The Budding Playwrights Festival celebrates the creativity of new writers with staged readings of play excerptsand scenes. This year marks the 14^th Budding Playwrights Festival presented by Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts. 

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Audience members will be treated tothe work of six writers, all of whom have completed Rosebud’s playwriting class. The excerpts are rehearsed by skilled actors and directors from the Rosebud company and shared with the public for the first time. 

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This year’s Festival features award winning playwright Chris Cragin-Day, whose plays and musicals have been produced in New York City and around the world to favourable reviews in The NewYorker, The Village Voice, Broadway World, and more. Chris’s bold writing about faith and the human experience will undoubtedly find resonance with Rosebud audiences.  

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Performance Details

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April 27 - 7pm
Seating is first come, first served

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Admission by donation to the RSA Scholarship Fund

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CONTENT ADVISORY: The writings exploreprovocative stories of spiritual and social worth with some mature themes. 13+advised.

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‍Roses Are Red,

Violets Are Blue,

What You Dream

is Up to You?

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Paintings by Mandy Stobo

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GALLERY HOURS:

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Wed–Sat Matinee shows: 11 am–1:30 pm

Sat Evening shows in April: 5:30–8 pm

Fri–Sat Evening shows in May: 5:30–8 pm

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Join us for the opening gala on Saturday, April 5th at 4:30pm

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‍BIO:

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Mandy Stobo is a bold and visionary contemporary artist celebrated for her fearless exploration of memory, place, and abstraction. Deeply inspired by her Western roots, Mandy creates evocative works that seamlessly blend tradition with modernity, using vibrant colors and striking forms to tell stories that resonate on both a personal and universal level.

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Her journey as an artist began with a desire to challenge convention and connect deeply through art. Over the years, her unique approach and commitment to authenticity have earned her recognition in galleries and private collections worldwide. Known for her ability to evoke raw emotion, Mandy’s pieces transcend the canvas, inviting audiences into a world where color, memory, and emotion converge.

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Mandy’s work—priced between $1,000 and $6,000 CAD—has attracted a diverse following of first-time collectors and seasoned art enthusiasts. Her most recent series, showcased in a successful studio exhibition, highlights her mastery of combining Western motifs with abstract contemporary themes, reflecting both her growth as an artist and her dedication to pushing creative boundaries.

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Whether through her paintings, prints, or collaborations, Mandy Stobo’s art is a celebration of life’s beauty and complexity. Her ability to connect with audiences and bring vivid memories to life ensures her place as a powerful voice in the contemporary art world.

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Read More: https://stoboart.com/

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Brought to You By: ACSI Western Canada and Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts

Overview

In an era where stories are central to helping people develop their worldview, it is essential that Christians become skilled dramatic storytellers. At the 2-day Drama Xchange festival, students learn from master artists, receive feedback about their own storytelling performance skills, and discover ways in which to capture the hearts and minds of their audiences.

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The Drama Xchange presents an opportunity for your school’s drama department to interact with professionals in the theatre community, to perform in a showcase for peers and to exchange ideas about the power of Story as a redemptive influence in today’s culture.

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Each school will be given a twenty-minute (maximum) performance time to showcase the work of your students on a blank stage under theatre lighting. It is a great opportunity to share a sample of a full production, or a variety of scenes, monologues, etc.  Each school will be adjudicated by a professional theatre artist who leads a feedback session following the performance.

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Your students have a chance to meet and learn with drama students from other school in workshops, taught by the artists of Rosebud Theatre and School of the Arts. Workshop topics include Devised Theatre, Voice, Character Creation, Drama Ministry, Movement, and more.

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Attendance at a Rosebud Theatre show and talkbacks with theatre artists completes the Drama Xchange experience.

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Workshops & Activity Options

Contact

Phone: 403.948.2332

Email: acsiwc@acsi.org

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A 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon Trail Run in the beautiful Rosebud Valley in support of Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts!

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Registration Includes: Post-Race Meal, Rosebud Swag, and ticket discount for any show in Rosebud's 2025 season!

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8:30am Registration
9:30am Start Time
11:00am - 12:30pm Post-Race Meal

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Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

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5K Trail Run/Walk - Individual Runner

Enjoy a trail run/walk through the beautiful Rosebud River Valley. Youth runners (18 and under) receive a $10 discount.

$50.40 | ‍Register for 5K Trail Run/Walk - Individual Runner

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5K Trail Run/Walk - Family

Enjoy a lovely run/walk through the beautiful Rosebud River Valley. Includes two adults and two youth (18 and under).

$157.74 | ‍Register for 5K Trail Run/Walk - Family

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10K Trail Run

Enjoy a 10K trail run through the Rosebud River Valley. The course is the 5K course x 2. Youth runners (18 and under) receive a $10 discount.

$71.86 | ‍Register for 10K Trail Run

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Half Marathon Trail Run

Enjoy a half marathon trail run through the Rosebud River Valley. The course is the 5K course x 4. Youth runners (18 and under) will receive a $15 discount.

$93.33 | ‍Register for Half Marathon Trail Run

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The Rosebud Summer Theatre Camp is a week-long immersive training experience for teens who are excited by the theatre and want to taketheir performance to the next level. The camp will focus on acting, devising, voice, movement and staged combat skills in the thriving arts village of Rosebud, Alberta. Students will train with the actors and faculty of RosebudTheatre & School of the Arts in an intensive and encouraging program,designed to open your individual and authentic artistic voice.

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The Rosebud Theatre Summer Camp will begin by attending the “Passion Play” in Drumheller, with the rest of the week taking place in Rosebud, Alberta. Students will also attend Rosebud Theatre shows “Dream:” and “Every Brilliant Thing”.

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The Rosebud Summer Theatre Camp is for grade 9-12 students. Students can be entering grade 9 in the fall of 2025 or have just graduated grade 12 in the spring of 2025. Accommodations are provided in a cot situation with camp counsellor who monitor overnight. Meals are also provided, as well as shows, classes, workshops and excursions.

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APPLICATION

REFERENCE FORMS

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Please send your application form and two reference forms to recruitment@rosebudschoolofthearts.com

Cost: $725 + GST

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Authentic and intimate open-air summer concerts hosted at Rosebud's Festival Stage.