by Kendall Savage The slapstick antics of Charlie Chaplin’s memorable character, ‘The Tramp’, have touched hearts around the world, and influenced generations of performers. The childlike innocence, dirty ill-fitting clothes, and overly polite mannerisms of a clumsy fool have gleefully enchanted us for over a century. The Tramp’s endless search for love and acceptance, in … Read moreBrecht and Charlie Chaplin – curious arts
by Josh Clendenin The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht, with music by Kurt Weill is based on The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay (an English play). Threepenny was originally written in German, and has since been translated into many languages for diverse global audiences. The most commonly used English translation has been one by Marc … Read moreTranslating The Threepenny Opera – curious arts
I am Charlie In the first LEE-ON-LINE blog in December, I raved about Bouffon – the wonderfully offensive art of appeasement and mockery. It originated in France, in Paris, naturally. JE SUIS CHARLIE I AM CHARLIE Freedom to Mock Freedom to Moc Freedom to Mo Freedom to M Freedom to Freedom t Freedom … Read moreJe suis Charlie – curious arts
My favourite Curious Arts stories of the year Happy New Year! There’s a great deal to look forward to in 2015 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the three fine arts departments at the University of Alberta, but before we mark that milestone, let’s give 2014 a proper send-off with a toast to our … Read more2014 in review – curious arts
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