Performing Arts Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/category/arts/performing-arts/ Arts, Culture and Lifestyle from Calgary Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:36 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://calgaryguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-CalgaryGuardian_Logo_FaviconApp-32x32.jpg Performing Arts Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/category/arts/performing-arts/ 32 32 “A Day in the Life” with: Performing Artist Archer Landry https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-archer-landry/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:33:36 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28739 Archer Landry is a bubbly, talented, young performer making his mark on the Calgary arts community. He is very passionate about his craft, and you can always find him singing, acting, and looking for new [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Performing Artist Alice Wordsworth https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-alice-wordsworth/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:33:44 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28201 Anyone who has had the pleasure of spending time with Alice Wordsworth can attest that one aspect of their character is immediately clear: Alice carries an unwavering drive to listen, contribute, and uplift every community [...]

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]]> Review: Vertigo Theatre Strikes Gold with Peril in the Alps https://calgaryguardian.com/review-peril-in-the-alps/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:12:17 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=27398 Vertigo Theatre’s production of Peril in the Alps surprised me. I walked in expecting a straightforward mystery and left laughing at a detective who skis down a mountain. The story is simple. Arthur Hastings asks [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Performing Artist Jacqueline Russell https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-jacqueline-russell/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:33:11 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=27345 In 1980, Jacqueline Russell crashed onto the earth, did a somersault, and stuck the landing with a “Taa-Daaaaa!” Her first stage appearance was as the devil in Even the Devil is Afraid of a Shrew [...]

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]]> The Brothers Paranormal at Vertigo Theatre: A Genuinely Haunting Experience https://calgaryguardian.com/brothers-paranormal/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:54:20 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26997 I walked into Vertigo Theatre knowing almost nothing about The Brothers Paranormal. I prefer going in fresh. After seeing quite a few shows in Calgary over the years, this one instantly became one of the [...]

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]]> Vertigo Theatre’s The Da Vinci Code: Symbols, Secrets and Strong Performances https://calgaryguardian.com/vertigo-theatres-the-da-vinci-code/ Fri, 30 May 2025 19:12:58 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25659 Vertigo Theatre’s The Da Vinci Code faces the challenge every adaptation confronts: how do you make familiar material feel fresh? Director Simon Mallett solves this by focusing less on faithful recreation and more on what [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Actor Jessica Jones https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-jessica-jones-2/ Wed, 07 May 2025 06:33:02 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25412 Jessica Jones has loved singing and dancing since she was born! Even as a little baby, I would find her singing in her crib in the mornings. She started dancing and singing in school clubs [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Classical Works Artist Phillip Addis https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-phillip-addis/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:33:08 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=24813 Music has been on Phillip Addis’ mind as far back as he can remember. His first instruments were euphonium, bass and tuba, but after singing in choirs and then having some voice lessons he realized [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Actress Alyssa Hassett https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-alyssa-hassett/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:33:12 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=24658 Alyssa Hassett is a 21-year-old Calgary actress. She started acting when she was 10 years old in local theatre productions and started acting professionally at 16 years old. Her most notable roles have been as [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Calgary-based Actress Samantha Grant https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-samantha-grant/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:33:38 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=24596 Originally from Montreal, Samantha Grant was born into the arts through her notable ballet dancer parents who owned a dance studio and company. Costumes hanging on the backs of doors and bellowing applause inspired her [...]

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