Theatre Alberta and Alberta Playwrights’ Networkpresent playworks ink

October 22 – 25, 2009 glenbow museum, calgary featuring COLLEEN MURPHY www.theatrealberta.com Theatre Alberta and Alberta Playwrights’ Networkpresent PlayWorks Ink

Alberta’s Theatre and Playwriting Conference Event

Colleen Murphy • Lynda Adams • Dennis Cahill • Jane Heather • Ron Jenkins • Jillian Keiley Stewart Lemoine • Conni Massing • Kevin McKendrick • Eric Rose • Roger Schultz Vicki Stroich • Cindy Vanden Enden

Call: 780-422-8162 or 1-888-422-8160 (toll free in Alberta) www.theatrealberta.com ALBERTA PLAYWRIGHTS’ NETWORK Welcome to Alberta Playwrights’ Network (APN) is a not-for- PlayWorks Ink 2009 profit arts organization and registered charity that We fear it. exists to nurture Alberta playwrights and to provide support for the development of their plays. Alberta We fear the unknown things Playwrights’ Network seeks to increase awareness lurking within it. of Alberta playwrights and plays in the community We try to avoid it but its hold at large, help Alberta plays reach their full on us grows stronger. potential, promote Alberta playwrights and plays Darkness. to the theatre community (locally, nationally, and internationally), build and foster a community of What if we allow ourselves to be a little bit playwrights, and support and encourage an infinite vulnerable, a little bit brave? What if we explore the range of playwrights’ voices. shadowy cracks and crannies of humanity, society, and our identity? If we shine a light into those APN Programs And Services: corners we may be surprised by what is revealed… Alberta Playwrights’ Network offers a wide range of programs and services for members across the province, Illumination does not happen spontaneously. It including one-on-one dramaturgical support, script is the result of a process of awakening—unique to development workshops, public new play readings, every individual—that grows our humanity, our playwriting competitions, professional development artistry, and our community. Let PlayWorks Ink be workshops, playwriting circles, weekly e-bulletins, the catalyst for your own process of illumination. quarterly newsletters, reduced ticket prices to many Theatre Alberta and the Alberta Playwrights’ Albertan theatres, and a resource library. For further Network are thrilled to present Canadian award- information visit www.albertaplaywrights.com. winning playwright Colleen Murphy, renowned for creating work that braves dark questions and THEATRE ALBERTA kindles meaningful engagement with audiences. Theatre Alberta (TA) is a Provincial Arts Service Jillian Keiley of Artistic Fraud will lead a master Organization (PASO) committed to encouraging class in kaleidography and chorus. Alberta Theatre the growth of theatre in Alberta. Projects graciously sponsors our keynote address TA Programs and Services: and reception, and the Glenbow Museum’s Library – fully circulating with over 15,000 sponsorship and involvement with PlayWorks Ink playscripts and reference materials reaches exciting new heights. Artstrek – a residential program for teens Join us in Calgary for this inspiring weekend of Dramaworks – a workshop series for adults workshops, play readings, discussions, and socials. Workshops by Request for community theatres Be brave. Face your fears. Embrace the darkness. across the province “Art is a ripening, an evolution, an uplifting, Emerge – an annual audition event for graduating post-secondary actors which enables us to emerge from darkness into a blaze of light.” Safe Stages – a publication and seminar for occupational Health and Safety awareness and education -Grotowski Playbill – an annual poster of Alberta’s theatre season Marie Gynane-Willis, Executive Director, TheatreA lberta News – a triannual print magazine Theatre Alberta Theatre Buzz – a monthly electronic update Lora Brovold, Programmer, Theatre Alberta Publications including Playscript Catalogues, the Community Theatre Handbook, and the Theatre Johanne Deleeuw, Executive Director, Facility Handbook Alberta Playwrights’ Network Direct Support to Alberta Playwrights’ Network, CITT Alberta Section, and the Alberta High School Drama Festival Association Information and Advocacy on local, provincial, and national fronts BEING HUMAN PlayWorks Ink 2009 with Colleen Murphy Weekend Schedule of Events “What Shakespeare and the Greeks were able to do was radically question