Theatre Alberta Theatre Alberta is a Provincial Arts Service Organization (PASO) committed to encouraging the growth of theatre in Alberta. We offer a wide range of programs and services to drama students, professional theatre artists, educators, and enthusiasts, as well as to schools, post- secondary institutions, and community and professional theatres.

In addition to Dramaworks, our programming includes: 1. Playscript Library, fully circulating with 14,000 titles (scripts may be ordered over the phone/email and mailed Welcome to Dramaworks free to members anywhere in the province outside of the Edmonton area) t 46 years of age, Dramaworks continues to thrive! The 2. Workshops by Request for program has been through many incarnations and changes community theatres across the province in its time, but one simple fact remains – Dramaworks 3. Artstrek, a residential summer A theatre program for teens continues to be the only opportunity for theatre folk from all over aged 13-18 years, held at Red Deer College, July 10 – 24, 2005 the province and from all areas of the art/business to gather together 4. PlayWorks Ink, a weekend for ten days to learn, play, network, expand, you name it ... theatre conference held in Calgary each fall featuring workshops, play readings, And Dramaworks 2005 is no exception. This summer we feature workshops for budding and experienced actors, and panel discussions – a for props builders and playwrights, for directors and designers, and for drama teachers and educators as well. You partnership of Theatre Alberta and Alberta Playwrights’ can get down in The Chorus Line, get dirty in Abracadabra, or go deep in either Crash Course – as always – there’s Network something for everyone. Also this year, we’ve included more extracurricular programming for participants to take 5. Emerge, an annual audition advantage of – attend local theatre productions on group rates, warm-up each morning with your fellow participants, event that brings together the enjoy catered luncheons and LunchLines, spend a day at Artstrek in Red Deer, and much more! Think of it as a well- graduating classes of Alberta’s deserved theatre retreat! post-secondary acting programs with the province’s Artistic Directors, Independent Our goal is to provide opportunities for exceptional training, learning, and professional and personal development. Directors, and Film/TV Industry Why? Because we want theatre in Alberta to be the best it can be! And at Dramaworks, the focus on learning and Professionals community continues to bring us together. 6. Playwriting Programs contracted through Alberta If you are returning to Dramaworks this summer – welcome back! If you’re a first-timer – welcome (we hope you’ll be Playwrights’ Network hooked)! See you all in July. 7. Theatre Alberta News, our quarterly newsletter Marie Gynane-Willis, Executive Director 8. The Playbill, an annual poster of the theatre season in Keri Ekberg, Program Coordinator Alberta, printed each fall 9. Playscript Catalogues and other publications, including the popular Community Theatre Handbook, as well as two new resources in development, The Monologue Resource Handbook and Safe “Dramaworks is a vital link between community and Stages – A Health and Safety Manual for the Theatre professionals. Not only is instruction passed on but the Theatre Alberta 3rd Floor, Percy Page Centre relationships that one builds become of value as well.” 11759 Groat Road Edmonton AB T5M 3K6 Bradley Moss Phone: 780-422-8162 Toll Free (Within Alberta): Artistic Director, Theatre Network 1-888-422-8160 Fax: 780-422-2663 Email: [email protected] Website: www.theatrealberta.com A Message from Everyone The Alberta Foundation for the Arts The Alberta Foundation for the Arts supports theatre and art throughout at The Citadel Theatre Alberta by means of a variety of programs and granting opportunities. Funds Welcome back! We are pleased to have everyone associated with Dramaworks are provided to the Foundation from the Alberta Government’s Lottery Fund, 2005 back in our facility this summer. You bring an energy and passion for and Alberta Community Development assists in administering the programs. theatre which is contagious and wonderful to experience.

The diverse subjects covered in your workshops, lead by a talented group of instructors, and the love for theatre exhibited by each participant, combine to create a vibrant atmosphere. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Have a wonderful time.

