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Presented by Common Ground Arts as part of the RISER New Works Festival.Produced by Philip HackbornFor full Festival details, click here: https://commongroundarts.ca/riser/riser-new-works-festival/ ABOUT (be)Longing(be)Longing is a play about trying to find and define a feeling of “returning home” when the subject is caught in the middle of 2 worlds. It explores an experience of perpetually feeling “in-between,” by starting over again at the “Once-upon-a-time’s” of multiple origins. Weaving emotional connections to folktales, picture books, and television, with cultural/ literary analysis of the same, an artist tries to find where they might establish roots by tracing themselves back to the beginning(s). With a pair of central questions; What stories can I claim? Who will even claim me? Learn more about the show, cast, and creative team here: https://commongroundarts.ca/event/belonging/
Backstage Theatre
Step into a world where stories come alive. Jesse and the Bookkeepers by Emma Spires follows Jesse, a shy and lonely child who finds comfort in the Lunar Library. When the library and the world are put in danger, Jesse is drawn into a journey through different stories and time periods with the help of Luna, a mysterious princess librarian, and the magical Bookkeepers. As they all work to stop Selene and her sidekick Smudge from rewriting history, Jesse grows in confidence and independence. By the end of the play, Jesse learns that she no longer needs to hide in books and is ready to connect with the real world. Filled with imagination, humour, and heart, this student led production celebrates the importance of storytelling and finding your place in the world. We acknowledge that our school and this building are located on the traditional territories of diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, within Treaties 6, 7, and 8, and the homeland of the Métis.
Backstage Theatre
June 18 7:30 pm June 19 7:30 pm June 20 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm June 21 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm Performances at the Westbury Theatre – 10330 84 Avenue A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Directed and Choreographed by Martin Galba, who is the distinguished recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Originally from Slovakia, Martin’s career in the arts as an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer and producer has been steadily building since the early 2000s. Music Direction by Brad Heintzman, who graduated with honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto and Grant MacEwan University Music Program. Founded in 1977, EMT’s mission is – “Providing the highest quality instruction in musical theatre performance techniques”. Every year, the bar is raised a bit higher, and we are committed to continuing EMT’s proud tradition bringing vitality and artistic excellence to our classes and productions. Don’t miss out on this family friendly musical celebration! Tickets are $35.00 for Adult and $30.00 for Senior/Student, with special pricing of $20.00 for youth 12 years and under. Tickets available at the Fringe Box office. For more information about Edmonton Musical Theatre and Crazy for You, go to www.edmontonmusicaltheatre.com.
Westbury Theatre
Class is in session! Welcome back class, we're at it again! Are you ready for yet another exciting semester of deeply unhinged education? Here at Cruella Corbeau’s School for Sexy Little Freaks, we want everyone to have the opportunity to learn about all the weird and wonderful performance art in Edmonton! You’re not going to want to skip this class! Cruella Corbeau’s ABCs is a Neo-Burlesque and Variety show featuring some weird and wonderful local performers, handpicked by the Headmistress herself! Grab your ticket and secure your seat in the hottest classroom in town! Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm **This show is 18+
Backstage Theatre
To cap our 50th season, join the Edmonton Winds for a rollicking program of popular blues, boogie, and ballads! The Cappy Smart Band from Calgary will be joining us on stage to celebrate what our next 50 years can be.