what it meant to be a human Thursday, October 22 being.” – Edward Bond 6:30 PM: Registration, This hands-on workshop explores how the range Glenbow Lobby of human impulses create fearless, often disturbing, Registration will run throughout the weekend. comedies and tragedies – or a combination of both. By applying the building blocks of drama—living 7:00 PM: Showcase Reading characters, character-driven action, earned conflict, #1, Conoco-Phillips Theatre, and structure —it is possible to substantially enrich Glenbow Museum your play. Bring your curiosity, the urge to wrestle The Murder of Edgar AllAn Poe by with your work, and a willingness to engage in Stephen Massicotte lively discussion. Co-presented by Alberta Playwrights’ Network, Ground Zero Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions Suitable for playwrights of all levels. Imagination Playground: Inspiring During the last mad hours of Edgar Allan Poe’s and Devising New Work life, he repeatedly called out for a man named with Eric Rose Reynolds—a man whose identity has never been satisfactorily explained. What or who killed Edgar In collaboration with Allan Poe? Too much drink, too much creativity, or A dynamic workshop to inspire collaborative both? Perhaps the death of one of the most famous imagination; participants will be led into the writers that ever lived was caused by a more sinister unknown corners of creative possibility, exploring agent…an old and persistent friend. Warning— alternative approaches for devising original and madness, horror, and blood will flow! unlikely performance. As a source of inspiration, Stephen’s plays—The Oxford Roof Climber’s Rebellion, the workshop will use the Glenbow Museum’s A Farewell to Kings, Pervert and the popular Jedi exhibit of Ron Mueck’s internationally acclaimed Handbook series—have played for audiences sculptural work to fuel participants’ imaginative throughout Canada. Mary’s Wedding premiered at leap into new creative possibilities. ATP’s playRites Festival. It has won the 2000 Alberta Suitable for actors, directors, and playwrights who Playwriting Competition, the 2002 Betty Mitchell want to create unique performance outside the Award for Best New Play, and the 2003 Alberta Book traditional boundaries of playwriting. Award for Drama. 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Afternoon 9:00 PM: Mix ‘n’ Mingle at Workshops the Auburn Let There Be Light! Hosted by Alberta Playwrights’ Network with Roger Schultz Join us at the Auburn Saloon following the reading In the artful hands of a lighting designer, history, for hors d’oeuvres & cocktails. biology, physics, colour theory, and mathematics combine with a script and imagination to become a Friday, October 23 highly sophisticated composition of light. The nuts and bolts of basic lighting can evolve beyond mere 1:30 PM: Registration, illumination to become another key player, full of Glenbow Museum Lobby character, informing each moment onstage. From 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Two Part plugging in to the final blackout, this workshop will Workshops break down the building blocks of lighting design Continued on Sunday October 25, and provide you with a few tips on how you might 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM want to put it all back together. Suitable for novice and beginner lighting designers. Hidden Impulses: Unleashing the Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre’s Spring Festival. Creative Core His play, I Married a Dishrag, received a staged with Dennis Cahill reading at Lunchbox Theatre’s Petro-Canada Stage Do you have to work at creativity, or should it just One Festival. happen? Where does inspiration come from? Are 8:30 PM: PlayWorks Ink Social, you looking for new ways to approach acting and Auburn Saloon the rehearsal process? This workshop will focus on exercises designed to assist participants in finding a Sponsored by more spontaneous approach to the creative process. This theatre mixer brings participants, instructors, Discover hidden impulses, engage in playful and theatre professionals together in the warm experimentation, and find new ways to be inspired. ambiance of Calgary’s favorite theatre bar: the Suitable for performers, directors, educators, and Auburn Saloon. This evening promises theatre trivia anyone interested in the creative process. games, laughter, appetizers, and a nightcap…or two.