Bob Baker, Artistic Director Penny Ritco, Managing Director And everyone at The Citadel Theatre

The Citadel Theatre – 9828 - 101A Avenue, Edmonton

Since its inception in 1965, The Citadel Theatre has grown to become the and Gallery - an adaptable studio theatre; Zeidler Hall - a fully functioning largest regional theatre in Canada. The Citadel Theatre complex is situated cinema; and the Tucker Amphitheatre set in the lush Lee Pavilion. The in the heart of Edmonton’s “Arts District” on Sir Winston Churchill Square complex also houses an indoor garden complete with a 40-foot waterfall, and contains five performance spaces: the Shoctor Theatre - an impressive production facilities, a restaurant, bookstore, meeting spaces, workshop, proscenium stage; the Maclab Theatre - a thrust stage; the Rice Theatre and classrooms.

P. 1 Dramaworks 2005 Weekend I Workshops: July 8-10, 2005 Friday 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Please see pages 5 and 6 for Dramaworks 2005 Instructor Biographies. All prices include GST.

create soundscapes. Topics to be covered include sound design for drama The Adventure of Acting and musicals, live and recorded effects, the basic tools and equipment of the Instructor: Geoffrey Brumlik sound designer, audio design and speaker placement, and how sound fits into the total design process. Suitable for all. Explore your adventurous side and join one of Dramaworks’ favourite instructors Geoffrey Brumlik for The Adventure of Acting. This workshop for Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird curious newcomers and those with limited acting experience will lead you $180.00 After June 3 through everything you’ll ever want and need to know about approaching a Participants: 14 Maximum scene - how to develop a character, make strong and interesting choices, follow your impulses, and feed off your fellow actors. Focusing primarily on partnered scene work, this workshop is sure to provide participants with solid Curriculum: and fun techniques for developing their inner actor! Back to the Basics and Beyond Instructor: Carol Murray-Gilchrist Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird $180.00 After June 3 Explore, don’t ignore, the essential elements of the drama curriculum: Participants: 16 Maximum movement, speech, and improvisation. In this energetic, hands-on workshop you will learn games and strategies to help reinforce and reaffirm the Way to Lead! An Introduction to Directing FUNdamentals of drama for your students regardless of the unit you’re Instructor: Stephen Heatley working through! A chance to revisit the curriculum with fellow educators and discover ways to build on your personal strengths in each area of study. Prepare yourself to take the lead in this introductory workshop that will focus Suitable for new and experienced drama educators. on understanding and exploring the many important roles a director plays in the rehearsal hall. Learn strategies and skills to motivate and activate Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird your actors, production team, script, and rehearsal process! With particular $180.00 After June 3 emphasis on the director as communicator and leader, this workshop will Participants: 16 Maximum combine lecture and discussion with practical, hands-on exercises to help you master the dynamic duties of the director. Suitable for educators and community theatre practitioners with minimal directing experience.

Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird $180.00 After June 3 Participants: 16 Maximum

Seize the Play! Instructor: Vern Thiessen

A Dramaworks version of the popular playwriting blitz! Enter into the world of playwriting with Vern Thiessen and emerge with your very own short play in just under 48 hours. In Seize the Play! participants will explore the basics of the art form, including plot, character, and dialogue, and will write a play by the end of the weekend. So bring your quill and your muse and be prepared to surprise yourself! A fun and hands-on workshop for everyone and anyone who’s ever thought about writing a play.

Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird $180.00 After June 3 Participants: 14 Maximum “Dramaworks always exceeds Ear Candy: The Art of Sound Design my expectations.” Instructor: Wade Staples

From microphones to music, speakers to sound effects, learn what a great sound design can do for your productions! This workshop is designed to help you treat your audience’s ears as well as eyes, providing a basic overview of sound as it relates to live theatre and the tools used by sound designers to

P. 2 Dramaworks 2005 Week-Long Workshops: July 11-15, 2005 Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm daily

Please see pages 5 and 6 for Dramaworks 2005 Instructor Biographies. All prices include GST.

