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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

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

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

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Kristen Padayas Associate Producer Kristen is a graduate of Grant MacEwan College’s Theatre Arts Program and the University of Alberta’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting Program. Select acting credits include: Bare: A Pop Opera (Raw Mango Theatre), On the Banks of the Nut (Teatro la Quindicina), Matt and Ben (Theatre Transit), Harold and Vivian Entertain Guests (Impossible Mongoose), The Kaufman Kabaret (Studio Theatre), Under Cover (Concrete Theatre, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Nomination), Working it Out (Alberta Workers’ Health Centre), Bone Wars (Punctuate Theatre), Apple (Sage Theatre), Flight Risk (Lunchbox Theatre), The Scarlet Letter (Theatre Calgary), The Wedding Party (Alberta Theatre Projects), Sherlock Holmes & the Raven’s Curse (Vertigo Theatre). Kristen is also an Artistic Co-Producer with Impossible Mongoose (Edmonton) where she’s produced two multiple Sterling award-winning Fringe hits, ‘The Fall of the House of Atreus’ and ‘Prophecy’, both by Jessy Ardern.

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

Greater Forest Lawn Playwrights Lab 2015 Featuring: Female Robbery by Jessica Del Fierro Dramaturgy by Caroline Russell-King Timmy, Tommy & the Haunted Hotel by Ali DeRegt and Kathryn Smith Dramaturgy by Alyssa Bradac Blind Pass by Hayley Feigs Dramaturgy by Zachary Moull Absurdable Universe by Kyle Hinton Dramaturgy by Neil Fleming Parched by Jennifer Roberts Dramaturgy by Jenna Rodgers Technology Trade-off by Phyllis Wheaton Dramaturgy by Trevor Rueger Featuring talented performers from across the city: Josh Bertwistle, Michelle Brandenburg, Alex Cherovsky, Filsan Dualeh, Devon Dubnyk, Chelsea Dwarika, Deborah Ferguson, Rodrigo Flores, Natalie Gauthier, Mike Griffin, Alan Johnson, Duane Jones, Alvan Le, Kelly Malcolm, Andrew Merrigan, Dan Perry, Ryan Reese, Holleay Rohm, Lara Schmitz, Makambe Simamba, Ayla Stephen, Liam Volke, Alicia Ward, Justine Westby, Sarah Wheeldon, and Greg Wilson The Greater Forest Lawn Playwrights Lab is a development opportunity supported by CADA for emerging playwrights representing the plethora of diverse communities that exist in Calgary. The Lab will be a safe creative space for writers to explore their ideas and grow their talent – in full colour. The Lab will be led by Jenna Rodgers, a local Director/Dramaturg, who will work with a group of up to five emerging playwrights, each developing their first draft of a play. “Emerging” refers to individual career status, and playwrights of any age are welcome to apply. Playwrights will not be restricted to writing about issues of diversity, but will be encouraged to use their work to explore issues that challenge them. This program will take place over the course of six months, spanning Oct 2014 – March 2015. Selected playwrights will meet twice monthly for the program’s duration. Meetings will take place in Forest Lawn, and will be tailored to support the group of artists that have been assembled. In the final month of the Lab, playwrights will be paired with a mentor in a professional director/dramaturg. You will be given 12 hours of professional development time and a cast of non-equity actors. The GFL Playwrights Lab will culminate with a public presentation to showcase the Playwrights’ work to their friends, family, and the greater Calgary arts community. Back to Past Projects Listen Now! Digital Program

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

Meet Chromatic Theatre's new 2025 Playwrights Unit Cohort! Melanee Murray-Hunt, Kathleen Faith Ballangan, and Jessica Szeto. Melanee Murray-Hunt SHE/HER Melanee, writer, actor filmmaker has written, directed and produced seven award-winning short films as well as wrote and starred in her award winning solo show, "The ‘Hoodwink" which received critical acclaim in Calgary and New York. She is currently completing her Masters Degree in Creative Writing at UBC (University of British Columbia). At UBC, Melanee was a recent recipient of the prestigious SSHRC, (Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council) Award and in Calgary, she won the 2023 Brenda Strathern Literary Award for her current literary project, "Moesha’s Mass." Melanee's film, "The Invincible Jayson Garvey," will be having its New York City Premiere at the Kwanzaa Film Festival and was an official selection for the Root Experience Film Festival in Seattle. As an actor she can be seen on camera in various independent, network and studio producers such as CBC, NBC, CBS, and Hallmark. She had a recent role in the upcoming, hilarious short film, "Now I am a Bear." Kathleen is a Filipino-Canadian artist, actor, and drama educator born and raised in Mohkintsis. She graduated with a BFA in Drama from the University of Calgary in 2022 and has since performed on stage with local theatre companies like Theatre Calgary and Lunchbox Theatre. Outside of performing, Kathleen spends her time teaching young people drama, nursing sore muscles from her pole dancing classes, and acting for the screen in her partner’s films. Ignited by the need for more racially diverse representation in the Calgary theatre scene, Kathleen hopes that her work as a performer, teacher, and creator will assure other young artists of colour that they belong in this community too. Kathleen Faith Ballangan SHE/HER Jessica Szeto is a multidisciplinary artist born, raised, and currently based in Calgary, Alberta. As a writer, software developer, and media artist, she is interested in storytelling across a variety of mediums. Her work often explores relationships between technology, history, and emotions. She holds a BSc Honours in Computer Science from the University of Calgary. Jessica Szeto SHE/HER

我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme Chance Leh)by Kris Vanessa Teo Chromatic Theatre is proud to present the AUDIO PLAY version of 我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme chance leh) written and performed by Kris Vanessa Teo. Thanks to support from the CBC Digital Originals program, this project is now streaming live and 100% FREE from the CBC website. Grab a snack, strap on a pair of your favourite headphones, click on the button below and give it a listen! 我的名是张欣恩 (Gimme chance leh) Written & performed by Kris Vanessa Teo Co-directed by Thomas Geddes & Jenna Rodgers Assistant Direction by Jesse Del Fierro Sound Design & Editing by Thomas Geddes We hope to continue the momentum of this project with a live production when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, thank you for your support, and happy listening! Back to Past Projects Listen Now! Digital Program