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
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
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
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
Art Talk I’ve never been good at choosing titles for projects. That’s why the 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class’s exhibition, titled Affinities, impressed me. By using the word affinities with art, the class places an emphasis on the connection between their artwork with viewers. Their title suggests an action, a behavior we partake … Read moreAffinities – curious arts