From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 2 11:01:14 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:01:14 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------- WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS --------------------------------------- The CAEA's BC/Yukon's Regional Women's Committee will be celebrating International Women's Day with the busTin' ouT Festival Lucky 7 March 8 - 11, 2005 Produced by full figure theatre company in support of Breast Cancer Research To kick-off the festival Join us at Chivana for The busTin' ouT Soirie. March 8, 8pm, 2340 W. 4th Avenue. Enjoy a night of entertainment while raising awareness for Breast Cancer Research with stand-up comedy, music, dance and theatre. The hilarious Christine Lippa will be hosting an "I must be in Vegas" night with such talents as: Tammy Bentz, The Pussy Willows, Candus Churchill, Emelia Symington-Fedy, Kim Pechett, and Jenn Griffin. Festival Box Office has tickets ($14/16) for The busTin' ouT Soirhe contact them @ 604-257-0366 www.festivalboxoffice.com For more information regarding this, and other busTin' ouT events and workshops, go to www.fullfiguretheatre.net . ----------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Actors' Equity Association's Women's Committee Celebrates International Women's Day on Monday, March 7, 2005 W.A.C.T.! (Women Act in Canadian Theatre) Hosted by Penny Lee Colbourne from CTV's Take One and featuring some of Montreal's most exciting female artists: Danielle Desormeaux, Alexandria Haber, Janis Kirshner, Ann Lambert, = Julie Tamiko Manning, Eleanor Noble, Danielle Skene, Laura Teasdale and Emma Tibaldo, along with special guests including Sonali Karnick and the Out of the Mouths of Babes Choir New this year, the National CAEA Women's Committee commissioned each of the Women's Committees across Canada to submit pieces they felt represented their own region. On March 7th the Montreal women will perform the collection of these pieces, from song to prose to "interpretive dance" in their respective cities. Come and join the = Montreal chapter. The Comedyworks has generously donated their space for this worthy event. For the past 5 years, the Montreal branch of this committee has been fundraising on behalf of local women's foundations Breast Cancer Action Montreal (BCAM) and Herstreet/Rue des femmes. Last year they raised $6,600.00. BCAM is a regional grass-roots organization whose focus is to offer support to women with breast cancer, educate the community and research the causes. Herstreet is a local organization that offers safe, non-discriminatory drop-in and living spaces for homeless women and women in difficulty. WACT! This great non-smoking evening will be held at Comedyworks 1238 Bishop St. Monday, March 7 at 8pm Tickets at the door (minimum donation of $10) All proceeds of this event will go to Herstreet/Rue des femmes and Breast Cancer Action Montreal. Janis Kirshner 287-8912 jkirshner at sympatico.ca ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 2 11:49:21 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:49:21 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO/WINNIPEG] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO/WINNIPEG ------------------------------------------------------------- Crowns Written by Regina Taylor, Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry Directed and Choreographed by Marion J. Caffey Co-production with Manitoba Theatre Centre and The National Arts Centre In Winnipeg: Rehearsals begin Sept 19, 2005; opens - Oct 10, 2005 at the Manitoba Theatre Centre; closes - Nov 6, 2005; In Toronto: Rehearsals begin Nov 10, 2005; opens - Nov 17, 2005; closes - Dec 10, 2005; possible two week extension to Dec 24, 2005. In Ottawa: Rehearsals begin Feb 20, 2006; opens - Mar 2, 2006; closes - Mar 18, 2006. Audition dates March 11-21. Characters are six African American women and one African American man, of various ages. Must be very strong actors who move well, and have an excellent musical range that includes Gospel. If you are selected for an audition, please prepare 1 gospel song, 1 song which shows off your strengths and 1 contemporary monologue. Those seen for the role of Yolanda, the young girl, must also prepare a rap or spoken word piece. Send submissions ASAP and no later than March 7, 2005 to Chris Scholey, CanStage, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2W3. Submit a hard copy resume/photo only - no phone calls or emails - thanks. We invite resumes from artists of diverse cultures and ethnicities. Please indicate submission is for Crowns. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 2 12:52:28 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 12:52:28 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training at the Stratford Festival is currently accepting applications for positions in the 2005 class, which will begin in September. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2005. The Conservatory offers a concentrated and comprehensive approach to artistic development, consisting of an intensive 19-week programme of instruction by senior artists and teachers under the direction of Principal David Latham. Instruction includes concentrated sessions in voice, movement and background research and classes in acting and the interpretation of texts. The programme culminates in the John Sullivan Hayes Workshop, an in-depth exploration of a Shakespearean or other classical text with a performance before an invited audience. Participants in the Conservatory receive a bursary, and pay no tuition fees. Following the 2005 session, participants will be offered places in the Festival's 2006 acting company. Applicants selected for an audition will be seen in one of the cities on the Conservatory's national audition tour: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and St. John's, Newfoundland. Please send a r?sum?, photo and cover letter detailing your reasons for applying to the Conservatory to auditions at stratfordfestival.ca or the Director's Office, Stratford Festival of Canada, P.O. Box 520, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6V2. For more information, please visit www.stratfordfestival.ca/events/conservatory.cfm. Successful applicants who are not already full members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association, must join Equity in order to accept a position with the Conservatory ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 14:20:49 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:20:49 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [MAMM-O-RAMA 2005 - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------ MAMM-O-RAMA 2005 - TORONTO ------------------------------------------ We're having a party! Join us for an evening of Music and Text in Celebration of International Women's Day. The Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Actors' Equity Association's Women's Committee wants to celebrate with you. "We are here: Women, Canada and the World." All proceeds will be going to breast cancer research and the Actors' Fund. Performers include Debbie Collins (The Producers), Sarah Cornell (The Producers), Susan Dunstan (The Lion King), Lisa Kisch (Mamma Mia, Stage West), Amy Sellors (Stratford Festival), Jennifer Stewart (Hairspray, Mamma Mia), Deborah Tennant (Stratford Festival) and Jennifer Toulmin (Mamma Mia, Charlottetown Festival). Linda Griffiths will be performing an original piece and some special guests may perform from the cast of WICKED. The evening will be a cabaret style event held at The Factory Theatre Studio (125 Bathurst Street) on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved through the Factory Theatre box office at (416) 504-9971 ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:17:39 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:17:39 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - CALGARY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------ JOB - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - CALGARY ------------------------------------------------ Our client, Theatre Calgary, has the mandate to create vital and insightful productions of classical and contemporary plays from the Canadian and international repertoires. They emphasize powerful, evocative language and substantial, complex stories relevant to the people of Calgary and southern Alberta. Theatre Calgary is the resident company of the state-of-the-art theatre in the Epcor Centre of Performing Arts. Designed in conjunction with Theatre Calgary, the Max Bell Theatre is a striking performance space. All 750 seats are within sixty feet from the stage so audiences can enjoy the kind of intimate rapport with the actors that serves to enhance the magical experience of live theatre. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director is responsible for the creation and implementation of artistic policy and, in conjunction with the President and Board Chair, the financial budgeting. Through effective communications, the Artistic Director has the proven ability to deal with diverse creative personalities, and possesses a commitment to provide excellent customer services. Knowledge of operating procedures in technical and administrative areas, and access to a nation-wide talent pool are also important. Other duties include: - creativity and play selection, having regard for factors such as: - Canadian work; - popular work; - family work; - challenging work; - classical repertoire; - special projects; - available talent and resources; and, - the current environment. - productions on the Theatre Calgary stage; - joint ventures with other theatres and theatre groups; - matters relating to the theatrical management in consultation with the President and Board Chair; - the hiring and supervision of all freelance/guest directors, actors, designers, and artists; - audience development; - participation in Board meetings as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board; - participation as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Executive Committee; - interfacing with the audience on a regular basis for feedback, etc.; - support the President and Board in fundraising activities; and, - act as a spokesperson with both the media and the community at large. Your background and experience will include proven experience as an Artistic Director, with an understanding of financial management. Additionally, you play a key role in the community and are looked to for your input, feedback and counsel on issues relating to the Arts. An appreciation of how arts and business work together is an asset. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, or, to forward your resume to, quoting Project #3015: Debra J. Johnstone, CMC, CHRP Phone - 403.294.3779 Partner Fax - 403.294.7240 Cenera E-Mail - opportunities at cenera.ca 1100, 1015 - 4th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J4 E-mail responses preferred so as they can be electronically added to our database. By applying to the position of Artistic Director, you are providing us with permission to review your r?sum? with the Selection Committee of Theatre Calgary only. In relation to future Searches, we assure you that the information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence. We would like to retain your r?sum? in our database and would contact you when other opportunities arise. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:21:39 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:21:39 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - MONTREAL] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITIONS - MONTREAL -------------------------------- Toronto Auditions: May 19 & 20, 2005 Montreal Auditions: March 31, 2005 The New Mother by Kathleen McDonnell 2 Actors required: Do not submit children. Youtheatre works with professionally trained actors. Equity and non-Equity members may apply. Turkey: The little brother (6 to 8 year old boy). Angelic and trusting. Blue-Eyes: Turkey's older sister (10 to 12 years old girl). Well behaved, but with a rebellious spirit. Production dates: Montreal, 7 week contract Rehearsals: October 31st - November 19th, 2005 TYA School Tour: November 21st - December 9th, 2005 D.B. Clarke Theatre December 12th - December 18th, 2005 NOTE: A workshop to take place over the course of the summer in Toronto. The play will be directed by Youtheatre's Artistic Director, Michel Lefebvre. Please send photos and resumes to: Youtheatre 15 Mont-Royal W., suite 125 Montreal (Quebec) H2T 2R9 info at youtheatre.ca T: (514) 844-8781 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:40:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:40:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [JOB - SEVERAL POSITIONS - PETROLIA] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------- JOB - SEVERAL POSITIONS - PETROLIA ------------------------------------------------- Application Deadline: April 16, 2005 Positions Available for Hire: PROPS, LIGHTING, SOUND, Production Assistant for Wardrobe, Props and Junior/Young Companies, Production Assistant for Sound,Lighting and Junior/Young Companies Victoria Playhouse Petrolia is looking for self motivated, enthusiastic, hard working individuals to fill the above job openings for their 2005 Summer Production Team. Successful applicants would report to the Production and Facility Coordinator Responsibilities for all the above positions include but are not limited to: all aspects relating to the specific department, maintenance and inventory of all equipment, turnaround calls for all mainstage shows and the youth companies, experience/certification in fall arrest, fire prevention, genie lift for sound and lx. For more information, visit the websites of: www.victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com www.town.petrolia.on.ca Preference will be given to those showing skill and experience in their field. These contract positions are seasonal beginning in May and lasting until August and September. A resume with references may be submitted to; David Kent, Production and Facility Coordinator 411 Greenfield Street Box 1270, Petrolia,ON N0N 1R0 or dkent at victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:12:20 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:12:20 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE DIRECTOR - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE DIRECTOR - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DIRECTOR for a large scale dance-musical production Oz Recalled: A Musical Comedy about a Middle-aged Dorothy to be produced Toronto Fringe Festival (byov), July 6 - 17 2005 submit resume to Sunesis Productions Jesse Stewart sunesis at sympatico.ca Equity members participating in this production will be signed to a Fringe waiver and all net proceeds from the production will be divided equally among the participants. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 14:42:12 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:42:12 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH - "TOMORROW STARTS TODAY" CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS] Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- EQUIFLASH - "TOMORROW STARTS TODAY" CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- Heritage Minister Liza Frulla has credited Equity's e-drive initiative as a crucial factor in the federal government's decision to extend the Tomorrow Starts Today programme for an additional five year, and with increased funding. Letters and emails sent to Liza Frulla, Stephen Harper, and local Members of Parliament successfully influenced the federal budget recently announced by the Liberal government. The 2005 federal budget provides for stabilized funding for arts and culture programs under the Tomorrow Starts Today initiative in the amount of $860 million over the next five years. This represents $172M annually in new funding and the Tomorrow Starts Today programme has been extended to 2010. This budget represents the most important investment by the Government of Canada in the arts and culture ever. Equity's efforts have made it clear that arts and culture are a vital aspect of Canadian society, and an important sector of the Canadian economy, deserving of recognition and government support. Congratulations to the Equity membership and to our industry colleagues on a successful campaign for enhanced arts funding. The 2005 budget reconfirms the Government of Canada's support of arts and culture and our efforts were instrumental in securing an increased multi-year funding commitment. ------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 14:45:08 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:45:08 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH: MARCH NEWSLETTER - ONLINE EDITION ] Message-ID: --------------------------------------------------------------------- EQUIFLASH: MARCH NEWSLETTER - ONLINE EDITION --------------------------------------------------------------------- The March 2005 edition of the Equity News is now available online at the association Web site: http://www.caea.com/news/ To view the newsletter, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the Adobe Web site: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html -------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 15:01:09 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:01:09 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. MACBETH - TORONTO 2. COLETTE: THE COLOURS OF LOVE- BARRIE 3. SEVEN DAYS IN THE LIFE OF SIMON LABROSSE - MONTREAL 1. MACBETH - TORONTO ------------------------------- Modern Times Stage Company would like to offer Equity members free tickets to the Tuesday, March 8th performance of "Macbeth" at 8pm at the Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen St. W. at Dovercourt. The first 20 members who email us will receive free tickets to this performance. Email us at deans at moderntimesstage.com, with your name, email address and telephone number and we will get back to you. Modern Times will also like to offer all Equity members $5.00 off any performance of "Macbeth" from March 10th to 27th, excluding March 11th gala performance and Sunday PWYC. To book your