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Drama Reunion Weekend

To help celebrate 75 years of Studio Theatre, the 80th Anniversary of the BA Program, 30 years of the BFA Production Degree, and 30 years of ABBEDAM, the Department of Drama is holding a reunion. 

All Students, Staff, Faculty, Instructors and Supporters who have been a part of the U of A Department of Drama are invited to join us in Edmonton May 16-18, 2025. Register today! We can't wait to see you!

learn more at: www.ualberta.ca/en/drama/reunion-2025

email inquiries to uastudio@ualberta.ca 

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To help celebrate 75 years of Studio Theatre, the 80th Anniversary of the BA Program, 30 years of the BFA Production Degree, and 30 years of ABBEDAM, the Department of Drama is holding a reunion. All Students, Staff, Faculty, Instructors and Supporters who have been a part of the U of A Department of Drama are invited to join us in Edmonton May 16-18, 2025. Register today! We can't wait to see you!

learn more at: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/drama/reunion-2025.html

Grindstone Theatre School's Summer Semester Now On Sale!

The Grindstone Theatre School Summer Classes are now open for registration! This summer, we’re offering full- and half-day camps for kids ages 5-17 years, and fan-favourite classes for adults. Give your child an unforgettable week with new friends and adventures in improv, acting, clown, magic, and our signature Drama Discovery programs. All classes and camps conclude with a showcase to share your skills with friends and family!

From the true beginner trying something new to seasoned professionals keeping their skills sharp, there is a class for everyone at Grindstone Theatre School!

Kids and Teens Camps

July 7-11:

  • Improv for Kids (9-12yr)

  • Drama Discovery 1 (5-8yr)

  • Drama Discovery 2 (9-12yr)

July 14 - 18:

  • Drama Discovery 1 (5-8yr)

  • Acting for Teens(5-8yr)

  • Improv for Teens (13-17yr)

July 28 - August 1:

  • Musical Theatre (9-12)

  • Drama & Improv (8-12yr)

August 5 - 8:

  • Magic Camp (9-12yr)

  • Physical Comedy (9-12yr)

  • Drama & Improv Camp (8-12yr)

Film Camp - July 14th - July 18th

  • Drama Discovery 2 Camp (9-12yr) - June 21st - July 25th

  • Drama Discovery 3 Camp (12-15yr) - June 21st - July 25th

August 11 - 15:

  • Improv for Kids Camp (9-12yr)

  • Acting Kids Camp (9-12yr)

18+ Classes - June 23rd-July 31st 2024

  • Acting 101

  • Improv 101

  • Stand Up 101

EARLY BIRD: Save $50 by registering before April 30th 2024

For more details or to register, go to our website: www.grindstonetheatre.ca 

Questions about our programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca

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Music Is Vibration with Greenwood Singers

Join the Greenwood Singers for Music Is Vibration—a vibrant and eclectic program that explores how music resonates through time, place, and experience. From Renaissance madrigals to contemporary works and pop favourites, the concert brings bold contrasts and unexpected connections, reminding us how music moves us, inspires us, and excites us.

Program highlights include the Alberta premiere of Sami Anguaya’s “Dawn, Where Are You Now,” Katerina Gimon’s evocative “beneath/sound,” and a collection of ABBA’s beloved hits! 

Date and Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Venue: All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral (10035 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB)
Ticket Prices: Adults $25, Students/Seniors $20 available through Eventbrite in advance, and $28/$25  at the door.

Greenwood Singers is very grateful for its sponsors Snyder & Associates LLP and The Bereznicki Family, as well as ongoing support from the Alberta Foundation for the ArtsEdmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton

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Program highlights include the Alberta premiere of Sami Anguaya’s “Dawn, Where Are You Now,” Katerina Gimon’s evocative “beneath/sound,” and a collection of ABBA’s beloved hits! 

Policy and Governance Consultant - Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Job Information

Job Title: Policy and Governance Consultant 
Job Requisition ID: 68513
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary-Up to 24 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 24, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: ​($2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561-$90,011/year)

Role Responsibilities

The Policy and Governance Consultant is responsible for providing recommendations and advice related to policy and governance matters for the Arts Branch and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA). This position is key to ensuring appropriate policies are in place for the AFA and ensures policies are reviewed on a regular basis. This position is also responsible for ensuring governance requirements are met and maintained for the AFA including legislated requirements. This position provides input and advice into program and initiative development and ensures supporting policies and governance structures are in place to support this.

This position functions as a professional consultant to department staff, program clients, private sector and not-for-profit stakeholders, and provides direction and support to develop initiatives, programs, policies and procedures. The incumbent must use considerable judgment to interpret policies and procedures on a daily basis.

The roles and responsibilities of the Policy and Governance Consultant include:

  • Provide expertise and advice pertaining to policy and standards.
  • Provide governance and planning advice, professional expertise and information support to the AFA Board, the arts sector and the Ministry.
  • Coordinate the completion and review of the governance processes associated with the AFA.
  • Participate and contribute to regular strategic planning review and implementation of new planning processes.
  • Contribute to and support standing and ad hoc committees of the AFA Board.

