Alberta Culture Days
Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as Alberta Arts Day, a one-day event to recognize the value of Alberta's arts and cultural communities. There were 100 events held in 30 communities across the province, and a flagship celebration at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. Since then, it has expanded into a vibrant, three-day, province wide celebration that has helped inspire the creation of Culture Days - a pan-Canadian movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.
Our region has participated in Alberta Culture Days since 2009 and Theatre; Just Because started participating in 2015. The festival is a showcase of our community’s vibrant arts, rich heritage and cultural diversity. Wood Buffalo Alberta Culture Days is a chance for our artists and performers to shine, celebrating our unique culture, heritage, and the place we call home.
This year, Alberta Culture Days has been extended beyond the traditional weekend to a 4-week interactive, immersive arts and culture experience taking place from September 1 to 30. Stay tuned to find out what TJB is organizing for the 2020 Culture Days in Wood Buffalo!
CUlture days in wood buffalo - 2019
In 2019, Theatre; Just Because hosted the workshop Auditioning in YMM part 2 at Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts.
“Are you new to auditioning in Fort McMurray? Do you want to practice your skills, or pick up something new? Back by popular demand – it’s another Theatre; Just Because auditioning workshop!
Part of Wood Buffalo’s 2019 Alberta Culture Days weekend! Join Diana Moser and Justin Shaw of Theatre; Just Because to practice the basics of having a great audition in Fort McMurray! Participants will take away key tips & tricks and even test out their new skills in a mock audition. This workshop will focus primarily on practicing a cold read – how does an actor prepare for a brand new scene in an audition?
CUlture days in wood buffalo - 2018
September 27, 28 & 30 at suncor energy centre for the performing arts
All ABCD programming is offered for free to the public.
Thursday, September 27 - New Play Development workshop where we do a critical reading of a work-in-progress written by local playwright Mike Jones.
Friday, September 28 - Theatre; Just Because – An Evening of Entertainment! A musical variety show featuring local performers.
Sunday, September 30 - Youth Theatre Workshop – Youth aged 12-16 are invited to participate in an afternoon of theatre activities designed to enhance their performance skills.