discounted tickets in advance, please call the Arts Box Office at (416) 504-PLAY and mention you are an Equity member. You can also purchase discounted tickets at the door. For both advance and onsite sales, you will need to present your Equity card at the door. ------------------------------- 2. COLETTE: THE COLOURS OF LOVE- BARRIE ---------------------------------------------------------- a long overdue revival of the legendary Canadian musical continues TIFT's Winter Season.... Special rate (including $5 donation from every Equity ticket going to the Actors' Fund of Canada) is available for Equity Members to select performances only. COLETTE: THE COLOURS OF LOVE was first presented in Toronto 25 years ago and boasts one of the most beautiful and melodic scores in Canadian musical theatre. Based on Colette's diaries, this play portrays the life and loves of this famous - and occasionally infamous - French writer and feminist, who was the first woman to receive a State Funeral in France, while being denied a church burial. directed and adapted by Anne Wootten Musical Direction and Accompaniment is by Donna Garner Set and Costume Design is by Bridget Steis Lighting Design is by Sandra Marcroft Stage Management is by Sarah O'Brien The cast of Colette: The Colours of Love includes Sherry Garner Emily Boutet Eric Craig Special $15 tickets are available to the following performances only: Sunday, March 20 at 2pm Tuesday, March 22 at 8PM Wednesday, March 23 at 8pm Saturday, March 26 at 2PM Where: Park Place Theatre (inside former Molson Park), 100 Molson Park Drive Please book by calling the Box Office at (705) 792-1949 or info at tift.ca ------------------------------------ 3. SEVEN DAYS IN THE LIFE OF SIMON LABROSSE - MONTREAL The Montreal Young Company in collaboration with Gravy Bath offers Industry Discounts. CAEA members (with proof of membership) can receive $12 tickets = (instead of $18). The Montreal Young Company in collaboration with Gravy Bath presents Seven Days in the Life of Simon Labrosse by Carole Frchette, translated by John Murrell March 2-12. Directed by Michael Shamata At the Studio Theatre of the Monument-National, 1182 St. Laurent Box office: (514) 871-2224 Terminally unemployed but a full-time spectator of life, Simon Labrosse invents a new career for himself every day. Simon may not have a job, but his imagination and ideas are working overtime. Therein lies the heart of this charming and hilarious play. A tightrope walker of modern times, he is engaged in a balancing act between the comic nature of his existence and the tragic tone of his solitude. For Hire: emotional stunt man, audience for everyday people, professional finisher of sentences, ego enhancer, despairer, receiver of packages and long-distance lover. With: Paul Fauteux, Carmen Grant and Michael Hughes. Lighting: David = Perreault Ninacs; Costumes: Megan Mitchell Downey; Stage management: Seamus Ryan. ----------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 15:18:57 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:18:57 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4 -------------------------------------------------------------- 1.TWO WEEKENDS OF COMIC MAYHEM WITH SUSAN BERTOIAM- VANCOUVER 2.SO YOU WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR? - TORONTO 3.ORGANIC ACTOR - TORONTO 4. SUMMER SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE - TORONTO 5. MASTER CLASS IN VOICE WITH TOM SCHILLING - TORONTO 6. 2 ONE WEEK INTENSIVES IN THE BOUFFON WITH ADAM LAZARUS - TORONTO ------------------------------------ 1.TWO WEEKENDS OF COMIC MAYHEM WITH SUSAN BERTOIAM- VANCOUVER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------- Explore the roots of physical comic acting including improvisation, comic business, comic... timing, through Commedia Dell' Arte and mask work with professional performer Susan Bertoia. Level I is a great intro to comic mask theatre. Open yourself to the possibility of funny; that is, physical funny. Commedia Dell\' Arte is a form of mask theatre that has been around for centuries. The Commedia stock characters and humorous situations are ones we can all relate to. Commedia is the foundation for clown, vaudeville and the sitcoms of today. Warning: Be prepared - this class may bring out the comedian in you! In Level II you will have the chance to 'take it to the streets.' Often studied but rarely understood, this workshop is a great way to discover the lively nature of the Commedia. LEVEL I - Introduction to Comic Italian Mask Theatre Saturday & Sunday March 12 & 13, 2005 (two 6-hour sessions) LEVEL II - Finding your Mask and Dealing with It Saturday & Sunday March 19 & 20, 2005 (two 6-hour sessions) Where: Studio Space, Vancouver, BC $165 ($135 CAEA) per level - discount for multiple level registration More info: www.bellaluna.ca SPACE IS LIMITED. $20 deposit required to register Contact: Stefano Giulianetti at 604-321-1080 or stefano at bellaluna.ca ------------------------------------ 2.SO YOU WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR? - TORONTO -------------------------------------------------------------------- So you wanna be a Broadway Star? NEW YORK CASTING IS COMING TO YOU !!! ONE DAY ONLY Saturday, March 19 10 am & 2 pm CRAIG BURNS (Bernard Telsey Casting, NYC, NY) Casting Director for WICKED, HAIRSPRAY, RENT and THE COLOR PURPLE Craig will be joined by New York Agent Dave Bennett (Senior Agent, Talent House NYC) to share expertise, answer your questions, and guide you through a simulated Broadway audition. Enrolment will be limited to 20 per class. Contact kevinhicks at talenthouse.ca for more info. The class begins with an intro on auditioning in NYC, then each participant will present two contrasting songs from the contemporary Music Theatre Pop-Rock genres (one song and 32 bars of a second). We will end with a wrap up discussion Q&A. If you book by March 12th - pay only $119 (25% discount). The regular course fee is $159 plus GST, but the discount applies to Equity members, students and those receiving this email. Cheques can be mailed/dropped off to: Theatre Cares, c/o 204A St. George St., 2nd Floor, Toronto, M5R 2N6. Include photo/resume. Contact kevinhicks at talenthouse.ca to confirm space availability. ------------------------------------------------ 3.ORGANIC ACTOR - TORONTO ---------------------------------------- Acting workshop for actor and non actor Led by Victor Mora In this workshop the doers develop the essential elements of organicity that will give The opportunity to confront themselves with theirs body-life in the present-moment existence. Therefore having unblocked body the flow of emotions and feelings are organically free. Victor Mora has been a professional working actor, director and acting teacher for 25 years. He had been training with: Vladimir Pechkine (Russia) Augusto Boal (Brazil) Pina Bausch (Germany) Stanislaw Scierski (From Jersy Grotowski's Theatre Company) Miguel Ponce (Cuba-Venezuela) CONTENT * Physical exercises * Psycho-Physical exercises * Vocal resonators * Improvisations * Physical actions system (Stanislavski-Grotowski) BRING LOOSE CLOTH WHEN: March 23 to April 8 /2005 (3 weeks) Wednesday and Friday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm WHERE: Studio 145. 1173 Dundas St East at Carlaw (From Pape station takes bus 72 southbound to Dundas st east) FREE PARKING Cost: 75.00 $60.00 FOR Equity members To register: (416) 6546276 or azuldot at hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SUMMER SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE - TORONTO --------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Shakespeare Intensive June 13th - 25th 10-am -6pm plus some evenings We are offering a two week intensive with some of Canada\'s leading Shakespearean actors, directors and teachers to guide you. Classes will be held at the Humber College School of Creative and Performing Arts, Lakeshore Campus. For more information about the course and faculty visit www.humber.ca/creativeandperformingarts Application Deadline April 30, 2005 Selection is based on application. Fee: $720 Equity $900 non-Equity Contact Kennedy C. MacKinnon coordinator Summer Shakespeare Intensive 416.675.6622 ext.3419 cathy.mackinnon at humber.ca ---------------------------------------------- 5. MASTER CLASS IN VOICE WITH TOM SCHILLING - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Vocalway Studios presents: Masterclasses in Voice with Tom Schilling, voice teacher based in NY City, former member of the faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Toronto Venue: College United Church (Bathurst and College) Time: 6pm - 8pm Dates: Tuesdays March 15 April 19 May 17 June 21 July 19 Aug 16 Hamilton: Venue: Melrose United Church (Locke and Stanley) Time: 7 pm - 9pm Dates: Saturdays March 12, 19 April 17 (Sunday), 23 May 14, 21 June 18, 25 July 16, 23 Aug 13, 20 Fees: Participant: $35 ($25 for Equity members) Auditor: $10 ($8 for Equity members) For further info: vocalway.com ------------------------------------------------ 6. 2 ONE WEEK INTENSIVES IN THE BOUFFON WITH ADAM LAZARUS - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ These 2 one week workshops are designed for students to discover their own pleasure to play and to mock common social hypocrisies through "Jeu" a French performance style encouraging performers to use their sense of play while onstage when approaching dramatic or commonplace situations. By building your skills in improvisation, instinct, song, dance, and most of all, audience awareness, your own method of satire will emerge for the world to see. This workshop is for professional and emerging artists interested in Bouffon, and artists who want to overcome performance inhibitions. Games and exercises are used to discover your own jeu in mocking social hypocrisies while simultaneously making audiences love you. Through Jeu, students will re-discover their mental and physical agility, sensitivity, stillness and complicity in a group. The Bouffon will allow the actor to be a big person in a small body and to refine their awareness of the world around them. Students are encouraged to embrace this awareness and the power of being seen and listened to. ABOUT THE CLASS: Working in the tradition of French Bouffon/Clown Master Philippe Gaulier, the workshop first begins with the study of Jeu and then progresses into building Bouffon characters and turns, culminating in a final public showing. In addition, actors will have daily work on building spatial and body awareness. Specialized instructors will teach: le jeu, acrobatics, movement and make-up. Week 1 - LEVEL I (intro to bouffon) Maximum students: 18 Saturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th, 2005 12pm-5pm Tuesday April 19th to Friday April 22nd, 2005 6:30pm-10:30pm Prerequisites: You do not need previous theatre experience. This class is open anyone, and also to all artists in all disciplines. Week 2 - LEVEL II (building a bouffon number) Maximum students: 12 Sunday April 24th, 2005 12pm - 5pm Monday April 25thto Friday April 29th, 2005 6:30pm-10:30pm Saturday April 30th & Sunday May 1st, 2005 Open public showing, PWYC with money going to the artists. Prerequisites: Some experience in Bouffon, completion of Level 1, or permission from the instructors Location: Dancemakers Theatre (workshop and performance) Fee: Level I OR Level II - $365 regular, or $290 for CAEA LEVEL I AND II - $595 regular or $475 for CAEA Required deposit of $100 refundable one week before the workshop. For registration and information contact thebouffon at rogers.com /416-821-3833 Sign up early: Limited Spaces available -------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 Tel: 416-867-9165 Fax: 416-867-9246 Email: chris at caea.com From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 15:50:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:50:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] EQUIFLASH [PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2005] Message-ID: ---------------------------------------------------------- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------- Now is the time to consider submitting an application to Equity's professional development fund. This fund is expressly intended for member driven workshops and classes that: - encourage collegiality and strengthen the artistic community; - encourage breaking through stereotypes, typecasting, etc.; - encourage improvement of existing skills or creation of new skills; - encourage artistic exploration, experimentation and risk-taking; - increase confidence; - increase profiles in the community; - increase awareness of work opportunities; - increase ability to take advantage of work opportunities. Call the Equity communications department for a copy of the professional development policy and budget form or visit the Equity website: www.caea.com for a downloadable version (go to "publications"). Applications from Members Applications from a group of members should be as brief as possible, ideally: 1. One page describing the nature of the professional development project, the number of total participants and the anticipated number of Equity member participants; 2. A second page outlining the budget for the project, revenue from other sources and a description of how the grant funding will be applied; 3. An instructor profile & CV. Note: A final report will be required upon completion of the workshop. Applications from members will be assessed on the following criteria: - The number of Equity members in good standing participating (normally, a grant will be given only to a workshop in which a majority of participants are Equity members); - Whether other sources of revenue, including participants' fees, have been investigated; - The need in the local community for the project; - The completed budget form. Applications from Organizations Organizations should provide: 1. A brief description of the organization's programming (a promotional brochure would be ideal); 2. A succinct outline of how a grant from this fund will directly impact the professional development of Equity members; 3. An instructor profile & CV. Note: A final report will be required upon completion of the workshop. Applications from organizations will be assessed on the following criteria: - The number of Equity members previously and potentially served by the organization; - The degree of involvement of local Equity members in creating and driving programs; - The level of financial accountability for funding received from Equity in the past; - Community need for the proposed program. Equity's professional development committee will review applications from members in good standing and award grants to members in good standing. The maximum grant permitted is $3,000 per project. The fund will not grant money to projects or programs that are directly related to a production or engager. Applications should be addressed to the Professional Development Committee: c/o Communications Director Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Fl. Toronto On M5C 3C4 Fax: 416-867-9246 Or via e-mail: www.communications at caea.com The application deadline is MARCH 15, 2005. ------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 12:16:30 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:16:30 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Audition notice For 2005 Toronto Fringe Festival, From July 6 to 17 90 minute time slot. God is in the Dairy Productions is casting for the comedy "The Book Of Liz" First time ever performed in Canada. Written by Amy and David Sedaris Produced by Amanda Barker Directed by Victor Correia (Director of Stealing Freedom, the Winner of the 2004 Fringe New play Contest and the Patrons pick.) We are looking for 1 male actor, Age range 24- 35. Must be able to play various characters. Excellent comedy timing and work ethic is a must.. The play is about: A young woman who is feeling unappreciated in a small uptight country community. She decides to go out to the Big city and see if she can find acceptance there. Through out the play she comes across different characters who introduce her to new ideas and life styles. Threw this journey she changes peoples lives and in turn some become her new friends. At the end of the play she is forced to make a decision about where her life has more meaning. Will it be small town or big city? Will she give up her new friends? Will her old friends and family take her back? 90 minutes of fun filled adventure. Auditions will be held Sat April 9th . Please send picture and current resume to : God is in the Dairy Productions 1404-484 Church St Toronto ON M4Y 2C7 Deadline for submissions is March 28/2005 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. --------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 12:27:37 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:27:37 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - GANANOQUE] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- JOB - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - GANANOQUE --------------------------------------------------------------- Thousand Islands Playhouse is a highly successful summer theatre entering its 23rd year of operation. Serving a Canadian mandate, TIP produces a main season of five shows from May through October plus a season of three shows in the Firehall Theatre. TIP owns and operates the Springer Theatre - a 350 seat thrust theatre and the Firehall Theatre - a 120 seat black box theatre, in beautiful riverside Gananoque, Ontario. Thousand Islands Playhouse has an employment opportunity for an Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) for 3 shows at the Springer Theatre. This is an exciting, fast-paced, dynamic position. It demands strong organizational skills, flexibility, ingenuity, and good humour. The shows are communicating door, Dads II and Anne of Green Gables. This is a three show Package starting April 17 until Labour Day weekend. Application Deadline: March 12, 2005 Position # 2005 - 07 Please send a cover letter and resume to: Adair Redish Production Manager Thousand Islands Playhouse Box 241 Gananoque, Ontario. K7G 2T8 You may also send a fax to: 613.382.7088 Or email redisha at post.queensu.ca Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 12:29:49 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:29:49 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - LONDON] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------- AUDITIONS - LONDON ---------------------------- In preparation for the 2005-2006 season, Susan Ferley, Artistic Director for The Grand Theatre, will be holding general auditions in London, Ontario. 