<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman'"></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt;FONT-FAMILY:'Times New Roman'"></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The Department of Drama is
currently accepting applications for<span> the 2013-14 academic year for</span> its four graduate
programs:</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">PhD in Performance Studies (January 7, 2013) <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Master of Arts (MA - COURSE based and THESIS based)
(Deadline for applications: January 7, 2013)</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Directing (Deadline for applications: February 1,
2013)</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Theatre Voice Pedagogy (Deadline for applications: February 1,
2013)</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Theatre Design (Deadline for applications: February 1,
2013)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Theatre Practice (deadline - Feb. 1 2013, see website)<br></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Our
department features live performance as the site of interaction and integration
of all aspects of the discipline of theatre; all graduate students participate
in this culture. A lively interplay between programs enriches the student
experience beyond the scope of any one program. </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Graduate
students in all five areas interact with faculty scholars, directors, designers, and
dramaturges as well as visiting scholars, professionals and distinguished guests from all
areas of the discipline. While we try to provide generous funding, we do encourage </font></span>all applicants to pursue funding independently.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><br>
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Each program
is highly specialized and discipline-specific, and features a distinct
curriculum. </font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;LINE-HEIGHT:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">For more
information about <span>the programs and
</span>application requirements, visit </font><a href="http://www.ualberta.ca/drama" target="_blank"><font face="Times New Roman">www.ualberta.ca/drama</font></a><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Why the University of <span>Alberta</span>?</font></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt">
<span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"></span></p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">features first-rate
professional and research facilities </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">ranked among
the finest theatre schools in the country </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">only university in
Canada with a
Playwright-in-Residence and a PhD in Performance Studies.<br></font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">first university in
Canada to offer a MFA Directing,
Theatre Design and Theatre Voice Pedagogy programs
</font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">faculty members have been
instrumental in founding and/or building many professional and community-based
theatre companies </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Drama Department funding exceeds norm across Canada
</font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">small enrollment insures
an intensive graduate experience </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">responsive to the
changing Canadian theatre scene and adapts to the demands of current
professional theatre practice and criticism </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt">Edmonton</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:11pt"> boasts more theatre organizations than any other city
in Canada</span></font></li></ul><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Dr. Piet Defraeye<br>Professor<br>Dept. of Drama<br>FAB 3-146<br>University of Alberta<br>Edmonton, AB<br>T6G 2C9 - Canada<br><br>ph: <a href="tel:780-492.1097" value="+17804921097" target="_blank">780-492.1097</a><br>