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Reason 10/50 to go see a play: Theatre mashes up the literal and metaphorical

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, the Curious Arts blog is sharing 50 Reasons to Go See A Play throughout the 2015-16 season. Here’s our 10th in a series of 50 Reasons to Go See A Play by Iphigenia at Aulis cast members Jessy Ardern (’16 BFA) and David Feehan (’16 BFA). The Studio … Read moreReason 10/50 to go see a play: Theatre mashes up the literal and metaphorical

In the Studio with Megan Watson – curious arts

Megan Watson On The Timms Set For When The Rain Stops Falling.

Director of When the Rain Stops Falling at U of A Studio Theatre Before the curtain goes up tonight on Megan Watson’s MFA directing thesis, When the Rains Stops Falling, I caught up with the promising theatre director to find out what kind of rehearsal room culture she strives to create. Sandra Nicholls and Bobbi … Read moreIn the Studio with Megan Watson – curious arts

When the Rain Stops Falling – curious arts

When The Rain Stops Falling

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

In the Studio with Rob Curtis – curious arts

Rob Curtis Conducting The U Ofa Concert Choir And The Madrigal Singers, The Company Of Heaven: Britten At 100, November 17, 2013. Winspear Centre. Photo By Ryan Whitefield.

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

Southern Graphics Council International Conference 2014 – curious arts

Southern Graphics Conference International 2014 In San Francisco.

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