An acclaimed director takes on Gogol’s biting satire – curious arts

Hello and welcome to another issue of Talking Theatre! I’m joined today by Ron Jenkins, director of Studio Theatre’s upcoming play, Government Inspector, by Nikolai Gogol running February 9 – 18, 2017 at the Timms Centre for the Arts. You can read an excerpt of our interview here, or listen to the podcast for the full … Read moreAn acclaimed director takes on Gogol’s biting satire – curious arts

Alcuin Awards for Book Design exhibit opens in FAB Gallery – curious arts

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Great design transforms Canadian books into works of art When the e-book revolution began, there were dire predictions about the book industry, most heralding the imminent death of the printed book. Now, a decade on, the printed book has not only survived, it is thriving, and the reason may have everything to do with design. … Read moreAlcuin Awards for Book Design exhibit opens in FAB Gallery – curious arts

Auditioning for Stage vs. Auditioning for Screen – curious arts

Three differences you need to know! You know that nightmare where you’re trapped in a room full of mean strangers and forced to entertain them while they stare at you coldly until even the inside of your eyeballs start to sweat? No? Good, I’m glad you’re so well adjusted. For an actor like me, this … Read moreAuditioning for Stage vs. Auditioning for Screen – curious arts

Design students have your holiday gift giving covered – curious arts

Shop local this season in support of the U of A Student Design Association Our favourite time of the year is just around the corner… that’s right… the holiday season is coming and it’s one of the best times of year to support local. This December, the Student Design Association will be back with the … Read moreDesign students have your holiday gift giving covered – curious arts