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Q.E. Tuesday
by Mbos
Learning and talking about performing arts in Alberta.
Episodes
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Season Two, Episode Fifteen - Rita & Polina of Murmur Theatre
Murmur Theatre is a new company in Calgary formed by Rita Rebetskaya and Polina Kaulio whose modus operandi is to "explore the intersection of physical performance, live art, and contemporary drama". I got to speak with them about their approach to theatre creation as well as their movement...
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Season Two, Episode Fourteen - The GeriActors
What a treat it was speaking with three members of the GeriActors; an intergenerational company showing how theatre is for any age! First I spoke with founder Dave Barnet and former student member Mackenzie Munch, and then actor Maria Yakula joined us. We talked about the physical and mental...
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Season Two, Episode Thirteen - Sharlene Millang - Women Filmmakers Screening
Have you ever thought about making a short film or video, but didn't know where to start? The place for you is the Edmonton Short Film Festival, an organization creating space for people to get their work seen by an audience! I got to talk to Sharlene Millang about the incredible work they are...
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Season Two, Episode Twelve - "Please Stop Free-Range Clapping..."
No interview this week, just a quick monologue regarding live performance etiquette based on a recent Reddit post from and Edmontonian and an opinion piece from the Toronto Star (Links below). What are your opinions on live performance etiquette? Reddit post and responses Toronto Star Article…
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Season Two, Episode Eleven - Stephanie Alexandre
What do you do when your hockey career gets kiboshed due to concussions? Become a talented actor and writer of course! This week I got to talk to Stephanie Alexandre who is performing in Fire Exit Theatre's upcoming show Pith. It was so interesting to hear about the parallels between playing a...
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Season Two, Episode Ten - Jenny Price
Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo Region have been through fires, floods, and pandemics, and still their theatre culture is thriving! This is in part to the heroic efforts of Jenny Price of Swamp Rat Experience, a company started in 2021 by Hanna Fridhed. Jenny took over as Artistic Director...
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Season Two, Episode Nine - Jameela McNeil
Jameela McNeil has just come off an amazing year performing at the the Citadel, Riser Festival and so much more. Now the SkirtsAfire Festival is hosting her show Ms. Pat's Kitchen, a story she has been writing for many years now. I am so honored she spoke to me about her writing, thoughts about...
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Season Two, Episode Eight - Zachary Dean Friesen
After a smash hit opening weekend, Bottle Rocket Theatre is proving to be the new popular choice for improv and comedy in Calgary! I got to talk to founder and performer Zachary Dean Friesen about starting the company, why it is important to pay performers, marketing, and his top improv tips....
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Season Two, Episode Seven - Girl Brain
Sixteen sleeps until Christmas, but only two more sleeps until the premiere of Girl Brain, Actually! I got to talk to Alberta's incredible sketch trio Girl Brain (Alyson Dicey, Ellie Heath and Caley Suliak) about their origin story, their writing process, some amazing advice they've received and…
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Season Two, Episode Six - Kat Evans
Kat Evans is a Swiss Army Knife in the Edmonton theatre and film world. But don't let her stacked resume intimidate you, she is as kind-hearted and open as they come; proof that you don't need to be ruthless and uncaring to make it in show-biz. I got to talk to her about her history in the...
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Season Two, Episode Five - Sam Bayne
It's Sam Bayne! Not only is he a hilarious stand-up comedian and improviser, he also has a fantastic podcast called "Confused as Usual" (listen at your own risk, if you do so at work you may disturb coworkers with your laughter!) Ok ok, cheesy intro aside, Sam is an extremely smart person who…
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Season Two, Episode Four - calgarytheatrereview.com
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to read a review of a show that is unbiased (as it can be!), honest, informed and from someone who is not being paid, but paying to see the show? Well look no further than calgarytheatrereview.com, an anonymous person whose reviews extends beyond the…
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Season Two, Episode Three -Baram and Snieckus!
Wowzers this is a big one; talking to Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram about Big Stuff, their new show coming to the Citadel from October 18 to November 9. These comedic legends are Second City Alumni and have been all over the world performing and creating on-screen and on-stage magic. It is such…
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Season Two, Episode One - Ben Rowe of Calgary Cinematheque
This week Ben Rowe, Programming Coordinator at Calgary Cinematheque, spoke to me about the upcoming season which is packed with interesting screenings and special events. First up is Final Frames; a selection of the final films from important directors. Next, they will be hosting a screening of...
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Season Two, Episode One - yegtheaterfan
It's so exciting to be back chatting with amazing people involved in the arts! To start off Season Two, I spoke with Sarah, the brains behind the popular yegtheaterfan account. Coming off seeing sixty shows at this year's Fringe, Sarah spoke about where her passion for theatre started and how she...