Westbury Theatre
Important: Please note, participants can only purchase tickets until June 20th, a welcome package will be sent by the instructors upon registration and must be reviewed prior to attendance. Introduction to the expected vocabulary and choreography concepts that are the mainstay of Theatrical and Cinematic Intimacy. This will include Boundary Clarity and the 5 C’s of Intimacy work (Choreography, Consent, Context, Communication and Closure.) Focus will be on Masking, Stacking and Distracting as techniques as well as how Breath, Eye Contact, Targeting and Levels of Physical Pressure and how they can be used as tools. Discussions about our role in stage rehearsals, from preproduction to final performance, and for film, from first contact to post production, will be briefly explained. On the feet choreography experiences will be part of the training. Janine Waddell A Director and accredited Movement Instructor since 1991, Janine has also been certified as an internationally recognized Advanced Actor Combatant with Fight Directors Canada and the Society of Australian Fight Directors and as an Actor Combatant with Society of American Fight Directors, the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat and the Nordic Stage Fight Society. Janine was awarded the first ACTRA Alberta Intimacy Coordination contract and has choreographed the violence and/or intimacy for over 100 stage and film productions. She was a member of the Musical Theatre Performance Faculty at MacEwan University, a FDC JP Fournier Award recipient and Sterling nominated Fight Director. In 2021, she founded Theatrical Intimacy Laboratory with the goal of sharing skills focussed on artist led advocacy and simplifying the intimacy choreographic process. Previous choreographic credits include; Dark Match (Dept. 9), Under the Banner of Heaven (Disney), Billy the Kid (MGM), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (FreeWill Players) and Carmen (Edmonton Opera). Shawna McGill-Legault Shawna McGill-Legault is a seasoned Intimacy Coordinator, movement professional, stunt performer, and actor whose work brings safety, clarity, and confidence to intimate storytelling across film and television. With a background spanning intimacy coordination, stunt work, health and safety supervision, and on-screen performance, she is known for her collaborative, performer-centered approach. Shawna is deeply committed to consent-based, trauma-informed practice, working closely with directors, actors, and production teams to establish clear boundaries, communicate choreography, and maintain high standards of professionalism and respect. Her intimacy coordination credits include feature films In Cold Light and Reminders of Him, as well as scripted television series The Abandons (Netflix), Fargo (MGM), and My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix), supporting both performer safety and storytelling integrity. With a foundation in stunt performance and movement, Shawna brings clarity and repeatable choreography to intimate scenes and is known for her calm presence and integrity on set. Photo by BB Collective Photography Tickets are Pay What You Can. The suggested price is $50.00 but any amount is accepted.
Studio Theatre
Presented by Common Ground Arts as part of the RISER New Works Festival.Created by D'orjay JacksonFor full Festival details, click here: https://commongroundarts.ca/riser/riser-new-works-festival/ ABOUT POSTAL PROPHETSOur journey begins far into a dystopian future on planet Ared’baan. Solar system and gravitational anomalies have destroyed over 70% of Ared’baan’s ecosystems and the planet’s rotation has slowed and shifted on its axis. The people of Nation Firstile eventually become the last population on liveable land. To ensure survival in such precarious times, unscrupulous experimentation led to a human-made, automated, indestructible governing system: Parochial Synthetic Intelligence (PSI) was put into place to bring order and sustainability for the good of the Nation. As PSI came into power, word also came that a child was born with a blue birthmark and a voice that could turn the lights on and turn minds off. One thousand years later through brutal experimentation and dispossession, the Nation has been able to craft a society of perfect checks and balances, obedience, apathy and segregation for the Nation's preservation. PSI’s strict governance of Naturals is enforced by a legion of Blues through the Communications & Postal Consortium who control every aspect of information and resource exchange. Postal Prophets is a musical play that follows O’ludree, a young Blue and indentured vocal labourer who works under Nation Firstile’s & PSI's oppressive eye. O’ludree dreams of a different path and world shown to them in both sleeping and waking states. Are these visions a path to O’s own freedom or a prophecy of a grander cosmic plan? Which destiny will O’ludree fulfill; the revolutionary voice of a clandestine resistance or the subservient agent of order? Postal Prophets explores the power of both agency and passivity while embarking on a daring quest of liberation from the nation! Learn more about the show, cast, and creative team here: https://commongroundarts.ca/event/postal-prophets/
Backstage Theatre
Our Producer Lab Skill Shares are bite-sized offerings to add to your producing toolbox. Each Skill Share is a one-hour session including a 20-30 minute presentation and discussion on a particular topic in indie producing. Tech week is around the corner. I’m the producer, what’s my job now? Join RISER Production Manager and award-winning designer technician, and technical director Kat Evans as she runs through the producer’s role in the tech process, how to communicate effectively in times of stress, and how to set yourself and your team up for tech week success!
Backstage Theatre
Our Producer Lab Skill Shares are bite-sized offerings to add to your producing toolbox. Each Skill Share is a one-hour session including a 20-30 minute presentation and discussion on a particular topic in indie producing. I found the perfect for my designer for show: what now? In this introduction, award-winning designer Erin Gruber will talk about the Associated Designers of Canada (ADC), how design contracts work, how fee negotiations with designers may differ from other roles, and what producers need to provide designers to make everything go smoothly!
