This week, we learn about Social Tango. We find out about a new play called Stars on Her Shoulders. We ask playwright Trevor Schmidt about Monstress.
A Halloween concert at the Winspear will add live pipe organ music to the 1925 classic silent film The Phantom of the Opera. And author Rajinderpal S. Pal tells us about his new book, However Far Away.
Monday, October 28 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
Celebrating a landmark 25 years, the BD&P World Stage series at Arts Commons launches its new season with a dance collective that has been making waves around the world: Social Tango. This blended evening of high-energy dance, multimedia, and audience participation calls on the roots of tango as a gathering of community and sharing of art. CKUA’s Leo Cripps discovers more about Social Tango.
Tuesday, October 29 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Stars on Her Shoulders by Stephen Massicotte is a play about women, activism, and the queer experience. Developed in collaboration with Edmonton’s Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre, this production runs October 30 – November 17. CKUA’s Lisa Wilton brings us more on the play.
Wednesday, October 30 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
In the play Monstress, writer/director Trevor Schmidt presents a tale of loss, reanimation, and existential questioning. This play is the creepy kickoff to Northern Light Theatre’s 2024-25 season. CKUA’s Tony King will be joined by Schmidt to preview the production.
Thursday, October 31 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Master silent film accompanist Dennis James will play the Davis Concert Organ as the 1925 classic film The Phantom of the Opera is projected above the Winspear stage. Prepare to be spooked as they take you to the Paris Opera House as it was a century ago! CKUA’s Scott Zielsdorf will get all the spooky info with ESO Operations Manager, Jerrold Eilander.
Friday, November 1 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
Author Rajinderpal S. Pal is releasing his debut novel However Far Away, and he’s already a past winner of the Henry Kreisel Award for Best First Book. Pal’s new book is described as a “sweeping family saga.“ CKUA’s Grant Stovel catches up with Pal ahead of the book launch party, which hits Calgary’s Festival Hall on November 6.
