Dramatic Impact: Acting and Theatre in Alberta http://www.acting-and-theatre.com Insight into the minds, artistry, and passions of veteran theatre artists, including actors, directors, playwrights, and singers. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:16:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en ©Elaine Elrod elaine@actingandtheatre.com (Elaine Elrod) elaine@actingandtheatre.com(Elaine Elrod) Theatre 1440 Canadian,theatre,drama,acting,singing,musical theatre,actors,directing,playwriting,dramaturgy,theater,Canadian theatre Voices of ground breaking theatre artists working in Alberta, Canada. Hear news, forums, and interviews with actors, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, educators, and other theatre practitioners. Passionate about acting or the theatre? Listen to voices of ground breaking Canadian theatre artists working in Alberta. Hear news, forums, and interviews with actors, singers, directors, playwrights, dramaturgs, educators, and other theatre practitioners. Alberta has been central to the careers of such internationally renowned theatre groups and artists as One Yellow Rabbit, the Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, Brad Fraser, and Vern Thiessen. It is also home to the largest fringe festival in North America, The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. Elaine Elrod Elaine Elrod elaine@actingandtheatre.com No no http://acting-and-theatre.com/images/DramaticImpact_144.jpg Dramatic Impact: Acting and Theatre in Alberta http://www.acting-and-theatre.com 144 144 Goal for 2009: Expand Our Audience! http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/491805122/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/12/21/goal-for-2009-expand-our-audience/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:41:30 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=92 Scroll down to download or listen to the latest episode, Episode 13. Episode 14 will be posted by Wednesday, January 7, an interview with the accomplished actor and Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre, James MacDonald.

This was the first year of Dramatic Impact: Acting and Theatre in Alberta. My goal has been to consistently produce content that is entertaining and stimulating. If you like the show, please help me out by rating the podcast in the iTunes Store. If you have an iTunes account, just search for Dramatic Impact in iTunes. Then when you’re on our page, scroll down and click on the link that says “Write a Review”. This will help us get better visibility in iTunes and more listeners.

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]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/12/21/goal-for-2009-expand-our-audience/feed/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/12/21/goal-for-2009-expand-our-audience/ Episode 13: Interview with Opera Singer and Career Educator Lary Benson http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/474354157/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/12/03/episode-13-interview-with-opera-singer-and-career-educator-lary-benson/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:55:07 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=79 Download this episode (14.5 MB)

This episode features the opera singer, tenor, and career music educator, Lary Benson. Lary reveals the arduous work involved in balancing technique with expression as an opera singer, and gives advice to singers to help them rediscover the feeling of a song each time they perform.

Lary Benson
Lary Benson

Mentioned in This Episode

Edmonton Journal article about Lary’s ATGO Gas Lifetime Achievement Award presented at Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts
Lary’s page at MacEwan College Theatre Arts web site
Foothills Male Chorus News Release about joint concert with Lary’s quartet, Tenor Power

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/12/03/episode-13-interview-with-opera-singer-and-career-educator-lary-benson/feed/ 21:01 Download this episode (14.5 MB) This episode features the opera singer, tenor, and career music educator, Lary Benson. Lary reveals the arduous work involved in ... Download this episode (14.5 MB) This episode features the opera singer, tenor, and career music educator, Lary Benson. Lary reveals the arduous work involved in balancing technique with expression as an opera singer, and gives advice to singers to help them rediscover the feeling of a song each time they perform. Lary Benson Mentioned in This Episode Edmonton Journal article about Lary's ATGO Gas Lifetime Achievement Award presented at Mayor's Celebration of the Arts Lary's page at MacEwan College Theatre Arts web site Foothills Male Chorus News Release about joint concert with Lary's quartet, Tenor Power Show,Notes Elaine Elrod no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/12/03/episode-13-interview-with-opera-singer-and-career-educator-lary-benson/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/79/0/diEpisode13.mp3 Episode 12: Interview with Actor, Director, Playwright, and Singer Timothy J. Anderson http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/453525905/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/11/14/episode-12-interview-with-actor-director-playwright-and-singer-timothy-j-anderson/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:41:49 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=45 Download this episode (15.6 MB)

Episode 13 with Lary Benson will be released later today. Please check back. Meanwhile, check out this interview with Timothy Anderson, which also focuses on music.

