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Alberta Theatre Projects
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is a Calgary based
not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the performing arts
through various events, workshops and productions. Established in 1972, by
Lucille Wagner and Douglas Riske, the organization was created to promote
Canadian plays featuring prairie themes and children's theatre. In the
beginning ATP was but a small organization. In fact, for the first 13
years of its existence, performances were held at the Canmore Opera House
and Heritage Park in Calgary. Much has changed since its humble beginning;
today Alberta Theatre Projects has grown to become one of the largest
producers of plays within Canada and the main contemporary theatre company
in Calgary.
In 1995, ATP moved into the Martha Cohen Theatre, located in the EPCOR
Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Calgary.
The organization has since produced many new plays, launching careers for
scores of playwrights.
Each year, through the Enbridge Playrites Festival, ATP
produces new plays and offers workshops for individuals aspiring to work
in theatre. Full-time staff, seasonal artists, casual workers and
volunteers come together to make the festival a success. With a base
of over 300 volunteers, these dedicated individuals comprise an important
part of the organization. Volunteer positions range from ushering to
running the gift shop and helping at special events.
In addition to its other practices, ATP is dedicated to
inspiring and helping those who are interested in learning more about theatre. Programs and workshops provide aspiring actors with a sense of
community and a venue to share ideas with other individuals interested in
performing arts. ATP has composed teachers' guides that may help students
study plays such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The Legacy program
(Lifelong Education and Growth for Artists, Community and Youth) offers up
to 19 programs that include mentorship, script development,
apprenticeships and workshop opportunities. Grade 12 students have an
opportunity to join the Junior Apprentice Program which offers an eight or
nine month position in a particular theatre concentration including:
technical/production, stage management, resource development/ fundraising
or play development.
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