Fine Arts Festival of Performance and Research
Concordia University of Edmonton
April 13, 2023 5:00 pm - April 16, 2023 4:00 pm
The Fine Arts Festival of Performance and Research showcases the work of Concordia University of Edmonton’s (CUE) talented Fine Arts students including capstone projects from senior drama and music students.
Spanning four days in April, this year’s festival features readings of five new plays, three film premieres, one radio juke box musical, two music concerts, seven presentations on creative research and two AI workshops.
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Festival Programming
Assistant Directing “Rock of Ages: Teen Edition”
By Teagan Gomes
April 13 │ 5:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Presentation on Teagan’s experience assistant directing “Rock of Ages” at École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School. She will be walking through what she expected going into this project and the reality of what she has been working on as an assistant director.
Little One
By Gabriella Keizer
April 13 at 5:30 p.m. │ April 16 at 3:30 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Short film that follows the story of Ainsel, a young girl who feels connected to the fae at the edge of her town. Based upon the short story by Linked Soul.
Mystic Immortal Tournament
By Khaled El Assaad
April 13 │ 7:30 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
One act staged reading of a script about a group of Immortals finding their own way to succeed and have a purpose, involving an important message about family.
The Heat of The Night
By Ryan Mackney
April 13 at 6:00 p.m. │ April 15 at 8:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Full length Audio Drama Jukebox Musical using songs from Aqua’s 1997 Aquarium Album
Redwater Little Red Riding Hood Experience
By Tori Michaluk & Makayla Patrick
April 14 │ 5:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Presentation on the process of developing the REAL Story of Little Red Riding Hood, a musical with the high school students of Redwater School.
Stage Make-up In History
By Nessa Cogswell
April 14 │ 5:15 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Stage makeup in history, is a deep dive presentation through the rich history of stage and theatre makeup
Elizabethan Era Fashion
By Isah Bello
April 14 │ 6:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
A small fashion show portraying upper and lower classes of the Elizabethan era with costumes created from thrifted pieces of clothing.
The Survival of the Black Era
By Jobandeep Singh
April 14 at 6:30 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Staged reading of a one act play about how the partition of India and Pakistan affected people, taking place in 1947.
Don’t Look
By Keera Kalynchuk
April 14 at 7:30 p.m. │ April 16 at 4:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
A thriller/horror that focuses on a post apocalyptic world after an event called ‘The Great Blinding’.
Location
By Rubi-Ann Armson
April 14 at 8:00 p.m. │ April 15 at 3:30 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
A short film about Spencer an Indigenous woman who goes missing after going on a first date with a guy. Her brother Wyatt and best friend Parker come together to try and find Spencer.
Mercury
By Taylor Seibel
April 14 at 9:30 p.m. │ April 15 at 6:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Staged reading about a love story from the 1950s through the eyes of a 1949 Mercury pickup truck
Presentation on the Creation of Alice in Wonderland for High School Theatre students
By Jenna Appleyard
April 15 │ 12:30 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Presentation on Jenna Appleyard’s directing experience in a high school for Alice in Wonderland
Clowning Around
By Cassidy Hoekstra
April 15 │ 1:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Presentation on what it takes to be involved in a haunt. You will be showed different scare tactics, makeup looks, masks, room designs and general information about what goes into a haunt.
Frühlingsfest
By MUS 490 – Junior Recital
April 15 │ 2:00 p.m. │ Tegler Student Centre
Springtime celebration presented by the MUS 490 Capstone class showcasing the talents of the CUE music program through solo vocal, instrumental and chamber music performances.
Mae Voice
By Rhyll Velasquez
April 15 at 5:00 p.m. │ April 16 at 11:00 a.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
A short story reading about Mae, a Filipino Canadian student finding her identity through the arts and her culture. She navigates through pressure from her family which affects her emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.
Live Recording of Dr. Phix It’s 100th Episode
By Alexis Moore & Adam Montgomery
April 15 at 6:30 p.m. │ April 16 at 4:30 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
A satirical one act play of a live talk show with the themes of comedy, romance and a touch of thriller.
Directing Everyman’s Movement
By Daelyn Myggland
April 16 │ 1:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
Presentation showing the steps of movement coaching for CUE’s production of Everyman. Highlighting the creative process, working with first time movers, and development of the show.
Just Deal With It: Memoir of a Small Town
By Calli Mitchell & Ashley Oloske
April 16 │ 12:00 p.m. │ Al and Trish Huehn Theatre
A one act play that follows a group of five friends as they try to cope with the tragic loss of a friend. Talk back to follow.
When the Sun Comes
By Concordia Concert Choir
April 16 │ 2:00 p.m. │ Tegler Student Centre
CUE’s Concert Choir presents a concert of music which ushers in the change of session with springtime themes. There will be something for everyone as they also present spiritual and popular music arrangements, including musing of The Beatles and more!