The 1000 Monkeys Project features 5 ten-minute plays from Alberta playwrights including – Happy Birthday Theo – by James Hutchison.
The Blog
The Syringa Tree at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Katharine Venour
The Syringa Tree is a powerful story told on an intimate stage in a brilliantly directed production by Morris Ertman that mixes a simple set with sound and lights to create a world where Katharine Venour delivers a compelling and deeply moving performance.
The Sound of Music at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Cassia Schmidt
Rosebud Theatre presents a family-friendly and highly entertaining production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music.
Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Nevermore is filled with energy that explodes across the stage in bold and theatrical storytelling that distinguishes Catalyst Theatre as a truly unique and visionary voice in Canadian Theatre
The Trip to Bountiful at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Judith Buchan
Rosebud Theatre presents a memorable and highly entertaining production of Horton Foote’s beautiful play The Trip to Bountiful.
Gaslight at Vertigo Theatre – Interview with Director Jack Grinhaus
Vertigo Theatre presents a highly entertaining and suspenseful production of Gaslight. Interview with director Jack Grinhaus.
Artificial Intelligence – Perfect Match – Beautiful Ruins
Have a listen to Tom Scott and his recent story about how backing up his Gmail and trying to fix a problem with e-mail tags led him to think – Holy Sh*t! Artificial intelligence is about to change everything!
Murder on the Orient Express at Vertigo Theatre – Interview with Director Jovanni Sy
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie at Vertigo Theatre. Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Interview with director Jovanni Sy.
A Christmas Carol at Desert Crown Theatre – Interview with Christine Ralston & Nate Ralston
A Christmas Carol at Desert Crown Theatre. Interview with Christine Ralston and Nate Ralston about this year’s production.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Anna Dalgleish and Caleb Gordon
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Rosebud Theatre. An interview with the stars of the show Anna Dalgleish and Caleb Gordon.
Write a Good Story by Creating Believable Characters
Write a Good Story by creating believable characters. Characters that illustrate the whole range of human behaviour.
Interview with Playwright Caroline Russell-King – High and Splendid Braveries
Playwright Caroline Russell-King discusses her play High and Splendid Braveries which is about the life of Emily Murphy and The Famous Five.
Stones in His Pockets at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Actors Nathan Schmidt & Griffin Cork
Stones in His Pockets at Rosebud Theatre is about the disruption caused in a small Irish community when Hollywood comes to town. Interview with actors Nathan Schmidt and Griffin Cork.
Misery at Vertigo Theatre – Interview with Director Jamie Dunsdon
Misery at Vertigo Theatre is a thrilling dive into the scary world of deadly obsession. An interview with Director Jamie Dunsdon.
Interview with Playwright Meredith Taylor-Parry
Playwright Meredith Taylor-Parry talks about her newest play Shark Bite, life-changing decisions, sources of creative energy and playwriting.
Photographer Louise Good
Photographer Louise Good talks about her approach to photography and the philosophy behind her In the Moment Gallery.
Interview with Kristen Da Silva – Playwright
In this interview playwright Kristen Da Silva talks about her creative process, thoughts on comedy, and what she’d tell her younger self.
Interview with Actor John Craggs – A Christmas Carol
Interview with actor John Craggs about his life in the theatre and the Support British production of A Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol at Tarleton State University
Interview with Associate Professor of Theatre Prudence Jones and several students producing A Christmas Carol at Tarleton State University.
Interview with Derek Webb – Playwright
I contacted playwright Derek Webb to chat with him about his writing and this year’s Pint-sized Plays Festival.
Submission Opportunities for Playwrights
An occasionally updated list of playwriting, screenwriting, and festival competition opportunities and contests for playwrights.
Interview with Director David Winning
Cannibals, vampires, and lonely singles searching for love are just some of the characters director David Winning has brought to the screen.
Interview with Juliet Liraz – Second Chances
Interview with Substance Abuse Counsellor Juliet Liraz who took up the challenge of producing an inmate-run production of A Christmas Carol.
Winter Solstice and a Christmas Yule Log
Celebrate the Winter Solstice and enjoy a sixty-minute Christmas Yule Log video as you celebrate the holiday season.
Interview Tracy Carroll & Katherine Koller
Interview with Tracy Carroll and Katherine Koller about theatre, the origins of Script Salon, and their plans for 2021.