Contemporary saxophonist Allison Balcetis shares expert advice on playing new compositions The Studio Theatre rehearsal schedule consistently has a full tech week in the Timms Centre built into the production schedule but it is quite typical for tech time to be far more compressed. For instance, the artists performing in the Department of Music’s faculty … Read moreHow to: Perform new music – curious arts
At the top of the New Year comes new music to the University of Alberta, with our faculty composers set to animate a wide range of experimental works at What Boundaries: nOwAge pneUmas. The first mainstage concert of 2015 hits the Timms Centre for the Arts’ stage January 10th, 2014 with an homage to The NOWAge … Read moreUalberta presents What Boundaries: nOwage pneUmas
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