Destination Acting: A Crash Course in Styles Instructor: James MacDonald

An exciting, lightning-fast tour through 500 years of acting styles. From Shakespeare to today, participants will have the opportunity to get their feet wet in five diverse periods of theatrical history. The workshop will explore language, movement, and worldviews of period and modern plays – an excellent grounding for anyone interested in playing “style.” Each day will focus on a different play from a different era – from initial discussions to rehearsing scenes. Sharpen your minds and sharpen your pencils – it’s a crash course!

Workshop Fee: $256.50 Early Bird $285.00 After June 3 Participants: 16 Maximum

Destination Directing: A Crash Course in Styles Instructor: Stephen Heatley

Chart your way through some of theatre’s richest historical and modern classics with experienced Canadian director Stephen Heatley! This workshop will use a full five days to explore and discover directing techniques for approaching different styles, periods, and genres of theatre – examining both well-used strategies that work across the board and unique skills for unique styles. Using script materials from the Greeks to Tremblay, Shakespeare to Wilde, Chekhov to Molière, be prepared to work your brain and your body as you explore both new and familiar territories. This workshop is intended for participants with previous directing experience. Advance preparation will be required.

Workshop Fee: $256.50 Early Bird $285.00 After June 3 Participants: 16 Maximum

Collective Creation: Build Your Own Play Instructor: Carol Murray-Gilchrist “This workshop challenged me and How can you find a play that suits the size and needs of your group perfectly? Why not build it?! This workshop explores the play-building process from helped stretch me beyond my choosing and exploring your topic to creating the roles and fine-tuning the final product. Participants will be taken through a step-by-step guide to skill level.” creating a tailor-made production, including games, strategies, and tricks to make the job easier. At the end of the session, you will present your very own collective creation. Suitable for educators, community theatre practitioners, and those looking to develop topic-specific skills.

Workshop Fee: $256.50 Early Bird $285.00 After June 3 Participants: 16 Maximum

P. 3 Dramaworks 2005 Weekend II Workshops: July 15-17, 2005 Friday 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Please see pages 5 and 6 for Dramaworks 2005 Instructor Biographies. All prices include GST.

The Chorus Line: Abracadabra: Creating HOT Production Numbers Props and Special Effects Magic Instructor: Darold Roles Instructor: Viola Dobler

What do you do with 20 arms, 20 legs, 200 fingers, and 200 toes? Take this Be prepared to get dirty and be amazed in this workshop where you’ll be workshop to learn innovative choreographic and directing ideas for staging treated to both applied and demonstrated props-making and special effect those daunting, large ensemble numbers in your next musical! Tips and techniques for some of theatre’s greatest mysteries – blood and vomit, techniques for both traditional and contemporary stagings will be shared breaking mirrors and glass, appearing and disappearing screen effects, and and discovered through active participation in Broadway style production more! Focus will be placed on creating realistic looking effects on cue and numbers, plus learn a few secret “tricks of the trade” from a master! This safely each time. You’ll discover how quickly you can become the Houdini of workshop is a must for drama educators and community theatre directors/ your theatre – but don’t divulge your secrets! A workshop for everyone who’s choreographers with some musical theatre experience. Have fun, kick high, ever wondered: “How’d they do that?” and learn how to make your cast sizzle! Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird $180.00 After June 3 $180.00 After June 3 Participants: 14 Maximum Participants: 16 Maximum Going Solo: Monologues The Next Draft Instructor: James MacDonald Instructor: Conni Massing The most unnerving part of the acting process... preparing a monologue. Rewrite, revise, re-work... a playwright’s job is rarely finished in one draft. This This workshop will explore techniques to improve your ability to “go it alone” workshop will help you make sense of what to do and where to go next with – how to select a monologue, how to work on monologues, how to make your latest masterpiece. Instructor Conni Massing will demystify the process yourself confident and comfortable, and how to create a brilliant performance of revising your play, working specifically on a draft that you will submit before in three minutes or less. An excellent opportunity for anyone who wants a the workshop begins. Learn how to interpret and incorporate criticism, “brush-up” on their technique, as well as for those who are just starting out. feedback, and new creative impulses while maintaining the integrity of your Participants should prepare (and memorize) one monologue, under three work. Suitable for intermediate to advanced playwrights. Please submit an minutes in length, for exploration and coaching during the workshop. excerpt (up to 40 pages) from a draft of your play to Theatre Alberta, no later than June 30, 2005. Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird $180.00 After June 3 Workshop Fee: $162.00 Early Bird Participants: 16 Maximum $180.00 After June 3 Participants: 10 Maximum

