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	News Theatre New Brunswick Presents It's a Wonderful Life 27 October 2009 Fredericton, NB – Theatre New Brunswick is proud to present It's a Wonderful Life by Philip Grecian. This heart-warming holiday must-see is Grecian's staged radio dramatization of Frank Capra's iconic, Academy Award-nominated film. The story follows George Bailey, a man whose loyalty and generosity to his community keep him from ever leaving his hometown. When he finds himself alone and in trouble one fateful Christmas Eve, he needs reminding that his has been, after all, a wonderful life Running December 3-6 at the Fredericton Playhouse, It's a Wonderful Life will feature 9 actors playing 63 different characters, while sound effects harkening back to the golden age of radio are performed live on stage by sound artists. The production stars Mark Crawford as George Bailey, Jacqueline Thair as Mary Bailey, and Fredericton's own Robbie O'Neill doubling as Clarence and Potter. This incredible ensemble also includes New Brunswick natives Nora Sheehan and Jeffrey Bate Boerup. "It's a Wonderful Life has become a modern Christmas classic; one of my favourites,"said Artistic Producer and Director Caleb Marshall,"One that resonates in our busy, modern world full of pressures and deadlines, by reminding us all that one person's life can touch so many others. Each of us has an important role to play, and our absence would be felt." In this unique production, the holiday tale that we know and love comes to life in an ingenious way. Continues Marshall,"Our production pays homage to the classic film, but doesn't try to recreate it. We are staging the story in part as a 1940's radio drama, complete with live sound effects, radio jingles, and actors playing multiple characters." "Times are tough,"says Marshall,"small business is suffering, and communities need to band together and support each other now more than ever. George Bailey's struggle to keep the Bailey Building and Loan's doors open, to help his neighbors live, work, and play with a decent roof over their heads, is the perfect Christmas message of our time." Joining Director Caleb Marshall on the creative team is New Brunswick's nationally recognized Set and Costume Designer Patrick Clark; Resident Sound Designer and Composer, and multiple East Coast Music Association award winner, Michael Doherty; and nationally recognized, and triple Merritt Award-winning Lighting Designer, Leigh Ann Vardy. It's a Wonderful Life runs Thursday, December 3 - Saturday, December 5 at 8PM, and Saturday, December 5 - Sunday, December 6 at 2PM at the Fredericton Playhouse. Tickets on sale now! Call the box office, visit us in person, or go online at tnb.nb.ca Adults $36 \| Seniors $33 \| McCain Student Tickets only $10 Groups of 10+ receive 10%off; groups of 20+ receive 20% off. Join the Miramichi Friends of Theatre New Brunswick tour and receive 20% off your ticket, plus bus transportation to a matinée performance at the Fredericton Playhouse from Miramichi and back. Hurry, seats are limited. Call Shirley Brown at (506)773-8003 to book your space today!
	TNB Launches Adult Ensemble 01 September 2009 Fredericton, NB – Theatre New Brunswick is thrilled to mark its 10th anniversary with the formation of the Adult Ensemble; a new training opportunity for adult actors that's unique to the province. For the past ten years, TNB Theatre School has offered a wide range of programming and artistic outlets for students aged 4-18. TNB mentors and supports young actors from their professional training through TNB Young Company, and the Main Stage is committed to celebrating New Brunswick's best theatre professionals. But, until now, there has been no outlet for the adult community actor, "There is tremendous talent in this province and a missing link," said Artistic Producer Caleb Marshall, who will also lead the ensemble,"there is a need for advanced training. Actors are hungry to have a process that makes sense to them, and that anchors them in the world of the play." The ensemble will be made up of emerging and established community actors, coming together to explore and be challenged by theory and technique from the core three disciplines of acting, voice, and movement. "Belonging to a company of actors and embracing the risk and trust that comes with that is very important to this kind of training," said Marshall, "which is the reason I chose the ensemble format." He encourages any interested local performer to apply; "an ensemble has to be made up of a diverse group of characters." Auditions will be held for the 14 available places Sunday September 13th from 7-9pm at Theatre New Brunswick; 55 Whiting Road, Unit 31. Interested applicants should contact TNB at 460-1386 or email theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca to book an audition timeslot Those auditioning will be asked to prepare a short contemporary monologue (of no more than 10 lines), as well as 5 lines of Shakespeare. Tuition for the program is $275.00 per term. The ensemble's first term will run for 10 weeks on Sunday nights from 7-9pm beginning September 20th.