Backstage Theatre
Concrete Theatre presents Sprouts each spring with staged readings for families with babes in arms and children up to 12 years old. ASL Interpretation and stroller parking provided! Staged readings are like the best story-time ever, and a great introduction to live theatre. While the actors have scripts-in-hand, the productions are fully realized with set, costume, prop and lighting elements, in addition to live sound. Join us for brand new plays by Brett Dahl, Ali Muhammad Khowaja and Kijo Gatama- all in 1 hour! If your child's nap schedule permits it- arrive a few minutes early to check out a couple of activities in the lobby before the show. Your ticket price is part of our fundraising efforts and will be matched by up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink
Westbury Theatre
Presented by Common Ground Arts as part of the RISER New Works Festival.Produced by Liam MonaghanFor full Festival details, click here: https://commongroundarts.ca/riser/riser-new-works-festival/ ABOUT The Light of Other SkiesThe Light of Other Skies illuminates the love story of architect Arthur Erickson and his partner, interior designer Francisco Kripacz. Their story comes to life against the backdrop of their architectural creations, as seen through the eyes of a young artist who longs to connect with the queer past. At RISER 2026, Memory Box Theatre is proud to present a work-in-progress showing of this innovative piece, which combines archive-based and documentary storytelling with theatrical worldbuilding to share an extraordinary chapter of Canadian history. Learn more about the show, cast, and creative team here: https://commongroundarts.ca/event/the-light-of-other-skies/
Backstage Theatre
Four strangers. One unexpected detour. And a question we’ve all asked ourselves… what if? When four women set out to “fix” their lives at a self-help seminar, things don’t exactly go as planned. Instead, they find themselves stuck, waiting… and getting honest about what they really want. As their imaginations take over, what follows is a bold, funny, and unapologetic dive into their wildest fantasies, the ones they’ve never dared to say out loud. Revealing dreams and desires of supermodel glamour to secret alter egos and everything in between. Tell Me What’s Your Fantasy… is a playful, high-energy, story-driven dance experience that celebrates imagination, confidence, and the version of you that’s just waiting to come out.
Westbury Theatre
Presented by Common Ground Arts as part of the RISER New Works Festival.Produced by Philip HackbornFor full Festival details, click here: https://commongroundarts.ca/riser/riser-new-works-festival/ ABOUT (be)Longing(be)Longing is a play about trying to find and define a feeling of “returning home” when the subject is caught in the middle of 2 worlds. It explores an experience of perpetually feeling “in-between,” by starting over again at the “Once-upon-a-time’s” of multiple origins. Weaving emotional connections to folktales, picture books, and television, with cultural/ literary analysis of the same, an artist tries to find where they might establish roots by tracing themselves back to the beginning(s). With a pair of central questions; What stories can I claim? Who will even claim me? Learn more about the show, cast, and creative team here: https://commongroundarts.ca/event/belonging/
Backstage Theatre
Step into a world where stories come alive. Jesse and the Bookkeepers by Emma Spires follows Jesse, a shy and lonely child who finds comfort in the Lunar Library. When the library and the world are put in danger, Jesse is drawn into a journey through different stories and time periods with the help of Luna, a mysterious princess librarian, and the magical Bookkeepers. As they all work to stop Selene and her sidekick Smudge from rewriting history, Jesse grows in confidence and independence. By the end of the play, Jesse learns that she no longer needs to hide in books and is ready to connect with the real world. Filled with imagination, humour, and heart, this student led production celebrates the importance of storytelling and finding your place in the world. We acknowledge that our school and this building are located on the traditional territories of diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, within Treaties 6, 7, and 8, and the homeland of the Métis.
Backstage Theatre
June 18 7:30 pm June 19 7:30 pm June 20 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm June 21 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 pm Performances at the Westbury Theatre – 10330 84 Avenue A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Directed and Choreographed by Martin Galba, who is the distinguished recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Originally from Slovakia, Martin’s career in the arts as an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer and producer has been steadily building since the early 2000s. Music Direction by Brad Heintzman, who graduated with honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto and Grant MacEwan University Music Program. Founded in 1977, EMT’s mission is – “Providing the highest quality instruction in musical theatre performance techniques”. Every year, the bar is raised a bit higher, and we are committed to continuing EMT’s proud tradition bringing vitality and artistic excellence to our classes and productions. Don’t miss out on this family friendly musical celebration! Tickets are $35.00 for Adult and $30.00 for Senior/Student, with special pricing of $20.00 for youth 12 years and under. Tickets available at the Fringe Box office. For more information about Edmonton Musical Theatre and Crazy for You, go to www.edmontonmusicaltheatre.com.
