The Citadel Theatre believes that young people are integral to the artistic fabric of our community, and we are committed to programming and initiatives that develop their creative voices and encourage their participation.
Students Club offers a unique glimpse into the world of professional theatre to a wide range of local junior and senior high school students. Prior to select performances of each of our main stage shows, members are invited participate in a highly engaging, interactive workshop with one of our region’s talented theatre artists, covering some aspect of theatre – from choreography to design, from stage combat to Shakespeare. Following the performance, students stay for an informative talkback with members of the production’s cast and crew.
For more information on Students Club, or to become a part of the program, please contact our Group Sales Coordinator, Eden Edwards, at eedwards@citadeltheatre.com.
Students Club Season Ticket Package
The Students Club Season Ticket Package, sponsored by Canada Life, includes the six mainstage productions and a presentation by a working member of the Edmonton theatre community before the performance, and a talk-back with members of the cast and crew after the show.
Students Club Facilitators
The Students Club Facilitators are some of the province’s top teaching artists, and guide the students through their entire season at the Citadel. The Facilitators collaborate with guest artists in leading pre-show workshops inspired by each play, giving students a hands-on opportunity to learn techniques of the trade. Then, following the evening’s performance, the Facilitators host a talkback with actors from the play where students can ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process.
Deviani Andrea,
Facilitator
Deviani Andrea,
Facilitator
Deviani Andrea is mestiza of Mexican-Lebanese heritage. She is a first-generation immigrant sharing land and learning from Treaty 6 territory. She graduated from the University of Mexico with a bachelor’s in Literature and from the Ema Pulido’s Dance Studio. Since establishing in the parallel 50º, Deviani has performed with Mile Zero Dance Company and Orchesis Dance Society. She has has the pleasure to teach with Azimuth Theater, Mile Zero Dance, and the Citadel Theatre’s Young Acting Company.
Liam Monaghan,
Facilitator
Liam Monaghan,
Facilitator
Liam Monaghan is a writer, theatre artist, researcher, and educator. He is currently an MFA Student in Theatre Practice at the University of Alberta, where his research-creation in the areas of life-writing pedagogy, autobiographical theatre, and queer identity has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. As a playwright, Liam’s work has been produced in Lethbridge, Halifax, and Victoria, with a new show forthcoming in the U of A’s New Works Festival. He has also published essays in The Dalhousie Review, Alberta Views Magazine, and Ploughshares. Liam holds a B.A. Hons., B.Ed., and M.A., and is an experienced educator, having taught at UBC Library’s Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication for several years before returning to grad school. He is thrilled to be working with The Citadel this season to open some doors for Edmonton’s students onto the many worlds of the theatre.