	New Voices: Our Playwrights. Our Stories. 25 June 2009 Fredericton, NB –Theatre New Brunswick is pleased to announce a new initiative to highlight fresh voices and new works from emerging and established playwrights. TNB New Voices is an exciting province-wide call for short plays which will be considered for production as Main Stage Opening Acts for TNB’s 2010-2011 season. At the helm of this project is Artistic Producer Caleb Marshall. In 1993, Marshall introduced New Brunswick audiences to Forgotten Faces, a theatrical experiment that brought together some of the province’s best playwrights to celebrate the stories that have shaped our history. Out of that project came two works that will be featured as the inaugural Main Stage Opening Acts for TNB’s 2009-2010 season: LaTour by Norm Foster, and Bad Water by M. Anne Mitton. “I asked each playwright to write a short, true New Brunswick story and the result was a rich cross-section of various styles of theatre, time periods, and cultural backgrounds,” said Marshall . “We have so many great stories waiting to be told, and I'm hoping that the same criteria will once again produce great results." Part of Theatre New Brunswick ’s mission is to create extraordinary theatre while celebrating New Brunswick ’s best theatre artists. TNB New Voices offers playwrights the opportunity to have New Brunswick plays professionally produced. New Brunswick has a rich and diverse history full of stories waiting to be brought to life. Submissions may be tales from our past or present, but they must be based on a true New Brunswick story. They may also incorporate intimate and domestic themes, or subjects large in historic scope. Submission details: LENGTH: 10 - 12 Minutes CAST: 2 - 4 actors SUBMIT: Email script submission and cover letter to artisticproducer@tnb.nb.ca DEADLINE: November 30, 2009 Playwrights are asked to explore their artistic vision of true New Brunswick events.

	Main Stage *A Riveting Award-winning Drama* How are the seeds of doubt planted? Sister Aloysius investigates suspicions that Father Flynn is giving a student too much attention. Convinced of his guilt, but lacking any evidence, her investigation turns into an elaborate game of cat and mouse. *With Opening Act - La Tour* by Norm Foster (approx. 10 minutes) Lady La Tour shines as a pioneering Canadian Heroine defending Fort La Tour against her husband’s archrival. A great New Brunswick epic done in a fast, fun, and uproarious way! The Fredericton Playhouse \| October 1-3 , 8pm & October 4, 2pm A Beloved Family Classic Idealistic George Bailey is reminded one fateful Christmas Eve that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This heart-warming holiday must-see is brought to captivating life as a live 1940s radio play. The Fredericton Playhouse \| December 3-5, 8pm & December 5-6, 2pm A Hilarious New Comedy A sexy nurse and a sleazy cameraman…wait, let’s start over. A ‘regular’, middle-aged couple lose their jobs. Frustrated, they stumble upon the idea of producing a skin flick to make ends meet. Fish out of water or deer in headlights, whatever you call it, this hilarious comedy about two lovable people trying to get back on their feet will keep you in stitches. With Opening Act** - Bad Water by M. Anne Mitton (approx. 10 minutes) An Irish family, separated by famine, strive to reunite by immigrating to New Brunswick in this moving tale of endurance and hope. The Fredericton Playhouse \| March 25-27, 8pm & March 28, 2pm Young Company For Elementary and Middle Schools The story follows King Arthur as a boy and his education by the wise Wizard Merlin. Arthur encounters knights, dragons, and Princess Guenevere as he learns to be a good king. Schools Throughout New Brunswick \| January 2010-April 2010 For Middle and High Schools An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays...all 37! If you like Shakespeare you’ll like this show, if you hate Shakespeare you’ll LOVE this show! Schools Throughout New Brunswick \| January 2010-April 2010 Theatre School Winter/Spring 2009 Junior Musical Theatre - Scenes from Newsies May 25, 2009 7:30 PM at The Black Box Theatre Intermediate Musical Theatre - Guys and Dolls May 27 & 28, 2009 at 8 PM at The Black Box Theatre Intermediate Senior Acting I - Oliver Twist May 21 & 22, 2009 at 8 PM at The Black Box Theatre Intermediate/Senior Acting II - The Secret Garden May 31 and June 1, 2009 at 8 PM at The Black Box Theatre Tickets on sale for $5 at The Black Box Theatre one hour before show time. Note: Our Senior Musical Theatre production will be announced in fall 2009.