The Policy and Governance Consultant must be able to apply the following competencies:

  • Agility: Is relied upon to advise on policies or practices required to support the effective operation of AFA programs and services. Must be able to adapt to a changing environment with often shifting or competing priorities while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Develop Networks: Must engage with colleagues/stakeholders as required to gain knowledge and insight in order to develop and apply appropriate policies and practices to work.
  • Systems Thinking: Must be able to assess and anticipate policy needs that address both government priorities and stakeholder needs. Needs to be able to understand and assess the environment in which policies operate.
  • Build Collaborative Environments: Need to build strong working relationships with team and colleagues across government in order to ensure policy and governance work can be completely in an effective and efficint way.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Required experience:

  • Experience in policy development process and practice, governance processes, understanding and experience with the legislative process
  • Experience working with agencies or boards

Equivalency:

Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Please note there is one temporary position. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

What we offer:

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
 
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Communications and Marketing Officer - Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Job Title: Communications and Marketing Officer 
Job Requisition ID: 68505
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:  Temporary-Up to 24 months 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 24, 2025
Classification: Program Services 1
Salary: ​$ 2,165.27 to $ 2,814.70 bi-weekly ($56,513 - $ 73,463/year)

Role Responsibilities

The Communications and Marketing Officer supports the corporate services provided to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by the Arts Services Unit of the Arts Branch. The officer provides tactical support for communications and marketing activities in support of key priorities set by the AFA and government. This position works collaboratively with other members of the arts services team to support delivery of programs and services including communications plans, marketing activities and engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Arts Services Consultant – Communications, the coordinator must work both independently and part of a team to help identify business needs, develop content and deliver on required work.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

  • Assist with communication activities for the AFA. Includes writing/editing AFA communications and response messages, content development, and media and social media monitoring.
  • Support the development and delivery of marketing activities for the AFA. Includes supporting the development and acquisition of marketing materials, creating and executing distribution plans, and assisting with creative content development as required, including video content.
  • Assist with the implementation of website and digital media activities. Includes reviewing, updating and publishing community submissions to the AFA website, assisting development of and monitoring social media content, including video, and compiling website and social media analytics and reports.
  • Support stakeholder engagement activities. Includes planning, coordinating logistical requirements, and developing and maintaining stakeholder lists.
  • Provide overall assistance to the Arts Services unit.

Qualifications

Two-year diploma in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: § 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or § 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Related experience must include:

  • Strong understanding of the Alberta arts sector and knowledge of key community stakeholders, their perspectives and current issues.
  • Strong research, writing and editing skills. · Knowledge of Canadian Press style guides.
  • Knowledge of website content management systems (CMS) and clear writing techniques for web.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and analytics.
  • Project coordination skills.
  • Knowledge of how government works (bills, orders in council, standing policy committees etc.)
  • Knowledge of department and GOA-wide policies and procedures, regulations, legislation and core business.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

  • This is one temporary position (Up to 24 months)
  • Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information.

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Apply Now - Catalyst Musical Theatre Bootcamp

Are you a young performer aspiring to a career on the stage? A theatre student looking to sharpen your skills? Want to explore multiple facets of performance with internationally celebrated artists?

As Alberta's pre-eminent theatrical export with credits from New York’s Broadway district to London’s West End, Catalyst Theatre is excited to bring our decades of musical theatre experience to young actors in Edmonton with our first-ever MUSICAL THEATRE BOOTCAMP!

This three-week intensive program will include training in singing, acting, text and interpretation, movement and choreography, rehearsal techniques, and performance as participants explore award-winning musical works from the Catalyst canon such as NEVERMORE, HUNCHBACK, FRANKENSTEIN and VIGILANTE.

Participants will train with an international cohort of Catalyst's core creative team of artists, including Artistic Director Jonathan Christenson – acclaimed director, writer and composer of over 20 original Canadian productions. Under the guidance of these career artists, participants will gain insight into our distinct creative approach and learn about the unique style of a Catalyst production, culminating in a musical showcase.

THE DETAILS
> DATES:  July 7 to 25, 2025
> TIMES:  Monday to Friday, 9:30 am-4:30 pm (extended days July 24-25)
> LOCATION:  Maclab Theatre at the Citadel - 9828 101A Ave, Edmonton
> AGES:  Recommended for performers aged 16 to 21
> PRICING:  Registration Fee (apply by April 6): $1,000*
* There is no fee to submit an application for Musical Theatre Bootcamp. Registration fee will be due upon acceptance into the program (payment plans available).

Information and application details at catalysttheatre.ca/bootcamp. Applications close May 4.

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Are you a young performer aspiring to a career on the stage? A theatre student looking to sharpen your skills? Want to explore multiple facets of performance with internationally celebrated artists?

As Alberta's pre-eminent theatrical export with credits from New York’s Broadway district to London’s West End, Catalyst Theatre is excited to bring our decades of musical theatre experience to young actors in Edmonton with our first-ever MUSICAL THEATRE BOOTCAMP!