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Link to CARBON Call for Members

CARBON Call for Members

Date: May 27, 2024

To all artists, non-artists, and interested parties, we are seeking applications of interest to CARBON.

Deadline: Jun 9, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Volunteer Ushers - Theatre Prospero's "Anthem of Life, Part 1"

Volunteer Ushers - Theatre Prospero's "Anthem of Life, Part 1"

Date: May 25, 2024

Theatre Prospero is seeking volunteer ushers for their upcoming production of Anthem of Life, Part 1!

Deadline: Jun 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to New Artist Residency in Rural Central Alberta

New Artist Residency in Rural Central Alberta

Date: May 17, 2024

The Buttermaker House is a new artist residency in the central Alberta hamlet of Markerville. The residency welcomes writers, musicians, performers, a
Link to Grindstone Comedy Festival 2024

Grindstone Comedy Festival 2024

Date: May 16, 2024

The Grindstone Comedy Festival is an annual independent stand-up, improv and sketch comedy festival hosted at Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre.

Deadline: Jul 7, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Link to Slaight New Play Actor Training - September 2024

Slaight New Play Actor Training - September 2024

Date: May 16, 2024

Training for actors who want hands-on, practical rehearsal experience working on new plays.

Deadline: Jun 12, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley

Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Philip Bradley's Radiant Vermin premieres April 18, 2025.
Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Date: Jan 29, 2024

First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Link to Upgrading Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre

Upgrading Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Alberta’s government is investing in the Citadel Theatre so that Albertans of all ages will be able to continue to enjoy the performing arts in YEG.
Link to Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Date: Jan 30, 2023

The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.

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