Medea Chromatic Theatre is producing a highly contemporary and anti-colonial production of Euripides’ classic tragedy, Medea. After Jason captures the Golden Fleece, in large part because of Medea, her magic, and her betrayal against her family, Jason takes Medea as a wife. A few years pass, their sons grow and prosper, when Jason decides to take another bride from his Grecian homeland for political reasons, offering to keep Medea as a mistress, illegitimating their children in the process. To keep her agency, self-respect, and cultural identity, she pays the ultimate price and kills her children. Cast Direction by Alyssa Bradac Stage Management by Courtney Charnock Set and Lighting Design by Kathryn Smith Costume Design by Benjamin Toner Sound Design by Miquelon Rodriguez CAST Chantelle Han* Medea Justin Michael Carriere* Jason Ali DeRegt Aegeus/Chorus Carly McKee Creon/Chorus Jenna Rodgers Tutor/Chorus Makambe K. Simamba Nurse/ Chorus *Member of the Canadian Actors Equity Association Back to Past Projects Listen Now! Digital Program

Getting to the Space Parking Info for MRU There are three main options to get to our exhibition space: From the WEST GATE entrance entering the main building, walk down the stairs or take the elevator on the left to the lower level (Main Street). Walk past the Tim Hortons on your right and take an immediate right down the hallway towards the rec. centre. The Craft Studios (I149/149F) are at the end of the hallway down a ramp and a few steps. From the RECREATION CENTRE entrance, walk past the poll and take the circular staircase to the lower level, continuing down the hallway past the gym reception on your right, a small gym on your left, a set of stairs on your left, a courtyard on your right, the student wellness centre on your right, and finally the Craft (I149/I149F) will be on your right, down a short hall with stairs and a ramp. From the EAST GATE entrance of the main building, walk straight down the main hallway. You will pass a Starbucks, student services, the Cougars bookshop and a small courtyard on your left. Right before you get to the Tim Hortons, turn left down the I hallway and walk to the end of the hallway. The Craft Studios (I149/149F) will be at the end of the hall down a few steps and a ramp. Parking Info for MRU

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UNLEARNING, RELEARNING, TRANSFORMING EDUCATION An Interactive Art Exhibition I149F, near Tim Hortons on Main Street 4:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibition Schedule Getting to the Space & Parking Save the event to your calendar! Questions? Contact Us! ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: We, 36 MRU Teacher Candidates, dramaturg Kodie Rollan, assistant professor Kristen Schaffer and research assistant Daniela Quintero warmly invite you to experience Unlearning, Relearning, and Transforming—an interactive art exhibition showcasing what students have learned from EDUC2200D: Enacting Anti-Oppressive Education. What does “unlearning” mean to you? Quotes “Unlearning is hard and not always immediate.” What does “relearning” mean to you? Quotes “Questioning our biases.” What does “transforming education” mean to you? Quotes “Removing biases.” “Learning from the mistakes from the past to benefit the students of the future.” This project has been generously supported by the office of EDI opportunity fund. This is a drop-in style of event and light refreshments will be provided. THE SEVEN EXHIBITIONS Men in Education Talks A podcast where teacher candidates on navigating the profession and analyzing their privileges and challenges to reduce bias.” More Info Intersection Us “A painting representing the intersectionality between our identities - and the intersectionality between our school community and teaching philosophy.” More Info Stomp, Roar, and Be Brave “A children’s storybook about a young dinosaur with a stutter, discovering the diversity in their support system and overcoming a fear of public speaking alongside peers.” More Info Divided Perceptions: Stigma Across the City “Addressing common stereotypes/stigmas between the 4 quadrants of Calgary. Making viewers aware of their own biases and finding ways to challenge them.” More Info Interactive Classroom: Pieces of a Puzzle “An art piece to show what our future classrooms will look like.” Cancelled “An investigation game where players decide if someone deserves cancellation or redemption based on evidence.” More Info Privilege Collage “What does privilege mean to you?” Special Thanks Thank you to Chromatic Theatre for their web support and use of website! Thank you to the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Faculty of Health, Community and Education, the Mokakiiks Centre for SoTL, and the Department of Education at Mount Royal University.

