drama

Master Storytellers Chunga Otiende and Tololwa Mollel

On September 19, 2017, the University of Alberta Department of Drama was proud to host A Story Evening from East Africa: Performances by Two Masterful Storytellers. To a packed theatre in the Timms Centre for the Arts, award-winning master storytellers Chunga Otiende and Tololwa Mollel delivered an energetic and unique style of theatrical story performance. Afterwards, the audience had the … Read moreMaster Storytellers Chunga Otiende and Tololwa Mollel

Monetizing your creativity with Zach Polis

For a few weeks this summer, our sister blog Work of Arts is sharing great podcasts by our amazing alumni. This week, Drama grad Zach Polis explores how successful people use their creative talents to earn a living. Meet Zach Polis (’12 BA, Drama), a frequent guest-host of the popular podcast Monetizing Your Creativity. This fascinating exploration into the world of film, television, theatre, … Read moreMonetizing your creativity with Zach Polis

Andrew Kushnir on The Gay Heritage Project

After centuries of queer life being hidden in the closet and the loss of almost an entire generation of gay men to HIV/AIDS, The Gay Heritage Project is an important step in the excavation, preservation and promotion of a community’s cultural history. The tour brings an essential conversation about history and identity from the world’s largest queer … Read moreAndrew Kushnir on The Gay Heritage Project

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

ABBEDAM Productions: new Spring Awakening

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 is reason seven to go see a play. UAlberta PhD candidate Lily Climenhaga’s new translation and adaptation of Spring Awakening debuts with ABBEDAM production Nov. 5 … Read moreABBEDAM Productions: new Spring Awakening