A Day at Artstrek: Theatre Alberta’s Summer Program for Teens Wednesday, July 20 9:00am – 5:00pm

You asked for it ... here it is! For the first time ever Theatre Alberta’s Artstrek best professional theatre artists and drama educators. Lunch will be provided is opening its doors to adults interested in getting a first-hand view of a in the cafeteria at Red Deer College where you will dine with Artstrek students day in the life of an Artstrek student/instructor! Meet Theatre Alberta and and staff. Participants must provide their own transportation to and from Red Artstrek 2005 instructional staff in Red Deer at Red Deer College for a full Deer and the college. day of observation and play! This year Artstrek explores the classic musical Les Misérables and you’re invited to share in the experience – watch your For more information about Artstrek, see the reserve side of this brochure. students, sons and daughters, and up-and-comers in your community at work with Artstrek’s fantastic instructional team, made up of the province’s Workshop Fee: $29.00

P. 4 Dramaworks 2005 Dramaworks 2005 Instructors

Geoffrey Brumlik Chinook Theatre, Stage Polaris, The Richmond Gateway, and The Bastion Theatre. Most recently he directed Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard for Teaches The Adventure of Acting Theatre at UBC in Vancouver, where he teaches acting and directing in the Theatre Program. Geoffrey has worked as Artistic Director of Edmonton’s River City Shakespeare Festival and also spent three seasons as Associate Director at The Citadel Theatre. Geoff’s training includes a BFA James MacDonald in Acting from the University of Alberta, two summers Teaches Destination Acting: A Crash Course in Styles and Going of study at the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts, and Solo: Monologues as part of the Young Company at The Stratford Festival. Recent directing credits include productions of A Midsummer James is an award-winning actor and director based Night’s Dream, The Tempest, As You Like It, and Comedy of Errors for the in Edmonton. A co-founder of Edmonton’s Free River City Shakespeare Festival and Vern Thiessen’s Shakespeare’s Will at Will Players, he spent five years as the company’s The Citadel. He has also worked as either coach or assistant director on Artistic Director and was a driving force behind the more than 14 Citadel Theatre productions. Acting credits include work at establishment of the River City Shakespeare Festival. The Citadel Theatre, Globe Theatre, Theatre Network, Shakespeare on the James’ recent directing credits include The Myth Saskatchewan, and The Stratford Festival. Geoff also maintains a private of Summer for Alberta Theatre Projects, As You practice as a voice and acting coach, as well as physical integration coaching Like It for CanStage, Stones in his Pockets for The with professional actors. Citadel Theatre, and The Old Ladies for The Shaw Festival. His River City Shakespeare Festival directing credits include King Lear, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, and Julius Caesar. As an actor, James has recently tread Viola Dobler the boards as Terence in Omnium Gatherum (CanStage), Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure (Citadel Theatre), and the title role in Henry V (River City Teaches Abracadabra: Props and Special Effects Magic Shakespeare Festival).

