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Found Festival project applications close December 5!

There’s no limit to what’s possible at Found 2026. We welcome pitches of all genres/disciplines and stages of development. For inspiration, here are a few things our curation team have in mind for 2026: works that have undergone some development/have a history of production projects that have an interactive component… Read More

Volunteer for our Casino January 1-2!

Common Ground Arts Society has our first-ever casino fundraiser January 1-2 at Century Casino (13103 Fort Road)! This AGLC program provides essential funds that make our annual Found Festival possible. Never volunteered for a casino before? All roles are simple and easy to learn during your shift. You’ll get a… Read More

Found Q&A – Slugs

Hey Foundsters! As the opening of Found Fest get closer, we’re taking a closer look at some of the projects in our lineup and what they’re all about! About Slugs: It’s about nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing. We promise. A comedy/music/clown/basement puppet nightmare from the… Read More

Found Q&A – DUH-BULL FEE-CHURR: OLDER GIRLZ & SMOKE SHOW

Hey Foundsters! As the opening of Found Fest get closer, we’re taking a closer look at some of the projects in our lineup and what they’re all about! About DUH-BULL FEE-CHURR: DIVE! INTO THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE OF SAND WITH SOVEREIGN SPIRITS OF THE PLAYGROUND AS WE PERFORM MINOR MIRACLES… Read More

Audition Call: Ecos

Deadline to submit: June 24, 2025  Diaspora Diaries Collective, in partnership with Common Ground Arts Society and Mile Zero DanceDiaspora Diaries Collective, in partnership with Common Ground Arts Society, is seeking actors for the upcoming production of Ecos. This new work will be performed at the Mile Zero Dance Warehouse. Read More

Brick Shithouse – Found Q&A

Hey Foundsters! As the opening of Found Fest get closer, we’re taking a closer look at some of the projects in our lineup and what they’re all about! About Brick Shithouse: Influencers are millionaires and inflation is on the rise: so, seven best friends/worst enemies are anonymously livestreaming their… Read More

Madness and Other Ghost Stories-Found Q&A

Hey Foundsters! As the opening of Found Fest get closer, we’re taking a closer look at some of the projects in our lineup and what they’re all about! About Madness and Other Ghost Stories: Madness and monster movies. A gathering of writers and storytellers around a campfire, focusing first on… Read More

Audition Call: After the Trojan Women

AFTER THE TROJAN WOMEN By Amena Shehab and Joanna BlundellDirected by Liz HobbsPresented by Common Ground Arts SocietyDeadline to submit: May 17, 2024Auditions: May 26 and 27, 2024at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns (10330 84 Avenue NW) From the company: We are casting for a number of female roles ranging… Read More

Apply by April 25: RISER Edmonton

Welcome to the all new RISER Edmonton project. Since 2021, RISER has supported 13 new performance projects in productions, readings, and development workshops. This year, we’re launching a brand new two-year model in partnership with three local Festivals to better support sustainable, long-term art-making. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL… Read More

A Case Study in Pre-Performance Information

In 2022, Common Ground Arts Society with Catch the Keys Productions engaged Dr. Kelsie Acton and interviewer Simone Medina Polo in a research process for pre-performance information in live performance. Interviews were conducted with audience members for Catch the Keys Productions’ ren & the wake. We extend our appreciation to the Canada… Read More