The gay play that attracted the most controversy in calgary was alberta theatre projects atp staging of angels in america in 1996. It has evolved from a small group of artists to an established company in the canadian theatre scene. Its founding members were douglas riske, artistic director, and lucille wagner, managing director. Founded in calgary in 1972 by douglas riske and lucille wagner, along with playwright paddy campbell, alberta theatre projects envisioned bussing school children to see plays about canadian history at a historic site. A first season and a second chance for alberta theatre projects. He is an awardwinning playwright, teacher and director. Tagged aids, alberta report, alberta theatre projects, angels in america, bisexual, calgary herald. Please keep your borrowed materials at home until the library reopens. Back in 2012, atp gave us a stellar production of kirstie mclellan days powerful drama playing with fire. It is my pleasure to welcome you to our 201920 season.
Longtime supporters of alberta theatre projects no doubt let out a sigh of relief when. Kevin allen is the research lead of the calgary gay history project whose family has lived in calgary for four generations. The collective seeks to draw attention on the creation of treaty 7 and its continuing effects on indigenous populations of alberta, in hopes of dispelling misunderstandings, myths and falsities that originate from a lack of awareness. Before even opening, the play attracted a wagonload of. Apr 20, 2020 alberta theatre projects presents the best in contemporary theatre, with an emphasis on bringing new. Support the alberta rose during the coronavirus pandemic. History timeline of calgary history fort calgary calgary fire of 1886 geography. See all 1 alberta theatre projects tours on tripadvisor. Shaun smyth starred in playing with fire, the theo fleury story photo trudie lee photography, courtesy alberta theatre projects. Im also gestating a new work for the theatre in the playwrights group at alberta theatre projects.
Portland music stream amanda richards birthday concert and party. Most recently, his play a history of breathing received its world premiere at persephone theatre in saskatoon and was shortlisted for the national carol bolt award. We recommend booking alberta theatre projects tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Calgarians have fallen in love with narnia, and the lion, the witch and the wardrobe has become the highest selling show in alberta theatre projects history. Alberta theatre projects calgary 2020 all you need to. He tours regularly with his main project pony girl, and with artists like basia bulat, gianna lauren and marieclo. Louisa adamson stage and production manager, colighting and set design louisa is a theatre maker based in halifax, ns. At alberta theatre projects, we create worldclass contemporary theatre that blurs the line between the audience and the artist, by telling the most provocative and engaging stories of our time. Alberta theatre projects production of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe is a magical experience aimed at the heart of every child and the child in everyone. Alberta theatre projects the canadian encyclopedia. A first look at our trailer for fortune falls, opening october 18th. Chattertons fantasy comedy cowgirls up was meant to open at alberta theatre projects on april 15 but then, like so many other theatre artists, she received a disheartening phone call. But on their journey they discover that nothing in their world is quite what it appears and must face their growing fears that their story may be destined for a tragic ending. Arts commons formerly epcor centre for the performing arts is a multivenue arts centre in downtown calgary, alberta, canada, located in the olympic plaza cultural district.
Five facts about alberta theatre projects waiting for the parade. Alberta theatre projects calgary all you need to know before. Shannon blanchet, brayden dowlercoltman, daniel fong, graham mothershill, ja. In the beginning there was history john murrell was the playwrightinresidence at alberta theatre projects from 1975 to 1977. Alberta theatre projects cancelled show cowgirl up would.
To view brief history of organization and summary of contents click here. Culture list of festivals in calgary alberta ballet company alberta theatre projects calgary fringe festival calgary opera calgary philharmonic orchestra calgary international film festival calgary. Alberta theatre projects has brought the wintery wonderland of narnia to the calgary stage with their production of c. Few existing plays celebrated canadas history, so atp commissioned new. To celebrate the landmark 25th edition of the enbridge playrites festival of new canadian plays, alberta theatre projects has been asking artists and audiences who have a history with the festival to share a favourite memory or some thoughts about the festival with us. Theatre calgary then leveraged its success and opened the play in toronto that november at the bathurst street theatre for an openended commercial run. Rosencrantz and guildenstern are dead the shakespeare. Their extraordinary collaboration is this seasons mustsee event at alberta theatre projects.
