About Alberta Theatre Projects
We are inventive contemporary storytellers reflecting our world through stirring theatrical experiences.
Alberta Theatre Projects Description
Alberta Theatre Projects is a Calgary-based, not-for-profit, professional theatre company that celebrates the art of live theatre. From its home in The Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons, the company produces world-calibre shows with a focus on idea-driven new works, plays by Canadian playwrights, and contemporary theatre from around the world. It is also a national leader in new play development and dramaturgy.
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Today we announced the full casts and creative teams for our fall line-up of shows in our 47th Season, welcoming back celebrated Director Glynis Leyshon (The Last Wife), a presentation of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (The Shakespeare Company and Hit & Myth Production), and a new take on a well-known, sword-wielding avenger.
Read more: http://bit.ly/2MIs8s2
Last week our incredible crew was hard at work transforming the proscenium stage into the much-anticipated thrust. The thrust stage configuration brings the action out into the auditorium, wrapping the audience around three sides of the stage!
Shows performed on the thrust stage are The Virgin Trial (September 11 - 29), Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (October 9 - 21), and ZORRO: Family Code (November 27 - December 30).
The stunning sequel to Kate Hennig’s 'The Last Wife', 'The Virgin Trial' is a racy, high-stakes thriller about the political and sexual scandal that set the stage for Elizabeth I to become The Virgin Queen.
'The Virgin Trial' by Kate Hennig is playing in The Martha Cohen Theatre in Arts Commons from Sept 11 - 29. https://bit.ly/2Mu77AU
Featuring Actor Emma Houghton
... Trailer by Two Words Productions Photo of Emma Houghton by Erin Wallace
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Thank you for your honest feedback regarding changes to our 2018-19 Season.
As we articulated in our announcement, this was an incredibly difficult decision, made by ATP and its senior staff, through discussions with the playwright and the artists involved, and with the consultation and full support of our board of directors.
We recognize that our initial press release could have provided more information regarding the rationale for making a change in our season and acknowle...dge that it has led to speculation and misinterpretation. We apologize for any confusion that we may have caused.
It is no secret within the community that Calgary’s performing arts companies have been hard hit by the economic recession and that ATP continues to face financial challenges as it works towards a more sustainable operating model. Although we believe in WROL (Without Rule of Law), initial indicators raised serious questions about the financial viability of producing it in the final slot of our season in the Martha Cohen Theatre. Our plan was to add The New Canadian Curling Club as a sixth show to our 2018-19 season. Together with the WROL (Without Rule of Law) team, we discussed options for a production or further development of WROL (Without Rule of Law) but ultimately jointly decided not to move ahead with a production in the 2018-19 season. Out of respect for the artists involved, it was our desire not to share this level of detail.
Artists were contacted last week to let them know that arrangements were being made to compensate them in accordance with the collectively bargained agreements of their respective associations.
ATP believes in Michaela Jeffery’s voice as an important playwright in this city. It is our desire to continue our longstanding association with her and to see her work on the Martha Cohen stage in the future.
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The fifth production in our 2018/19 Season is changing.
We are reprogramming the fifth production of our 2018/19 season with The New Canadian Curling Club, a hilarious and inspiring story by Canadian playwright Mark Crawford about community, humility, and understanding our differences. Read the full press release HERE: http://bit.ly/2Mvfede
Single tickets for The New Canadian Curling Club go on sale online soon! Get your tickets now by calling our Ticket Office at 403-294-740...2
Learn more about Mark Crawford's latest laugh-out-loud comedy at http://bit.ly/2ORvFT6
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It's National Wine and Cheese Day! Whether you're starting to plan your fall theatre-going schedule, or living in the moment and soaking up what's left of summer, we've put together a list of some of the best places to eat and drink in downtown YYC: http://ow.ly/bZri30l3ccx
Will we see you at tomorrow's Jane's Walk along Stephen Avenue? Performances start at 12PM! Details ---> http://bit.ly/2ryH42w
'god is A Magpie' was performed this afternoon in front of the Telus Convention Centre on Stephen Avenue.
Ten Minute Plays for Jane’s Walk Summer Programming (presented by Theatre Junction GRAND, Calgary Foundation, and Downtown Calgary) is happening Wednesday’s (3-4pm) and Saturday’s (1-2pm) throughout July and August along Stephen Avenue. Psst: It's free!
View the full schedule HERE ---> http://bit.ly/2ryH42w
... just a few of our Youth Engagement programs that will be supported by your donation through 'Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink'! PLUS donations will be matched by 50%!
Donate here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2uBDvYz
Learn more about ATP's Youth Engagement: http://bit.ly/2L47YZv
... Shaw Charity Classic
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Congratulations to Barbara and Ron on subscribing early to our 2018/19 season and winning a $1000 gift card to Willow Park Wines & Spirits! Now go find something that pairs well with this heat warning...🍷☀️
Tomorrow you can catch 'The Conversation', a ten-minute play by DIY Theatre!
Tomorrow's Jane's Walk performances will take place from 1-2PM in front of the Glenbow Museum located on 8th Ave SE, between 1st St SE and Centre St.
View our full Jane's Walk schedule ... here! ---> http://bit.ly/2ryH42w
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One this day 475 years ago, Henry VIII married Katherine Parr. It was a marriage that would forever change the Tudor line of succession.
'The Virgin Trial' kicks off our 2018/19 season on September 11th at ATP! http://bit.ly/2Eg3QNJ
[Photo Credit: Helen Knight, Myla Southward, Lucian-River Chauhan, Lorne Cardinal and Emma Houghton in The Last Wife at Alberta Theatre Projects. Photo: Benjamin Laird. (Set: Scott Reid, Lights: David Fraser, Costumes: Heather Moore)]
UPDATE: Tomorrow’s (July 11) Jane’s Walk 10 min play performances have been moved to the Downtown Calgary stage. 8th Ave, between 1st St SE and Centre St. 3:00-4:00pm. Hope to see you there! More info: ow.ly/rPic30kOLgM #yycarts #yyctheatre
Miss us? We've brought back '10-Minute Plays for Jane's Walk', a series of FREE ten-minute plays performed along Stephen Avenue Walk throughout July and August!
The first Jane's Walk starts tomorrow at 1PM. Everything you need to know can be found here: http://ow.ly/rPic30kOLgM