We compare Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen and Catalyst’s The Invisible.

Speaking Artistically

A talk of two musicals

Here are the relevant links for this episode: NLT @ 45 Northern Light Theatre 2020-21 season Catalyst TheatreThe Invisible - Agents of Ungentlemanly WarfareCitadel Theatre Belinda Cornish’s The Garneau Block Todd Babiak’s The Garneau Block Chinook Series Century Song Edmonton Film & Music PrizeAdam Scorgie, nêhiyawak awarded 2019 Edmonton Film and Music PrizesMetro CinemaBlack History MonthBrian Webb Dance CompanyShay Kuebler Radical SystemYardbird Suite Angelique Francis One Thing Josh: Dear Evan Hansen Katie: Us Speaking Artistically is produced by Bottom Line Productions and is published by Taproot Edmonton. Be sure to check out the Arts Roundup for the latest headlines & happenings from the local arts community. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free. ★ Support this podcast ★

February art everywhere

We discuss this theatre-stuffed month, the relative merits of grants and prizes, and an idea for a documentary Josh would love to see.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Juno Awards Junos 2020 Northern exposure: Celeigh Cardinal, nêhiyawak, Nuela Charles, Striker among local Juno nominees Citadel TheatreCitadel Theatre Season 2020-2021Catalyst TheatreThe Invisible - Agents of Ungentlemanly WarfareChinook SeriesPawâkan MacbethOne Thing Josh: The Invisible - Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare Katie: 5 Artists 1 Love Allison: Kelly Ruth at the Sewing Machine Factory  Speaking Artistically is produced by Bottom Line Productions and is published by Taproot Edmonton. Be sure to check out the Arts Roundup for the latest headlines & happenings from the local arts community. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.  ★ Support this podcast ★

The Junos, The Citadel, and The Invisible

We look at the Edmontonians up for Junos, the Citadel Theatre's 55th season, Catalyst's upcoming production, and more.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Broadway Across Canada Season 2020-21Hamilton Headlines Broadway Across Canada’s Newest SeasonCost of LivingEmotional Impact of Disability Probed in Pulitzer-Winning PlayWinter Festivals Silver Skate Fire Sculpture Winterruption 2020 Flying Canoe Volant Chinook Series #2Hotweeks Of Cutting-Edge Performance Sound Off Festival McMullen GalleryNo Place by Emmanuel OsahorAlberta Branded Alberta Legislature Store Locally Made Goods Fine Craft One Thing Josh: Cost of Living Katie: Silver Skate Allison: Flying Canoe Speaking Artistically is produced by Bottom Line Productions and is published by Taproot Edmonton. Be sure to check out the Arts Roundup for the latest headlines & happenings from the local arts community. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.★ Support this podcast ★

Lotsa Broadway, festivals, and local fine crafts

We're excited about more than just Hamilton, jazzed about Silver Skate, and sad to see Alberta Branded go.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:StoneMarrow’s Crave StoneMarrow Theatre takes to the stage with stories that touch and teach Crave Shadow Theatre’s Happy Birthday Baby JHappy Birthday Baby J: Gender politics explored in whip smart new one-act at Shadow TheatreSilver Skate Festival Music  Silver Skate Festival Announces Live Music Line Up Taproot Music Roundup Blue MondayBlue Monday at Glass BookshopBook Clubs Local book clubs offering an opportunity to connect with people as well as new literature The Girly Book Club Molly of the Mall The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare Walterdale Theatre’s Monica Roberts New Walterdale artistic director Monica Roberts celebrates contribution of amateurs to theatre community 1984 at Walterdale Theatre Edmonton Journal’s The List Begins The List: Edmonton concerts, arts and culture, January 14-22 A Tale of Two Weeklies One Thing  Josh: Happy Birthday Baby J from Shadow Theatre Katie:  Diavolo from Alberta Ballet Allison: Exhibition of Glass from Alberta Craft Council Speaking Artistically is produced by Bottom Line Productions and is published by Taproot Edmonton. Be sure to check out the Arts Roundup for the latest headlines & happenings from the local arts community. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.★ Support this podcast ★

In yer face, book clubs, Blue Mondays, and cold music

We break through the cold with challenging theatre, Silver Skate music, and book-club fun.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Northern Light Theatre’s Everybody Loves RobbieEverybody Loves Robbie: A love letter to high school drama up next for Northern Light TheatreArts on the Avenue Deep Freeze FestivalEdmonton kicks off 12th annual Deep Freeze FestivalLove letters to 2019 The Cardiac Shadow Alberta Ballet's Frankenstein Northern Light Theatre's Flora & Fawna Edmonton Folk Music Festival North Country Fair Interstellar Rodeo Josh also mentioned A Tale of Two Weeklies.One thing:  Josh: Everybody Loves Robbie Katie:  Winterruption Allison: Shay Kuebler Speaking Artistically is produced by Bottom Line Productions and is published by Taproot Edmonton. Be sure to check out the Arts Roundup for the latest headlines & happenings from the local arts community. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.★ Support this podcast ★

Looking ahead, looking back, and welcome Allison!

We talk about January happenings, send our own love letters to 2019, and welcome Allison Lilly.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Edmonton Public Library EPL Writers in Residence EPL Think Tank Usha Gupta Dance Entourage and Brian Webb Dance inspiration Usha Gupta's career highlight to be celebrated across IndiaFestival PlaceReview: Oklahoma!Edmonton Music Prize Edmonton Music Prize 2019 Shortlist AnnouncedGoodbye, Kate! Kate’s on maternity leave! Welcome Allison Lilly to Bottom Line Productions.One Thing  Josh: In true holiday tradition — Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Kate:  A show at the Winspear, but it’s a Christmas gift so it needs to be secret Katie: A Townes Van Zandt and Hank Williams Tribute Show Speaking Artistically is produced by Bottom Line Productions and is published by Taproot Edmonton. Be sure to check out the Arts Roundup for the latest headlines & happenings from the local arts community. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.★ Support this podcast ★

EPL, India, Oklahoma, Music Prize & 'Bye Kate

We talk about the Edmonton Public Library, touring India, a production of Oklahoma!, and the local music prize, and we say goodbye (just for a while) to Kate.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Alberta BrandedHigh-end shop on legislature grounds featuring works by Alberta artists set to close next yearShumka’s Nutcracker Shumka’s Nutcracker celebration features multicultural touchstonesOne Thing Kate: Trevor Noah is coming in June Darka: Catalyst Theatre’s The Invisible Katie: Parasite at Metro Cinema Speaking Artistically is produced by Bottom Line Productions and is published by Taproot Edmonton. Be sure to check out the Arts Roundup for the latest headlines & happenings from the local arts community. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.★ Support this podcast ★

Backstage at Shumka’s Nutcracker

We talk to Shumka’s executive director Darka Tarnawsky backstage at the Jubilee Auditorium, after we discuss the impact of losing the Alberta Branded shop.

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