2005-2006 SEASON TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass ANNIE - book by Thomas Meehan and Music by Charles Strouse RELATIVELY SPEAKING by Alan Ayckbourn EINSTEIN'S GIFT by Vern Thiessen STONES IN HIS POCKETS by Marie Jones ROCK AND ROLL by John Gray Auditions will take place on April 11, 18 and 19, 2005 The Grand Theatre - Stage Door  off Dufferin Ave. Actors should prepare 2 contrasting pieces  each piece approximately 1 minute Please note that only those artists who are invited to audition will be contacted to set up an audition time. If Susan knows your work, please send a note, or e-mail adminassist at grandtheatre.com, if there is a role or a show that interests you. There will be opportunities this season for actors under age 15. Interested younger actors are welcome to submit their resume and photo for consideration. These auditions will be scheduled at a later date. (TBA) In our desire to encourage and reflect the world and our community on our stage, The Grand Theatre encourages racially diverse actors to submit resumes. Please include a resume, headshot and a letter stating your interest in auditioning and submit for consideration to: Cynthia Darnell The Grand Theatre 471 Richmond St. London, ON N6A 3E4 THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS APRIL 4, 2005 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 15:24:26 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 15:24:26 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- ShakepeareWorks is looking to interview/audition any actor of either gender who can play the TUBA for this summer's production of The Taming of the Shrew in Toronto's Ashbridge's Bay. Please contact the director, David Ferry at da.ferry at utoronto.ca. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 10 16:03:04 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:03:04 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. A SUICIDE-SITE GUIDE TO THE CITY - TORONTO 2. FESTIVAL OF NEW CANADIAN THEATRE - WHITBY 3. BIG THINGING - TORONTO 1. A SUICIDE-SITE GUIDE TO THE CITY - TORONTO ----------------------------------------------------------------- DISCOUNT TICKETS for A Suicide-Site Guide to the City Buddies In Bad Times Theatre is offering a special $10 ticket for CAEA members and Arts Workers for the Friday late-night performances of Darren O'Donnell's A Suicide-Site Guide to the City. $10 Tickets will be available Friday March 11 & 18 for the 10pm performances only. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Buddies In Bad Times Theatre proudly presents the TORONTO PREMIERE! of A SUICIDE-SITE GUIDE TO THE CITY by Darren O\'Donnell directed by Rebecca Picherack A Mammalian Diving Reflex production RUNS TILL MARCH 20th ONLY! Sound Design by Nicholas Murray aka murr Lighting and Stage Management by John Patrick Robichaud Set Design and Technical Direction by Trevor Schwellnus Produced by Naomi Campbell Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street Previews March 1 & 2, Opens Thursday, March 3 and runs to Sunday, March 20, 2005 Tuesday - Saturday @ 8pm, Friday at 10pm, Sunday at 2:30pm Ticket prices range from $15 - $29, Sunday PWYC To order tickets and for more information please call the Buddies Box Office at 416.975.8555 or click on www.buddiesinbadtimestheatre.com or www.mammalian.ca ------------------------------------ 2. FESTIVAL OF NEW CANADIAN THEATRE - WHITBY ------------------------------------------------------------------ Join The Driftwood Theatre Group for a stunning festival of new Canadian theatre set amongst the splendor of a 19th century castle. On Friday, March 11, 2005 @ 6:30pm Trafalgar Castle in Whitby, Ontario will play host to 10 new Canadian short plays, each one of them written, produced, rehearsed and performed in only 24 hours. Better known for their Outdoor Summer Touring Season, The Driftwood Theatre Group is proud to extend an invitation to Equity Member to attend this Gala Fundraising event for only $35. Come support Canadian theatre by enjoying an evening of highly original, never before seen performances. Guests will have the opportunity to view six of the ten plays taking place in the rooms, hallways, basement and grounds of Trafalgar Castle before returning to the elegant dining hall for sumptuous desserts and a Silent Auction. This year's event is nearly 60% sold out with the rest selling fast! Come support your peers and witness the birth of tomorrow's classics with this unique celebration of Canadian Theatre Creation. Tickets are $35/ticket for Equity Members ($45 for non-Equity) To redeem Equity Discount YOU MUST CALL 905-576-2396 and mention EQUITY to reserve your ticket today. Non-Equity Members may purchase via phone, http://www.totix.ca, and in person at the Oshawa Information Kioske in the Oshawa Centre. For more information on the event, log on to our website at http://www.driftwoodtheatre.com ------------------------------------ 3. BIG THINGING - TORONTO ------------------------------------ Sephiro Theatre is pleased to offer Equity Members 2 for 1 tickets to select performances of their inaugural show, BIG THINGING in Toronto's Distillery District (second person does not have to be Equity, so it's a great chance to bring that date! Yes... That one.) Tickets are normally $20 each; however, Equity Members showing a current membership card at the venue box office may purchase TWO tickets for $20. (Cash only) Written and performed by Equity member Andrew David Long, BIG THINGING is a one-man steamroller, pitting the End of the World vs. the Middle of Nowhere. The Venue Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to each performance, and is located at Studio 313, the Cannery, Distillery District (Dancemakers Centre for Creation). Discount offer is valid for March 16 (Preview, 8PM) evening shows March 18, 19, 22, and 23 (again, 8PM) and matinees March 19 and 20 (2PM). Reservations accepted at 416-927-0547 or at tix at sephirotheatre.com Big Thinging runs until March 27. More info at... http://www.sephirotheatre.com ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 10 16:09:21 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:09:21 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11 -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. STRASBERG EXERCISE NIGHTS - MONTREAL -------------------------------------------------------------- "An evening with John Strasberg" Mr Strasberg will teach the acting exercises created and made famous by his father Lee Strasberg at the Actor's Studio in New York. - Sense memory - Song & dance - Preparation - Organic script analysis - Private moments John Strasberg's international career as teacher, actor, director, producer, designer, and writer exemplifies, and continues, the artistic tradition of the Strasberg family. He teaches in New York, Montreal, Paris, Barcellona & Milan. Workshops will be held in Montreal Tuesday evenings from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. March 22, April 19, May 10 and May 31. Price is $30.00 per night. ($20.00 for Equity members) For information call 514-272-9430 or e-mail l_atelier2004 at hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 14 16:52:22 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 16:52:22 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [MACINTOSH OPERA PATCH UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE FOR EQUITY CD ROM] Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- MACINTOSH OPERA PATCH UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE FOR EQUITY CD ROM ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- The Macintosh opera patch update for digital versions of the Opera Agreement, Independent Opera Producers Agreement, Vancouver Opera Agreement and the Canadian Opera Agreement is now available on Equity's website at www.caea.com. Equity members must have a copy of the 2004 Equity CD ROM before the opera patch can be downloaded. Equity members in good standing are eligible to receive this time-saving tool free of charge. Please contact Equity's communications department to request your copy. Non-members may also obtain a copy of the 2004 Equity CD ROM. Please contact the Equity's communications department for more information. Once you have a copy of the 2004 CD ROM, go to the Equity web site at www.caea.com to download the applicable patch. Contact SBG Digital Publications with any technical concerns you may have at (416) 961-7594 or e-mail: mail at standbygo.com. ----------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:52:53 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:52:53 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOBS - STAGE MANAGEMENT - LANSDOWNE] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------- JOBS - STAGE MANAGEMENT - LANSDOWNE -------------------------------------------------------- 2 Equity Stage Managers and 2 Equity Assistant Stage Managers for Welcome Wood Productions Inc..Welcome Wood is the resident production company of The Brockville Arts Centre and will tour productions to Belleville, Guelph and Barrie. Experience managing touring productions will be extremely desireable.This submission is for Intimate Exchanges by Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Michael Bianchin. Dates are from June 27- July 30. Submit photo and resume with references to: Michael Bianchin Artistic Director 102 Village Estates Lane Box 13 RR#1, Lansdowne, Ont. K0E 1L0 Deadline: March 28, 2005. No emails or faxes accepted. Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ----------------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:55:24 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:55:24 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITION - VANCOUVER -------------------------------- For upcoming Electric Company season 2005/06 Electric Company Theatre will be holding general auditions on April 4 & 5, 2005 with callbacks on April 11. Electric Company works under the Guest Artist Contract. Performers should have strong movement skills. Interested actors should submit their resumes by MARCH 21, 2005 to: Electric Company Theatre Cindy Reid, Producing Manager 1885 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6 Email: ects at telus.net Fax: 604-251-1730 Only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Please do not submit another resume if we've received one within the last 6 months. Instead, please send a letter of interest to Cindy Reid by email, mail or fax. Thank you. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:58:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:58:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITION - VANCOUVER -------------------------------- The Arts Club Theatre is currently accepting resumes for its upcoming production of SHEAR MADNESS by Paul Pvrtner, directed by Bobby Lohrmann, Associate Director, Washington D.C. production. We are looking for very strong comic actors with extensive experience in improvisation for the following roles: BARBARA DEMARCO - the hairstylist who keeps Shear Madness running. She is a wise-cracking, gum-snapping, nail polishing hairdresser cum manicurist, dishy and put together, though on the cheap side. (Age range 23-39. Prototype: A young Bette Midler.) MIKEY THOMAS - a capable and earnest undercover cop. (Age range 23-30. Prototype: An energetic Matthew Broderick). TONY WHITCOMB - the flamboyant, irrepressible proprietor of the Shear Madness salon. He is interested in everything and everyone. He is fun, devilish, interesting, passionate and a real character. (Age range 26-50. Prototype: An innocent, mischievous hybrid of Eddie Murphy and Lucille Ball with some Bugs Bunny thrown in) EDDIE LAWRENCE - the "mystery man", a well-dressed, nice-looking confidence man who covers a dangerous interior with a smooth, suave, and occasionally charming exterior. (Age range 30-55. Prototype: Nicholas Cage). NICK ROSETTI (or NICK JOHNSON or TOM O\'BRIEN depending on ethnic background) - a bright, quick thinking, personable character actor who can also be an excellent straight man. A good looking, masculine actor with a solid voice and acting skills who can learn the dynamics that will keep the investigation on track. (Age range: 30-50. Prototype: A cross between the comic bluster of a Jackie Gleason with the likeability of a Harrison Ford and the authority of a Tommy Lee Jones.) MRS. SHUBERT - an old-money socialite of impeccable breeding and manner. She must move with natural- not artificial- grace and style, and speak with natural- not artificial- cultured tones. At her finest she\'s a real class act. (Age range 45-70. Prototypes: Susan Sullivan- Kitty Montgomery in Dharma and Greg.) Please send photos and resumes to: SHEAR MADNESS AUDITIONS Arts Club Theatre Company 1585 Johnston Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 Rehearsals begin on or about May 12, 2005, and the show will run at the Granville Island Stage June 2 - July 16, 2005, with a possible holdover. Resumes will be accepted until the end of business on Friday, March 18, 2005. Please do not send resumes via fax or email. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:49:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:49:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------ AUDITIONS - TORONTO ------------------------------ Talk Is Free Theatre 2005-2006 General Auditions In preparation for its 2005-2006 Season, Talk Is Free Theatre will be holding general musical auditions. Artists are invited to submit a headshot, resume and a cover letter, indicating their vocal range. General auditions will be held in Toronto in mid-April. Talk Is Free Theatre is an artist-driven company based in Barrie, Ontario and will be going into its 4th season. TIFT engages under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement. Please send your submissions to: Arkady Spivak Artistic Producer Talk Is Free Theatre P.O. Box 247 Barrie, ON L4M 4T2 Deadline for submissions - Friday, April 8, 2005. TALK IS FREE THEATRE - Giving new emerging theatre professionals an opportunity to produce original and established works. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:00:50 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:00:50 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- SECOND CITY CANADIAN TOURING COMPANY The Second City Touring Company will be holding auditions on April 20th & 21st. The Second City Touring Company travels all across Canada, with the majority of performances in Ontario. The performers of the touring company are also the understudies for The Second City Mainstage troupe. The touring company road show is made up of Second City archival material, as well as a 40 minute improv set. Multi-cultural performers are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should have a strong background in comedy, improv, and acting. Equity and Non-Equity performers are both welcome to apply. The audition will consist of group improv, as well as a scene read from The Second City archives. You will not need to prepare anything for the audition. Only those selected for an audition will be called. No phone calls, no emailed headshots. Please send hardcopy of headshot and resume no later than Monday April 18th @ 5pm to: The Second City 56 Blue Jays Way Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 ATTN: Carlie Baxter Or drop off at The Second City Box-office between the hours of 9am - 9pm. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:03:17 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:03:17 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- DareDen Theatre Inc., in association with The Shakespeare Globe Centre of Canada, the City of Brampton and St. Andrews United Church. Production: Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" in an outdoor urban setting in the courtyard at St. Andrews United Church in Toronto. Seeking a stage manager and assistant stage manager. Rehearsals begin June 13 and the show opens July 15, running to July 31, 2005. There will be eight day-tours to Brampton prior to the Toronto opening.* Our approach to the work is inspired by the principles and vision of the Globe Theatre stage in London, England. The project will be directed by Jeannette Lambermont. * all dates are subject to revision at the theatre's discretion This is an Equity E-house contract, under the Independent Theatre Agreement. Submit resumes to: DareDen Theatre Inc. Merry Wives 300 Coxwell Avenue P.O. Box 22596 Toronto, Ontario, M4L 2A0 Further inquiries should be directed to Jeannette Lambermont, Director, at merrywives at hotmail.com. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:11:00 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:11:00 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOBS - MULTIPLE JOBS - COLLINGWOOD] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------------- JOBS - MULTIPLE JOBS - COLLINGWOOD ---------------------------------------------------- Theatre Collingwood is a producing theatre company established in 1984 which presents four productions during its summer season under Artistic Director Steven Thomas. The leased performance venue is a renovated old movie theatre ("F House") located in historic downtown Collingwood. STAGE MANAGER Theatre Collingwood is accepting applications for a CAEA Stage Manager responsible for two productions: "Bingo": June 27 - July 30 and "Wingfield's Progress" (a produced one-man show starring Rod Beattie): August 15 - 27/05. The experienced individual must be a team player who is self motivated, highly organized, hard working and personable. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 __________________________________________________ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Theatre Collingwood is accepting resumes for the position of Technical Director for the 2005 summer season: July 4 - August 27, 2005. The TD is responsible for four productions: a premiere of "Real Estate", "Bingo", "Nunsense II" and "Wingfield's Progress". The experienced individual must be an enthusiastic, time efficient, hard-working, self-starter and most important - a team player. The position requires hands-on involvement in all aspects of theatre production including lights, sound, load-in/outs and some carpentry. Strong sound & lighting skills are primary requirements. The position is also responsible for Health & Safety, security procedures as well as equipment maintenance and technical trouble-shooting. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 _________________________________________________________ SCENIC ARTIST Theatre Collingwood seeks a scenic artist for three productions of the summer season: a premiere of "Real Estate", "Bingo" and "Nunsense II". Scenic art must be executed between mid-May & June, with all three productions completed by June 20. Anticipated length of contract is approximately 2 weeks. Touch-ups at the theatre will also be required: July 4-5; July 18-19, August 2-3/ 2005. The individual must be flexible, experienced, organized. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 _________________________________________________________ For more information, please visit the website: www.theatrecollingwood.com Please send resume (include contact information for two references): Irene Thomas, Producer Theatre Collingwood by mail: 45 A St. Paul Street, Rail Car beside Museum Welcome Centre, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 3P1 by email: info at theatrecollingwood.com by fax: (705) 445-0981 Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:16:59 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:16:59 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - MULTIPLE CITIES] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------- AUDITIONS - MULTIPLE CITIES ---------------------------------------- In preparation for the upcoming season, Theatre North West will be holding General Auditions in Toronto, early May; Vancouver, mid May; Edmonton and Calgary, late May. The 2005-06 season consists of: DOGBARKED by James O'Shea. Contract dates: September 11 to October 16, 2005. PORTIA WHITE: FIRST YOU DREAM by Lance Woolaver. Contract dates: October 30 to December 4, 2005. THE INVISIBILITY OF EILEEN by Kit Brennan. Contract dates: January 15 to February 19, 2006. LOST IN YONKERS by Neil Simon Contract dates: March 19 to April 23, 2006. Arrangements are being made to have these scripts held 'on reserve' at the main library branches of the above cities. Actors are asked to prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues no longer than four minutes in combined length. The theatre will be contacting all those who can be accommodated. Actors whose work is already known to Aristic Director, Ted Price are encouraged to send a note by mail or fax if they are interest in a particular production. Please send headshot and resume to Theatre North West #36-556 North Nechako Road, Prince George, BC V2K 1A1 Fax 250-563-6976. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 15:25:45 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:25:45 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [REGIONAL AGM REMINDER FOR QUEBEC ADVISORY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- REGIONAL AGM REMINDER FOR QUEBEC ADVISORY ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder: Regional Annual General Meeting of the Quebec Advisory Committee WHEN and WHERE: Monday, March 21, 2005 Playwrights' Workshop Montreal 4324 Boul. St. Laurent, 2nd floor, corner Marianne 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks, 7:15 start Come on out and hear what's been going on in the region since the last meeting. The Equity Council is considering a new model of policy governance- get the skinny on what that means for you. As always, come on down and talk to presidents, councillors and chair people. You'll find out everything you need to know about tax status, the WACT Women's Committee, rules, money matters, the Stage Managers' Committee and all the rest that counts for your career, all in a casual atmosphere. Besides, it's a Monday night and we always like an excuse to get together. Save up your questions for controller Doug Irons. We will be accepting donations for the Actor's Fund, so bring your check books, piggy banks and allowance. Let's keep up the tradition of a great turnout! Your presence actually matters! It'll be fun, really! For more information call Julie Tamiko Manning: (514) 273-4083. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 16:21:59 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:21:59 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] EQUIFLASH [WORLD PREMIERE - "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" WILL OPEN IN TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- EQUIFLASH - WORLD PREMIERE - "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" WILL OPEN IN TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Mirvish Productions' announcement of the world premiere of "The Lord of the Rings" in Toronto in February 2006 represents a major investment in the performing arts in Canada. Canadian Actors' Equity Association (Equity) believes this exciting new production, comprised of a predominately Canadian cast, is a fantastic opportunity for our membership. An international premiere of this calibre taking place in Toronto is testament to the world-class talent of Canada's theatre community. Along with our colleagues at the Toronto Musicians' Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Equity has been in negotiation with Mirvish Productions for the realization of this production over the past several months. The unique collaboration of the professional associations and unions in the Toronto entertainment industry was a significant factor in bringing "The Lord of the Rings" to the Mirvish stage. "Strong support has also come from the theatre community in Toronto. Canadian Actors' Equity Association, the Toronto Musicians' Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Locals 58 and 822 have given special consideration because of the size, scope and length of the production. The flexibility shown by these associations has made it possible for the creative team to realize their vision without compromise." reports the Mirvish Productions' press release of March 16, 2005. With a cast of fifty-five performers, plus singers and musicians, J.R.R. Tolkien's legend of Middle-earth will be brought to life on the stage of the Princess of Wales Theatre in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district. Set to open in February 2006, casting will begin immediately. Open audition calls will be scheduled in April, starting in Vancouver followed by auditions in Toronto and Montreal. Look for further audition information in an upcoming E-drive notice. ---------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 14:17:58 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:17:58 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO ] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------- JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO --------------------------------------------- Tribal Productions is accepting applications for a Stage Manager for it's upcoming production of AFFECTIONS OF MAY by Norm Foster. The production will take place at The Gravenhurst Opera House. Contract dates are Aug 1st - Aug 28. Rehearsals are in Toronto. Please send resumes to Sam Rosenthal,Eli Lukawitz Artistic Directors, Tribal Productions 135 West Beaver Creek P.O. Box 1027 Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 4R9. Electronic submissions also welcome at tribalprod at idirect.com. Tribal Productions works under the Equity ITA agreement. Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 14:31:24 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:31:24 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - KITCHENER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - KITCHENER ------------------------------------------------ Theatre & Company, Kitchener, ON Replacement Casting Call Production: Lake Nora Arms Production type: a capella musical Rehearsals begin: 11 April 2005 Performances: 12 May- 4 June 2005 Resumes are requested for the role of: Old Woman (40-50yrs) Actor should be experienced at singing in close harmony, have an alto voice range and demonstrate experience with poetic text. Resumes and headshots should be sent by fax to: Theatre & Company Att: Casting 519.571.9051 Via email to: stuartsw at theatreandcompany.org Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 16:03:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:03:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [ACTORS' FUND BENEFIT - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- ACTORS' FUND BENEFIT - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- Modern Times Theatre Company celebrates its fifteenth season by bringing back one of the company's most cherished productions, "Macbeth". First created in 1995 the production will be brought back to Toronto after touring to Montreal and Tehran. A completely revised mise-en-schne, "Macbeth" will be staged at The Theatre Centre in a benefit performance for the Actors' Fund of Canada on Tuesday March 22. Showtime: 8:00 pm Location: The Theatre Centre 1032 Queen Street West, Toronto. Tickets are available at artsboxoffice.ca or (416) 504-PLAY. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 16:23:44 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:23:44 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [PAL FUNDRAISER - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------------------- PAL FUNDRAISER - VANCOUVER ----------------------------------------- Benefit for PAL Vancouver: An exciting stunning rare theatrical experience will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, March 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th as West End Productions presents a dramatized reading of 'J.B.' by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Archibald Mcleish. Mcleish takes the biblical story of Job with his enduring faith and integrity, and in a contemporary, sometimes hilarious but always provocative way offers us the chance to question our wealth, our suffering and above all our values. Some of Vancouver's most accomplished actors under the direction of Anna Hagan come together to present this theatrical gift as a benefit for the Performing Arts Lodge (PAL). Fridays @ 7 PM Saturdays @ 3 PM Suggested donation $20, or pay what you can. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 17 14:17:07 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 14:17:07 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------ AUDITIONS - TORONTO ------------------------------ General Call for Actors - Female and Male Production: e-DENTITY (workshop) Since 1992, Theatre Gargantua, a dynamic, professional Toronto-based theatre company, has been committed to the development and performance of original, imagistic, physical music theatre. Fusing text, movement, design, media and original music, the company has garnered 3 Dora Awards and 24 nominations including outstanding new play, direction, production, music, set and lighting design. Performers interested in working with the company should be in very good physical condition, able to sing well (please indicate range) and have a strong interest in creating original, innovative theatre. This is a month-long engagement beginning early May 2005. Please send headshot and resume via mail, email or fax to: Jacquie P.A. Thomas, Artistic Director Re: General Auditions Theatre Gargantua 24 Ryerson Avenue, Suite 210 Toronto, Ontario M5T 2P3 info at theatregargantua.ca fax: 416-504-4203 Deadline for submissions: April 7th 2005 (NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE) www.theatregargantua.ca THEATRE GARGANTUA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 17 15:18:37 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:18:37 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - CALGARY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------- AUDITIONS - CALGARY ----------------------------- Manitoba Theatre Centre MUSICAL AUDITIONS in Calgary The Manitoba Theatre Centre is holding auditions for their upcoming joint production musical of GUYS AND DOLLS to be presented in their 2005/06 season Director Robb Paterson will be in Calgary next week and will hold auditions on Tuesday March 22 Wednesday March 23 - Looking for strong singers and high-energy dancers Audition Requirements 1 Prepare a song from the show (this is the director's preference) or a song in the style of the show 2 Indicate to the director what role you are interested in. Bring a resume and headshot The dates for the production are not yet confirmed but are expected to be as follows - Originating in Winnipeg (Manitoba Theatre Centre) first day of rehearsal December 12 show closes January 28 - Entire run closes April 22nd 2006 Interested actors or their agents should contact Peni Christopher at 780-428-2116 or by email pchristopher at citadeltheatre.com Other audition dates in other cities will be scheduled later and notice will be sent out Spaces are limited Only those invited will be called and offered an audition time Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 17 15:21:48 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:21:48 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS -- TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITIONS -- TORONTO ------------------------------- Hart House Theatre is proud to co-present The Tempest and Electra this summer with Canopy Theatre Company Celebrating 5 Years of Outdoor Theatre for Downtown Toronto July 20th - August 6th 2005 Philosopher's Stage at Philosopher's Walk [Coming soon - Hart House Theatre's 2005/2006 Season Announcement] The Canopy Theatre Company is now accepting submissions for its 2005 Summer Season The Tempest By William Shakespeare Directed by Joel Grothe Electra By Sophocles Directed by Graham Cozzubbo Performance Dates: July 17-August 6 Philosopher's Stage at Philosopher's Walk To request an audition, please mail a headshot and resume to*: Canopy Theatre Company Attn: Artistic Director 40 Gilmour Ave. Toronto, ON M6P 3A7 Deadline for submissions: March 29, 2005 There will be a limited number of guest artist contracts available to Equity members Auditions are for the company - not for specific roles Actors who submitted last season do not need to resubmit this year Due to volume, only those contacted for an audition will be seen Headshots and resumes submitted by email will not be accepted *U of T students may drop off their headshots/resumes to: Hart House Theatre - 7 Hart House Circle ATTN: Doug Floyd www.canopytheatre.ca Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 18 09:35:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 09:35:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 18] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 18 -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. MEISNER ACTING TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP WITH JOHN RIVEN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ Sanford Meisner was co-founder of the Group Theatre who took Stanislavsky's original theories and principles and introduced "Method" acting to America. Meisner's own philosophy is based on the creation of real and truthful behaviour under imaginary circumstances. An audience will always choose to watch a 2 year old over most actors because of one thing. Whatever the 2 year old is doing, they are really doing it and really living in the moment. The work focuses on helping students get out of their heads and back into trusting their gut instincts. John Riven has been teaching ongoing classes in the Meisner acting technique in Toronto for over three years. He is a graduate of the Neighbourhood Playhouse where he studied under Sanford Meisner and Richard Pinter. He was a founding member of the Shadowfax Theatre Company in NYC. The company included many Neighbourhood Playhouse graduates and produced original plays in NYC during the 80's. Other founding members include 4 time Emmy winner Allison Janney : American Beauty, The West Wing, Steve Rogers, screenwriter: Hope Floats, Step mom, and Lisa Marie Radano , playwright and screenwriter: Mrs. Winterbourne. While directing and acting with Shadowfax, John began teaching acting and eventually opened his own studio in Manhattan. One of his more prominent students, Doug Hutchison, went on to starring roles in the films, The Green Mile, The Salton Sea and Sam and Me. Many respected artists have studied and practised Meisner such as James Gandolfini, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins, Kim Basinger, Jeff Bridges, Jeff Goldblum, David Mamet, Steve McQueen, Robert Duval, Allison Janney, Diane Keaton, Gregory Peck, and Joanne Woodward to name a few. Classes are ongoing and held at Central Studios, 680 Yonge St. Please call Cherilee at 416-466-1884 for more information about session times and to reserve a spot. Equity or Actra members pay $175 and non-union $225. Please note that a $50 deposit will be required.e is the foundation of the technique, ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:49:00 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:49:00 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION -TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION -TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Demimonde written and directed by Jenny Young produced by Donikers Daily at the Toronto Fringe Festival in July 2005 The Demimondes is the story of 5 women who were prostitutes during the Gold Rush in Dawson City in 1897. The piece, set in a Dance Hall (site-specific location TBA), explores the extravagance and style of these women, the respect they gained and what they had to go through to get it. The 1890s in the Klondike was one of the most bizarre times and locales in Canadian History. The cast includes Aviva Armour-Ostroff, Claire Calnan, Sarah Gilchrist, Pasha Mckenley, Robert Perrault, Gray Powell and Juno Ruddell. Donikers Daily produced the Fringe hit Inanna in 2004, voted Most Outstanding Production by NOW Magazine. Looking for an actor/musician to play the role of Gruff Gil, a piano player who will be on stage during most of the play. We're looking for a musician who is comfortable improvising in rehearsals and has skill or an interest in the "Rag Time" style of playing. There will also be an opportunity to play some of the smaller male roles in the show, dependent upon the interest of the individual. Please submit a photo and resume OR a letter of interest to: donikers_daily at hotmail.com "Equity members participating in this production will be signed to a Fringe waiver and all net proceeds from the production will be divided equally among the participants." ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:42:54 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:42:54 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSION - MONTREAL] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSION - MONTREAL ---------------------------------------------- Mes Yeux Tes Yeux is currently accepting applications for a director for Montreal's premiere production of The Syringa Tree by Pamela Gien. The production will take place at The Centaur Theatre and will run between September 12 to 25, 2005. Tentative rehearsal dates are August 1 to September 10, 2005. Equity and non-Equity members may apply. Appointments will be scheduled for end of April. Mes Yeux Tes Yeux is a private corporation that greatly supports the arts and has undertaken this theatre venture in order to provide an opportunity for professional, committed artists to build their dreams and promote English Theatre here in Montreal. They are looking to build a strong, passionate team in the telling of this story. Please send headshot, resume, and a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying to: Mes Yeux Tes Yeux Olga Konstantulakis/General Manager 1723 Couvrette Montreal, Quebec H4L-4T7 Inquiries can be directed to Olga at mytyproductions at hotmail.com Please note that only those artists who are invited will be scheduled for a meeting in Montreal with a possible date in Toronto as well. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:53:08 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:53:08 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LOOKING FOR FEMALE ACTOR (Equity and Non-Equity welcome) CHARACTER ROSANNAH DELUCE, in her twenties. She is filled with rage and has good manners. Hand Made Productions is mounting BRILLIANT TRACES by Cindy Lou Johnson at the 2005 Toronto Theatre Fringe Festival from July 6th - July 17th. SYNOPSIS Two lost and deeply wounded souls find redemption and healing through communication and the power of love. To schedule an appointment or for more information please call or email Pascal Petardi at: T. 416.318.3050 -OR- E. pascalpetardi at yahoo.ca "Equity members participating in this production will be signed to a Fringe waiver and all net proceeds from the production will be divided equally among the participants." ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:57:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:57:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - EDMONTON] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITION - EDMONTON ------------------------------- Bob Baker, Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre, will be holding general auditions in the Citadel's Maclab Theatre in Edmonton on: Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, April 8, 2005 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Actors should prepare two pieces, one classical and one contemporary. Each audition will be limited to 10 minutes. Actors who have not auditioned for Mr. Baker in the last two years are invited to submit resume and headshot to: General Auditions Citadel Theatre 9828 101 A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3C5 Electronic resumes and headshots will not be accepted. Space is limited; not everyone applying to audition will be seen. For information call Diana at 426-4811 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, March 31, 2005. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 15:03:41 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:03:41 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH - Council Requires ITA Contract for Shakespeare by the Sea] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- EQUIFLASH - Council Requires ITA Contract for Shakespeare by the Sea ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- The Executive Committee of Council has reiterated its determination that Shakespeare by the Sea, the Halifax-based outdoor summer theatre, must adhere to the Independent Theatre Agreement (ITA) before engaging Equity members. The ITA is the scale agreement used by professional theatres which are not members of PACT and articulates minimum standards for: * Fees * Health and Safety requirements * Stage Management * Outdoor venues * Repertory theatre * Dispute Resolution Shakespeare by the Sea last engaged members of Equity under the terms of the ITA in 2000. Until such time as Shakespeare by the Sea once again adheres to the ITA and engages Artists under ITA engagement contracts, members of Equity are required to refrain from working for this engager. Members are advised that Equity will not grant permission to work for Shakespeare by the Sea without reference to an Equity contract. Reminder: Equity members may not rehearse or perform, stage manage, direct, or choreograph for any producer (Equity or non-Equity, with or without pay) without an Equity contract or the written permission of the Association. Any member who does so may be subject to disciplinary proceedings under Equity's Constitution and By-Laws. Any questions or concerns about the rights and responsibilities of membership in the Association may be directed to Equity's national or western offices. ------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 11:40:50 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:40:50 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - WINNIPEG] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITIONS - WINNIPEG ------------------------------- Prairie Theatre Exchange is holding general auditions on Thursday, April 14 & Friday, April 15, 2005 in Winnipeg. General auditions are by invitation only. Please send your resume, photograph and a covering letter expressing your interest in working at PTE. Please address your letter to: Artistic Director RE:GENERAL AUDITIONS Prairie Theatre Exchange 3rd Floor, Portage Place Unit Y300, 393 Portage Avenue Winnipeg. MB R3B 3H6 Only those candidates who are invited to audition will be contacted to set up an audition time. Please prepare two contrasting monologues from the contemporary repertoire, lasting no more than five minutes in total. Actors whose work is already known to Artistic Director, Robert Metcalfe are encouraged to send a note if they are interest in a particular production. For more information about PTE please check our website at www.pte.mb.ca Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. --------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 11:58:05 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:58:05 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOBS - APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGERS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- JOBS - APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGERS - TORONTO --------------------------------------------------------------- Tarragon Theatre is now accepting applications for two Apprentice Stage Managers for it's 2005-2006 season. Each season, Tarragon Theatre engages two Apprentice Stage Managers for the five Mainspace productions. Candidates who fill these positions have a strong interest in becoming stage managers as members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association. A certain number of credits in apprenticeship are required to join the Association and they must be obtained through Equity accredited productions. Tarragon Theatre provides the opportunity to accumulate credits in a productive working environment and an even better learning environment. The apprenticeship program is designed to give individuals an opportunity to further their stage management skills while working diligently towards the fulfillment of a full-scale production. Both Apprenticeships are paid positions, successful applicants will earn either 2 or 3 credits towards their Equity membership. The requirements for this apprenticeship include: University or college courses in technical theatre and stage management and preferably a degree or diploma from a Theatre Program. Stage management experience from either a post secondary institution or a professional or non-professional theatre company. A keen interest in the stage management field and a strong understanding of the necessary skills required for the position. The ability to work well in a creative environment and as a member of a team. The ability to learn from their mentors and apply that knowledge on current and subsequent productions. While Tarragon Theatre welcomes all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. The deadline for all applicants is 5:00pm Monday April 18, 2005. If you are interested in applying for the position of Apprentice Stage Manager at Tarragon Theatre, please forward your resume package (cover letter, resume, and references) to the Production Manager by email (chrisp at tarragontheatre.com) or by regular mail to: Chris Prideaux Production Manager, Tarragon Theatre 30 Bridgman Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X3 ----------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 12:25:21 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:25:21 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - DALHOUSE UNIVERSITY - HALIFAX] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------------- JOB - DALHOUSE UNIVERSITY - HALIFAX ---------------------------------------------------- VOICE POSITION DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC DALHOUSE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Applications are invited for a 10-month full-time sessional appointment in Voice at the Lecturer/Assistant Professor level effective August 1, 2005. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching and have an established reputation as a teacher and performer. A DMA or an M.Mus. and equivalent professional experience required. Duties in Dalhousie's undergraduate music program will include teaching voice majors, offering a course in vocal pedagogy and conducting a weekly repertoire class, as well as performing in music department events, such as the Faculty Chamber Series. Applicants should send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (formal course evaluations and/or a teaching video), a recording of recent performances with a variety of repertoire, and three letters of recommendation (one of which must address teaching effectiveness) to the: Voice Search Committee, c/o Dr. Gregory Servant, Acting Chair, Department of Music, Arts Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax,N.S. B3H 3J5 by April 15, 2005. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 12:34:18 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:34:18 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - NORTH BAY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITION - NORTH BAY ------------------------------- Nipissing Stage Company, North Bay's professional summer theatre, now going into its 6th season, is holding auditions for the following roles in its 2005 season. THE TEMPEST Adapted and directed by Rod Carley Starring David Fox as Prospero MIRANDA - daughter of Prospero. Young and attractive at the tender age of 15. Independent of mind, inquisitive and impetuous. Experiences falling in love for the first time with Ferdinand. FERDINAND - the much-loved son of Alonso the King. Shipwrecked, he arrives on shore first, falling instantly in love with Miranda. A gallant youth who has experienced the ways of the world. STEPHANO - a drunken butler, he attempts to kill Prospero and take the island for his own. A low-life bully prompted on by liquor. TRINCULO - A jester and both "friend" and "whipping boy" to Stephano. SEBASTIAN - The brother of Alonso the King. He plots to kill his brother and take his title with the scheming Antonio. (Length of Engagement - July 12 to August 7 with possible extension until August 14) Please prepare a Shakespearean monologue plus readings from the script __________________________________________________________ NUNSENSE Directed by Rod Carley Choreographed by Amy Wright SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR - a feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight SISTER MARY HUBERT - The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior. SISTER MARY LEO (non-Equity apprentice) - The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. Please prepare one song from the show. Plus readings. An accompanist will be provided. (Length of Engagement: - May 24 to June 25) _______________________________________________________________ SALT-WATER MOON By David French Directed by Al MacAskill MARY SNOW - a fierce and proud teenager with a "steel in her heart" that masks her deep sensitivity and vulnerability. Newfoundland accent required. JACOB MERCER - a charming 18 year old lad who has returned from Toronto to win back Mary, his former sweetheart. His humour masks his fear. Newfoundland accent required. Please prepare one Canadian contemporary monologue plus readings. (Length of Engagement - June 28 to July 23) ___________________________________________________ Auditions are scheduled for Fri. Apr. 8 and Sat. Apr. 9 at Equity Showcase. Please submit your resume and headshot to: Nipissing Stage Company Attn: Artistic Director Suite 510 975 McKeown Ave Unit 5A North Bay, ON P1B 9P2 or electronically to: nipstage at sympatico.ca No phone calls please. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON NIPISSING STAGE COMPANY VISIT OUT WEBSITE AT: www.nipstage.com Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 24 11:10:38 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:10:38 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH - MARCH 27 IS WORLD THEATRE DAY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- EQUIFLASH - MARCH 27 IS WORLD THEATRE DAY -------------------------------------------------------------- On March 27 Canada will join more than ninety countries around the world in celebrating the powerful and passionate nature of theatre. Created in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on the 27th of March by the international theatre community. This year the ITI has selected French theatre Director Ariane Mnouchkine to author the International Message, traditionally written by a theatre personality of world stature. Translated into over twenty languages and distributed to all nations celebrating World Theatre Day, this message is published in newspapers and theatre programmes, and recited at events and theatre performances dedicated to World Theatre Day. Help! Theatre, come to my rescue! I am asleep. Wake me I am lost in the dark, guide me, at least towards a candle I am lazy, shame me I am tired, raise me up I am indifferent, strike me I remain indifferent, beat me up I am afraid, encourage me I am ignorant, teach me I am monstrous, make me human I am pretentious, make me die of laughter I am cynical, take me down a peg I am foolish, transform me I am wicked, punish me. I am dominating and cruel, fight against me I am pedantic, make fun of me I am vulgar, elevate me I am mute, untie my tongue I no longer dream, call me a coward or a fool I have forgotten, throw Memory in my face I feel old and stale, make the Child in me leap up I am heavy, give me Music I am sad, bring me Joy I am deaf, make Pain shriek like a storm I am agitated, let Wisdom rise within me I am weak, kindle Friendship I am blind, summon all the Lights I am dominated by Ugliness, bring in conquering Beauty I have been recruited by Hatred, unleash all the forces of Love. Further information about World Theatre Day and the International Theatre Institute can be found at http://www.iti-worldwide.org -------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 24 11:36:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:36:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24 --------------------------------------------------------------- 1. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS -------------------------------------------- # 1516 Stage Skills - The Finishing Touches with Tedde Moore Sat & Sun 1-5 pm Apr 9-10 CAEA $110 Non-CAEA $140 Deadline for application: Thurs, Mar 31 Beg/Int Want to make those auditions really unforgettable? Want to gain some understanding of how manipulation of props and use of economic gestures can make a performance truly memorable. Learn how sitting on a chair can give you more potential for movement than standing. Understanding what 'reads' and doesn't on stage, how to use props to their fullest effect, how to begin an audition with style and finish with flourish are all part of this journey through onstage skills. We'll spend time on period as well as modern material. Work on audition pieces welcomed. Only requirements are your actors imagination and the bringing of necessary props and costumes. # 1509 Advanced Shakespearean Scene Study with Rod Ceballos Tues & Thurs 7 - 10:30 pm Apr 5- 28 8 classes CAEA $330 Non-CAEA $420 Deadline for application: Tues, March 29 Advanced The emotional power of Shakespeare's language and the visceral connection between the actor and those words will be the focus of this class. Monologues and scenes will both be used to explore text, nuance of language, rhythm, and verse as they affect character and the world of the play. Finding a personal connection between actor and character will also be investigated. Participants will be expected to do a significant amount of preparation and rehearsal outside of class time. # 1523 Intro to Clown with Mike Kennard Fri 7- 10 pm, Sat 10 am- 6 pm & Sun 12- 5 pm Apr 8- 10 CAEA $240 Non-CAEA $300 Deadline for application: Mar 31 Beginner This is an introductory workshop based on the Pochinko technique. Students begin with a focus on listening. Games and exercises are used to awaken and encourage a sense of pleasure, an awareness of one's immediate environment and an honest response to internal impulses and external events. Students are then introduced to the clown world, where they will wear noses and hats to help discover their clown. An individual and group playground is created where the clown explores its physicality, innocence and experience, extremes and normalcies. The course culminates with students creating and presenting a short individual clown piece. Please check out www.equityshowcase.ca for information, teacher bios and registration information or call (416)533-6100 ext 21. ------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 24 11:39:09 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:39:09 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 1. LOVE AND LAUGHTER - MONTREAL ------------------------------------------------ Repercussion Theatre is sending out a special invitation to all CAEA members in order to ensure none of them miss the historically significant presentation of Shakespeare and Moliere: Love & Laughter starring Douglas Campbell and Jean Louis Roux. the show spans the 70 years of their theatrical careers and reminisces about the foundation of theatre in Canada ( as well as Stratford and the TNM) and does this through the scenes and monologues performed by these theatre icons from both Shakespeare and Molieres cannons. this show has been booked to perform at the NAC and at Stratford, so we are giving our Montrial Audiences the opportunity to catch the show before it goes on tour. tickets are on sale typically for $100 but we are offering CAEA members tickets at the price of $35. the event takes place on March 23rd 6 pm-8 pm at La SALLE GESU ON BLEURY corner of ST Catherines. details are on our website www.repercussiontheatre.com there is we hope to see you all there call 514-931-2644 to book. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 12:22:00 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:22:00 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - STAGE MANAGER - MEAFORD] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------- JOB - STAGE MANAGER - MEAFORD --------------------------------------------- The Georgian Theatre Festival is seeking submissions for an equity stage manager for our production of THAT SUMMER by David French. This contract would begin June 13th and run to July 23rd. Those interested should send a resume to: Lezlie Wade Producing Artistic Director The Georgian Theatre Festival 12 Nelson St. E Meaford, ON N4L 1N6 or email submission to lezlie.wade at geotheatre.org Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 12:37:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:37:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [FUNDRAISERS FOR ACTORS' FUND OF CANADA - CALGARY / HAMILTON] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- FUNDRAISERS FOR ACTORS' FUND OF CANADA - CALGARY / HAMILTON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- 1. CALGARY --------------- Alberta Theatre Projects is thrilled to present a special Pay-What-You-Can performance of the Governor General Award nominated work Marion Bridge by Daniel MacIvor, Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 pm. All funds raised from this performance will be presented to the Actors' Fund of Canada. In Marion Bridge MacIvor brilliantly evokes the internal life of three young women coming to terms with secrets and loss. His insight into his characters lives along with his confident grasp of the local idiom results in a profoundly moving, utterly unique work, richly deserving of its nomination for the Governor General's Award. Fresh from Nova Scotia to direct this strong female cast is Ship's Company Theatre's Artistic Producer Pamela Halstead. Taking on the roles of the MacKeigan sisters are Calgary's own Elinor Holt, Valerie Planche and Katherine Sanders. Marion Bridge runs March 29 - April 16 at the Martha Cohen Theatre, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts in Calgary. For tickets and info call ticketmaster or ATP at (403) 294-7402 or visit www.ATPlive.com. 2. HAMILTON ---------------- Hamilton, Ontario's Theatre Aquarius presents "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" in a benefit performance for the Actors' Fund of Canada on Wednesday April 13 at 1:00 pm. "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" takes us through the spectrum of male-female relationships: sex, dating, marriage, friendship, and fidelity. It's like Seinfeld with music! Stars Larry Mannell, Charlotte Moore, Stephen Patterson & Kristin Peace. Directed and Choreographed by Max Reimer Music Director: Steve Thomas Theatre Aquarius Irving Zucker Auditorium Dofasco Centre for the Arts 190 King William Street, Hamilton http://www.theatreaquarius.org Please call the box office for further details at 905.522.7529 or 1.800.465.7529. ----------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 12:41:17 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:41:17 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------- AUDITION - TORONTO ----------------------------- Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People is now accepting photos and r?sum?s for its 2005 General Auditions. Dates May 10,11,13 - Equity Members May 17 - Non-Members LKTYP will be holding general auditions in May 2005. Auditions will be by appointment only. We are not planning to see those actors who auditioned for us last year or whose work is familiar to us. Auditions will require two contrasting pieces from the Canadian dramatic repertoire totalling no more than 5 minutes. Please send photo and resume, clearly marked Equity or Non-Equity, in an envelope to: General Auditions Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People 165 Front Street East Toronto, ON M5A 3Z4 We will not accept faxed or e-mailed photos and resumes. We will be contacting actors for appointments at least one week prior to the auditions. Please do not phone the theatre. Submission Deadline April 15, 2005 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 13:23:46 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 13:23:46 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITION - VANCOUVER -------------------------------- The Playhouse Theatre Company will be holding auditions for our upcoming production of A Little Night Music, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler. This production will be directed by Glynis Leyshon and the musical director will be Lloyd Nicholson. Relevant dates are as follows: Auditions: April 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2005 The Playhouse Production Centre, 160 West 1st Avenue Vancouver: Rehearsals: October 31, 2005 Open: December 1, 2005 Close: December 25, 2005 Potential Holdover: to December 31, 2005 There are 15 Roles to be Cast. CASTING BREAKDOWN ATTACHED Performers will be asked to prepare 2 songs from a Broadway musical or Operetta. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please provide sheet music. The music is challenging to learn, challenging to sing. We welcome submissions from actors who are trained singers. There is one male non singing role. All resumes and head shots should be forwarded to: Chelsea McPeake Little Night Music Auditions Playhouse Theatre Company 160 West 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A4 Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2005 Liebeslieder Singers Quintet of mature men and women 1 - mezzo-soprano (Female), 2 - sopranos (Female), 1 - Tenor (Male), 1 - Baritone (Male) Frid Madame Armfeldt's butler; Non-Singing role 20-35 yrs Fredrika 12-15 year old girl, Desiree's clever daughter Middle C - E flat Piano playing an asset Henrik Egerman Fredrik's gloomy, religious teenaged son (in script he is 19 years old) Tenor who can sing B natural Madame Armfeldt Elderly, brutally honest sage Highest Note: F above middle C Fredrik Egerman Middle Aged Lawyer Baritone Anne Egerman Giddy virginal child ( in script she is 18 years old) Soprano Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm 30 Years Plus Vain, arrogant but dim soldier Baritone Petra The Egerman's earthy young maid Low F to B Natural, belted . Plus Mix to an E Flat. Countess Charlotte Malcolm 30 years plus Count's manic depressive wife Belt to B natural Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 29 10:17:14 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:17:14 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - OTTAWA] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------- AUDITIONS - OTTAWA ---------------------------- The Great Canadian Theatre Company will be holding auditions for David Gow's Relative Good, directed by Michael Shamata. Rehearsals begin August 16, 2005. Production dates are September 6 - 25, 2005. GCTC is looking to cast the following roles: Mohammed - 30-40; a Syrian born Canadian citizen Raphaela - 30-40; Canadian born and raised Muslim woman Barbara - 45-55; Canadian consul in New York Male - 45-50, as cast. Auditions will be held in Ottawa in mid April. Please submit photos and resumes (hard copies only - electronic submissions will not be accepted) no later than April 4, 2005 to: Patrick Gauthier Great Canadian Theatre Company 910 Gladstone Ave Ottawa, ON K1R 6Y4 Attn: Relative Good Please directed any questions to Patrick Gauthier at (613) 236-5192 x226, or via email: admin at gctc.ca GCTC thanks everyone for their interest but only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 29 12:22:26 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:22:26 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - VANCOUVER/TORONTO/MONTREAL] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- AUDITIONS - VANCOUVER/TORONTO/MONTREAL --------------------------------------------------------------- CASTING BEGINS ACROSS CANADA FOR THE LOTR TORONTO COMPANY Toronto - The search for Frodo begins. Kevin Wallace and Saul Zaentz in association with David and Ed Mirvish, and Michael Cohl are pleased to announce that casting for the stage adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS will begin in April, 2005 in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. "The ensemble of actors we engage for THE LORD OF THE RINGS will come from different backgrounds. The text requires classical actors; the songs demand a unique vocal style from the company, " says producer Kevin Wallace. Many of the acting company will be multi-skilled with acting, vocal and/ or physical theatre skills. As all the species of Tolkien's Middle-earth - hobbits, elves, orcs, men etc, will appear on stage, the actors have to be sufficiently physically adept to take on the diverse characteristics of each. In addition there are some spectacular sequences that require members of the ensemble to have specialist circus and/ or stage-combat skills. Therefore, we are also looking for a core group of these specialist performers to join the company. THE LORD OF THE RINGS will have its World Premiere in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Rehearsals begin October, 2005. Performances begin February 2, 2006. This theatrical epic, is seeking a unique combination of performers with diverse skills and disciplines including experienced classical actors, physical theatre and circus performers (stilt-walkers, acrobats, clowning, gymnastics, parkour) and strong singers with classical, folk or ethnic vocal styles. Men and women must be 18 years of age or older. Men who are 5'7" or shorter or 5'11" or taller are needed. Women of any height are needed. Open call auditions are as follows: Vancouver: Saturday April 2 at the Westin Grand Hotel, 433 Robson Street. General sign-in from 9:00am - 12:00pm Toronto: Friday April 8 at the Estonian House, 958 Broadview Avenue. General sign-in from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Open Circus Call will be held in early May 2005. Montreal: Friday April 29 at Place des Arts, 260 Boul De Maisonneuve Ouest. Singers and actors sign-in at 9:30am - 12:00pm. Circus performers sign-in at 12:00pm Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. All performers will be seen. All performers must bring a photo and resume with them to the audition. Singers must also bring one short song. For further information visit www.lotr.com or please call THE LORD OF THE RINGS CASTING HOTLINE at 416-208-0637. Photos and resumes can be sent to LOTR Casting c/o Mirvish Productions, 284 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1J2. Only Canadian citizens or those eligible to work in Canada need apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 10:20:32 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:20:32 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------- JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO --------------------------------------------- Theatre Onslaught is a collective ensemble dedicated to exploring the depths of the human soul through the performance of intimate and compelling theatre. STAGE MANAGER Theatre Onslaught is accepting applications for a Stage Manager responsible for its new adaptation of "La Ronde" directed by Lewis Baumander. The Equity Co-Op production will run at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre May 21 - May 29. Rehearsals begin April 11/05 and will run weekdays. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 For more information go to: theatreonslaught.com hello at theatreonslaught.com Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under the applicable Equity contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 17:15:22 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 17:15:22 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] EQUIFLASH - BLUE MAN GROUP CONSUMER BOYCOTT ANNOUNCED Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- EQUIFLASH - BLUE MAN GROUP CONSUMER BOYCOTT ANNOUNCED ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- NATIONAL - Canadian Actors' Equity Association, the Toronto Musicians' Association - Local 149 of the American Federation of Musicians, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees - Locals 58 and 822 announce the launch of a consumer boycott of BLUE MAN GROUP tickets and our protest website www.bluemanboycott.com. Blue Man Group Productions is preparing to open a production in Toronto at the newly-renovated Panasonic Theatre (formerly the New Yorker Theatre). Blue Man Group producers have repeatedly ignored our attempts to negotiate contracts specifying base pay, benefits and defined working conditions with Canadian Actors' Equity Association (Equity), the Toronto Musicians' Association (TMA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Locals 58 and 822. We have undertaken a joint consumer boycott in order to pressure the producers to negotiate fair and equitable contracts with artists and technicians. We call on the public to boycott the purchase of Blue Man Group tickets until agreements are negotiated with Equity, IATSE and the TMA. We ask that the public support our boycott and write the producer to demand that negotiations commence immediately. We invite concerned citizens to visit our website at www.bluemanboycott.com, sign the on-line protest petition, and register any comments. Blue Man Group's incursion into Toronto is evidence of the increasing corporatization of Canadian arts and culture. Martin Long, President of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto urges his members to resist "this Wal-Mart style intrusion into the Toronto theatre scene" in support of the boycott initiative. Every major theatrical producer in Toronto adheres to agreements with Equity, the TMA and IATSE. By refusing to negotiate a contract with the relevant associations and unions, Blue Man Group is undercutting legitimate producers like Canadian Stage (The Overcoat, Ain't Misbehavin) and Mirvish Productions (Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Lord of the Rings). These producers provide Toronto with top-quality shows that draw audiences from near and far. We demand that this producer work on a level playing field with other professional producers. Media and special guests are invited to attend a media conference on Tuesday, April 5th, announcing the official launch of the Blue Man Group consumer boycott campaign. Presentations by Equity, IATSE and TMA officials will be followed by a question and answer period. MEDIA CONFERENCE April 5th 1-2:30 p.m. (RSVP by April 4th at 416-867-9165 - ask for Alex) Bluma Appel Theatre Lobby at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East The Ontario Federation of Labour, Ontario Teachers' Federation, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, OSSTF - District 12 (Toronto), Elementary Teachers of Toronto, Canadian Union of Public Employees (Local 4400), Union des artistes, ACTRA Toronto Performers and ACTRA National have all endorsed our boycott initiative. In addition to active Equity, TMA and IATSE members, these organizations collectively represent over 150,000 potential ticket-buyers throughout Ontario. Our shared goal is to ensure that professional artists and technicians working in live theatre have a fair working contract when the Blue Man Group production opens in June 2005. Actors' Equity Association (USA), IATSE International, Media and Entertainment Arts Alliance/Australian Equity, British Equity, Norwegian Actors' Equity Association, UNI-MEI (international), and the International Federation of Actors have also registered their support for this initiative. ------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 15:24:44 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:24:44 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] =?iso-8859-1?q?E-DRIVE_=5BCALL_FOR_SUBMISSIONS_-_MONTR?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=C9AL=5D?= Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - MONTR?AL ---------------------------------------------- Infinitheatre will be holding auditions/interviews in Montreal, starting April 26th, for the September 2005 premiere of "Seventeen [Anonymous] Women", by Carolyn Guillet, to be held at the Bain St.Michel. The director is Diana Fajrajsl. Infinitheatre is dedicated to producing new plays by Quebec playwrights. "Seventeen [Anonymous] Women" is a true ensemble work written in first and third person dramatic monologue style. There are five or more parts available for adult female actors of any type, ethnicity or age. Interested applicants should forward a hard copy of their headshot and CV to Infinitheatre 5413 blvd. St-Laurent, Suite 302 Montreal, Quebec H2T 1S5 Attention: Frances Kitson. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. If the director is familiar with your work, you need only send a note indicating interest, or call to inform Frances at the theatre (514) 987-1774 x 3. No advance preparation is required; scripts however will be available at the Infinitheatre office. The deadline for receipt of photos and CV's is Monday, April 25th. Rehearsals are expected to begin September 5th and performances will run September 29th to October 16th, 2005. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 15:28:55 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:28:55 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION NOTICE - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------- AUDITION NOTICE - TORONTO --------------------------------------- The Affairs of Anatol by Arthur Schnitzler. GLASTONBURY WEST and NAKED IN THE WINGS has announced a new production of ARTHUR SCHNITZLER's brilliant play cycle THE AFFAIRS OF ANATOL-- seven vignettes about a rich young Viennese playboy who longs for a woman to love him unconditionally, but who heads for the door when he finds one...or two...or seven. Sound familiar? SUE MINER will direct, in the immensely creative period of Schnitzler's own youth--Vienna of the late 1880s and early 1890s. THE AFFAIRS OF ANATOL will be performed in Artword's Alternative Theatre, at 75 Portland Street, Toronto, from September 12 to October 9. The role of Anatol will be played by JOHN O'CALLAGHAN. Needed: Seven dynamic and interesting actors to play the seven women in Anatol's life. Age range from early 20's to early 40's. Please be advised that although the women have no scenes together we are looking for a range of characters that will compliment and contrast with each other, adding to the overall telling of this fascinating story. Two of these women will be non-equity. Max - Anatol's friend, confidante and sometimes sidekick. Age range, 30s-40s. Franz - servant, any age (non-equity part) Submissions to Carroll Bishop c/o GLASTONBURY WEST and Naked in the Wings PRODUCTIONS 711 - 95 Prince Arthur Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 3P6 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 15:30:50 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:30:50 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - OTTAWA] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------- AUDITIONS - OTTAWA ---------------------------- The Great Canadian Theatre Company will be holding Equity auditions for John Gray's Rock and Roll, directed by Michael Bianchin. Rehearsals begin May 10, 2005. Production dates are May 31 - June 19, 2005. Actors must be available for a possible tour. GCTC is looking to cast the following roles: Manny - 40's (must be able to play drums) Brent - 40's (must be able to play Bass) Auditions will be held in April. Please submit photos and resumes (hard copies only - electronic submissions will not be accepted) to: Michael Bianchin Box 13, RR#1 Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Please directed any questions to Patrick Gauthier at (613) 236-5192 x226, or via email: admin at gctc.ca We kindly ask that those who have previously responded to not re-submit. GCTC thanks everyone for their interest but only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 2 11:01:14 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:01:14 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------- WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS --------------------------------------- The CAEA's BC/Yukon's Regional Women's Committee will be celebrating International Women's Day with the busTin' ouT Festival Lucky 7 March 8 - 11, 2005 Produced by full figure theatre company in support of Breast Cancer Research To kick-off the festival Join us at Chivana for The busTin' ouT Soirie. March 8, 8pm, 2340 W. 4th Avenue. Enjoy a night of entertainment while raising awareness for Breast Cancer Research with stand-up comedy, music, dance and theatre. The hilarious Christine Lippa will be hosting an "I must be in Vegas" night with such talents as: Tammy Bentz, The Pussy Willows, Candus Churchill, Emelia Symington-Fedy, Kim Pechett, and Jenn Griffin. Festival Box Office has tickets ($14/16) for The busTin' ouT Soirhe contact them @ 604-257-0366 www.festivalboxoffice.com For more information regarding this, and other busTin' ouT events and workshops, go to www.fullfiguretheatre.net . ----------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Actors' Equity Association's Women's Committee Celebrates International Women's Day on Monday, March 7, 2005 W.A.C.T.! (Women Act in Canadian Theatre) Hosted by Penny Lee Colbourne from CTV's Take One and featuring some of Montreal's most exciting female artists: Danielle Desormeaux, Alexandria Haber, Janis Kirshner, Ann Lambert, = Julie Tamiko Manning, Eleanor Noble, Danielle Skene, Laura Teasdale and Emma Tibaldo, along with special guests including Sonali Karnick and the Out of the Mouths of Babes Choir New this year, the National CAEA Women's Committee commissioned each of the Women's Committees across Canada to submit pieces they felt represented their own region. On March 7th the Montreal women will perform the collection of these pieces, from song to prose to "interpretive dance" in their respective cities. Come and join the = Montreal chapter. The Comedyworks has generously donated their space for this worthy event. For the past 5 years, the Montreal branch of this committee has been fundraising on behalf of local women's foundations Breast Cancer Action Montreal (BCAM) and Herstreet/Rue des femmes. Last year they raised $6,600.00. BCAM is a regional grass-roots organization whose focus is to offer support to women with breast cancer, educate the community and research the causes. Herstreet is a local organization that offers safe, non-discriminatory drop-in and living spaces for homeless women and women in difficulty. WACT! This great non-smoking evening will be held at Comedyworks 1238 Bishop St. Monday, March 7 at 8pm Tickets at the door (minimum donation of $10) All proceeds of this event will go to Herstreet/Rue des femmes and Breast Cancer Action Montreal. Janis Kirshner 287-8912 jkirshner at sympatico.ca ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 2 11:49:21 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:49:21 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO/WINNIPEG] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO/WINNIPEG ------------------------------------------------------------- Crowns Written by Regina Taylor, Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry Directed and Choreographed by Marion J. Caffey Co-production with Manitoba Theatre Centre and The National Arts Centre In Winnipeg: Rehearsals begin Sept 19, 2005; opens - Oct 10, 2005 at the Manitoba Theatre Centre; closes - Nov 6, 2005; In Toronto: Rehearsals begin Nov 10, 2005; opens - Nov 17, 2005; closes - Dec 10, 2005; possible two week extension to Dec 24, 2005. In Ottawa: Rehearsals begin Feb 20, 2006; opens - Mar 2, 2006; closes - Mar 18, 2006. Audition dates March 11-21. Characters are six African American women and one African American man, of various ages. Must be very strong actors who move well, and have an excellent musical range that includes Gospel. If you are selected for an audition, please prepare 1 gospel song, 1 song which shows off your strengths and 1 contemporary monologue. Those seen for the role of Yolanda, the young girl, must also prepare a rap or spoken word piece. Send submissions ASAP and no later than March 7, 2005 to Chris Scholey, CanStage, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2W3. Submit a hard copy resume/photo only - no phone calls or emails - thanks. We invite resumes from artists of diverse cultures and ethnicities. Please indicate submission is for Crowns. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 2 12:52:28 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 12:52:28 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training at the Stratford Festival is currently accepting applications for positions in the 2005 class, which will begin in September. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2005. The Conservatory offers a concentrated and comprehensive approach to artistic development, consisting of an intensive 19-week programme of instruction by senior artists and teachers under the direction of Principal David Latham. Instruction includes concentrated sessions in voice, movement and background research and classes in acting and the interpretation of texts. The programme culminates in the John Sullivan Hayes Workshop, an in-depth exploration of a Shakespearean or other classical text with a performance before an invited audience. Participants in the Conservatory receive a bursary, and pay no tuition fees. Following the 2005 session, participants will be offered places in the Festival's 2006 acting company. Applicants selected for an audition will be seen in one of the cities on the Conservatory's national audition tour: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and St. John's, Newfoundland. Please send a r?sum?, photo and cover letter detailing your reasons for applying to the Conservatory to auditions at stratfordfestival.ca or the Director's Office, Stratford Festival of Canada, P.O. Box 520, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6V2. For more information, please visit www.stratfordfestival.ca/events/conservatory.cfm. Successful applicants who are not already full members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association, must join Equity in order to accept a position with the Conservatory ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 14:20:49 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:20:49 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [MAMM-O-RAMA 2005 - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------ MAMM-O-RAMA 2005 - TORONTO ------------------------------------------ We're having a party! Join us for an evening of Music and Text in Celebration of International Women's Day. The Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Actors' Equity Association's Women's Committee wants to celebrate with you. "We are here: Women, Canada and the World." All proceeds will be going to breast cancer research and the Actors' Fund. Performers include Debbie Collins (The Producers), Sarah Cornell (The Producers), Susan Dunstan (The Lion King), Lisa Kisch (Mamma Mia, Stage West), Amy Sellors (Stratford Festival), Jennifer Stewart (Hairspray, Mamma Mia), Deborah Tennant (Stratford Festival) and Jennifer Toulmin (Mamma Mia, Charlottetown Festival). Linda Griffiths will be performing an original piece and some special guests may perform from the cast of WICKED. The evening will be a cabaret style event held at The Factory Theatre Studio (125 Bathurst Street) on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved through the Factory Theatre box office at (416) 504-9971 ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:17:39 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:17:39 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - CALGARY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------ JOB - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - CALGARY ------------------------------------------------ Our client, Theatre Calgary, has the mandate to create vital and insightful productions of classical and contemporary plays from the Canadian and international repertoires. They emphasize powerful, evocative language and substantial, complex stories relevant to the people of Calgary and southern Alberta. Theatre Calgary is the resident company of the state-of-the-art theatre in the Epcor Centre of Performing Arts. Designed in conjunction with Theatre Calgary, the Max Bell Theatre is a striking performance space. All 750 seats are within sixty feet from the stage so audiences can enjoy the kind of intimate rapport with the actors that serves to enhance the magical experience of live theatre. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director is responsible for the creation and implementation of artistic policy and, in conjunction with the President and Board Chair, the financial budgeting. Through effective communications, the Artistic Director has the proven ability to deal with diverse creative personalities, and possesses a commitment to provide excellent customer services. Knowledge of operating procedures in technical and administrative areas, and access to a nation-wide talent pool are also important. Other duties include: - creativity and play selection, having regard for factors such as: - Canadian work; - popular work; - family work; - challenging work; - classical repertoire; - special projects; - available talent and resources; and, - the current environment. - productions on the Theatre Calgary stage; - joint ventures with other theatres and theatre groups; - matters relating to the theatrical management in consultation with the President and Board Chair; - the hiring and supervision of all freelance/guest directors, actors, designers, and artists; - audience development; - participation in Board meetings as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board; - participation as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Executive Committee; - interfacing with the audience on a regular basis for feedback, etc.; - support the President and Board in fundraising activities; and, - act as a spokesperson with both the media and the community at large. Your background and experience will include proven experience as an Artistic Director, with an understanding of financial management. Additionally, you play a key role in the community and are looked to for your input, feedback and counsel on issues relating to the Arts. An appreciation of how arts and business work together is an asset. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, or, to forward your resume to, quoting Project #3015: Debra J. Johnstone, CMC, CHRP Phone - 403.294.3779 Partner Fax - 403.294.7240 Cenera E-Mail - opportunities at cenera.ca 1100, 1015 - 4th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J4 E-mail responses preferred so as they can be electronically added to our database. By applying to the position of Artistic Director, you are providing us with permission to review your r?sum? with the Selection Committee of Theatre Calgary only. In relation to future Searches, we assure you that the information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence. We would like to retain your r?sum? in our database and would contact you when other opportunities arise. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:21:39 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:21:39 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - MONTREAL] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITIONS - MONTREAL -------------------------------- Toronto Auditions: May 19 & 20, 2005 Montreal Auditions: March 31, 2005 The New Mother by Kathleen McDonnell 2 Actors required: Do not submit children. Youtheatre works with professionally trained actors. Equity and non-Equity members may apply. Turkey: The little brother (6 to 8 year old boy). Angelic and trusting. Blue-Eyes: Turkey's older sister (10 to 12 years old girl). Well behaved, but with a rebellious spirit. Production dates: Montreal, 7 week contract Rehearsals: October 31st - November 19th, 2005 TYA School Tour: November 21st - December 9th, 2005 D.B. Clarke Theatre December 12th - December 18th, 2005 NOTE: A workshop to take place over the course of the summer in Toronto. The play will be directed by Youtheatre's Artistic Director, Michel Lefebvre. Please send photos and resumes to: Youtheatre 15 Mont-Royal W., suite 125 Montreal (Quebec) H2T 2R9 info at youtheatre.ca T: (514) 844-8781 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:40:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:40:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [JOB - SEVERAL POSITIONS - PETROLIA] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------- JOB - SEVERAL POSITIONS - PETROLIA ------------------------------------------------- Application Deadline: April 16, 2005 Positions Available for Hire: PROPS, LIGHTING, SOUND, Production Assistant for Wardrobe, Props and Junior/Young Companies, Production Assistant for Sound,Lighting and Junior/Young Companies Victoria Playhouse Petrolia is looking for self motivated, enthusiastic, hard working individuals to fill the above job openings for their 2005 Summer Production Team. Successful applicants would report to the Production and Facility Coordinator Responsibilities for all the above positions include but are not limited to: all aspects relating to the specific department, maintenance and inventory of all equipment, turnaround calls for all mainstage shows and the youth companies, experience/certification in fall arrest, fire prevention, genie lift for sound and lx. For more information, visit the websites of: www.victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com www.town.petrolia.on.ca Preference will be given to those showing skill and experience in their field. These contract positions are seasonal beginning in May and lasting until August and September. A resume with references may be submitted to; David Kent, Production and Facility Coordinator 411 Greenfield Street Box 1270, Petrolia,ON N0N 1R0 or dkent at victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 3 16:12:20 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 16:12:20 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE DIRECTOR - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE DIRECTOR - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DIRECTOR for a large scale dance-musical production Oz Recalled: A Musical Comedy about a Middle-aged Dorothy to be produced Toronto Fringe Festival (byov), July 6 - 17 2005 submit resume to Sunesis Productions Jesse Stewart sunesis at sympatico.ca Equity members participating in this production will be signed to a Fringe waiver and all net proceeds from the production will be divided equally among the participants. