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| Laurel Green |
It has been just over a month now since I arrived from “out East”. I had heard rumblings about Calgary’s theatre community, talk about creative opportunities and support, so after almost a decade spent going to school and working in Toronto, I packed up my hatchback and hit the Trans-Canada. I have joined the artistic team here at Alberta Theatre Projects as their new Assistant Dramaturg – and what a month it has been.
I got here just in time to see True Love Lies, and attend the opening night of Penny Plain. I have been to shows at Theatre Junction, Theatre Calgary, Downstage, Lunchbox, Ghost River/Pumphouse, and on location with Swallow-A-Bicycle. I found an apartment, bartended a poetry reading, co-hosted a pre-show chat, drank at the Auburn, partied with the Green Fools for Halloween, attended a playwriting conference, drove to Banff, and starred in an indie music video dressed as a gigantic seashell. And that’s only what happened after 5pm each day…
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| Laurel Green...in Calgary! |
As I write this, the office is abuzz with celebrating Vicki Stroich (my commander-in-chief)’s 10th Anniversary with the company. I have long been a proponent of her work, and I am thrilled to have her as a mentor and friend – never mind getting to share an office with her. I am always amazed when a theatre artist is able to find longevity in a creative home, as this is not something we can take for granted in our industry. Vicki’s well-deserved tenure makes me optimistic – I have joined a company that welcomes and encourages growth.
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My next few months will be consumed with rehearsals and planning for the 26th Annual Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays and I am thrilled to be backstage helping these pieces to production. As the dramaturg for Ash Rizin’ I’m going to explore the wild world of Vancouver gang violence through a wicked hip-hop score, and as the coordinator for this year’s Emerging Artists Assembly, I’m hard at work programming a jam-packed weekend for students, emerging and early career artists. It’s going to be really, really fun.
So…I’ve been warned about winter, told to relish the forthcoming Chinooks and to dress in layers, but if you have any Calgary Survival Tips for me, or would like to invite me to a play, or have a script for me to read, you can reach me at lgreen@ATPlive.com. I’d love to hear from you.
Thank you for the warmest welcome.
Cheers,
Laurel
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