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Broadway's Les Misérables Revival Finds a New Cosette: Drama Alumnus Samantha Hill!
Breaking News! Samantha Hill ('11 BFA Acting) has been announced as the new Cosette for the upcoming Broadway revival of Les Miserables. Previews begin March 1.
Amy Shostak ('07 BA Drama) hits the Wanderer's Top 100 Edmonton Women in Business list
Congrats to Amy Shostak for hitting The Wanderer's Top 100 Edmonton Women in Business list this week. Check it out and be inspired by these incredible people.
Humby family to perform on CBC show
Paula Humby (BFA Acting grad) is competing on CBC Radio-Canada's television program "Un air de Famille." The talent reality television program started up last night, with Paula performing with her Dad, Bill Humby, head coach of the UAlberta Bears & Panda's swimming program and her brother Nico.
Paul Gross named officer of Order of Canada
One of UAlberta's most recognizable alumni ('81 BFA Acting) has been honoured for his contributions to Canadian culture as an actor, writer and director.
Amy Shostak: Alberta's Next 10 2013
BA Drama alumna Amy Shostak is named one of Alberta's next 10 top citizens.
BFA Acting Alumni joining Soulpetter Academy
Peter Fernandes ('11 BFA Acting) and Richard Lam ('12 BFA Acting) are joining the Soulpepper Academy, to train intensively in Toronto for the next two years.
Q & A with NextFest director Steve Pirot
NextFest boss man / director, Steve Pirot ('96 BFA Acting & '93 BA Drama), delivers an Edmonton theatre history lesson, imagines a NextFest love child, and shares his passion for mentorship.
Samantha Hill performing at the 2013 Tony Awards
Samantha Hill ('11 BFA Acting) performing at the 2013 Tony Awards
BFA Acting grad Robert Markus playing lead in Tommy! at Stratford
BFA Acting ('10) grad Robert Markus on CBC's Q today! Robert is currently playing the lead in Tommy! at the Stratford Festival.
UAlberta alumnus makes mark in the movies
Oscar-winning UAlberta BFA grad Todd Cherniawsky shares his journey with current students
U of A Drama alumnus Shaun Johnston awarded the 2011 David Billington Award
U of A Drama alumnus Shaun Johnston (BFA '90) awarded the 2011 David Billington Award, presented each year to an individual who has made an invaluable contribution to Alberta's TV and film production community.
U of A Drama alumnus Michael Peng honoured with a Best Actor nomination
Drama alumnus Michael Peng (MFA Directing '08) was honoured with a Best Actor nomination for his performance in Bashir Lazhar at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland. Bashir Lazhar was directed by Drama professor Piet Defraeye.
Drama grad Carrie Thiel takes her stage fight training to the New Zealand sets of The Lord of the Rings
Drama grad Carrie Thiel takes her stage fight training to the New Zealand sets of The Lord of the Rings.