Viola has over 20 years experience as a properties master with some of Edmonton’s most renowned and magical theatres. She worked as Assistant Head Conni Massing of Props for The Citadel Theatre for five years before Teaches The Next Draft taking the position of Head of Properties for the University of Alberta’s Studio Theatre/Department An award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Conni of Drama in 1990. Viola has also taught seminars, divides her time between theatre, film, and television. lead workshops, and monitored students at Grant MacEwan College and Recent stage credits include The Myth of Summer Red Deer College. She is often called upon to make specialty props for the (Alberta Theatre Projects), Homesick, premiered by television and film industries. If you’re lucky, she could teach you to make one Workshop West Theatre, and an adaptation of Bruce of her infamous babies - the most realistic-looking fake munchkins around! Powe’s The Aberhart Summer (Alberta Theatre Viola is a graduate of Grant MacEwan’s Theatre Production program. Projects/Citadel Theatre). Television credits include The Beat, North of 60, and several episodes for Mentors and The Adventures of Shirley Holmes. Conni was most recently the Stephen Heatley story consultant on the Anaïd Productions/Life Network documentary series Taking it Off. She’s currently writing a full-length comedy entitled Procreation Teaches Way to Lead! An Introduction to Directing and Destination and developing a multi-media comedy series (Laughing MAO TV) for CBC Directing: A Crash Course in Styles television. Her plays Gravel Run and The Aberhart Summer have both been published and adapted into screenplays. Conni is a proud member of Stephen Heatley has worked in the professional Playwrights Guild of Canada, a regional representative for the Writers Guild theatre for over 30 years. His training includes a BA of Canada, and president of the Alberta Playwrights’ Network. She currently from Brock University, study at the Canadian Mime teaches playwriting at the University of Alberta. School, and an MFA in Directing from the University of Alberta. He was Artistic Director of Theatre Network in Edmonton from 1981 to 1992, where he directed over 30 premiere productions. Stephen spent five years as an Associate Director of The Citadel Theatre under Robin Philips and Duncan McIntosh where he ran The Citadel Theatre School as well as directed in the company’s two main theatres. He was also Resident “My instructors were unfailingly Director for the Free Will Players from 1991 to 1995, directing five outdoor supportive, kind, and generous.” productions of Shakespeare. Stephen has directed for companies from BC to Ontario including The Blyth Festival, Alberta Theatre Projects, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Twenty-Fifth Street Theatre, The Station Arts Centre, P. 5 Dramaworks 2005 Dramaworks 2005 Instructors

Carol Murray-Gilchrist Wade Staples Teaches Curriculum: Back to the Basics and Beyond and Collective Teaches Ear Candy: The Art of Sound Design Creation: Build Your Own Play Wade holds Music Performance, Recording Arts, For 13 years Carol Murray-Gilchrist has been the and Theatre Production diplomas from Grant Theatrical Director of Multi-Youth Productions MacEwan College. Formerly Head of Audio at The (MYP), a semi-professional teen drama troupe who Citadel Theatre, he is currently an instructor for the writes and performs its own musicals that educate Theatre Production program at Grant MacEwan audiences about important social issues. MYP has College and the BFA Technical Theatre Program at performed at Fringe Festivals, The Citadel Theatre’s the University of Alberta. Wade also operates his Teen and Children’s Festivals, and Theatre Network’s own production company and works as a freelance Festival of the Next Generation, as well as at schools, sound and multimedia designer, production manager, pyrotechnician, and conferences, and celebrations throughout Alberta. Most recently, Alberta sound operator. Sound Design credits include Grease and My Fair Lady Children’s Services has sponsored a provincial tour of MYP’s play about (Citadel Theatre), Anne of Green Gables (Arden Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and commissioned MYP to write a play (Victoria School of Performing Arts), and The Diary of Anne Frank, As You Like about Crystal Methamphetamine. Carol has been a teacher with the Parkland It, Private Lives, Henry V (Sound, Video, and Projections Designer), Macbeth, School Division for 16 years, where she teaches an innovative “Language Arts and The Triumph of Love (Stratford Festival of Canada). Through Drama” program and integrated drama and music to Grades K-9.