Stomp, Roar, and Be Brave (Children's Book) Exhibition Info Exhibition by: Kira Berry, Sarah Keegan, Kiara Medveszek & Natalie Rupert Format: Children's Book Content: This is a timed presentation. Reading 1: 4:50pm - 5:10pm Reading 2: 5:30pm - 5:50pm Teacher candidates will be performing a live reading of their children's book followed by a short Q&A period.

Media An Important Message from our Artistic Director Jenna Rodgers Read More Winners and Losers Media Release Read More Artistic Director Jenna Rodgers Receives Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Emerging Artist Award Read More Medea Media Release Read More Cowboy Versus Samurai Media Release Read More Avenue Magazine – Interview with Mike Tan Read More

Winners and Losers by James Long and Marcus Youssef Adapted by Valerie Planche, Makambe K. Simamba and Jenna Rodgers Presented in association with Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre and Arts Commons Presents Winners and Losers is one part game, one part conversation that leans into our universally flawed human logic, and the desire to win at all costs. Valerie Planche and Makambe K. Simamba, two powerhouse performers at different stages of life and careers, debate whether people, places or things – Robin Williams, camping, Meghan Markle, private schools – are winners or losers. This exploration of female friendships leads us down a spiralling path of staunch sisterhood and deep-seated difference. As the discussion gets personal, how far is too far when confronting deep-seated beliefs? Based on the Governor General Award-nominated text by Marcus Youssef and James Long, this homegrown adaptation – re-written and re-cast with an all-female team – premiered to rave reviews at Toronto’s SummerWorks Performance Festival! “The elemental nature of this show (there is no set, just a simple folding table and two chairs) requires big, engaging performances. Planche and Simamba deliver, making this remount a clear winner.” – Now Magazine “Retained both the humor and all the edge of the original.” – Mooney on Theatre “Lively and revealing work” – Mooney on Theatre “The affection between Planche and Simamba is palpable, and the play is gripping when it’s emotionally bare” – Globe and Mail Back to Past Projects

Jenna Rodgers Founding Artistic Director Jenna is a mixed-race Director and Dramaturg based in Calgary, on Treaty 7 Territory. Jenna is the founding Artistic Director of Chromatic Theatre – a company dedicated to producing and developing work by and for artists of colour. Jenna is also the Dramaturg for the Playwrights Lab at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. A passionate arts equity advocate, she is a graduate of the NTS Artistic Leadership Residency, the Banff Centre’s Cultural Leadership program, and the artEquity National Facilitator Training cohort. She holds an MA in International Performance Research from the universities of Amsterdam and Tampere. Recent Directing credits include Mary’s Wedding at the Citadel Theatre, Actually at Alberta Theatre Projects, and Sherlock Holmes and the Raven’s Curse at Vertigo Theatre; For Chromatic Theatre (我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme Chance Leh), Winners and Losers, Cowboy Versus Samurai); fu-GEN Theatre (Mixie and the Halfbreeds); Workshop West Theatre (Beyond the Darkness); Pape and Taper Theatre (Timmy, Tommy, and the Haunted Hotel);and Lunchbox Theatre (Let the Light of Day Through).She was selected as part of the 2020 Michael Langham Directors Conservatory at the Stratford Festival. Contact

Intersection Us (Mural) Exhibition Info Exhibition by: Format: Mural Content: This is a drop in experience similar to that of an art gallery. Teacher candidates will be around to explain the portion of the mural they created. Teacher candidates will be available for questions/ comments throughout the exhibit. See also: Getting to the space See also: Parking Info for MRU

