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Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe ‘Tops in Blue.’ Less than 24 hours before departing for boot camp, a life-altering event forces him home to face the childhood he was trying so hard to forget. A staggering twenty-three characters, all dexterously played by Ashanti, guide Audiences through this award-winning true story. "Amid the hype fuelled blast of any arts festival comes at least a dozen wheezing promises that here, at last, is The Next Big Thing. In the case of the unlawfully gifted Kahlil Ashanti, the promise happens, on this occasion, to be completely, marvellously true. This show is killer. Recently hit with a salvo of prestigious awards and breathless reviews worldwide, Ashanti performed with the flawless aplomb of a seasoned Broadway darling. Taking us through the tour of his theatrical duty as a US Air Force entertainer, Ashanti offers nothing but impeccable magic. His gift for dead-right mimicry is comparable to Eddie Murphy; his talent for seamless, feel-good melancholy brings Robin Williams to mind. It's essential viewing." -The Age, Melbourne Australia Evening performances at 8PM, matinees at 2PM. Accessible Performances Wednesday, April 17, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance and a Relaxed Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden and Connor Yuzwenko-Martin are the Deaf Theatre Consultants. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator. Thursday, April 18, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden and Connor Yuzwenko-Martin are the Deaf Theatre Consultants. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator.
Backstage Theatre
Close Talker Postdata Tickets $22 in advance, $30 at the door.
The Aviary
Dallas Alexander + guests. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
The Aviary
Kim Churchill (AUS) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
Touring schools from May 21st to June 14th 2024A production from Théâtre La Seizième Written by: Anaïs Pellin Directed by: Emilie Leclerc Cast: Thérèse Champagne, Julio Rod Marín, Mia WistaffStage manager: Caroline Frost Sofia loves witch stories. Her favourite is the one about her Nonna meeting the Befana, an old lady who brings sweets to well-behaved children while they sleep... and who carries away the unwary ones who stumble upon her in the middle of the night! The day Nonna disappears, her granddaughter is convinced the Befana has kidnapped her. Sofia sets off to find her and becomes immersed in a story that goes beyond anything she could ever have imagined. In this show inspired by the legends of northern Italy, Anaïs Pellin's writing takes young audiences on an adventure full of twists and turns. Between the rapture and turmoil of childhood, La Befana conveys a poetic story about the final journey of our loved ones.
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Land of Talk w. Guests $20 in advance, $26 at the door
The Aviary
Josh Harnack Art Show DJ Nathan Panousis Tickets $10 in advance, $18 at the door.
The Aviary
This first autobiographical solo by actor Joey Lespérance paints a complex and nuanced portrait of a marginal and courageous existence. Directed by Esther Duquette, this powerful statement brings to life the lost dream of Joey’s “bro-sister” Michel(le), who always wanted to be in theatre. May their memory shine on our stage to eclipse the injustice.
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Nerd Nite Edmonton #80 comes crashing into April with another stellar roster of speakers. Come learn about AI (Machine Learning), how people get recruited into cults, and birds (including our favourite: owls). When: Thursday, April 25th, at 7:30pm (Doors & bar open at 7:00 pm with drinks available all night!) Matthew Dowling: First Sip of AI: An Introductory Brew to Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have been around for a long time. Some of the ideas behind the so called Deep Learning models were invented in the late 1950s. It wasn’t until late 2022 though, when ChatGPT was released, that the public really started to consciously use AI instead of it being something hidden from view. In this talk I want to give an intuitive understanding of how ML and AI are different from regular computer programs and share some of my experiences with developing ML applications and playing with it over the last few years. I am currently a Senior Lead ML Developer at AltaML, an Applied Machine Learning company based in Edmonton. I have a PhD in particle physics from the University of Alberta and have been working in the ML community for the past 6 years. I’ve been with AltaML since day 1 and as a result have worked on a large variety of ML problems in various industries ranging from Finance and Insurance to Industrial Operations. Most recently I’ve been doing a lot of work with Large Language Models (like GPT) and Generative AI. Heather Hutchinson: The Siren Song Remains the Same: Cult Recruitment Tactics and Rhetoric In spite of the advances of the digital age, cults remain as popular as ever. Does social media make their recruiting methods different? Are they more dangerous now because of the internet? Communications renegade Heather Hutchinson will tell you all. Or at least some. Heather Hutchinson is a recent graduate of MacEwan’s Professional Communications program. She is fascinated by rhetoric, persuasiveness, cults, true crime, and enjoys playing the ukulele and yelling at people on Twitter. Jana Teefy: Beaverhill Bird Observatory, MOTUS, and owls of Alberta The Beaverhill Bird Observatory has over 40 years of migration monitoring data, which we collect through standardized bird banding practices. I’ll talk about our research, population trends over time, our MOTUS research. I’ll touch on a few owls of Alberta and the threats to their populations. My name is Jana Teefy (Jay-na Tee-fee), self declared bird nerd and Head Biologist of the Beaverhill Bird Observatory. I have been with the observatory for 4 years. I have an Environmental Sciences diploma from Lakeland College with a major in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation and was a veterinary nurse in my previous career.