Michael dobbin was the producing director of alberta theatre projects from 1983 until 1999. The theatre alberta library is currently closed to circulation. Alberta theatre projects calgary all you need to know. Undressed is a world premiere, commissioned and developed by alberta theatre projects. Mieko ouchi, nisei blue alberta theatre projects stephan g.
The series consists of records related to his work with atp, including his contracts, outward correspondence, telephone logs, speeches, casting books. Hes a graduate of the university of alberta s bachelor of fine arts acting program, and is thrilled to be joining actually his first performance with alberta theatre projects. Cheryl foggo month of the artist creative connected. Alberta theatre projects glory brings feelgood hockey story to the. Catch him on stage as thomas anthony on the martha cohen stage, february 28 march 15. Alberta theatre projects presents the best in contemporary theatre, with an emphasis on bringing new canadian plays to life. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe becomes highest.
Daniel macdonald makes his professional uk debut with this production of velocity. Alberta literary awards finalists and winners writers. Alberta theatre projects presents the lion, the witch, and. Waiting for the parade is john murrells play, set in calgary during world war ii, in which five women gather to work for the war effort while their men are away. Waiting for the parade was first performed by alberta theatre projects, calgary. The calgary theatre companys programming for 201920 is in keeping with its history as one of the countrys. Since the late 1960s, there has been a concerted effort to develop the voice of the canadian playwright, which is reflected in the nationally focused programming of many of the countrys theatres.
Support the alberta rose theatre please donate now. Your support allows us to invest in new play development, community engagement, and training for local artists. However, we will appreciate if you keep up on renewals of any items you have. Occupying a full city block, arts commons is a six level complex measuring over 400,000 square feet 37,000 m 2. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe becomes highest. Alberta theatre projects is a calgarybased, notforprofit, professional theatre company that celebrates the art of live theatre. This book does not require a rating on the projects quality scale. Alberta theatre projects of calgary, alberta was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1972. Alberta theatre projects examines the issue of consent headon, tackling the politics of race, gender, and privilege on a contemporary university campus in the awardwinning actually by anna ziegler.
Alberta theatre projects atp was created in 1972 when its cofounders, director douglas riske and producer lucille wagner, along with playwright paddy campbell, envisioned busing schoolchildren to see plays about canadian history at a historic site. The collective produces works of art and theatre projects to encourage greater attention to this ongoing dialogue. Inventory of the archival records of alberta theatre projects, a theatre company. He was the founder of playrites, a festival of new canadian plays started by atp in 1987. Alberta theatre projects atp is a professional, notforprofit, canadian theatre company. This book is supported by wikiproject canadian communities. From its home in the martha cohen theatre at arts commons, the. Playwright, nicolas billon, and director weyni mengesha of alberta theatre project s new addition, butcher. Alberta theatre projects atp is a professional, notforprofit, canadian theatre company, founded in 1972 by lucille wagner and douglas riske, currently based out of the martha cohen theatre in arts commons, in calgary, alberta. It is one of the three largest arts centres in canada.
Darren odonnell born 1965 is a canadian novelist, essayist, performance artist, playwright, director, actor and urban planner he is the artistic director of the mammalian diving reflex theatre company, has written many plays including a suicidesite guide to the city, white mice, who shot jacques lacan. Calgarians have fallen in love with alberta theatre projects magical kingdom of narnia. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. When you support alberta theatre projects, you play a leading role in the creation of inventive, inclusive, worldclass contemporary theatre right here in calgary. Tim bowling, tenderman nightwood editions winner rosemary griebel, yes frontenac house michael penny, particles mcgillqueens university press amber bowerman memorial travel writing award 2012. Canadas contemporary theatre reflects a rich diversity of regional and cultural identities. Alberta theatre projects welcomes you to the magical world of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe. Atps narnia is the highestgrossing show in the companys history. It is a deeply personal play full of humour and heart, with more than a few dynamic interactive surprises.
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