A Work In Progress

Wood Buffalo theatre artist Brodie Dransutavicius invited the audience on a harrowing and comedic journey about the process of writing a new play. A Work in Progress is a one-man show about the ups and downs of creating art - the writer’s block, trusting the process, the exhiliration of finding the words that capture what you’re trying to say, and the despair when you don’t. The audience was invited to share their questions and thoughts after the performance.

A staged reading is a rehearsed read-through of a script, performed in front of an audience. Actors are not off-book for a staged reading, and some (or all) of the stage directions are read aloud - one reason these performances are sometimes compared to audiobooks or radio plays. Another is the minimal use of visual elements such as props, sets, and costumes.

This staged reading was an Alberta Culture Days 2024 event and is made possible thanks to generous support by Arts Council Wood Buffalo, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, and the Government of Alberta.