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Documentary Screening and Guest Speaker at the Royal Alberta Museum

Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a screening of Shared Water, Shared Crisis, the final installment in The Shared Waters of the Salish Sea documentary trilogy. This film examines the complex relationship between humans and orcas, emphasizing the importance of scientific research conducted in natural marine environments.


Following the screening, RAM is honoured to welcome David Dick of the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program, whose work is featured in the documentary. He will offer brief remarks and participate in a post-screening discussion.

LEGALLY BLONDE - JULY 5 TO AUGUST 3 - CITADEL THEATRE

Get ready for a high-energy, heartwarming journey of self-discovery, determination, and breaking expectations. Based on the hit blockbuster, this feel-good musical follows Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen who surprises everyone by enrolling at Harvard Law to win back her ex. Along the way, Elle defies stereotypes, discovers her inner strength, and proves that staying true to yourself is the ultimate path to success.

Collider: A New Play Development Festival

Collider is the Citadel’s New Play Development Festival that celebrates and helps bring to life new stories and scripts for larger stages showcasing a mix of local artists and artists from across the country and beyond. Check out the free play readings, mixers, and artist-led workshops (more workshops info coming soon)! Learn more and see full festival details at: citadeltheatre.com/artists/play-development/collider-festival 

2025 Schedule

Friday, June 20, 2025

Reading – Cyrano De Bergerac

by Jessy Ardern, an adaptation of the play by Edmond Rostand
7 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Reading – Persuasion

by Katherine Koller, an adaptation of the novel by Jane Austen
2 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

Playwrights Mixer

6 - 7 pm
Zeidler Hall Lobby

Join us to meet and mingle with fellow playwrights, artists and theatre lovers who are passionate about new play development. This is also a chance to check out our Pop-Up Theatre Bookstore which carries plays by many local writers and many of the playwrights involved in Collider.

Reading – The Riverside Seniors Village Theatrical Society Presents: William Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet

by Collin Doyle
7 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

SUNDAY JUNE 21 2025

Reading – Runaways

by Mac Brock
Read by participants in the Citadel Young Company
2 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

Playwrights Mixer

6  - 7 pm
Zeidler Hall Lobby

Join us to meet and mingle with fellow playwrights, artists and theatre lovers who are passionate about new play development. This is also a chance to check out our Pop-Up Theatre Bookstore which carries plays by many local writers and many of the playwrights involved in Collider.

Reading – Nowhere With You: An East Coast Musical

by James Odin Wade, based on the music of Joel Plaskett
7 pm in the Zeidler Hall | Free

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Theatre Network Board Call for Nominations

The Theatre Network Society is a not-for-profit, charitable arts organization that produces contemporary Canadian theatre and shares the stories of Canadian playwrights from our home, The Roxy Theatre, that is owned and operated by Theatre Network.

Theatre Network is dedicated to producing and facilitating the development of work that is both challenging and engaging, We are unafraid to question the world we live in, and provide an unexpected and exciting experience for our audiences. Theatre Network tells Canadian stories by Canadian artists. Our continuing commitment is towards work that tells important stories even if they may be controversial. The Roxy is also home to our sister company Nextfest, as well as to the Miller Art Gallery, which operates three gallery halls within our building.

The affairs of the Society are governed by a Board of Directors that works closely with the Artistic and Executive Director. The Board meets ten times a year on Monday evenings, with additional committee meetings as needed.

Theatre Network is seeking nominations for potential Board Directors to begin in September 2025. Directors will be elected by the membership to a three-year term, for up to two consecutive terms. We are seeking at least three, and up to four new Directors this year to balance the knowledge, capacities and demographics of the Board. Nominations are encouraged from diverse communities, particularly those from Indigenous and/or equity-deserving backgrounds. The Board would also welcome nominations with skills or expertise in fundraising, law, communications, government relations/advocacy as well as past Board Chair or leadership experience. Any potential Board member should be familiar with theatre or share a passion for the arts as well as, have the ability to personally give from a charitable financial perspective to the organization.

Anyone interested in nominating or being nominated should confirm their interest in writing, by submitting a cover letter and resume. The Society will facilitate nomination conversations with anyone who wishes to be considered. The deadline for nominations is June 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm MDT. Interested candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by the Governance and Nominations Committee. Following that process, the Board will present a preferred candidate or slate of candidates to the membership at the AGM in September 2025.

To begin the Nomination process, please send an email to jared@theatrenetwork.ca with the subject: "Theatre Network Board Nomination" along with your letter of interest and resume outlining your past Board experience and expertise.

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Summer Art Camps at Central Lions!

Have a blast this summer with art camps at the Central Lions Recreation Centre. All supplies are provided, and no dance experience is required. 

Poetry Party (Ages 8-12) - 9am-12pm - July 7-11 - course # 756369

Need a break from too much screen time? Join Poetry Party's writing camp where there’s loads of fun & games to choose from: The Poetry Candy Jar, One Word Group Poem, Oulipian’s Choice, 100 Billion Link Sonnet, and much more. Let the fun begin!

Royal Castle Ballet Camp (Ages 4-6) - 9am-12pm - July 21-25 - course # 756368

In this royal themed dance camp, participants will learn ballet dance moves and work on their coordination, balance and flexibility. Campers will also have fun and get creative during games and/or crafts. At the end of the week, dancers will perform their new dance moves in a mini performance. 

Beneath the Waves Ballet Camp (Ages 7-10)  - 9am-12pm - Aug. 5-8 - course # 756367

Have you ever wanted to be a mermaid? In this underwater themed dance camp, participants will learn ballet dance moves and work on their coordination, balance and flexibility. Campers will also have fun and get creative during sea themed games and/or crafts. At the end of the week, dancers will perform their new dance moves in a mini performance. 

Register at movelearnplay.edmonton.ca 

 

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