Vern Thiessen Darold Roles Teaches Seize the Play! Teaches The Chorus Line: Creating HOT Production Numbers Vern Thiessen’s plays have been seen across North Mr. Roles has been active in the Canadian America, including Shakespeare’s Will, Apple, professional theatre and television scene for the past Einstein’s Gift, and Blowfish. He has served as 30 years. His many roles include successes as an Playwright in Residence at Workshop West Theatre, instructor, performer, writer, director, choreographer, the University of Alberta, and The Blue Heron Theatre and producer. He is currently enjoying tenure as in New York City. He is currently Artistic Associate at Chairperson of the Performing Arts at Red Deer The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Past President of the College. From the musical theatre and dance world to Playwrights Guild of Canada, and current President dramas and national television specials, he has made of the Writers Guild of Alberta. Vern recently won a City of Edmonton Arts his mark in the professional world as a versatile and energetic artist. He has Achievement Award and a U of A Alumni Award of Excellence. Apple was the performed in and staged productions that have toured all across Canada and winner of the 2001 Alberta Play Competition and the 2002 Elizabeth Sterling internationally. He is a co-founder and Artistic Director of Kompany!, where Haynes Award for Outstanding New Play. Einstein’s Gift was nominated for his work has received numerous accolades and Sterling award nominations the 2003 Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for Outstanding New Play and for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Choreography. Darold has directed the 2003 Alberta Book Award. The play won the Canadian National Jewish and choreographed over 50 hit musicals including Fiddler on the Roof, A Playwriting Competition and the 2003 Governor General’s Award for Drama. Chorus Line, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, and Crazy for You. Recently Darold ‘cut loose’ as the Director/Choreographer of Footloose for both the Red Deer College Theatre Studies Department and Theatre Under the Stars in Vancouver.

“One of the best workshops I’ve ever attended to take acting to an advanced level.”

P. 6 Dramaworks 2005 Planning Your Dramaworks Experience

Registration Information Accommodations and Travel

You can register for Dramaworks by mail, online (www.theatrealberta.com), Dramaworks participants are responsible for their own travel and over the phone, by fax, or in person. Dramaworks registration by mail and accommodation arrangements. online begins April 1, 2005. Phone, fax, and in person registrations will be accepted after April 18, 2005 only. We recommend using public transportation to get to and from The Citadel Theatre once in Edmonton. The theatre is located on several major bus Full payment is required with registration. GST is included in all listed routes as well as on the LRT line. There are also many parkades and workshop prices. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and cheques, as well as parking lots in the theatre’s immediate vicinity, however, these can be costly. cash and Interac Direct Payment (in person only). Please do not fax credit card numbers; if you wish to fax your registration form, please phone in your We recommend that you book accommodations well in advance of the credit card number to ensure your own security. program. The following two options are convenient and cost-effective:

Theatre Alberta office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Edmonton House Suite Hotel 10205 - 100 Avenue Please register early to avoid disappointment. Workshops without adequate Edmonton AB T5J 4B5 registration will be cancelled on June 17, 2005, so please register well in advance. Register on or before June 3, 2005 and receive Early Bird pricing Phone: 780-420-4000 (10% off your workshop fees)! Toll Free: 1-888-962-2522 Fax: 780-420-4363 Important: All Dramaworks participants must be current members of Theatre Website: www.maclabhotels.com Alberta. If you are a non-member, you must include your membership fee with your registration. However, participants who register in two or more *Edmonton House Suite Hotel offers Dramaworks participants a reduced rate Dramaworks workshops will receive a complimentary one-year Theatre of $70 per night for a Standard one bedroom suite and $85 per night for a Alberta membership! Tower/Deluxe one bedroom suite. All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette. Call their toll free reservation line and quote Theatre Alberta. For additional All participants will receive confirmation of registration, as well as a detailed assistance, you can contact: workshop and program information package before the program begins. Heather Sheppard Corporate Sales Manager Cancellation and Refund Policy Phone: 780-420-4373 Email: [email protected] Participants who wish to withdraw from their workshop(s) should inform Theatre Alberta as soon as possible, as many workshops will have waiting lists. All withdrawal and refund requests must be made in writing to the St. Joseph’s College Residence Dramaworks Registrar. Refunds are subject to the following administration University of Alberta Campus fees: $25 for one workshop, $35 for two workshops, and $40 for three 11325 – 89 Avenue workshops. No refunds will be issued after June 20, 2005. Edmonton AB T6G 2J5 Phone: 780-492-7681 ext. 222 Theatre Alberta will cancel workshops with insufficient registration on June Email: [email protected] 17, 2005. Participants registered in cancelled workshops will receive a full refund, a transfer, or a credit. *St. Joseph’s College offers single occupancy dormitory style rooms for $35 per night (a continental breakfast, linens, and towels are included in this price). Theatre Alberta – Dramaworks 2005 Lunch and dinner options in their cafeteria can also be arranged. Located on 3rd Floor, Percy Page Centre the LRT line with direct service to The Citadel Theatre. 11759 Groat Road Edmonton AB T5M 3K6 Phone: 780-422-8162 Toll Free (Within Alberta): 1-888-422-8160 Fax: 780-422-2663 Email: [email protected] Website: www.theatrealberta.com

