Julien Arnold
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Julien Arnold (1964–2024) was an actor, director, and teacher.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Born to English parents, Arnold lived in Tanzania until 1969 before growing up in Edmonton.[3] He earned a BFA in 1989 and an MFA in directing in 2006, both from the University of Alberta.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Arnold performed at most of Edmonton's major theatres. At the Citadel Theatre, Arnold was a frequent performer in its annual production of A Christmas Carol, playing roles such as Bob Cratchit, Scrooge (2017), and Fezziwig (2024).[3] Other notable Citadel credits include Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream, for which he won an Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award, and Travels with My Aunt, which also earned him a Sterling Award.[3]
As a founding member of the Free Will Players, Arnold regularly appeared in its summer Shakespeare productions.[3][5] With Teatro La Quindicina, he performed in numerous comedies by Stewart Lemoine, including Shockers Delight! (1993) and The Finest of Strangers (2018).[3] His work in the Edmonton Fringe Festival production of A Picasso earned him a Sterling Award for Outstanding Fringe Performance.[3]
In 2008, Arnold founded The Atlas Theatre Collective, for which he directed productions such as Martin McDonagh's The Lonesome West and Lee Blessing’s Going to St. Ives.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Breen, Kerry (November 29, 2024). "Actor Julien Arnold dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol" in Canada". www.cbsnews.com.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 28, 2024). "Actor Julien Arnold Dies Onstage During Performance Of 'A Christmas Carol'".
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia - Arnold, Julien". www.canadiantheatre.com.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (November 28, 2024). "Actor Julien Arnold Dies During Performance of 'A Christmas Carol'".
- ^ "Veteran Edmonton actor Julien Arnold dies during performance at Citadel Theatre". cbc.ca.