Demystifying the Workshop Process Saturday, October 24 with Conni Massing & Vicki Stroich 8:30 AM: Registration, Glenbow Museum Lobby Workshops. Necessary evil or TLC? This session is for playwrights who want to get the most out of Join us for coffee and morning snacks. play development workshops. Conni Massing and Vicki Stroich will address important questions: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Two Day Master Class What kind of workshop do you need? When do you need it? What should you expect from Continued on Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. the dramaturg and the director? How do you process feedback and move the play forward? Kaleidography and Chorus: Methodologies and analysis of the workshop Patterns in Theatre process will yield a practical checklist for future play with Jillian Keiley development experiences. Participants in this master class will work to create a cohesive ensemble that works together Suitable for intermediate and advanced playwrights. for every moment of stage time, through music, Participants should bring their workshop experiences movement, blocking, text, and technical elements. to the table. This workshop will explore the major topics of 7:00 PM: SHOWCASE READING ensemble building, story telling, listening and group #2, CONOCO-PHILLIPS THEATRE, awareness, scoring text and movement to create GLENBOW MUSEUM images out of bodies and music out of text, and laying a truthful performance on top of procedural The Bob Shivery Show by David Sealy Co-presented by Alberta Playwrights’ Network and action and music. the Saskatchewan Playwrights’ Centre A master class for emerging and working professional Love is a long road, so pack plenty of gypsy water actors and creators. and sandwiches for the trip. Bob Shivery’s quest 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Full Day to save the woman of his dreams propels him Workshops down Highway No. 1 all the way to Calgary. His single-minded pursuit might seem an anomaly in Characters Who Listen: The Secret our ADD world, but Mr. Shivery is no longer an to Sparkling Repartee ordinary man. “I’ve realized that life is like magic. with Stewart Lemoine It’s the art of misdirection: everyone’s gawking Whether dialogue is poetic, colloquial, floridly at the magician’s cuff-linked sleeve while reality hilarious, or tersely dramatic, the vivid exchange of happens just beyond the corner of their eye.” ideas between characters who listen and respond is David Sealy has had his work published in what grips an audience time and time again. This magazines, literary journals, and anthologies. His practical playwriting workshop will strengthen your ability to tell stories through conversation, with a one-act play, Life’s Like That, had a staged reading at particular focus given to humor, whether it be the 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Keynote driving force of the play or a momentary refuge in Address and Reception the midst of an exploration of darker themes. Martha Cohen Theatre, Alberta Theatre Projects Suitable for playwrights of all levels. Sponsored by Page to Stage Confronting Ourselves: Writing with Conni Massing Tragedy in a Godless World Found a novel, short story, or screenplay you’re Guest Speaker: Colleen Murphy dying to see on stage? Discover how to craft a Howard Barker calls tragedy “the most illegitimate of theatrical adaptation that honours the voice of the all art forms, the most devastating to social orders... source material but also expresses your unique the darkest and yet simultaneously the most life- vision. Participants will learn how to illuminate affirming, for precisely by standing so close to the rim the heart of the source story, assess the challenges of the abyss it delivers expression to the inexpressible, and strengths of the original genre, and mine the and stages emotions the so-called open society finds material for theatrical potential. In-class exercises it almost impossible to contemplate.” will be aimed at discovering and developing your Using perspectives from Euripides to George Steiner, concept for the adaptation. as well as examples from her own work, Colleen Suitable for playwrights of all levels. Participants Murphy discusses tragedy in the 21st century. should bring at least one idea to adapt for the stage. Following the keynote address, rendezvous in the Martha Cohen Theatre lobby for a complimentary Accessing Your Inner cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and lively conversation. Vulnerability with Cindy Vanden Enden 8:00 PM: SHOWCASE READING This workshop will look at the ways a performer can #3, CONOCO-PHILLIPS THEATRE, delve into deep emotional places in a safe and effective GLENBOW MUSEUM way. Instead of pushing emotion onto a scene, Keeping Your Distance by participants will learn how to integrate the actor’s Jeremy Park text work—objectives, obstacles, and stakes of the Winner of the 2009 Alberta Playwriting scene—and allow truthful emotion to emerge from Competition, Discovery Prize the actor and the scene’s given circumstances. This To what degree is love built through our memories of session is for performers seeking greater authenticity each other, and what happens when those memories and depth in their work, as well as deeper become impossible to maintain? While David is connections with their scene partners and the text. coping with his wife Sara’s escalating illness and Suitable for intermediate and advanced level actors. memory loss, he befriends a charming young woman named Marianne. As Sara’s state worsens, David and No More Blackouts: Mastering Marianne’s connection deepens. In a marriage built Transitions on memories, Sara’s condition jeopardizes David’s with Kevin McKendrick identity as well as her own, leaving all three characters Do you worry that you might lose the audience’s caught in a struggle between devotion, happiness, focus during blackouts? How about using and self-preservation. transitions to enhance and deepen the meaning Jeremy Park is a Calgary based actor and of the play? Say goodbye to people, props, and playwright. He studied at Mount Royal College and production elements that go ‘bump’ in the blackout. the University of Lethbridge, where his playwriting Discover how to navigate set changes, actors’ traffic classes fostered the development of this play. patterns, and use sound and light to enhance, Jeremy’s second play, Adam and Eva, was staged at not mask, scene changes. Learn how to create the 2009 Calgary One Act Festival. illuminated, imaginative transitions that energize the tops and tails of scenes, encourage the action of the play, and keep your audience engaged from curtain to curtain call! Suitable for novice and intermediate level directors and educators. Sunday, October 25 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Luncheon and Panel Discussion, 8:30 AM: Registration, Conoco-Phillips Theatre, Glenbow Museum Lobby Glenbow Museum Join us for coffee and morning snacks. Wide Awake in the Canadian Theatre 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Canadian artists are blurring the creative lines of Workshops theatre, fearlessly blending storytelling elements Kaleidography and Chorus : and artforms. Artists are displaying a new level Patterns in Theatre of confidence in their work, looking outward for with Jillian Keiley inspiration and creative possibilities: beyond their A two-day master class. Continued from Saturday. own experience, their own province, and their own country. Where can this artistic confidence take Imagination Playground: Inspiring theatre next? What creative methods are grabbing and Devising New Work artists’ attentions across the nation? What excites with Eric Rose you about Canadian theatre right NOW? Join Continued from Friday. us for this theatre revival meeting mash-up of BEING HUMAN testimonials, manifestoes, and aspirations! with Colleen Murphy Moderated by Alberta Theatre Projects’ Vicki Continued from Friday. Stroich, with distinguished panellists Colleen Murphy, Jillian Keiley, and Ron Jenkins. Activism For Artists: Writing Social Action Theatre 2:00 PM: SHOWCASE READING with Jane Heather #4, CONOCO-PHILLIPS THEATRE, Do you have an opinion about the collapse of global GLENBOW MUSEUM capitalism? What about Health Care? Climate Blood: A Scientific Romance Change? The Oil Sands? Are you irked by the many by Meg Braem social and political issues surrounding us but don’t Winner of the 2009 Alberta Playwriting Competition, know how to address them as an artist? Explore Grand Prize the different models and methods that theatre Following a terrible car crash, twin sisters are left creators have used to try to change their corner of orphaned in a pool of blood off a prairie highway. this complicated world we live in. Bring your issues, The doctor who rescues and treats them thinks they ideas, and questions. Learn how