“Dramaworks is excellent! Long may it live!”

P. 7 Dramaworks 2005 Dramaworks – It’s Not Just Workshops!

Dramaworks participants can take advantage of several extracurricular activities planned for Dramaworks 2005! This year we bring back our popular group warm-ups, host one fully catered participant luncheon per workshop session, introduce “Intermissions” - trips to productions at Walterdale Playhouse and the River City Shakespeare Festival at economical group rates, and much more! And don’t miss the chance to spend a day at Artstrek in Red Deer where you can observe students and staff in action! Please see both the Calendar below and Registration Form for more information and to sign up. Dramaworks 2005 Calendar Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, July 8 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 20 9:00 A Day At Artstrek* 9:30 Group Group Registration Group Group Group Group Group Group - Red Deer Warm-Up Warm-Up for Week- Warm-Up Warm-Up Warm-Up Warm-Up Warm-Up Warm-Up College Long Workshops 10:00 Weekend I Weekend I Week-Long Week-Long Week-Long Week-Long Week-Long Weekend II Weekend II Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops 1:00 Participant Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Participant Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Participant Luncheon Luncheon & Luncheon & (Lunch Mixer (Lunch Mixer (Lunch Provided) Provided) Provided) 1:30 LunchLine: LunchLine: LunchLine: LunchLine: LunchLine: LunchLine: LunchLine: The Theatre Community Creative Copyright, Season DIY Theatre Photo Calls Alberta AGM Theatre Marketing & SOCAN, and Planning Forum Fundraising Other Legal Issues 2:15 Weekend I Weekend I Week-Long Week-Long Week-Long Week-Long Week-Long Weekend II Weekend II Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Weekend I Week-Long Weekend II Closing Closing Closing 5:00 Play Play Readings, Readings, 6:00 Registration Drinks, and Drinks, and Registration for Weekend Snacks Snacks for Weekend I Workshops at Bravo! at Bravo! II Workshops 6:30 Weekend I Bistro at The Bistro at The Weekend II Workshops Citadel Citadel Workshops

8:00 Intermission* Intermission* Intermission* at Walterdale at River City at River City Playhouse Shakespeare Shakespeare for their Festival for Festival for production of tonight’s tonight’s Sweet Charity performance performance 9:30 ($9.50 per ($11.00 per ($11.00 per ticket) ticket) ticket)

*Please Note: To attend any of the “Intermissions” and/or “A Day At Artstrek” you must indicate your attendance on the Dramaworks 2005 Registration Form and include payment. Ticket prices listed for the “Intermissions” are special Dramaworks participant group rates. All participants must make their own travel arrangements for these events.

“Dramaworks is ESSENTIAL!”

P. 8 Dramaworks 2005 ✂ Dramaworks 2005 Registration Form

Registration in workshops is limited; please register early to reserve your The following information is collected to help your spot and avoid disappointment. Workshops without sufficient registration instructor(s) plan your workshop(s). Please take the time will be cancelled on June 17. to fill out the following sections in full.