In this interview, Timothy J. Anderson sheds light on how he comes by his unique combination of gifts and accomplishments. Hear how this actor, singer, director, playwright, and librettist discovered his love of music and performing. Timothy also discusses how performing in the chorus for world class opera productions at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa shaped him, and how he developed his skills as an actor. In addition, Timothy reveals what he would consider a dream project, shares his philosophy of acting, and discusses the pitfalls of the workshopping process.

Timothy J. Anderson
Timothy J. Anderson

Mentioned in this Episode

Contact for Aaron and Mike Sabourin, Creators of the Dramatic Impact theme music

Site about the composer, Aram Khachaturian
National Arts Centre web site
Timothy’s novel, Resisting Adonis, at Amazon.com

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/11/14/episode-12-interview-with-actor-director-playwright-and-singer-timothy-j-anderson/feed/ 22:30 Download this episode (15.6 MB) Episode 13 with Lary Benson will be released later today. Please check back. Meanwhile, check out this interview with Timothy Anderson, ... Download this episode (15.6 MB) Episode 13 with Lary Benson will be released later today. Please check back. Meanwhile, check out this interview with Timothy Anderson, which also focuses on music. In this interview, Timothy J. Anderson sheds light on how he comes by his unique combination of gifts and accomplishments. Hear how this actor, singer, director, playwright, and librettist discovered his love of music and performing. Timothy also discusses how performing in the chorus for world class opera productions at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa shaped him, and how he developed his skills as an actor. In addition, Timothy reveals what he would consider a dream project, shares his philosophy of acting, and discusses the pitfalls of the workshopping process. Timothy J. Anderson Mentioned in this Episode Contact for Aaron and Mike Sabourin, Creators of the Dramatic Impact theme music Site about the composer, Aram Khachaturian National Arts Centre web site Timothy's novel, Resisting Adonis, at Amazon.com Show,Notes Elaine Elrod no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/11/14/episode-12-interview-with-actor-director-playwright-and-singer-timothy-j-anderson/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/45/0/diEpisode12.mp3 Episode 11: “The Rest of the Interview” with Actor Michele Brown http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/408587729/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/10/01/episode-11-the-rest-of-the-interview-with-actor-michele-brown/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:42:29 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=24 Download this episode (14 MB)

On this episode we’re hearing from the talented and delightful Michele Brown, a veteran Canadian actor who was featured in Episode 7: Secrets of the Actor, part 1. This is the first of the “Rest of the Interviews” series, in which I’m going to present material that I recorded for Episodes 7 and 8 that did not pertain to the Secrets of the Actor topic. It’s fascinating material that you won’t want to miss.

Michele discusses her origins as an actor, her creative process, the satisfaction that she gets from helping students at the University of Alberta discover their own creativity, and how her motivation for being an actor has changed over the years.

Michele Brown
Michele Brown

Upcoming Opportunities to see Michele on Stage

Michele will be in Beth Graham’s new play, A Life in the Day in February 2009 at Catalyst Theatre

Mentioned in this Epsiode

Web Site for the play Spring Alibi with photos
Web Site for the play Should’ve with photos
Synopsis for Should’ve
Download the script for Should’ve

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/10/01/episode-11-the-rest-of-the-interview-with-actor-michele-brown/feed/ 20:10 Actor Michele Brown sheds light on her creative process as an actor. Veteran Canadian actor Michele Brown discusses her origins as an actor, her creative process, the satisfaction that she gets from helping students at the University of Alberta discover their own creativity, and how her motivation for being an actor has changed over the years. www.acting-and-theatre.com feedback: elaine@actingandtheatre.com Michele,Brown,acting,actors,singing,new,plays,development,creative,process Elaine Elrod no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/10/01/episode-11-the-rest-of-the-interview-with-actor-michele-brown/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/24/0/diEpisode11.mp3 Episode 10: Interview with Canadian Playwright Vern Thiessen, Part 2 http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/395572644/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/09/17/episode-10-interview-with-canadian-playwright-vern-thiessen-part-2/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:26:19 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=23 Download this episode (20.7 MB)

This is part 2 of an in-depth interview with Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen. For part 1 of the interview, listen to Episode 9.

In this second half of the interview, Vern talks to Elaine about the influence of his family. He discusses his dark and surreal play, Blowfish, and talks about the use of history in his plays.