Chromatic Theatre & Handsome Alice Theatre is currently looking for a Music Director/ Pianist for an upcoming workshop and production of Little Elves, a new musical co-created by Kodie Rollan and Alixandra Cowman. We're Hiring Music Director & Pianist Chromatic Theatre & Handsome Alice Theatre is currently looking for a Music Director/ Pianist for an upcoming workshop and production of Little Elves, a new musical co-created by Kodie Rollan and Alixandra Cowman. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH ABOUT THE SHOW Little Elves is a new horror-holiday musical loosely based on the folktale of St. Nicholas & the Evil Butcher. The story centers three young elves who after killing their captor, create an elaborate lie in order to survive. A reimagining of a folktale gone wrong, Little Elves brings the audience into a world of lies, deceit, and desperation. It explores a variety of intersectional themes among which are interrogations of “justified” vengeance, IBPOC relationships to religion, abolitionist interventions within cycles of violence, and the longstanding history of Anti-Asian policies and sentiments in Turtle Island (Canada). Overall, the piece asks the question, “when the odds are stacked against you, what will you do to survive”? The music of the piece is deeply rooted in a variety of folk, country, and pop sounds. Download Full Job Call Apply Now Key Engagement Info: The MD/ Pianist is expected to be part of an upcoming workshop which will take place from May 18 - 22, 2026 with working hours from 10am - 6pm. They are also expected to be part of the production which has a rehearsal timeline of September 28 - October 29, 2026, and shows from October 28 - November 7, 2026. This is a paid position. The fee for the May workshop is $1,000 (+ GST if applicable), and a weekly fee during the production of $1,050/wk for a 6 week engagement period (+ GST if applicable) Both the workshop and production will take place in Calgary, AB - we are specifically looking for local artists, or artists who can work locally, as we have limited budget for travel and accommodations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Within the workshop, the MD/ pianist will work closely with the composer to explore and devise interstitial music for the production, For both the workshop & production, the MD/pianist will lead and conduct music rehearsals, guiding the actors and band with learning the music of the show, as well as be part of the on-stage band as the pianist during performances. The MD and onstage musicians will also be engaged as ensemble singers. The MD/ pianist is also expected to collaborate closely with the directing team & production team to ensure music aligns with the artistic vision of the show. QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience in music direction for the theatre Shown ability to lead rehearsals, provide constructive feedback, create a clear and balanced sound, motivate performers, and provide a healthy and positive working relationship with all artists in the team, Strong knowledge of music theory and background with both musical theatre and folk genres and playing styles Strong piano playing skills, including the ability to improvise Chromatic Theatre is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Artistic Director, Kodie Rollan at kodie@chromatictheatre.ca All applicants will be responded to as to the status of their application. Please note that we may invite applicants to have an interview with the team to determine fit. Applications due April 10, 2026 at 11:59pm. For any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact Artistic Director, Kodie Rollan at kodie@chromatictheatre.ca

Divided Perceptions (Interactive Art Exhibit) Exhibition Info Exhibition by: Format: Interactive Art Exhibit Content: Audiences will be given pins and invited to put the pins on sections of a map as prompted by the teacher candidates. This is a drop in experience similar to that of an art gallery with optional, mild, participation. Accessibility: Exhibit contains sharp push pins. Teacher candidates will be available for questions/ comments throughout the exhibit. See also: Getting to the space See also: Parking Info for MRU

Kisapmata By Bianca Miranda January 30 - February 18, 2024 The Tagalog word “kisapmata” means “blink of an eye.” It’s also the title of a punk banger by Filipino band, Rivermaya. Inspired by this song, this new Canadian play tells the love story of two Filipino women—one living here in Canada and the other, born and raised in the Philippines. Through intimate vignettes, we see the longing, the diving in, and eventually, the letting go. Photos by Benjamin Laird We are proud to present the world premiere of this unique queer love story by Calgary playwright Bianca Miranda at Chromatic, with direction by Gina Puntil, co-produced by Lunchbox Theatre and presented as part of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo. Kisapmata has been in development since 2021, when it was part of our IBPOC Playwrights Unit, and it was featured in both the Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work and Stage Two at Lunchbox Theatre in 2022. Playwright Bianca Miranda also recently premiered The F-Word, co-written and performed with Keshia Cheesman, in a Downstage Production at Alberta Theatre Projects, which was nominated for "Outstanding New Play" at the Betty Mitchell Awards. Directed by Gina Puntil Co-Production with Lunchbox Theatre and presented by One Yellow Rabbit as part of the 38th Annual High Performance Rodeo . Poster Artwork by Maezy Reign CAST AND CREW Michelle Diaz • A Isabella Pedersen • B Gina Puntil • Director Kodie Rollan • Assistant Director & Dramaturg Thomas Geddes • Video & Projection Design Cassie Holmes • Set & Costume Design Gladzy Kei • Grapic Designer Kp Smith • Lx Design Sallie Mae Salcedo • Sound Design Jennifer Yeung • Stage Manager Rebecca Orion • Apprentice Stage Manager Bianca Miranda • Playwright ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Program Local Vendors