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Playwright Mike Lew has taken two of the most dramatic things known to humankind – Shakespeare and high school – and put them together in the hilarious and sharp-witted dark comedy that will close out Alberta Theatre Projects’ 2022-23 Season. The smash hit play was originally programmed for the company’s 2020-21 Season but had to be put on hold due to the pandemic. The long-awaited production will finally be hitting the Martha Cohen Theatre stage this April.
For 2021, the traditional Shakespeare by the Bow is being re-imagined and going on the road in a fun and safe way. Theatre Calgary, in partnership with The Shakespeare Company and Hit & Myth Productions, will be taking their emerging artists to a variety of Calgary locations for the public to enjoy during the month of August. This year's Shakespeare on the Go will allow Theatre Calgary to reach out, in a new way, to more communities and people of Calgary and surrounding areas.
Artistic producer of The Shakespeare Company, Haysam Kadri was recently was appointed as Alberta Theatre Projects' interim artistic director. A well-respected Canadian artist, Haysam has been a creative force both on stage and behind-the-scenes, winning numerous awards and accolades for his stage direction, fight direction, and acting. In addition, he’s also an accomplished teacher and has mentored many young artists in our community.