Vern also treats us to another reading, tells us about upcoming opportunities to see his work, and describes some of his current projects.

Vern Thiessen

More on Vern Thiessen

Vern’s Web Site
Canadian Theatre Encylopedia article on Vern
Review of North Carolina Production of Blowfish

Additional Links

Enclyclopedia of World Biography article on Fritz Haber
National Public Radio (NPR) article and audio on Fritz Haber
Article on Haber from the Indian Academy of Sciences
Chemical and Engineering News article “Three Takes on Haber”

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/09/17/episode-10-interview-with-canadian-playwright-vern-thiessen-part-2/feed/ 29:56 Part 2: Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen discusses his influences and his plays. Part 2 of an in-depth interview with award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen. Vern talks about the influence of his family, his darker, more surreal play, \"Blowfish\", and the use of history in his plays. Vern also reads from \"Blowfish\" and tells us about his current projects. www.acting-and-theatre.com Feedback: elaine@actingandtheatre.com Vern,Thiessen,playwriting,playwrights,playwrighting,plays,Einstein\'s,Gift,Vimy,Apple,Shakespeare\'s,Will Elaine Elrod no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/09/17/episode-10-interview-with-canadian-playwright-vern-thiessen-part-2/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/23/0/diEpisode10.mp3 Episode 9: Interview with Canadian Playwright Vern Thiessen, Part 1 http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/387271977/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/09/08/episode-9-interview-with-canadian-playwright-vern-thiessen-part-1/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:26:30 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=22 Download this episode (15.9 MB)

Note: Part 2 will be out by Thursday, September 18 at the latest. Sorry about the delay!

This is part 1 of an in-depth interview with Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen. Part 2 will be released in Episode 10.

Vern is a well known playwright, whose plays have been produced internationally. His play Einstein’s Gift won the Governor General’s Award, Canada’s highest honour for playwriting.

Some of Vern’s other plays include Vimy, Shakespeare’s Will, Apple, Blowfish, The Resurrection of John Frum, and The Courier.

Vern Thiessen

More on Vern Thiessen

www.vernthiessen.com
CBC News article on Vimy
CBC article by Martin Morrow with Interviews of Vern Thiessen and Dennis Garnhum, who both wrote plays about Canadians at war

Additional Links

Article on the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Smithsonian article about the Melanesian cargo cult of John Frum

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/09/08/episode-9-interview-with-canadian-playwright-vern-thiessen-part-1/feed/ 23:00 An in-depth discussion of Vern Thiessen\'s plays and theatre career. Part 1 of an in-depth interview with the Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen. Vern discusses his influences, his style of writing, and his career in the theatre. The playwright also reads from two of his plays. www.acting-and-theatre.com Feedback: elaine@actingandtheatre.com Vern,Thiessen,playwriting,plays,playwrights,Canadian,theatre,theatre,theater,Vimy,Einstein\'s,Gift Elaine Elrod no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/09/08/episode-9-interview-with-canadian-playwright-vern-thiessen-part-1/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/22/0/diEpisode9.mp3 Episode 8: Secrets of the Actor, Part 2 http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/341941484/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/07/21/episode-8-secrets-of-the-actor-part-2/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:07:54 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=21 Download this episode 21.4 MB

Coming on September 9, 2008: An In-Depth Interview With Canadian Playwright Vern Thiessen. Vern’s plays have been performed internationally. He is the author of the Governor General’s Award-winning play Einstein’s Gift. Some of his other plays include Vimy, Shakespeare’s Will, and Blowfish.

As promised, here is part two of Secrets of the Actor, a series of interviews with actors talking about how acting has influenced them and enriched their lives.

This episode features Yemie Sonuga, James MacDonald, and Lary Benson.

Photo Gallery for Episode 8


Yemie Sonuga


Lary Benson

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/07/21/episode-8-secrets-of-the-actor-part-2/feed/ 30:58 Three more actors on the influence of acting in their lives. In part 2 of this series, Elaine talks to 3 more Canadian actors about how acting has shaped who they are, enriched their lives, and given them special insights into life. Enjoy. www.acting-and-theatre.com feedback: elaine@actingandtheatre.com Canadian,actors,Canadian,theatre,acting,actors,singing,musical,theatre,opera,creativity Elaine Elrod no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/07/21/episode-8-secrets-of-the-actor-part-2/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/21/0/diEpisode8.mp3 Episode 7: Secrets of the Actor, Part 1 http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/331447742/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/07/09/episode-7-secrets-of-the-actor-part-1/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:58:31 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=20 Download this episode (21.8 MB)

Secrets of the Actor will be presented in two parts. Part 2 will be released in the next couple of weeks. Part 1 features 3 Canadian actors talking about how the art of acting has enriched their lives and given them special insights into life. The discussion also focuses on the role that actors play in society and what they try to bring to their audiences.

