Marti Maraden: theatre industry advice – curious arts

Veteran director imparts wisdom to emerging Canadian theatre artists The University of Alberta’s Department of Drama welcomed Marti Maraden, one of Canada’s most sought-after directors, as guest director for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on now at the Timms Centre until February 13, 2016. I had the pleasure to sit down with Marti during her rehearsal … Read moreMarti Maraden: theatre industry advice – curious arts

Q & A with producers of New Works Festival – curious arts

Q & A With Producers Of New Works Festival

University of Alberta’s New Works Festival showcases what’s next in Edmonton theatre by Jenna MarynowskiOriginally published on After the House Lights There’s a lot going on in Edmonton’s theatre scene in February, but one of the questions that always seems to be in the back of everyone’s minds is: what’s next? Students at the University of … Read moreQ & A with producers of New Works Festival – curious arts

Blue Knox: why the Bard’s works live on – curious arts

Blue Knox: Why The Bard’s Works Live On

UAlberta Arts alumna talks politics, poetry and passion for Shakespeare To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, the Curious Arts blog is sharing50 Reasons to Go See A Playthroughout the 2015-16 season. Shakespeare, and all the many ways his works live on, is reason number 12/50. Ahead of U … Read moreBlue Knox: why the Bard’s works live on – curious arts