Westbury Theatre
Class is in session! Welcome back class, we're at it again! Are you ready for yet another exciting semester of deeply unhinged education? Here at Cruella Corbeau’s School for Sexy Little Freaks, we want everyone to have the opportunity to learn about all the weird and wonderful performance art in Edmonton! You’re not going to want to skip this class! Cruella Corbeau’s ABCs is a Neo-Burlesque and Variety show featuring some weird and wonderful local performers, handpicked by the Headmistress herself! Grab your ticket and secure your seat in the hottest classroom in town! Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm **This show is 18+
Backstage Theatre
To cap our 50th season, join the Edmonton Winds for a rollicking program of popular blues, boogie, and ballads! The Cappy Smart Band from Calgary will be joining us on stage to celebrate what our next 50 years can be.
Westbury Theatre
Important: Please note, participants can only purchase tickets until June 20th, a welcome package will be sent by the instructors upon registration and must be reviewed prior to attendance. Introduction to the expected vocabulary and choreography concepts that are the mainstay of Theatrical and Cinematic Intimacy. This will include Boundary Clarity and the 5 C’s of Intimacy work (Choreography, Consent, Context, Communication and Closure.) Focus will be on Masking, Stacking and Distracting as techniques as well as how Breath, Eye Contact, Targeting and Levels of Physical Pressure and how they can be used as tools. Discussions about our role in stage rehearsals, from preproduction to final performance, and for film, from first contact to post production, will be briefly explained. On the feet choreography experiences will be part of the training. Janine Waddell A Director and accredited Movement Instructor since 1991, Janine has also been certified as an internationally recognized Advanced Actor Combatant with Fight Directors Canada and the Society of Australian Fight Directors and as an Actor Combatant with Society of American Fight Directors, the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat and the Nordic Stage Fight Society. Janine was awarded the first ACTRA Alberta Intimacy Coordination contract and has choreographed the violence and/or intimacy for over 100 stage and film productions. She was a member of the Musical Theatre Performance Faculty at MacEwan University, a FDC JP Fournier Award recipient and Sterling nominated Fight Director. In 2021, she founded Theatrical Intimacy Laboratory with the goal of sharing skills focussed on artist led advocacy and simplifying the intimacy choreographic process. Previous choreographic credits include; Dark Match (Dept. 9), Under the Banner of Heaven (Disney), Billy the Kid (MGM), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (FreeWill Players) and Carmen (Edmonton Opera). Shawna McGill-Legault Shawna McGill-Legault is a seasoned Intimacy Coordinator, movement professional, stunt performer, and actor whose work brings safety, clarity, and confidence to intimate storytelling across film and television. With a background spanning intimacy coordination, stunt work, health and safety supervision, and on-screen performance, she is known for her collaborative, performer-centered approach. Shawna is deeply committed to consent-based, trauma-informed practice, working closely with directors, actors, and production teams to establish clear boundaries, communicate choreography, and maintain high standards of professionalism and respect. Her intimacy coordination credits include feature films In Cold Light and Reminders of Him, as well as scripted television series The Abandons (Netflix), Fargo (MGM), and My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix), supporting both performer safety and storytelling integrity. With a foundation in stunt performance and movement, Shawna brings clarity and repeatable choreography to intimate scenes and is known for her calm presence and integrity on set. Photo by BB Collective Photography Tickets are Pay What You Can. The suggested price is $50.00 but any amount is accepted.