Featured on this episode are Michele Brown, Timothy J. Anderson, and Cory Christensen. Part 2 will feature James MacDonald, Yemie Sonuga, and Lary Benson.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Podcasting Consultant Adam Weiss for helping me with the hairy technical problems inherent in moving to a new feed address and web site. He was very generous with his time, and gave me a lot of thoughtful advice.

Check out his web site at www.podcastconsultant.net


I also want to thank Derek Gomez for his help with the redirect of the feed.

Photo Gallery for Episode 7



Michele Brown



Timothy J. Anderson



Cory Christensen
]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/07/09/episode-7-secrets-of-the-actor-part-1/feed/ 31:39 Download this episode (21.8 MB) Secrets of the Actor will be presented in two parts. Part 2 will be released in the next couple of weeks. ... Download this episode (21.8 MB) Secrets of the Actor will be presented in two parts. Part 2 will be released in the next couple of weeks. Part 1 features 3 Canadian actors talking about how the art of acting has enriched their lives and given them special insights into life. The discussion also focuses on the role that actors play in society and what they try to bring to their audiences. Featured on this episode are Michele Brown, Timothy J. Anderson, and Cory Christensen. Part 2 will feature James MacDonald, Yemie Sonuga, and Lary Benson. Acknowledgements Special thanks to Podcasting Consultant Adam Weiss for helping me with the hairy technical problems inherent in moving to a new feed address and web site. He was very generous with his time, and gave me a lot of thoughtful advice. Check out his web site at www.podcastconsultant.net I also want to thank Derek Gomez for his help with the redirect of the feed. Photo Gallery for Episode 7 Michele Brown Timothy J. Anderson Cory Christensen Show,Notes Elaine Elrod no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/07/09/episode-7-secrets-of-the-actor-part-1/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/audio/diEpisode7.mp3 New Feed Address at Acting-and-Theatre.com http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/328825236/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/04/new-feed-address-is-active-at-acting-and-theatrecom/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:45:58 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=19 The new permanent feed address is feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/dramaticimpact. You can either paste this address into your podcasting aggregator (like iTunes or Google Reader) or use the buttons in the sidebar on the Dramatic Impact web site to subscribe.

Note: This feed will serve content from Theatre Alberta until July 7. After that, the content will come from www.acting-and-theatre.com.

Next Month: Secrets of the Actor

You’ll need to be subscribed at this new address or visit www.acting-and-theatre.com to hear next month’s episode, Secrets of the Actor. It will feature the voices of several actors talking about how the art of acting gives special insights into and enriches other aspects of their lives.

Look for this episode the second week in July.

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/04/new-feed-address-is-active-at-acting-and-theatrecom/feed/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/04/new-feed-address-is-active-at-acting-and-theatrecom/ A New Site and a New Feed Address (Starting July 7th)! http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/328825237/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/03/a-new-site-and-a-new-feed-address-starting-july-7th/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:21:37 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=17 Welcome

The Dramatic Impact podcast now has a permanent home on this web site. Welcome to any current listeners and to any new visitors. Over the next few months, I’ll be adding content to the site that I hope will be of interest to fellow actors and theatre addicts.

New Feed Address Will be Announced Soon

On July 7, our feed address will be changing from http://feeds.theatrealberta.com/dramaticimpact to one based on this site. After I set the feed up with Feedburner, I’ll post the address of the new feed. Or if you are already subscribed and all goes well, you should automatically be redirected to the new feed on July 7. If you lose us, please come back to this site and re-subscribe.

Duplicate Episodes and Other Weirdness

If you are a subscriber and got some duplicate episodes and a test audio file, I apologize. It’s all part of the craziness of switching to a new feed address. Everything should be back to normal after next month, so please feel free to delete those extra files. Or if you are using a news reader and can’t delete the extra posts, you can re-subscribe after I post the new feed address.