Registration and membership information is collected by Theatre Alberta Gender Male Female for communication and programming purposes only. Registration and membership information is considered confidential and is not released to Age 18-29 years 30-39 years 40-49 years third parties without consent. 50-59 years 60+ years Note: All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Incomplete registrations will not be accepted.

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In consideration of Dramaworks 2005 accepting this application Please list, in point form, your primary reasons for taking the workshop(s) and of my attendance at the program, I forever release the registered in: Dramaworks staff and volunteers, Theatre Alberta, The Citadel Theatre, and The Alberta Foundation for the Arts from any and all claims, demands, damages, or cause of action arising out of participation in Dramaworks 2005.

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P. 9 Dramaworks 2005 Dramaworks 2005 Registration Form - (Early Bird Registration on or before June 3 only)

INTERMISSIONS ✂ WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP COST INTERMISSIONS COST SUBTOTALS (Please choose only one workshop per session) Includes GST Includes GST

The Adventure of Acting $162 Early Bird with Geoffrey Brumlik $180

Way to Lead! An Introduction to Directing $162 Early Bird with Stephen Heatley $180 Walterdale Playhouse’s $162 Early Bird Sweet Charity

July 8-10 Seize the Play!* with Vern Thiessen $9.50

WEEKEND I $180 Saturday, July 9 8:00pm curtain Ear Candy: The Art of Sound Design* $162 Early Bird WEEKEND I with Wade Staples $180 $162 Early Bird Curriculum: Back to the Basics and Beyond* $ with Carol Murray-Gilchrist $180

Destination Acting: A Crash Course in Styles $256.50 Early Bird

with James MacDonald $285 River City Shakespeare Destination Directing: A Crash Course in Styles $256.50 Early Bird Festival, Play 1 $11.00 with Stephen Heatley $285 Wednesday, July 13 WEEK-LONG 8:00pm curtain July 11-15

WEEK-LONG $256.50 Early Bird Collective Creation: Build Your Own Play $ with Carol Murray-Gilchrist $285

The Chorus Line: Creating HOT Production $162 Early Bird Numbers* with Darold Roles $180

$162 Early Bird The Next Draft* with Conni Massing River City Shakespeare $180 Festival Play 2 $11.00 Saturday, July 16 Abracadabra: Props and Special Effects Magic* $162 Early Bird 8:00pm curtain ✂ July 15-17 with Viola Dobler

WEEKEND II $180 WEEKEND II $162 Early Bird Going Solo: Monologues with James MacDonald $ $180

A DAY AT ARTSTREK A Day At Artstrek $29

July 20 $

MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP COST SUBTOTALS

All Dramaworks participants must be members of Theatre Alberta through to the Regular $30 final day of Dramaworks 2005. If you are a non-member, please include your MEMBERSHIP membership fee with your registration fees. Participants who register in two or more Dramaworks workshops receive a complimentary membership and do not need to include membership fees. Student $15 $ MEMBERSHIP

* Workshops marked with an * may have additional materials fees ranging from $10 to $30. Theatre Alberta will contact participants by letter or email FINAL TOTAL $ regarding these fees, which will be due at workshop start.

Please Send this Completed Application to: Method of Payment Theatre Alberta - Dramaworks 2005 Full payment must be included for application to be processed. 3rd Floor, Percy Page Centre Please make cheques payable to Theatre Alberta. 11759 Groat Road Payment by: Cash (in person only) Interac Direct Payment (in person only) Edmonton AB T5M 3K6 Cheque VISA MasterCard Phone: 780-422-8162 Email: [email protected] Toll Free (Within Alberta): Website: www.theatrealberta.com Credit card account number Expiry date 1-888-422-8160

Fax: 780-422-2663 ✂ Name of Credit Cardholder Signature of Cardholder P. 10 Dramaworks 2005