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Summer's in full swing, but the arts don't stop!

Hey everyone! I'm Jonah, the 2018/19 Arts Editor at The Gateway! We're having our second volunteer meeting of the summer on Monday, May 4, 3-5 p.m. In the first hour, we'll be catching up and pitching out stories in arts, news, and opinion. In the second hour, we'll be brainstorming 101 things to do on campus before you graduate, which will go in the September magazine!There's lots of exciting things happening things in the local arts scene this summer! From theatre festivals to design, from music to film, there's something for everyone!

If you're interested in any of the pitches below, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I hope to see you at Monday's meeting!

Syrian theatre artists produce refugee play Hagar.

Aksem Alyousef and Amena Shehab are a husband and wife duo who are the co-founders of Alma Theatre, Edmonton's newest indie theatre companies. In Alyousef's play Hagar, Shehab stars as the titular character in a story of a woman fleeing war-torn Aleppo for safe harbour abroad. The production runs June 1-8 in the Studio Theatre at the ATB Financial Arts Barns. Review the show and/or interview the creators! We can acquire comps and/or set up interviews as necessary.

Theatre Network is rebuilding the Roxy Theatre!

In 2015, Theatre Network's venue, The Roxy, burnt down in an accidental fire. Since then, the mid-sized theatre company has made its home at The Roxy on Gateway (formerly C-103), but with government funding and private donors, the old Roxy will soon be rebuilt as a state-of-the-art multi-venue theatre complex! Interview Bradley Moss, Theatre Network's Artistic Director to learn more.

Improvaganza starts on June 14!

Edmonton's international improv festival is coming up soon! We can look into getting comps and/or setting up interviews to review or preview the events.

Profile on Edmonton actor Kristi Hansen

Kristi Hansen, a theatre actor and U of A alumna, will soon be featured in a documentary short on her life as a performer with a physical disability. Hansen is a single leg amputee, and is also a successful local artist. See if she's interested in an interview about her artistic journey!

The Works Art & Design Festival kicks off on June 21!

Edmonton's premiere summer art and design festival will soon descend upon Churchill Square! We can look into setting up an interview with the organizers and taking some photos!