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Episode Fifteen - Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks
It's the season finale! For this special occasion I got to speak with Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks, an actor, writer, choreographer and educator who already has an incredible career under her belt. Whether it is flying through the air at Stratford, creating disco dance moves for Shakespeare's Puck, or...
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Episode Fourteen - Morgan Yamada
Sometimes fighting can be an awesome activity....when it's choreographed by Morgan Yamada! I got to speak to her about what drew her to swinging swords, whipping whips and finessing slaps. As well, she talks about the benefits of being an arts administrator, what directors and producers should…
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Episode Thirteen - Anthony Goertz
This week I got to speak with Anthony Goertz about his film "Apocalypse Book Club" which I saw at the North West Film Fest. Anthony talks about his love for film, the process of shooting such an ambitious project, and how he was able to adapt a short story into a visual medium. As well, Kaeley…
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Episode Twelve - Aldrick Dugarte
This week the Ignite! Festival starts in Calgary and NextFest starts in Edmonton (June 5-15), so I wanted to speak to an emerging artist. I found out my fellow Grindstone Improviser Aldrick Dugarte is currently doing the BFA program at the U of A, and he very generously agreed to talk to me about...
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Episode Eleven - Beyata Hackborn
I went to see Horse Play by Kole Durnford this past week and was struck by how the set was both playful, simple, functional, and beautiful, and so I was lucky enough to speak with Beyata Hackborn about her design and her process. She also gets into how modern times and technologies are changing…
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Episode Ten - Keshia Cheesman & Bianca Miranda
Two of the best people a gal could ask for spoke to me over the phone from Calgary this week; Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda! Keshia is an arts educator who works for Quest Theatre and Bianca is a producer at Downstage Theatre. They have also written, produced and acted in a show called "The…
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Episode Nine - Brianne Jang
Woohoo I got to meet up with Brianne Jang! After seeing 'BB Collective' on all sorts of promotional shots for shows, I wanted to speak with the person behind all the magic. Brianne is a photographer (and co-founder of BB Collective, her photography company), the managing director of SkirtsAfire…
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Episode Eight - Filsan Dualeh
I am very excited to say I got to speak with the Assistant Director of ATP's Liars at a Funeral, Filsan Dualeh! Aside from helping direct this show, she is also an actor and writer. Filsan speaks about what it was like directing a comedy, the place of new technology in theatre and what it's like…
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Episode Seven - Helen Knight, Owen Chan & Scott Westby
Spring is here and love is in the air! I got to talk to three amazing artists this week, who need no introduction but I will do so anyway. Helen Knight and Owen Chan are a real life couple and also talented performers on stage! Owen is an improviser and co-founder of the Kinkonauts in Calgary and...
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Episode Six - Mat Mailandt
When people think of improv, usually Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady and Drew Carey come to mind, but did you know alot of short form improv was fostered right here in Alberta? This week I got to speak with Mat Mailandt who is a comedian, improviser, and teacher who grew up in Alberta and has since…
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Episode Five - Kaeley Jade
This week I am very honored to speak with Kaeley Jade, who is an award winning singer, songwriter, actor and multidisciplinary artist. She has a BFA in Acting from the University of Alberta, composed a show for Northern Light Theatre, and so much more! Kaeley is currently on tour, and you can…
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SPECIAL CUFF EDITION - Matt McKinney
Happy Easter and Happy start of Calgary Underground Film Festival! I got to talk to Matt McKinney who is a director, cinematographer, producer, actor (for stage and screen) and 48 Hour Movie Making Challenge participant (Check out his short Real Butter at the screening on April 27th!). He talks...
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Episode Four - Marv n' Berry
Anne of Green Gables once said “Which would you rather be if you had the choice--divinely beautiful or dazzlingly clever or angelically good (at sketch)!?” Well these guys are all three! Marv n' Berry were very generous to speak to me before their Athabasca 10 year show. They share so many great...
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Episode Three - Cody Porter
It's Cody Porter! A fantastic actor on stage and screen, Cody has so much great advice for anyone working in the arts. Catch him every week in Die-Nasty at the Varscona Theatre, and this summer for Freewill Shakespeare in Louise McKinney Riverfront Park: Cody Porter Die-Nasty - A Live Improvised...
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Episode Two - Josh Languedoc
I am so grateful to speak with Anishinaabe playwright, producer, educator, actor and published author Josh Languedoc. For more information on Josh please visit: Josh's Website Thank you Josh! Other links to people, places and entertainment mentioned: Shout Outs Lunchbox Theatre - Please Return to...
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Episode One - Rozsa Foundation Study
Theatre, comedy and film in Alberta! A brief look at the Rozsa Foundation "Spotlight on Arts Audiences" research. As well, some news and reviews and word on the street from Albertans. Episode music by: ES Dancing Star Akibakid Velvet Disco FLYIN You and Me on Cloud High Andreas Dahlback
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Learning and talking about performing arts in Alberta.
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