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Alberta Theatre Projects Appoints Local Artist as Interim Director
by Vicki Trask - February 22, 2021
Alberta Theatre Projects is thrilled to announce the appointment of Haysam Kadri as Interim Artistic Director. As a long-time friend and collaborator with Alberta Theatre Projects, Kadri is stepping into this role to support the company during this transitional period. Kadri joins Interim Executive Director Kyle Russell, formerly the General Manager of Alberta Theatre Projects.
Auditions Announced For SUPERHEROES at SideNote Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
SideNote Theatre's Spring/Summer round of auditions is officially open for submissions! Superheroes is a collectively created physical theatre show that takes place in an alternate reality where youth with super powers are trained to completely accept the privilege of their gifts, and then to use their powers in the service of good.
Trevor Noah to Play Scotiabank Saddledome This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
Expect his famed sharp wit and intelligent commentary interlaced with his unmistakable charm. Covering a range of topics from politics to race and his childhood in South Africa, you can be sure he'll touch on any breaking news to ensure every single show is a bit different from the last.
Theatre Calgary Holds Auditions For Page To Stage Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2021
Theatre Calgary has announced auditions for its upcoming Page To Stage Festival. Artists of all ethnicities, genders, abilities, especially members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, are encouraged to submit.
Jupiter Theatre is Seeking New Collaborators
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2021
Jupiter Theatre is always looking to grow and to make new connections. They are currently seeking new collaborations with designers, stage management, and technical theatre practitioners for 2021 and beyond.
Over 20,000 People Tuned in For Theatre Calgary's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2021
Theatre Calgary has announced that, from December 11th to 31st, more than an estimated 20,000 people viewed A Christmas Carol on their computers, televisions or handheld devices. 
Alberta Theatre Projects Announces Play Dates - Online PD Day Camps
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2021
Alberta Theatre Projects has introduced Alberta Theatre Projects Play Dates, a series of online digital day camps! 
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Announces In-Situ Leighton Residencies
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity continues to support artists using digital and remote opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. To this purpose, Banff Centre is announcing a new, one-time In-Situ Leighton Residency program, allowing artists to advance projects that cannot currently take place on the Banff campus due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! THE LOUDER WE GET Leads With 6 Wins!
by BWW Staff - January 06, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 
Typecast Anonymous Productions Calls For Writers and Musicians For Upcoming Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2021
Typecast Anonymous Productions is looking for writers and musicians/bands to work on their upcoming theatrical productions.
Stage Struck! One Act Play Festival Extends Deadline
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2020
Is there a one-act play you have always wanted to produce? Need an outlet for your own new play? We’ll provide the venue, the audience and the professional adjudication; you provide the talent! The winning play goes to the Provincial Festival May 28-29, 2021.
Rosebud Theatre Streaming A CHRISTMAS CAROL Through December 31
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Tune into Rosebud Theatre's virtual production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, now through December 31. 
Prime Stock Theatre Announces Auditions for POWOOW OHCIWHIN– A Devised Performance
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Prime Stock Theatre is seeking a diversely balanced ensemble of 5 actor/creators to devise a compelling site-specific performance based upon the curated exhibit Powwow! based at the Red Deer Museum, and further heritage interpretive theatre inspired by the stories of regional personalities and development.
Theatre Calgary Announces Zach Running Coyote as Artistic Associate
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
Theatre Calgary has announced that Zach Running Coyote has joined them as an Artistic Associate through the ROZSA Foundation IBPOC Arts Leaders Residency Grant. This opportunity for Zach will provide high-impact leadership-focused learning and mentorship from our artistic and executive teams over the next year.
L'Unitheatre Returns For The Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
​​​​​​​L'UniThéâtre returns at the end of 2020 not with a live play but a live-to-tape tele-play.
Alberta Theatre Projects Regrets to Share News of the Passing of Darcy Evans
by Vicki Trask - November 27, 2020
Alberta Theatre Projects is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Darcy Evans, Executive and Artistic Director. Evans died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Evans had been battling cancer since March, and he unfortunately lost this fight yesterday afternoon.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
Forte Musical's NAUGHTY... BUT NICE to be Presented Virtually
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
Everyone's favourite sweet but risqué holiday celebration is back and is being re-imagined from the theatre stage to the screen. For its Seventh Season, Naughty...but Nice will be available to be streamed online from December 4 - 20, 2020.
StoryBook Presents ANNIE THE MUSICAL!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
ANNIE THE MUSICAL has become a worldwide phenomenon and StoryBook Theatre are thrilled to bring it to the Calgary audience to be streamed online from the comfort of their homes from November 27 to January 2, 2021. 
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Theatre Calgary This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
For 33 years, Theatre Calgary has brought Charles Dickens' timeless tale of greed, ghosts, and  redemption to life on our stage.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Canadian Online Jazz Festival Full Schedule Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2020
From November 8 to 15, 2020, be a part of history as Jazz Festivals across the country join forces to present top jazz talent performing online. From coast to coast, over a dozen Festivals have collaborated to bring all Canadians together in an effort to unite us in our love of jazz music.
Pacific Opera Announces Live Performances
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2020
Pacific Opera welcomes live audiences for the first time since March 2020.  The company's new “Live at the Baumann” series presents concerts for small, physically-distanced audiences in an intimate and elegant cabaret setting at the Baumann Centre, 925 Balmoral Road in Victoria. 
Banff Centre Welcome Artists and Leaders Back to Campus Beginning January 2020
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2020
Building on the successful launch of Banff Centre's first digital programs in Fall, 2020, and the gradual re-opening of campus that began with the Walter Phillips Gallery in September, 2020, Banff Centre is announcing a preview of our upcoming winter programming.
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!

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