Scott Block Theatre

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Scott Block Theatre
Address Red Deer, Alberta
Coordinates 52°16′04″N113°48′52″W / 52.2678°N 113.8144°W / 52.2678; -113.8144
Website
http://www.scottblock.ca/

The Scott Block Theatre (also known as The Scott Block [1] ) is a theatre in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. [2] It is located downtown. [3] It was remodelled in 2010 to host a monthly show called the Red Deer Cabaret. [2] It has hosted a variety of plays, including Cathleen Rootseart's Choke, [4] Andrew Kooman's She Has a Name , [5] and Alexandra Mihill's Dead Lover's Day. [6] It has also hosted concerts by a variety of artists, including Into Eternity, [7] Anvil, Titans Eve, and Day One. [8] The Scott Block Theatre has hosted competitions, such as Scriptease, a theatre competition; [9] and the Bikram Yoga Alberta Regional Championships, a yoga competition. [10] Comedian Roman Danylo has performed at the theatre as well. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Arts & Entertainment". Downtown Red Deer Business Association. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  2. 1 2 Brenda Kossowan (January 18, 2010). "Cabarets to be staged at Scott Block Theatre". Red Deer Advocate . Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  3. ↑ Lana Michelin (May 15, 2012). "Playwright tells story of human trafficking". Red Deer Advocate .
  4. ↑ Lana Michelin (October 29, 2010). "Just Mom and the boys". Red Deer Advocate . Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Support Magdalene House". Red Deer Express. August 15, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Dead Lover's Day by Alexandra Mihill". Against the Wall Theatre. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Into Eternity". Songkick . Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Anvil". Songkick . Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Scriptease". Prime Stock Theatre Company. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  10. ↑ "In the News". Bikram Yoga Edmonton. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Thank You Roman Danylo Live Supporters". CentreFest. April 7, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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