Studio Theatre
Renowned DJ Eme and gifted high school student Lina are queer, Filipinx immigrants. Under the spotlights of coming-of-age and her extravagant family-planned "debut," Lina's decision about coming out may change hers and Eme's lives forever. The Debut is a heartfelt and music-filled ode to finding yourself in a backdrop of mixtapes and setlists. For more information about the show and team, click here!" linked to https://commongroundarts.ca/event/the-debut Special Performances Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 Mask-mandatory performance. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Friday, May 17th, 2024 Common Ground and HOY! Productions are presenting Friday May 17 as a "Brown-Out Performance". This performance is reserved for those who identify in Filipinx and other BIPOC communities. Black and Brown Out Nights are events dedicated to celebrating with the communities reflected on stage. No ticketholder will be turned away from this performance, but we encourage audiences who are not Filipino or part of other racialized groups to attend other showtimes. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are giving consent to be contacted by Common Ground Arts Society. If you have questions or wish to withdraw your consent, please reach out at https://commongroundarts.ca/contact/
Backstage Theatre
The stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid – with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright – retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film while deepening the core relationships and themes, adding in layers, textures, and songs to form an even more moving and relevant story. The Broadway production opened on January 10, 2008, running for 685 performances before closing on August 30, 2009. The stage musical was adapted for middle school children as The Little Mermaid JR. in 2012. The full-length show was then revised and enjoyed sold-out productions in Holland, Moscow, and Tokyo. The Little Mermaid continues to charm audiences around the globe. DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Westbury Theatre
Trout Stanley, by Claudia Dey, is about three people who confuse codependency for cooperation and affliction for affection. An eccentric, captivating story in which the biggest catch of all is love.
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Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe ‘Tops in Blue.’ Less than 24 hours before departing for boot camp, a life-altering event forces him home to face the childhood he was trying so hard to forget. A staggering twenty-three characters, all dexterously played by Ashanti, guide Audiences through this award-winning true story. "Amid the hype fuelled blast of any arts festival comes at least a dozen wheezing promises that here, at last, is The Next Big Thing. In the case of the unlawfully gifted Kahlil Ashanti, the promise happens, on this occasion, to be completely, marvellously true. This show is killer. Recently hit with a salvo of prestigious awards and breathless reviews worldwide, Ashanti performed with the flawless aplomb of a seasoned Broadway darling. Taking us through the tour of his theatrical duty as a US Air Force entertainer, Ashanti offers nothing but impeccable magic. His gift for dead-right mimicry is comparable to Eddie Murphy; his talent for seamless, feel-good melancholy brings Robin Williams to mind. It's essential viewing." -The Age, Melbourne Australia Evening performances at 8PM, matinees at 2PM. Accessible Performances Wednesday, April 17, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance and a Relaxed Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden and Connor Yuzwenko-Martin are the Deaf Theatre Consultants. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator. Thursday, April 18, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden and Connor Yuzwenko-Martin are the Deaf Theatre Consultants. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator.
Backstage Theatre
Close Talker Postdata Tickets $22 in advance, $30 at the door.
The Aviary
Dallas Alexander + guests. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
The Aviary
Kim Churchill (AUS) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
Touring schools from May 21st to June 14th 2024A production from Théâtre La Seizième Written by: Anaïs Pellin Directed by: Emilie Leclerc Cast: Thérèse Champagne, Julio Rod Marín, Mia WistaffStage manager: Caroline Frost Sofia loves witch stories. Her favourite is the one about her Nonna meeting the Befana, an old lady who brings sweets to well-behaved children while they sleep... and who carries away the unwary ones who stumble upon her in the middle of the night! The day Nonna disappears, her granddaughter is convinced the Befana has kidnapped her. Sofia sets off to find her and becomes immersed in a story that goes beyond anything she could ever have imagined. In this show inspired by the legends of northern Italy, Anaïs Pellin's writing takes young audiences on an adventure full of twists and turns. Between the rapture and turmoil of childhood, La Befana conveys a poetic story about the final journey of our loved ones.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
Land of Talk w. Guests $20 in advance, $26 at the door
The Aviary
Josh Harnack Art Show DJ Nathan Panousis Tickets $10 in advance, $18 at the door.