to begin building will surely die, but amazingly they begin to stabilize the project that fits your issue. just from being together. Left in the doctor’s care Suitable for artists wanting to give voice to their social permanently, the girls grow up relying solely on each or political concerns. other. Fascinated with their “twin-ness”, the doctor begins to perform various experiments on them. Actions Speak Louder Than Words Blood explores the interconnectedness between our with Lynda Adams relationships, our experiences, and our biology. Filling the onstage life of a character with few words Meg Braem is Playwright-in-Residence with can be a daunting creative process. How does the Theatre Bombus and has worked with Atomic director facilitate the actors’ non-verbal engagement? Vaudeville, The Belfry, Out of the Box, William How does the actor remain engaged in this particular Head On Stage, and the Sunset Theatre. Her process? This session will uncover the truthful plays include Potentilla (Petri Dish playwriting emotional and physical journey of a character using competition winner) and The Josephine Knot. A non-verbal communication concepts and inner and recent member of the Banff Playwrights Colony, outer character responses, while supporting the overall Meg has her MFA in Playwriting from the ensemble and world of the play. University of Calgary. Suitable for actors, directors, dramaturgs, choreographers, and educators of all levels. Meet the Instructors: Cindy Vanden Enden has been a performer, director, and teacher FEATURED GUEST for the past 17 years. She is a Colleen Murphy is an award- graduate of the Neighborhood winning playwright and Playhouse School of Theatre filmmaker. She is the recipient and has been seen on stages in of the Enbridge Playrites Award, New York, Toronto, and Calgary the Governor General’s Literary through the years. She has been the Director of Award for Drama, the Canadian Programming at Playhouse North for the past Authors Association/Carol 10 years, as well as being co-founder and Artistic Bolt Award for Drama, and was short-listed for Director of ColdWater Theatre Society. Cindy is the 2008 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre. Her plays the only practicing Certified Meisner Instructor include The December Man, Beating Heart Cadaver, in Canada. The Piper, Down in Adoration Falling, and All Other Destinations are Cancelled. Colleen is Playwright- Jane Heather is a director, in-Residence for Tapestry New Opera Works teacher, playwright, and popular in Toronto, where she is writing a libretto for theatre facilitator. She has Edmonton-born composer Aaron Gervais. Colleen worked extensively with Catalyst is currently working on two commissions: one for Theatre, creating community the National Arts Centre and one for the Banff engaged theatre projects with Centre for the Arts. prison inmates, aboriginal youth, teachers, seniors, counselors, and Lynda Adams has a master’s disabled adults. Jane has written, directed, facilitated, degree in choreology (movement and created theatre projects with unions, women’s analysis) from the Laban groups, human rights organizations, and activists. Centre in London, England. Two of her plays, Are We There Yet? and Work Plays, She was artistic associate at are performed each year Alberta schools. Northern Light theatre in Edmonton for five years before Ron Jenkins is the former Artistic joining the faculty at Red Deer College in 2003. Director of Edmonton’s Workshop Lynda has worked with many theatre companies West Theatre where he directed: and institutions across Canada including: The 17 Dogs, Mary’s Wedding, Apple, University of Alberta’s Studio Theatre, Douglas Mesa, and Respectable. He is an College, University of British Columbia, Catalyst Artistic Associate of November Theatre, Northern Light Theatre, and Prairie Theatre and has worked with Theatre Exchange. This year at Red Deer College, Ghost River Theatre, Alberta Theatre Projects, Studio Lynda will direct the world premiere of Vern Theatre, Shadow Theatre, Citadel Theatre, and the Thiessen’sWuthering Heights. Manitoba Theatre forY oung People. His direction of The Black Rider and Bash’d has toured nationally and Dennis Cahill is the Artistic internationally. Ron has a Betty Mitchell Award for Director and one of the founding his direction of The Black Rider and eight Elizabeth members of the Loose Moose Sterlings Haynes Awards honouring his work as a