University of Alberta Department of Drama
3-146 Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta T6G 2C9 Edmonton, AB, Canada

The story is about somebody [facing] massive adversity trying to hold it together and just keep going, and I sort of think that’s what everybody is trying to do right now. - Meg Braem, Playwright In case you missed last weekend's premiere of Meg Braem's new play, Chrysothemis, you still have the opportunity to watch a digital version, on demand, from the comforts of your home.... Purchase your ticket now for only $12 at uab.ca/studio and watch the play as many times as you want between December 12, 2020 and January 1, 2021!

2020 in Review: Fine Arts Stories of the Year In 2020, the pandemic dealt some challenging blows to artists all over the world. Countless plays, concerts and art exhibits which depend on gatherings of audiences were forced to close, leaving artists to wonder how their work could be shared. From these challenging times came newfound resilience, adaptability, and creativity. We now look back on some of your favourite stories from 2020 of our Fine Arts faculty and students, showcasing their passion and dedication to keeping the arts alive.

CHRYSOTHEMIS By Meg Braem Live streamed December 5, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. MST Digital version available December 12, 2020 - January 1, 2021... Directed by Jan Selman Set Design by Camille Paris Costume Design by Even Gilchrist Lighting Design by Feng Yi Jiang Sound Design by Jacob Fulton Purchase your digital tickets at uab.ca/studio. Photos by Ian Jackson / EPIC Photography

STUDIO THEATRE presents CHRYSOTHEMIS By Meg Braem December 4 - 5, 2020... Timms Centre For The Arts Directed by Jan Selman Set Design by Camille Paris Costume Design by Even Gilchrist Lighting Design by Feng Yi Jiang Sound Design by Jacob Fulton For all in-person tickets and digital viewing options, please contact: [email protected]. For additional information, visit: ualberta.ca/arts/shows/theatre-listings/chrysothemis Imagery by Kelsi Kalmer

A Chrysothemis Talk-Back is taking place TODAY at 2:00 p.m. MST! Join us as we have a conversation about staging Chrysothemis and new works, working in the time of COVID-19, and anything else you want to bring to the table. We welcome your questions and participation! RSVP here: https://www.uofadramadigsdeeper.com//chrysothemis-talk-back

St. Albert Today previews Studio Theatre's Chrysothemis by Meg Braem, which live-streams TONIGHT (Nov. 5) at 7:30 p.m. MST! Don't miss the world premiere -- get your tickets now ($8 for the live stream, $12 for the digital version) at: https://www.ualberta.ca//theatre-listings/chrysothemis.html St. Albert Today preview: https://www.stalberttoday.ca//studio-theatre-celebrates-fi... Photos by: Ian Jackson/EPIC photography #ualberta University of Alberta - Faculty of Arts

Lorne Cardinal was the first-ever Indigenous student to be admitted into the UAlberta's BFA acting program in 1990. It's paid itself off numerous times - the technique and craft they teach at the U of A are second to none. I never looked back. In recognition of this stellar career since graduating, Cardinal received the prestigious August Schellenberg Award of Excellence earlier this month from the Toronto-based ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival - the world’s larges...t Indigenous film and media arts festival! Congratulations, Lorne! #yegarts #UAlberta

Imagine performers being able to wear an infinite array of costumes by having different outfits projected onto them, that looked and moved in realistic ways. Or the ability to create worlds and environments that could react to performers on stage, without the need for physical set pieces. The seemingly boundless applications of projected media in live performances is what Jeff Osterlin and Guido Tondino are excited to explore with grant funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation to acquire this advanced projection technology for the Department of Drama.

The University of Alberta's Fine Arts departments are getting creative with how performance-based classes are being delivered in-person during the pandemic. Go backstage at for a look at how voice, acting and conducting classes are navigating the challenging barrier of human connection while physical distancing.