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
Ethnomusicologist and educator Daya Madhur uses the fine arts to build communities and transform lives, including her own Many years ago when Daya Madhur’s parents signed up their shy and fearful daughter for choir, no one had any idea that this first immersion in the arts would blossom into a career. Additional lessons ensued, including drama, … Read moreDaya Madhur’s musical journey into the world – curious arts
The 29th Sterling Award nominations have been released and it is a good looking list. We are very proud of our Department of Drama Alumni who make a big appearance in the list of nominees. Hosted by Drama Alumni Mary Hulbert & Garett Ross, the ceremony will take place June 27th at the Mayfield Dinner … Read moreSterling Award nominations – curious arts
There are innumerable methodologies and aesthetic values to negotiate when undertaking an adaptation for the stage. The most apparent approach is a simple transposition of narrative or “staging the plot.” While transposition can lead to very stage-worthy work, it can be artistically problematic when it fails to address the urgent questions of adaptation, the first … Read moreThe Act of Adaptation: Form, Content and the Quest to Make Meaning – curious arts
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. Or The Whale director and writer Chris Bullough and cast member Jesse Gervais share reasons 29 and 30 in our 50 Reasons to Go See A … Read moreVideo: Chris Bullough and Jesse Gervais – curious arts