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It’s a well-known story, beloved by generations: a clever young girl spends the day with her siblings and her cherished cat, when, in a state of drowsy boredom, she spies a rabbit in a waistcoat who checks his pocket watch, and then runs off. What else is a curious child to do but follow him down the rabbit hole?
Long-time patrons of Arts Commons, as well as avid supporters of the arts, Rodney and Karen McCann along with their family, wanted to find a meaningful way to give back to our essential workers who have given so much to get us safely through the pandemic. The idea that they came up with, in collaboration with Arts Commons, is the Season of Gratitude program which aims to bring essential workers to productions by the Resident Companies of Arts Commons.
Artistic producer of The Shakespeare Company, Haysam Kadri was recently was appointed as Alberta Theatre Projects' interim artistic director. A well-respected Canadian artist, Haysam has been a creative force both on stage and behind-the-scenes, winning numerous awards and accolades for his stage direction, fight direction, and acting. In addition, he’s also an accomplished teacher and has mentored many young artists in our community.
This December, Alberta Theatre Projects embarks on the first event of their reimagined 2020-2021 season with a virtual behind-the-scenes glimpse into the workshopping process of a new play. This livestream reading of The Wizard of Oz, adapted by Andrew Scanlon, will take place live on the Martha Cohen Theatre stage as actors read through its draft format.
In early September, Alberta Theatre Projects announced the 2020-21 Playwrights Unit, continuing the company’s longstanding commitment to the development of new Canadian plays. Four of the playwrights call Calgary home, and four have journeyed to our city just for this incredible experience.
Read on to learn more about these two exciting out-of-towners!
In early September, Alberta Theatre Projects announced the 2020-21 Playwrights Unit, continuing the company’s longstanding commitment to the development of new Canadian plays. Starting now, eight playwrights are granted nine months of professional development, mutual support and inspiration, and work shopping of their works.