Theatre Company where he director and producer. has developed, directed, and appeared in productions for more Jillian Keiley is an award- than 30 years. His workshops winning theatre artist and have inspired individuals from a wide range of Artistic Director of Artistic backgrounds, including journalism students, opera Fraud in Newfoundland, whose singers, and professional actors. He has toured productions include In Your extensively, performing and teaching in Europe, Dreams Freud, Under Wraps, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, Fear of Flight, and AfterImage. and throughout Canada. Her work has toured nationally and internationally. She has collaborated with Ghost River Theatre, The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Crows Theatre, and Teatro Soterraneo. She is an instructor at the National Theatre School and has taught at Eric Rose is a freelance institutions across Canada. Jillian is the recipient director, creator, dramaturg, of the Canada Council’s John Hirsch Prize, and educator. He has worked the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council across Canada, the United States, Emerging Artist Award, the Siminovitch Prize South Korea, and Ghana, Africa. in Theatre, and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Eric is Co-Artistic Director of Letters from Memorial University. Ghost River Theatre and the Stewart Lemoine has Playwright-in-Residence at been writing and directing Alberta Theatre Projects. His directing experience for Edmonton’s Teatro La spans contemporary and classical theatre, site- Quindicina since 1982. His plays specific performance, performance creation, new play development, physical theatre, and dance. This include Cocktails at Pam’s, Pith!, season Eric will direct the world premiere of Evelyn Strange, Shockers Delight!, The , a Ghost River Theatre and At the Zenith of the Empire. Highest Step in the World Stewart is a five-time winner of and ATP co-production. Edmonton’s Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award, the Roger Schultz is a busy set, recipient of Toronto’s Dora Mavor Moore Award, and costume, and lighting designer, the New York International Fringe Festival’s Award for and educator. He works Excellence in Playwriting. He was awarded a Queen’s extensively across the prairie Golden Jubilee Medal and was the inaugural recipient provinces, designing for: Theatre of the Tommy Banks Performing Arts Award. Network, Mayfield Dinner Conni Massing is an award- Theatre, Keyano Theatre, Red winning writer working in Deer College, The Globe Theatre, theatre, film, radio, and television. and Prairie Theatre Exchange. Though he has only a single, lonely Dora Award nomination, he Stage credits include The has multiple Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award Myth of Summer, premiered by Alberta Theatre Projects in nominations and wins to compensate. Roger has 2005, published by Playwrights a BFA in Theatre Design from the University of Canada Press, and nominated Lethbridge and an MFA in Theatre Design from for the Writer’s Guild of Alberta’s 2009 Gwen the University of Alberta. Pharis Ringwood Award. Her adaptation of W.O. Vicki Stroich is Dramaturg at Mitchell’s Jake and the Kid will play at Theatre Alberta Theatre Projects where Calgary in September 2009, and her road trip she has been a member of the memoir, Buffalo Jerky, will be published by Brindle play development team for seven and Glass Books in 2010. Conni is the writer-in- years. Vicki’s focus at ATP is residence at the Edmonton Public Library. dramaturgy and programming Kevin McKendrick is a director, for the Enbridge playRites producer, performer, teacher, Festival of New Canadian and arts administrator. His Plays and dramaturgy at The Banff Centre’s Banff Playwrights Colony. She also freelances productions of Urinetown, Boy as a dramaturg, facilitator, and director. Her Gets Girl, and The Good Life, have won the Betty Mitchell work has included dramaturgy of both dramatic Award for Outstanding text and performance creation. Vicki is Vice President (Canada) of the Literary Managers and Production in Calgary. His direction of Glenn received a special Betty Mitchell jury prize for Dramaturgs of the Americas. Outstanding Ensemble. Kevin has directed for Theatre Calgary, Alberta Theatre Projects, Ground Zero Theatre/Hit and Myth, Sage Theatre, Lunchbox Theatre, Quest Theatre, The Banff Festival, Western Canada Theatre, Persephone