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For Griffin Cork, Creating Stories on Stage and Screen is a Collaboration within the Tapestry of Community

When you first meet 24-year-old Calgary actor Griffin Cork, one of the things you notice immediately is the energy and excitement he brings into any space he inhabits. From one-man shows to ensemble casts, period pieces to modern stories, and extensive film set experiences both on-screen and off, Griffin’s professional resume is in a word, impressive. Equally noteworthy is who he is as a person.

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The Many Lives Our Stories Tell

When it comes to writing my blog posts there are times I have a series of posts planned out, and other times when inspiration hits and takes me in a different direction. Such is the case this week thanks to a quote from American writer and social activist Thomas Merton, who wrote: “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”

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Calgarian Hal Kerbes Embodies the Spirit of Christmas

Once upon a time many years ago at the age of five, I awoke on Christmas morning to find the proof I has been looking for that Santa Claus did indeed exist. Excitedly my Father took me outside to show me the track marks Santa’s sleigh had left on our roof, so the one thing I know for sure is that Santa Claus, the many names he goes by and the spirit of generosity he represents is very real.

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