Episode 6: Evolution or Extinction? The Metamorphosis of the Canadian Theatre Artist

June 3rd, 2008 by Elaine Elrod | Posted in forums, Show Notes | No Comments »

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A panel discussion moderated by Theatre Alberta’s Jill Connell. This episode explores several questions about contemporary theatre. The panellists discuss whether we should see theatre as under threat because of film and television and whether theatre artists should evolve to meet the demands of new forms of theatre and changing audience sensibilities. The panellists include Kevin Kerr, Morwyn Brebner, Kelly Reay, and David van Belle.

Mentioned in this Episode

Sage Theatre
Electric Company Theatre
Tarragon Theatre

Episode 5: Interview with Canadian Playwright Trina Davies

May 5th, 2008 by Elaine Elrod | Posted in playwright interviews, Show Notes | No Comments »

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Canadian playwright Trina Davies talks about her journey from being a poet and actor to becoming a playwright. She discusses her latest projects and talks about the special power of theatre to touch the minds and imaginations of people and get them thinking about crucial human issues.

Mentioned in this Episode

Dancing Sky Theatre
Straight.com article on Women at Play(S) 3
Broadway World.com article on Raw, Raw, Raw

More on Trina Davies

Trina’s Web Site
Alberta Playwrights’ Network Listing for Trina Davies

Episode 4: Interview with director and dramaturg Vanessa Porteous

April 2nd, 2008 by Elaine Elrod | Posted in director interviews, dramaturg interviews, Show Notes | No Comments »

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Learn from dramaturg and director Vanessa Porteous how directors, dramaturgs, and playwrights interact during the rehearsal process for a new play. Vanessa reveals the elements of theatre she finds most pleasurable, what kinds of theatrical experiences she aims to create for an audience, and gives advice to playwrights who are just starting out.

More on Vanessa Porteous

Globe and Mail article about Vanessa
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia Article about Vanessa

Episode 3: Interview with playwright, director, and performer David van Belle

March 4th, 2008 by Elaine Elrod | Posted in Show Notes | No Comments »

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In this episode, David van Belle tells Elaine about the Calgary theatre company, One Yellow Rabbit, and how it has influenced him. He also discusses the differences between performance creation and more traditional forms of theatre and talks about his own original works.

Mentioned in this episode

Ghost River Theatre production of Everything is Terribly Nice Here
Theo van Gogh

More on David van Belle

David’s web site