News
March/April 2012 Update
Studio 58/Langara College presents
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To generate excitement and present the concept for each Studio 58 production we have what’s called an All-School production meeting. This is a coming together of all the students and the creative team, as well as staff and faculty. Here are a few shots from the 4PLAY 2012 gathering:
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Julius Caesar & Soul Resource
Leslie Dos Remedios as Julius Caesar.
Photo by David Cooper.
From left to right – Masae Day, Mark Manning & Stephanie Iszak in SOUL RESOURCE.
Photo by Diana Wong.
It’s always a whirlwind of activity in the basement when we produce 2 shows at once, which is what happened at the beginning of the term when Julius Caesar ran in the Main Theatre and Soul Resource played in SO32. Our audiences experienced a new and exciting interpretation of a Shakespeare classic and a risky new work written by our 4th term students. We extend a huge thanks to all our patrons who attendedthese shows & look forward to seeing you in the theatre for 4PLAY: New Work by Excited Writers!
Carmen Aguirre wins Canada Reads 2012
From left to right – Jian Ghomeshi, Carmen Aguirre & Shad.
A heartfelt congratulations to graduate Carmen Aguirre whose book Something Fierce – Memoirs of a Revolutionary Daughter won Canada Reads 2012. The non-fiction book is Aguirre’s memoir of being taken from her home in Vancouver by her mother, who was part of a revolutionary movement opposing Augusto Pinochet in the 1970s. Aguirre grew up amid political struggle, torn in her teen years between boys and pop music, and political activism. We couldn't be more proud and thrilled. Now everyone go read this great book!
To see Carmen’s defining moment click here
To hear the interview with Carmen & Shad on Q with Jian Ghomeshi, click here
Kayla Dunbar receives Sydney Risk Award
Kayla and Don Risk. Photo by Sherri Sadler.
The Sydney J. Risk Award is given out each year to a senior Studio 58 student (or very recent graduate) in recognition of his/her demonstrated excellence and outstanding potential as an actor and for his/her continued commitment to a career in the professional theatre. Congratulations Kayla!
Spring Scholarship Recipients Announced
The department has the great pleasure of distributing scholarships twice a year. This term we are happy to announce the following scholarship recipients:
The Antony Holland Scholarship
Andrea Houssin, Agnes Tong and Lindsay Winch
Awarded to a senior student who demonstrates outstanding dedication and ability in the program.The David Pritchard Memorial Scholarship
Outstanding achievement in all aspects of the program
Ryan McCallion & Stephen BeaverThe Jennifer Wade Family Endowment Award
Katey Hoffman
Awarded to a Theatre Arts student who portrays universal values of kindness and caring to others in the Theatre Arts program. Acting and Production students in their final year of the program elect the recipient of the award.The Jean Margaret Monica Ball Scholarship
Kazz Leskard
Awarded to a student who demonstrates dedication to the program and a strong ability in comedy.The Lloyd Nicholson Memorial Scholarship
Emily Henney
Awarded to a Studio 58 student who demonstrates outstanding ability in musical theatre.2012 Auditions Coming Up
Coming to a city near you! Studio 58 embarks on the spring 2012 audition tour in April and there’s still time to get your application in!
50th Anniversary Update
It’s true! Studio 58 is 50 years old in 2015! Discussions have begun and plans are beginning to take shape. Look for a Facebook page & a Twitter feed where more details will be announced as they are known. For now, there’s one important date to take note of….the PARTY!
Studio 58 celebrates 50 Great Years
Join us on August, 22, 2015 to party!