Theatre, Manitoba Theatre forY oung People, and Theatre Beyond Words. Important Addresses WORKSHOP COSTS Glenbow Museum Early Bird Special! Register for PlayWorks Ink PlayWorks Ink is housed in the beautiful Glenbow 2009 on or before September 18, 2009 and receive Museum in downtown Calgary. The PlayWorks $25.00 off the Full Weekend Package or $10.00 off Ink registration desk can be found in the Glenbow each Day Pass. Museum Lobby. WORKSHOP PACKAGES 130 – 9 Avenue SE www.glenbow.org Full Weekend Package: Everything included! Registration in three days of workshops and Alberta Theatre Projects admission to all Special Events: $185.00 Early Bird Proud sponsor of Colleen Murphy’s Keynote / $220.00 after September 18, 2009 (including Address and Reception, the keynote event will be GST). presented in ATP’s Martha Cohen Theatre on the Day Pass: Includes registration in one workshop set of Kristen Thomas’I Claudia. and admission to all special events that day. 215 – 8 Avenue SE (in the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts) Friday Pass: $70.00 Early Bird / $80.00 after www.atplive.com September 18 (including GST) Saturday Pass: $90.00 Early Bird / $100.00 after Delta Bow Valley Hotel September 18 (including GST) For the convenience of participants travelling to Calgary for PlayWorks Ink 2009, the Delta Bow Sunday Pass: $70.00 Early Bird / $80.00 after Valley Hotel is extending a special conference September 18 (including GST) rate of $129.00 per night for Delta Standard and SPECIAL EVENTS PACKAGES Premier rooms, based on availability. Located in the Special Events Pass: $45.00 (including GST). This heart of downtown Calgary, the Delta is only three includes admission to showcase readings, keynote short blocks from the Glenbow Museum. address and reception, luncheon and panel, and 209 – 4 Avenue SE socials (no workshops). Reservations: 1-877-814-7706 Colleen Murphy Keynote Address and Reception: Front Desk: 403-266-1980 $15.00 (including GST). www.deltahotels.com Note: Admission to this event is included in the Please inform Delta Reservations that you are Full Weekend Package, Special Events Pass, and requesting the Theatre Alberta Corporate Rate. Book Saturday Pass. your rooms well in advance to avoid disappointment!

Auburn Saloon Every respectable conference needs an affiliate watering hole and ours is Calgary’s much-loved theatre bar, the Auburn Saloon. Show your PlayWorks Ink nametag and enjoy 10% off cocktails. 115 – 9 Avenue SE (in the base of the Calgary Tower) www.auburnsaloon.ca REGISTRATION INFORMATION Financial Assistance All workshop participants must be current Theatre Alberta and Alberta Playwrights’ members of either Theatre Alberta or Alberta Network want to make PlayWorks Ink accessible Playwrights’ Network through to the final day of to all theatre artists. Bursaries may be available PlayWorks Ink (October 25, 2009). Membership is for PlayWorks Ink participants, based on not required to attend special events. financial need. Contact Theatre Alberta for more Register for PlayWorks Ink online at: information. www.theatrealberta.com. Applications may also be If you are a member of ACTRA, CAEA, or other downloaded from the website and submitted to the professional organizations, please check with TheatreA lberta office by fax, mail, or in person. them regarding the availability of professional We accept VISA, MasterCard, debit, cheques, and development funds for PlayWorks Ink workshops. cash. Please do not fax credit card numbers. Full Choosing Your Workshop payment must be included with registration. PlayWorks Ink workshops are offered at a variety of Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. levels and in a variety of disciplines. A phone call to Registration opens August 16, 2009. Theatre Alberta can help you plan your PlayWorks Ink experience so that you’ll be both comfortable Note: if you cancel your registration you will be and challenged in your workshops. charged a non-refundable administration fee of $35.00. All requests for refunds must be made Workshops are limited to a maximum of 12 – 16 in writing to Theatre Alberta. No refunds will participants per class. Avoid disappointment and be issued after 4:00 PM on October 12, 2009. register early to reserve your spot in the workshops Registrations are non-transferable. Memberships of your choice. are non-transferable and non-refundable.

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