Third Street Theatre - Archive

01/23/2018

A great first day of the Legislating Love workshop! Lucky to be in a room of such sensitive and skilled artists and collaborators.

Check out our Jan 25 reading... http://bit.ly/2G8KKLC

Pictured: Samantha Purchase, Kathy Zaborsky, Kevin Rothery, Tara Beagan, Jeremy Shannon, Matt McKinney, Natalie Meisner.

Peeking: Jason Mehmel

01/23/2018

The newest draft of will have a public reading this Thursday at 6pm at Loft 112 in the East Village.
Exactly two years ago we premiered the first few scenes of Natalie Meisner's at the same site. Through conversations with those that came out to support the show's development, we gained insight into Everett Klippert's life and LGBTQ+ experiences in Calgary prior to the 1969 decriminalization of homos*xuality. It also solidified the critical importance of our community elders.
Today marked the beginning of the play's final workshop stage. Sage Theatre, Third Street Theatre and The Calgary Gay History Project invite you to attend and this free event and share your thoughts about the script. https://www.facebook.com/events/156468238471624/

Chicken on the Way and the King Edward Hotel seemed to be gay hot-spots in the ‘60s

01/23/2018

12/08/2017

ATTN Actors: Upcoming auditions for Legislating Love by Natalie Meisner in YYC. Help us spread the word!

Auditions (Calgary): Legislating Love at Sage Theatre Posted on Fri, Dec 8, 2017 by Theatre Alberta Staff Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement: We strive to reflect the diversity of our community. Due to the play’s requirements, q***r/LGBTQAI2S+, indigenous, and Métis art....

11/28/2017

This March, Sage Theatre in association with us and the Calgary Gay History Project will present the world premiere of Natalie Meisner's Legislating Love. It deals with the life of Everett George Klippert, a Calgarian who admitted he was gay and had been with men. For this his life was shattered. The play honours his legacy and his court case was what helped the legalization of homos*xuality. We are waiting for him and many others to receive a formal pardon, but Mr. Klippert has just received an apology from the government "we were wrong, I apologize, I am sorry, we are sorry...for an LGBTQ "purge that lasted decades...at the hands of their own government...nothing short of a witch hunt" Watch live here:

The bill is a key element of the government's bid to make amends to people who have suffered discrimination due to their s*xual orientation or gender identity.

03/31/2017

After a transformative time in Alberta this past weekend, opens in Toronto and St. Catharines. Follow the article for an in-depth feature on the true story behind the play.

He would pray. Again. And again. And again.

03/25/2017

oblivion will be in Calgary tonight and is coming to Red Deer tomorrow!

One of Red Deer’s most prominent churches is looking to officially become a safe haven for those who identify on the LGBTQ spectrum.

02/10/2017

YOUth Riot is coming back to Calgary for the 3rd year in a row!!! This is a FREE 3-month playwriting program for LGBTQ youth. Get your applications in ASAP and please help spread the word to any eligible youth! http://albertaplaywrights.squarespace.com/youthriot-2016/

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02/10/2017

Have you been missing our programming? Well, I'm excited to announce that both oblivion and YOUth Riot are returning to Alberta this season. Plus we've got something very epic in the hopper for 2017-2018!!! Stay tuned

01/02/2017

We are consistently moved by the conversations after each oblivion. It is inspiring to hear that people believe in this show and want it to live on. Here are just a few of the many sticky notes left for us after the reading and some other tour photos.