MFA painting presentation Full and By, in the FAB Gallery until Oct. 24, sweeps viewers into beautiful lake-country. With sailboats drifting by and storms looming, her work takes you far away from the city and will leave you feeling like you’ve been on a vacation. I caught … Read moreIn the Studio with Elizabeth Adlam

Intro to Curto-Circuito in Brazil

Curto-Circuito de Musicà Contemporànea do Brasil/Canada Curto-Circuito began about three years ago when, after much collaboration with the composer André Mestre, I thought it would be great if I could go to Brazil and perform his works. André Mestre is a Brazilian-born composer. He completed his Master’s degree in composition at the University of Alberta … Read moreIntro to Curto-Circuito in Brazil

Andrea Murphy: stage manager on social media

When Andrea Murphy (‘15 BFA) offered to contribute content to the UAlberta Faculty of Arts Instagram and Drama Twitter accounts as a Drama 577 course project in the Winter 2015 term, I hit the heart button. Andrea was wrapping up her BFA stage management degree and I knew her practical course work in that final … Read moreAndrea Murphy: stage manager on social media