The Aviary
This first autobiographical solo by actor Joey Lespérance paints a complex and nuanced portrait of a marginal and courageous existence. Directed by Esther Duquette, this powerful statement brings to life the lost dream of Joey’s “bro-sister” Michel(le), who always wanted to be in theatre. May their memory shine on our stage to eclipse the injustice.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
Nerd Nite Edmonton #80 comes crashing into April with another stellar roster of speakers. Come learn about AI (Machine Learning), how people get recruited into cults, and birds (including our favourite: owls). When: Thursday, April 25th, at 7:30pm (Doors & bar open at 7:00 pm with drinks available all night!) Matthew Dowling: First Sip of AI: An Introductory Brew to Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have been around for a long time. Some of the ideas behind the so called Deep Learning models were invented in the late 1950s. It wasn’t until late 2022 though, when ChatGPT was released, that the public really started to consciously use AI instead of it being something hidden from view. In this talk I want to give an intuitive understanding of how ML and AI are different from regular computer programs and share some of my experiences with developing ML applications and playing with it over the last few years. I am currently a Senior Lead ML Developer at AltaML, an Applied Machine Learning company based in Edmonton. I have a PhD in particle physics from the University of Alberta and have been working in the ML community for the past 6 years. I’ve been with AltaML since day 1 and as a result have worked on a large variety of ML problems in various industries ranging from Finance and Insurance to Industrial Operations. Most recently I’ve been doing a lot of work with Large Language Models (like GPT) and Generative AI. Heather Hutchinson: The Siren Song Remains the Same: Cult Recruitment Tactics and Rhetoric In spite of the advances of the digital age, cults remain as popular as ever. Does social media make their recruiting methods different? Are they more dangerous now because of the internet? Communications renegade Heather Hutchinson will tell you all. Or at least some. Heather Hutchinson is a recent graduate of MacEwan’s Professional Communications program. She is fascinated by rhetoric, persuasiveness, cults, true crime, and enjoys playing the ukulele and yelling at people on Twitter. Jana Teefy: Beaverhill Bird Observatory, MOTUS, and owls of Alberta The Beaverhill Bird Observatory has over 40 years of migration monitoring data, which we collect through standardized bird banding practices. I’ll talk about our research, population trends over time, our MOTUS research. I’ll touch on a few owls of Alberta and the threats to their populations. My name is Jana Teefy (Jay-na Tee-fee), self declared bird nerd and Head Biologist of the Beaverhill Bird Observatory. I have been with the observatory for 4 years. I have an Environmental Sciences diploma from Lakeland College with a major in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation and was a veterinary nurse in my previous career.
Studio Theatre
Renowned DJ Eme and gifted high school student Lina are queer, Filipinx immigrants. Under the spotlights of coming-of-age and her extravagant family-planned "debut," Lina's decision about coming out may change hers and Eme's lives forever. The Debut is a heartfelt and music-filled ode to finding yourself in a backdrop of mixtapes and setlists. For more information about the show and team, click here!" linked to https://commongroundarts.ca/event/the-debut Special Performances Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 Mask-mandatory performance. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Friday, May 17th, 2024 Common Ground and HOY! Productions are presenting Friday May 17 as a "Brown-Out Performance". This performance is reserved for those who identify in Filipinx and other BIPOC communities. Black and Brown Out Nights are events dedicated to celebrating with the communities reflected on stage. No ticketholder will be turned away from this performance, but we encourage audiences who are not Filipino or part of other racialized groups to attend other showtimes. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are giving consent to be contacted by Common Ground Arts Society. If you have questions or wish to withdraw your consent, please reach out at https://commongroundarts.ca/contact/
Backstage Theatre
The stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid – with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright – retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film while deepening the core relationships and themes, adding in layers, textures, and songs to form an even more moving and relevant story. The Broadway production opened on January 10, 2008, running for 685 performances before closing on August 30, 2009. The stage musical was adapted for middle school children as The Little Mermaid JR. in 2012. The full-length show was then revised and enjoyed sold-out productions in Holland, Moscow, and Tokyo. The Little Mermaid continues to charm audiences around the globe. DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Westbury Theatre
Trout Stanley, by Claudia Dey, is about three people who confuse codependency for cooperation and affliction for affection. An eccentric, captivating story in which the biggest catch of all is love.
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