Maxrubin UAlberta Abbedam costume designers blend archaic and modern fashion for Punk-rock Greek tragedy Modernizing Greek mythology can be as difficult for the costume designer as it is for the playwright. UAlberta Department of Drama student Hayley Moorhouse and co-designer Kathleen Sera can attest to that. The pair collaborated to create the wardrobe for this year’s … Read moreOrestes 2.0: Distressed and disheveled – curious arts
What is ABBEDAM? ABBEDAM is a student-run theatre production company in the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama. “We’re all about giving opportunities both performance wise and in all other aspects of theatre to students who might not get that as part of their curriculum,” says Jessica Glover, fourth year BA Drama major and current … Read moreABBEDAM adapts Orestes 2.0 – curious arts
Director riffs on Buffini’s barbed commentary I sat down with Jan Selman to chat about the Department of Drama’s upcoming Studio Theatre offering, Loveplay by Moira Buffini, opening Thursday, October 30. Jan is a professor within the Drama department, and is directing Loveplay. Q: What is it about Moira Buffini’s plays that encouraged the Drama … Read moreLoveplay Q & A with Jan Selman – curious arts
An MFA sculptor in her creative space What draws you to sculpture as a medium? I am drawn to three-dimensional figurative or abstract forms by their depth and movement. Creating sculpture allows me to use my hands to transform things and work spatially, using and expressing my sensitivity of touch. I love working with form … Read moreIn the Studio with Agnieszka Koziarz – curious arts
Sex and gender politics skewered in Loveplay While some are afraid of the term feminism, a playwright like Moira Buffini is not worried about confronting the concept through her plays. She demonstrates her prowess with satire through Loveplay, a thoroughly enjoyable journey that addresses gender, sexuality and queer identity, all while keeping the audience engaged … Read moreMoira Buffini’s contributions to feminist satire – curious arts