Department of Drama Reunion Weekend

May 16-18, 2025

Registration Is Now Open!

To help celebrate 75 years of Studio Theatre, the 80th Anniversary of the BA Program, 30 years of the BFA Production Degree, and 30 years of ABBEDAM, the Department of Drama is Planning a Reunion! All Students, Staff, Faculty, Instructors and Supporters who have been a part of the U of A Department of Drama are invited to join us May 16-18, 2025.

Friday May 16, join us for an evening reception to kick off the weekend. On Saturday, May 17, we'll have tours and activities happening throughout the day, topped off with a catered dinner and Drama Alumni Cabaret in the evening! And on Sunday May 18, we'll wrap up the weekend with a picnic lunch. You can register for the entire weekend or just some of the events at the link below. Spouses, partners and families are welcome as well. We can't wait to see you!

Register for the Full Weekend ($100/person)

  • Friday May 16
    • 6 p.m. | Welcome Reception

  • Saturday May 17
    • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Tours (FREE | Family Friendly)
    • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Breathe & Let Go Workshop with David Ley (FREE | Space is limited; sign up )
    • 1-2 p.m. | Tea & Honey Crullers with David Lovett (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
    • 2-3 p.m. | LEGO with Robert Shannon (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
    • 2-4 p.m. | Brush up Your Fights Workshop with JP Fournier & Thomas Usher (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
    • TBD | TWAN Time (Tech Work as Needed) with technical theatre staff (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
    • 3-5 p.m. | Class Photos
    • 6 p.m. | Dinner and Drama Alumni Cabaret
      • 6 p.m. | Dinner
      • 7:30 p.m. | Cabaret

  • Sunday May 18
    • 12:30 p.m. | Picnic Lunch (Family Friendly)

  • All Weekend (FREE)
    • Memory Lane Lounge |
    • 75 for 75 | exhibition celebrating 75 years of Studio Theatre

6 p.m. | Welcome Reception ($25/person)

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Tours (FREE | Family Friendly)

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Activities

  • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Breathe & Let Go Workshop with David Ley (FREE | Space is limited; sign up )
  • 1-2 p.m. | Tea & Honey Crullers with David Lovett (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
  • 2-3 p.m. | LEGO with Robert Shannon (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
  • 2-4 p.m. | Brush up Your Fights Workshop with JP Fournier & Thomas Usher (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
  • TBD | TWAN Time (Tech Work as Needed) with technical theatre staff (FREE | Family Friendly | Drop-ins Welcome)
3-5 p.m. | Class Photos (FREE)

6 p.m. | Formal Dinner and Drama Alumni Cabaret ($50/person)

  • 6 p.m. | Dinner
  • 7:30 p.m. | Cabaret

12:30 p.m. | Picnic Lunch ($25/person | Family Friendly)

 

Register by May 9 to Confirm your Attendance!

Call for Photos and Anecdotes!

We need your help! We invite you to share photos and anecdotes to display in our Memory Lane Lounge. 

Are you unable to join us in person, but would like to pass along a message to share at the event? Upload a brief video message at the link!

 

ACCOMMODATION

Lister Hall | 11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6
(780) 492-4242 | We have a number of rooms reserved. Please fill out the attached form (rates included) to book.
Email: guest.services@ualberta.ca | About Lister Hall

Campus Towers | 11145 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0Y1
(780) 439-6060 | Campus Towers has a “U of A Event” rate. 

Do you have any questions about the event?
Do you want to help out?
Do you have a note for us about the reunion?

Email us at: uastudio@ualberta.ca

Your generous contributions are a direct investment in the Department of Drama’s innovation and leadership in theatre training and performance.

We could not do what we do without you! Thank you!