	Theatre New Brunswick Foundation Bud Bird Award The Bud Bird Award is designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the theatre. The Bud Bird Award is for full-time study. Objectives To assist New Brunswick students who intend to pursue, or are presently pursuing, a career in theatre as a professional. To increase the number of professional theatre artists in New Brunswick. To encourage the development of New Brunswick talent in theatre arts. Eligibility To be eligible for consideration an applicant must intend to or be currently pursuing full-time studies at a recognized institution, at an undergraduate level or professional training program, for the purpose of pursuing a career as a professional theatre artist. This career may be in acting, design, stage management or technical production. Only New Brunswick residents are eligible to receive funding. A resident is defined as a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who has resided in New Brunswick for at least one year immediately preceding the application deadline. Level of Funding One award in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded per annum. An individual may receive up to a maximum of 4 annual awards, which must be applied for annually. The award will be paid as follows: 70% of the total will be sent to you upon receipt by the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation of official confirmation of enrollment, which should be sent directly to the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation by the educational institution. The remaining 30% will be sent in the second term, only after the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation has received an official document from the institution you are attending confirming you are continuing the studies, as proposed in your application, for the second term. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to contact the institution concerned in order to have them send confirmation of enrollment directly to the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation. Applicants who do not complete the studies for which the award was given will be required to reimburse a portion, or the total, of the amount received. The amount to be reimbursed will be determined by the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation. How to Apply The deadline for submitting an application in 2009 is June 1^st. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that all materials required to complete his/her file are received by the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation or postmarked by the deadline of the competition. A complete application must include the following: An Application Form duly completed, and Support material: Official transcript of marks/credits (full-time and part-time studies) from high school or university, the most recent available at time of application. Photocopy of the program and tuition fees as provided by the institution the applicant is planning on attending. Resume/CV, including educational background, work experience or performances, and any achievements or awards pertaining to the application. Two letters of recommendation. A performance applicant must include a VHS, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM of a performance or monologue. Typed letter to the jury outlining the professional career plans of the applicant. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation with any questions about the regulations. Evaluation Process Applications received are first reviewed by the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation of confirm eligibility. Only those applications which are completed in the prescribed time frame and which meet the criteria are submitted to the jury. Eligible applications are evaluated by a jury composed of one board member of the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation, one member of the Board of Theatre New Brunswick, one theatre professional and Mr. Bud Bird. Notification of Results Applicants will be notified of the results by mail, approximately 6 weeks after the competition deadline. Results will not be released over the telephone. Further Information For application forms and further information, please contact: Theatre New Brunswick Foundation 55 Whiting Road, Unit 31 Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y5 (506)460-1386
	News Theatre New Brunswick Announces New Artistic Producer 4 February 2009 Fredericton, NB –Theatre New Brunswick is pleased to announce Caleb Marshall as the company’s next Artistic Producer, succeeding Leigh Rivenbark, who will resign in June 2009. After a six-month nationwide search, Theatre New Brunswick’s board of governors extended the offer to the New Brunswick native for his passion, commitment, and experience, and for encompassing the enduring spirit of Theatre New Brunswick. “Caleb’s experience both locally and abroad is immensely valuable, yet his roots go very deep in our province,” said Ilkay Silk, Board Chairperson. “It is most gratifying to know that Theatre New Brunswick has come into its own. Combined with his passion for Theatre New Brunswick, the board feels the company is in very good hands. We look forward to working with him as he ushers Theatre New Brunswick to the next stage. Marshall returned to Fredericton from the UK, where he was an Education Practitioner and Resident Director at Shakespeare'’s Globe Theatre. While based in the UK, he regularly returned to Canada, coming home to Fredericton in both 2007 and 2008 to write and direct Christmas@theplayhouse. The New Brunswick Arts Board awarded Marshall the Emerging Artist of the Year Award in 2007, and his nationally recognized stage adaptation of Nights Below Station Street was first workshopped at the New Brunswick Notable Acts Festival in 2006. With Theatre New Brunswick, Marshall has acted, was an Assistant Director in 2004, and a guest Theatre School instructor from 2005-2007. I have always committed to sharing our stories abroad and returning to New Brunswick to create and develop new work, and new artists here,” said Marshall. “I am thrilled to join Theatre New Brunswick as Artistic Producer to build on this endeavour. My hope is to grow Theatre New Brunswick as a force for creative engagement on the foundation established under Leigh Rivenbark’s leadership. Theatre New Brunswick will foster education, new writing, and community involvement, while continuing to present high calibre productions.” Marshall holds a Masters of Fine Arts with Distinction in Theatre Directing from Middlesex University, London, England, and an International Artist’s Fellowship from Shakespeare’'s Globe Theatre. He also trained at Moscow'’s GITIS Academy and at the Stratford Festival Conservatory for Classical Theatre. Marshall's official start date as Theatre New Brunswick Artistic Producer is July 1, 2009.