Theatre at UBC
Welcome to Theatre at UBC
Theatre at UBC is recognised as one of Canada's foremost academic Theatre
programs. We offer a comprehensive range of degrees in the study of Theatre
and the opportunity to learn in an interdisciplinary environment combining
Film, Creative Writing, Music, Digital Media and other university
disciplines. Our approach encourages students to bring leading edge theory
and research together with practice in the staging of innovative new works,
national premieres and classics from the world stage. Our faculty of
accomplished artists and scholars in residence ably support students'
imaginative, technical, and intellectual development equally as they prepare
to embark on a life in theatre and related arts.
It's Happening Here!
Opens This Week!
Nicola Cavendish directs
The Laramie Project
for Theatre at UBC
November 19-28, 2009,
7:30 PM
Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC
Theatre at UBC welcomes our talented alumna, award winning actress and director Nicola Cavendish, to direct this dramatic investigation of events surrounding the Matthew Shepard story.
>>Visit The Laramie Project showsite
Nicola Cavendish introduces a
scene from Theatre at UBC's
The Laramie Project
Nicola Cavendish chats about why she wanted to direct THE LARAMIE PROJECT for Theatre at UBC and introduces BFA Acting actors Mishelle Cuttler and Dave Kaye who perform a short scene from the production. Video clip by Stephen Malloy.
Watch the video
Nicola Cavendish starring in Shirley Valentine at Theatre at UBC
Theatre at UBC presents for two nights only: Shirley Valentine, starring Theatre at UBC alumna Nicola Cavendish. A Special Benefit Performance for Theatre Student Scholarships. Frederic Wood Theatre, November 29 & 30, 7:30 pm,
with Talk Backs after each performance.
>>More
Actor Nicola Cavendish discloses the true message behind outrageously funny Shirley Valentine.
TorontoStage.com Interviews Nicola Cavendish about her role in Shirley Valentine.
On the Move...
At the end of August, Film Production faculty and staff vacated Brock Hall Annex, and faculty from our Acting/Directing programs in Theatre moved out of Auditorium Annex. All are now in our new digs.
Located at 6358 University Boulevard, the TFP is directly across the street from the Dorothy Somerset and B.C. Binning Studios where most of our acting and directing classes are held. We are thrilled to start the new school year in this fabulous new space.
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Formerly known as the Arts One Building (it housed the Arts One program, now located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre), the Second World War vintage structure has been renovated and spruced up, and will henceforth be known as the Theatre-Film Production Building. The TFP will house faculty offices, film equipment, editing suites, and classes.
New Study of Performance Styles
Class Offered
Because of a glitch in the student registration system, Theatre 330 (Study of Performance Styles) fails to appear on any list of courses open to students--but it is definitely being offered and
team-taught by Professor Stephen Malloy and acclaimed actor/director Sarah Rodgers.
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Term Two
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10-12
BC Binning 12
Course Description:
Shepard and Pinter: Explorations in Contemporary Text for the Actor
Part One: Shepard Scenes with Stephen Malloy: Experience the unique imagination of America’s most prolific playwright, Sam Shepard. The actors will explore alternative methods of scene study in a non-traditional approach to the work of this Pulitzer Prize winning playwright.
Part Two: Exploring Pinter with Sarah Rodgers: Enter into the delicious, menacing world of the English playwright Harold Pinter. Pinter was the most influential playwright of modern time. Pinter was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005. He is a favourite playwright of many actors. In this course you will have the opportunity to delve into his world full of theatrical pauses and silences, comedic timing and irony and menace. Ever wondered what the Pinter pause was all about - now is your time to find out.
Requirements: Students with at least 2nd year standing who have taken Theatre 230 or an equivalent introductory performance course as a pre-requisite.
To register: Give your name and student number to Karen Tong, Theatre Secretary, in Frederic Wood 207, or call her at 604-822-3880.
About the University of British Columbia
Every year, the University of British Columbia attracts outstanding students and researchers from around the globe to its world-class academic environment. The university is continuously ranked among the best in the world, within the top three in Canada and as best in Western Canada.
What sets us apart from other Canadian institutions is its focus on outstanding research, interdisciplinary study options, sustainability and an international diverse and multicultural environment aiming to educate global citizens.
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With more than 140 graduate degree programs, 2000 potential supervisors in 12 faculties and outstanding facilities, UBC provides opportunities for all interests.
The University of British Columbia's Vancouver campus is located at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula, close by to the city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