Studio Theatre
Presented by Common Ground Arts as part of the RISER New Works Festival.Created by D'orjay JacksonFor full Festival details, click here: https://commongroundarts.ca/riser/riser-new-works-festival/ ABOUT POSTAL PROPHETSOur journey begins far into a dystopian future on planet Ared’baan. Solar system and gravitational anomalies have destroyed over 70% of Ared’baan’s ecosystems and the planet’s rotation has slowed and shifted on its axis. The people of Nation Firstile eventually become the last population on liveable land. To ensure survival in such precarious times, unscrupulous experimentation led to a human-made, automated, indestructible governing system: Parochial Synthetic Intelligence (PSI) was put into place to bring order and sustainability for the good of the Nation. As PSI came into power, word also came that a child was born with a blue birthmark and a voice that could turn the lights on and turn minds off. One thousand years later through brutal experimentation and dispossession, the Nation has been able to craft a society of perfect checks and balances, obedience, apathy and segregation for the Nation's preservation. PSI’s strict governance of Naturals is enforced by a legion of Blues through the Communications & Postal Consortium who control every aspect of information and resource exchange. Postal Prophets is a musical play that follows O’ludree, a young Blue and indentured vocal labourer who works under Nation Firstile’s & PSI's oppressive eye. O’ludree dreams of a different path and world shown to them in both sleeping and waking states. Are these visions a path to O’s own freedom or a prophecy of a grander cosmic plan? Which destiny will O’ludree fulfill; the revolutionary voice of a clandestine resistance or the subservient agent of order? Postal Prophets explores the power of both agency and passivity while embarking on a daring quest of liberation from the nation! Learn more about the show, cast, and creative team here: https://commongroundarts.ca/event/postal-prophets/
Backstage Theatre
Our Producer Lab Skill Shares are bite-sized offerings to add to your producing toolbox. Each Skill Share is a one-hour session including a 20-30 minute presentation and discussion on a particular topic in indie producing. Tech week is around the corner. I’m the producer, what’s my job now? Join RISER Production Manager and award-winning designer technician, and technical director Kat Evans as she runs through the producer’s role in the tech process, how to communicate effectively in times of stress, and how to set yourself and your team up for tech week success!
Backstage Theatre
Our Producer Lab Skill Shares are bite-sized offerings to add to your producing toolbox. Each Skill Share is a one-hour session including a 20-30 minute presentation and discussion on a particular topic in indie producing. I found the perfect for my designer for show: what now? In this introduction, award-winning designer Erin Gruber will talk about the Associated Designers of Canada (ADC), how design contracts work, how fee negotiations with designers may differ from other roles, and what producers need to provide designers to make everything go smoothly!
Backstage Theatre
Concrete Theatre presents Sprouts each spring with staged readings for families with babes in arms and children up to 12 years old. ASL Interpretation and stroller parking provided! Staged readings are like the best story-time ever, and a great introduction to live theatre. While the actors have scripts-in-hand, the productions are fully realized with set, costume, prop and lighting elements, in addition to live sound. Join us for brand new plays by Brett Dahl, Ali Muhammad Khowaja and Kijo Gatama- all in 1 hour! If your child's nap schedule permits it- arrive a few minutes early to check out a couple of activities in the lobby before the show. Your ticket price is part of our fundraising efforts and will be matched by up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink
Westbury Theatre
Presented by Common Ground Arts as part of the RISER New Works Festival.Produced by Liam MonaghanFor full Festival details, click here: https://commongroundarts.ca/riser/riser-new-works-festival/ ABOUT The Light of Other SkiesThe Light of Other Skies illuminates the love story of architect Arthur Erickson and his partner, interior designer Francisco Kripacz. Their story comes to life against the backdrop of their architectural creations, as seen through the eyes of a young artist who longs to connect with the queer past. At RISER 2026, Memory Box Theatre is proud to present a work-in-progress showing of this innovative piece, which combines archive-based and documentary storytelling with theatrical worldbuilding to share an extraordinary chapter of Canadian history. Learn more about the show, cast, and creative team here: https://commongroundarts.ca/event/the-light-of-other-skies/
Backstage Theatre
Four strangers. One unexpected detour. And a question we’ve all asked ourselves… what if? When four women set out to “fix” their lives at a self-help seminar, things don’t exactly go as planned. Instead, they find themselves stuck, waiting… and getting honest about what they really want. As their imaginations take over, what follows is a bold, funny, and unapologetic dive into their wildest fantasies, the ones they’ve never dared to say out loud. Revealing dreams and desires of supermodel glamour to secret alter egos and everything in between. Tell Me What’s Your Fantasy… is a playful, high-energy, story-driven dance experience that celebrates imagination, confidence, and the version of you that’s just waiting to come out.
Westbury Theatre
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