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/03/a-new-site-and-a-new-feed-address-starting-july-7th/feed/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/03/a-new-site-and-a-new-feed-address-starting-july-7th/ Episode 6: Evolution or Extinction? The Metamorphosis of the Canadian Theatre Artist http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/328825238/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/03/episode-6-evolution-or-extinction-the-metamorphosis-of-the-canadian-theatre-artist/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:10:40 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=18 Download this episode (29 MB)

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

PlayWorks Ink
Salon.com article about whether theatre is becoming irrelevant
Sage Theatre
Electric Company
Tarragon Theatre
Performance Creation Canada

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/03/episode-6-evolution-or-extinction-the-metamorphosis-of-the-canadian-theatre-artist/feed/ 42:09 A Panel Discussion From PlayWorks Ink 2007 A panel discussion moderated by Theatre Albertarsquo;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. www.acting-and-theatre.com feedback: elaine@acting-and-theatre.com playwrights,playwriting,Canadian,theatre,theatre,theater,acting,stage,new,play,development,writing,performance,creation,dramaturgy Theatre Alberta no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/06/03/episode-6-evolution-or-extinction-the-metamorphosis-of-the-canadian-theatre-artist/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/18/0/diEpisode6.mp3 Episode 5: Interview with Canadian Playwright Trina Davies http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/300673046/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/05/05/episode-5-interview-with-candian-playwright-trina-davies/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 15:05:21 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=10 Download this episode (16.5 MB)

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

Alberta Playwrights’ Network Listing for Trina Davies

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/05/05/episode-5-interview-with-candian-playwright-trina-davies/feed/ 23:52 Interview with Canadian Playwright Trina Davies The Canadian Playwright, Trina Davies, talks about her journey to becoming a playwright and reflects on how theatre can touch the minds and imagination of an audience. www.theatrealberta.com feedback: elaine@acting-and-theatre.com Trina,Davies,playwrights,playwriting,Canadian,theatre,theatre,theater,acting,stage,new,play,development,writing,Waxworks,Shatter Theatre Alberta no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/05/05/episode-5-interview-with-candian-playwright-trina-davies/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/10/0/diEpisode5.mp3 Episode 4: Interview with director and dramaturg Vanessa Porteous http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/300673048/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/04/02/episode-4-interview-with-director-and-dramaturg-vanessa-porteous/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:38:29 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=8 Download this episode (12.7 MB)

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.

Mentioned in this Episode

FFWD article about Snake in the Grass at Vertigo Theatre
Reviews of Pinnocchio by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop
Urban Curvz Theatre (Helen’s Necklace, May 7-17, 2008)
Alberta Theatre Projects (The Syringa Tree, April 1-20, 2008)
CBC article about Why Freud Fainted at Alberta Theatre Projects

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/04/02/episode-4-interview-with-director-and-dramaturg-vanessa-porteous/feed/ 18:25 Interview with Director and Dramaturg Vanessa Porteous Learn from dramaturg and director Vanessa Porteous how directors, dramaturgs, and playwrights interact during the rehearsal process for a new play. Vanessa also gives us some insight into the elements of theatre she finds most pleasurable and reveals what kinds of theatrical experiences she aims to create for an audience. In addition, she gives some advice to playwrights who are just starting out. www.theatrealberta.com feedback: elaine@acting-and-theatre.com Vanessa,Porteous,playwriting,Canadian,theatre,Canadian,theater,theatre,theater,acting,stage,Alberta,theatre,new,play,development,Alberta,Theatre,Projects,writing Theatre Alberta no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/04/02/episode-4-interview-with-director-and-dramaturg-vanessa-porteous/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/8/0/diEpisode4.mp3 Episode 3: Interview with playwright, director, and performer David van Belle http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/300673050/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/03/04/episode-3-interview-with-playwright-director-and-performer-david-van-belle/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:39:32 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=7 Download this episode (17.3 MB)

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

Reading of Everything is Terribly Nice Here at U of A (March 28 and 29)
Theo van Gogh
FFWD review of Picnic by Martin Morrow
Gauntlet article on X-Ray by Simon Mallett
Interview of David During the RED Festival in Toronto

