Director’s Notes by Megan Watson Andrew Bovell’s When the Rain Stops Falling is a saturated piece of writing. During the rehearsal process I was continually astounded by the incredible journey that each actor has to walk in order to lift this winding story from the page. The play travels between London and Australia, spans 80 … Read moreWhen the Rain Stops Falling – curious arts
Concert Choir’s Conductor The academic term is ending on a high note for Rob Curtis, conductor of the University of Alberta Concert Choir. Hot on the heels of Concert Choir’s very successful tour to the West coast, Rob was honoured at the Faculty of Arts awards night on May 6, 2014 with a Graduate Student … Read moreIn the Studio with Rob Curtis – curious arts
U of A printmakers stood out in San Francisco Suzi Barlow and I recently attended the Southern Graphics Council International Conference 2014. This annual event is the largest printmaking conference in the world, and it was held in San Francisco this year. Far from alone, we were part of an entourage of past and present … Read moreSouthern Graphics Council International Conference 2014 – curious arts
UAlberta artists Liz Ingram and Jason Veldstra represent but a drop in the bucket of a growing number of artists from all over the globe wading into issues of water and sustainability in their creative practice. Post-UAlberta Water Week and as Earth Hour on March 29 approaches, Curious Arts writer Jacques Talbot looks back at … Read moreDonald and Millar – curious arts
Time Tone Tune Style: Music Audition Tips from Three UAlberta Pros The first round of auditions for the University of Alberta’s BMUS and BMUS/BEd programs are upon us this week. The second round of auditions will take place May 1 and 2, so if you have not yet signed up, see Music’s website for details … Read morePractice and Prepare for your Music Audition – curious arts