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/03/04/episode-3-interview-with-playwright-director-and-performer-david-van-belle/feed/ 25:01 Interview with Playwright, Director, and Performer David van Belle 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. This interview was recorded on November 3, 2007, at PlayWorks Ink, a provincial theatre conference and workshop event co-presented by Theatre Alberta and Alberta Playwrights\' Network. www.theatrealberta.com feedback: elaine@acting-and-theatre.com David,van,Belle,Dave,van,Belle,playwriting,Canadian,actors,Canadian,theatre,Canadian,theater,theatre,theater,acting,stage,Alberta,theatre,performance,creation Theatre Alberta no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/03/04/episode-3-interview-with-playwright-director-and-performer-david-van-belle/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/7/0/diEpisode3.mp3 Episode 2: Interview with actor Christopher Hunt http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/300673052/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/02/05/episode-2-interview-with-actor-christopher-hunt/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:28:12 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/?p=6 Download this episode (12.9 MB)

In this episode we present the first of four short interviews with theatre artists who were instructors at PlayWorks Ink 2007. In this first interview, Calgary-based actor Christopher Hunt gives us a glimpse of what fuels his love of theatre and his dedication to his craft.

Mentioned in this Episode

Alberta Theatre Projects
Vertigo Theatre
CanStage
Ground Zero Theatre
Ghost River Theatre

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/02/05/episode-2-interview-with-actor-christopher-hunt/feed/ 18:38 Interview with actor, Christopher Hunt. Actor, Christopher Hunt gives us a glimpse of what fuels his love of theatre and his dedication to his craft. This interview was recorded on November 2, 2007, at PlayWorks Ink, a provincial theatre conference and workshop event co-presented by Theatre Alberta and Alberta Playwrights\' Network. www.acting-and-theatre.com feedback: elaine@acting-and-theatre.com Christopher,Hunt,Chris,Hunt,playwriting,Canadian,actors,Canadian,theatre,Canadian,theater,theatre,theater,acting,stage,Alberta Theatre Alberta no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/02/05/episode-2-interview-with-actor-christopher-hunt/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/6/0/diEpisode2.mp3 Episode 1: Morwyn Brebner’s Keynote Address at PlayWorks Ink http://feeds.acting-and-theatre.com/~r/dramaticimpact/~3/300673061/ http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/01/09/morwyn-brebner/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:19:45 +0000 Elaine Elrod http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/05/26/morwyn-brebner/ Download this episode (27.6 MB)

Kicking off the Dramatic Impact series is a recording of Morwyn Brebner’s thought-provoking, funny, and inspirational PlayWorks Ink keynote address, "Plays Well With Others."

In this entertaining and articulate keynote address, Morwyn challenges us to stand up for our artistic visions, to explore new theatrical forms, and to use our art as a way of engaging with the issues of our time. Many people who heard Morwyn’s address at the conference wanted to hear it again. Those of you who missed it can listen to this recording and feel like you were there.

Acknowledgements

The music featured on Dramatic Impact was composed and performed by Aaron Sabourin and edited by Mike Sabourin. If you need original music for any of your own projects, please feel free to contact them.

Thanks to Scott Johns at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary for his audio expertise on-site at PlayWorks Ink.

Thanks to Derek Gomez for technical help with the podcast feed.

Mentioned in this Episode

Alberta Playwrights’ Network

More about Morwyn Brebner

Toronto Life Interview, 2005

]]> http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/01/09/morwyn-brebner/feed/ 40:04 Keynote address by Canadian playwright and lyricist Morwyn Brebner. Canadian playwright and lyricist Morwyn Brebner gives a thought-provoking, funny, and inspirational keynote address, \"Plays Well With Others.\" This speech was recorded on November 3, 2007, in Calgary, Alberta Canada at PlayWorks Ink, a provincial theatre conference and workshop event co-presented by Theatre Alberta and Alberta Playwrights\' Network. www.acting-and-theatre.com feedback: elaine@acting-and-theatre.com Morwyn,Brebner,playwriting,Canadian,playwrights,Canadian,theatre,Canadian,theater,theatre,theater,artistic,vision,dramaturgy,Alberta,Alberta,theatre Theatre Alberta no No http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/2008/01/09/morwyn-brebner/http://www.acting-and-theatre.com/podpress_trac/web/5/0/diEpisode1.mp3