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 14:42:12 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:42:12 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH - "TOMORROW STARTS TODAY" CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS] Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- EQUIFLASH - "TOMORROW STARTS TODAY" CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- Heritage Minister Liza Frulla has credited Equity's e-drive initiative as a crucial factor in the federal government's decision to extend the Tomorrow Starts Today programme for an additional five year, and with increased funding. Letters and emails sent to Liza Frulla, Stephen Harper, and local Members of Parliament successfully influenced the federal budget recently announced by the Liberal government. The 2005 federal budget provides for stabilized funding for arts and culture programs under the Tomorrow Starts Today initiative in the amount of $860 million over the next five years. This represents $172M annually in new funding and the Tomorrow Starts Today programme has been extended to 2010. This budget represents the most important investment by the Government of Canada in the arts and culture ever. Equity's efforts have made it clear that arts and culture are a vital aspect of Canadian society, and an important sector of the Canadian economy, deserving of recognition and government support. Congratulations to the Equity membership and to our industry colleagues on a successful campaign for enhanced arts funding. The 2005 budget reconfirms the Government of Canada's support of arts and culture and our efforts were instrumental in securing an increased multi-year funding commitment. ------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 14:45:08 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:45:08 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH: MARCH NEWSLETTER - ONLINE EDITION ] Message-ID: --------------------------------------------------------------------- EQUIFLASH: MARCH NEWSLETTER - ONLINE EDITION --------------------------------------------------------------------- The March 2005 edition of the Equity News is now available online at the association Web site: http://www.caea.com/news/ To view the newsletter, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the Adobe Web site: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html -------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 15:01:09 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:01:09 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. MACBETH - TORONTO 2. COLETTE: THE COLOURS OF LOVE- BARRIE 3. SEVEN DAYS IN THE LIFE OF SIMON LABROSSE - MONTREAL 1. MACBETH - TORONTO ------------------------------- Modern Times Stage Company would like to offer Equity members free tickets to the Tuesday, March 8th performance of "Macbeth" at 8pm at the Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen St. W. at Dovercourt. The first 20 members who email us will receive free tickets to this performance. Email us at deans at moderntimesstage.com, with your name, email address and telephone number and we will get back to you. Modern Times will also like to offer all Equity members $5.00 off any performance of "Macbeth" from March 10th to 27th, excluding March 11th gala performance and Sunday PWYC. To book your discounted tickets in advance, please call the Arts Box Office at (416) 504-PLAY and mention you are an Equity member. You can also purchase discounted tickets at the door. For both advance and onsite sales, you will need to present your Equity card at the door. ------------------------------- 2. COLETTE: THE COLOURS OF LOVE- BARRIE ---------------------------------------------------------- a long overdue revival of the legendary Canadian musical continues TIFT's Winter Season.... Special rate (including $5 donation from every Equity ticket going to the Actors' Fund of Canada) is available for Equity Members to select performances only. COLETTE: THE COLOURS OF LOVE was first presented in Toronto 25 years ago and boasts one of the most beautiful and melodic scores in Canadian musical theatre. Based on Colette's diaries, this play portrays the life and loves of this famous - and occasionally infamous - French writer and feminist, who was the first woman to receive a State Funeral in France, while being denied a church burial. directed and adapted by Anne Wootten Musical Direction and Accompaniment is by Donna Garner Set and Costume Design is by Bridget Steis Lighting Design is by Sandra Marcroft Stage Management is by Sarah O'Brien The cast of Colette: The Colours of Love includes Sherry Garner Emily Boutet Eric Craig Special $15 tickets are available to the following performances only: Sunday, March 20 at 2pm Tuesday, March 22 at 8PM Wednesday, March 23 at 8pm Saturday, March 26 at 2PM Where: Park Place Theatre (inside former Molson Park), 100 Molson Park Drive Please book by calling the Box Office at (705) 792-1949 or info at tift.ca ------------------------------------ 3. SEVEN DAYS IN THE LIFE OF SIMON LABROSSE - MONTREAL The Montreal Young Company in collaboration with Gravy Bath offers Industry Discounts. CAEA members (with proof of membership) can receive $12 tickets = (instead of $18). The Montreal Young Company in collaboration with Gravy Bath presents Seven Days in the Life of Simon Labrosse by Carole Frchette, translated by John Murrell March 2-12. Directed by Michael Shamata At the Studio Theatre of the Monument-National, 1182 St. Laurent Box office: (514) 871-2224 Terminally unemployed but a full-time spectator of life, Simon Labrosse invents a new career for himself every day. Simon may not have a job, but his imagination and ideas are working overtime. Therein lies the heart of this charming and hilarious play. A tightrope walker of modern times, he is engaged in a balancing act between the comic nature of his existence and the tragic tone of his solitude. For Hire: emotional stunt man, audience for everyday people, professional finisher of sentences, ego enhancer, despairer, receiver of packages and long-distance lover. With: Paul Fauteux, Carmen Grant and Michael Hughes. Lighting: David = Perreault Ninacs; Costumes: Megan Mitchell Downey; Stage management: Seamus Ryan. ----------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 15:18:57 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:18:57 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4 -------------------------------------------------------------- 1.TWO WEEKENDS OF COMIC MAYHEM WITH SUSAN BERTOIAM- VANCOUVER 2.SO YOU WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR? - TORONTO 3.ORGANIC ACTOR - TORONTO 4. SUMMER SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE - TORONTO 5. MASTER CLASS IN VOICE WITH TOM SCHILLING - TORONTO 6. 2 ONE WEEK INTENSIVES IN THE BOUFFON WITH ADAM LAZARUS - TORONTO ------------------------------------ 1.TWO WEEKENDS OF COMIC MAYHEM WITH SUSAN BERTOIAM- VANCOUVER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------- Explore the roots of physical comic acting including improvisation, comic business, comic... timing, through Commedia Dell' Arte and mask work with professional performer Susan Bertoia. Level I is a great intro to comic mask theatre. Open yourself to the possibility of funny; that is, physical funny. Commedia Dell\' Arte is a form of mask theatre that has been around for centuries. The Commedia stock characters and humorous situations are ones we can all relate to. Commedia is the foundation for clown, vaudeville and the sitcoms of today. Warning: Be prepared - this class may bring out the comedian in you! In Level II you will have the chance to 'take it to the streets.' Often studied but rarely understood, this workshop is a great way to discover the lively nature of the Commedia. LEVEL I - Introduction to Comic Italian Mask Theatre Saturday & Sunday March 12 & 13, 2005 (two 6-hour sessions) LEVEL II - Finding your Mask and Dealing with It Saturday & Sunday March 19 & 20, 2005 (two 6-hour sessions) Where: Studio Space, Vancouver, BC $165 ($135 CAEA) per level - discount for multiple level registration More info: www.bellaluna.ca SPACE IS LIMITED. $20 deposit required to register Contact: Stefano Giulianetti at 604-321-1080 or stefano at bellaluna.ca ------------------------------------ 2.SO YOU WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR? - TORONTO -------------------------------------------------------------------- So you wanna be a Broadway Star? NEW YORK CASTING IS COMING TO YOU !!! ONE DAY ONLY Saturday, March 19 10 am & 2 pm CRAIG BURNS (Bernard Telsey Casting, NYC, NY) Casting Director for WICKED, HAIRSPRAY, RENT and THE COLOR PURPLE Craig will be joined by New York Agent Dave Bennett (Senior Agent, Talent House NYC) to share expertise, answer your questions, and guide you through a simulated Broadway audition. Enrolment will be limited to 20 per class. Contact kevinhicks at talenthouse.ca for more info. The class begins with an intro on auditioning in NYC, then each participant will present two contrasting songs from the contemporary Music Theatre Pop-Rock genres (one song and 32 bars of a second). We will end with a wrap up discussion Q&A. If you book by March 12th - pay only $119 (25% discount). The regular course fee is $159 plus GST, but the discount applies to Equity members, students and those receiving this email. Cheques can be mailed/dropped off to: Theatre Cares, c/o 204A St. George St., 2nd Floor, Toronto, M5R 2N6. Include photo/resume. Contact kevinhicks at talenthouse.ca to confirm space availability. ------------------------------------------------ 3.ORGANIC ACTOR - TORONTO ---------------------------------------- Acting workshop for actor and non actor Led by Victor Mora In this workshop the doers develop the essential elements of organicity that will give The opportunity to confront themselves with theirs body-life in the present-moment existence. Therefore having unblocked body the flow of emotions and feelings are organically free. Victor Mora has been a professional working actor, director and acting teacher for 25 years. He had been training with: Vladimir Pechkine (Russia) Augusto Boal (Brazil) Pina Bausch (Germany) Stanislaw Scierski (From Jersy Grotowski's Theatre Company) Miguel Ponce (Cuba-Venezuela) CONTENT * Physical exercises * Psycho-Physical exercises * Vocal resonators * Improvisations * Physical actions system (Stanislavski-Grotowski) BRING LOOSE CLOTH WHEN: March 23 to April 8 /2005 (3 weeks) Wednesday and Friday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm WHERE: Studio 145. 1173 Dundas St East at Carlaw (From Pape station takes bus 72 southbound to Dundas st east) FREE PARKING Cost: 75.00 $60.00 FOR Equity members To register: (416) 6546276 or azuldot at hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. SUMMER SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE - TORONTO --------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Shakespeare Intensive June 13th - 25th 10-am -6pm plus some evenings We are offering a two week intensive with some of Canada\'s leading Shakespearean actors, directors and teachers to guide you. Classes will be held at the Humber College School of Creative and Performing Arts, Lakeshore Campus. For more information about the course and faculty visit www.humber.ca/creativeandperformingarts Application Deadline April 30, 2005 Selection is based on application. Fee: $720 Equity $900 non-Equity Contact Kennedy C. MacKinnon coordinator Summer Shakespeare Intensive 416.675.6622 ext.3419 cathy.mackinnon at humber.ca ---------------------------------------------- 5. MASTER CLASS IN VOICE WITH TOM SCHILLING - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Vocalway Studios presents: Masterclasses in Voice with Tom Schilling, voice teacher based in NY City, former member of the faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Toronto Venue: College United Church (Bathurst and College) Time: 6pm - 8pm Dates: Tuesdays March 15 April 19 May 17 June 21 July 19 Aug 16 Hamilton: Venue: Melrose United Church (Locke and Stanley) Time: 7 pm - 9pm Dates: Saturdays March 12, 19 April 17 (Sunday), 23 May 14, 21 June 18, 25 July 16, 23 Aug 13, 20 Fees: Participant: $35 ($25 for Equity members) Auditor: $10 ($8 for Equity members) For further info: vocalway.com ------------------------------------------------ 6. 2 ONE WEEK INTENSIVES IN THE BOUFFON WITH ADAM LAZARUS - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ These 2 one week workshops are designed for students to discover their own pleasure to play and to mock common social hypocrisies through "Jeu" a French performance style encouraging performers to use their sense of play while onstage when approaching dramatic or commonplace situations. By building your skills in improvisation, instinct, song, dance, and most of all, audience awareness, your own method of satire will emerge for the world to see. This workshop is for professional and emerging artists interested in Bouffon, and artists who want to overcome performance inhibitions. Games and exercises are used to discover your own jeu in mocking social hypocrisies while simultaneously making audiences love you. Through Jeu, students will re-discover their mental and physical agility, sensitivity, stillness and complicity in a group. The Bouffon will allow the actor to be a big person in a small body and to refine their awareness of the world around them. Students are encouraged to embrace this awareness and the power of being seen and listened to. ABOUT THE CLASS: Working in the tradition of French Bouffon/Clown Master Philippe Gaulier, the workshop first begins with the study of Jeu and then progresses into building Bouffon characters and turns, culminating in a final public showing. In addition, actors will have daily work on building spatial and body awareness. Specialized instructors will teach: le jeu, acrobatics, movement and make-up. Week 1 - LEVEL I (intro to bouffon) Maximum students: 18 Saturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th, 2005 12pm-5pm Tuesday April 19th to Friday April 22nd, 2005 6:30pm-10:30pm Prerequisites: You do not need previous theatre experience. This class is open anyone, and also to all artists in all disciplines. Week 2 - LEVEL II (building a bouffon number) Maximum students: 12 Sunday April 24th, 2005 12pm - 5pm Monday April 25thto Friday April 29th, 2005 6:30pm-10:30pm Saturday April 30th & Sunday May 1st, 2005 Open public showing, PWYC with money going to the artists. Prerequisites: Some experience in Bouffon, completion of Level 1, or permission from the instructors Location: Dancemakers Theatre (workshop and performance) Fee: Level I OR Level II - $365 regular, or $290 for CAEA LEVEL I AND II - $595 regular or $475 for CAEA Required deposit of $100 refundable one week before the workshop. For registration and information contact thebouffon at rogers.com /416-821-3833 Sign up early: Limited Spaces available -------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 Tel: 416-867-9165 Fax: 416-867-9246 Email: chris at caea.com From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 4 15:50:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:50:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] EQUIFLASH [PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2005] Message-ID: ---------------------------------------------------------- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------- Now is the time to consider submitting an application to Equity's professional development fund. This fund is expressly intended for member driven workshops and classes that: - encourage collegiality and strengthen the artistic community; - encourage breaking through stereotypes, typecasting, etc.; - encourage improvement of existing skills or creation of new skills; - encourage artistic exploration, experimentation and risk-taking; - increase confidence; - increase profiles in the community; - increase awareness of work opportunities; - increase ability to take advantage of work opportunities. Call the Equity communications department for a copy of the professional development policy and budget form or visit the Equity website: www.caea.com for a downloadable version (go to "publications"). Applications from Members Applications from a group of members should be as brief as possible, ideally: 1. One page describing the nature of the professional development project, the number of total participants and the anticipated number of Equity member participants; 2. A second page outlining the budget for the project, revenue from other sources and a description of how the grant funding will be applied; 3. An instructor profile & CV. Note: A final report will be required upon completion of the workshop. Applications from members will be assessed on the following criteria: - The number of Equity members in good standing participating (normally, a grant will be given only to a workshop in which a majority of participants are Equity members); - Whether other sources of revenue, including participants' fees, have been investigated; - The need in the local community for the project; - The completed budget form. Applications from Organizations Organizations should provide: 1. A brief description of the organization's programming (a promotional brochure would be ideal); 2. A succinct outline of how a grant from this fund will directly impact the professional development of Equity members; 3. An instructor profile & CV. Note: A final report will be required upon completion of the workshop. Applications from organizations will be assessed on the following criteria: - The number of Equity members previously and potentially served by the organization; - The degree of involvement of local Equity members in creating and driving programs; - The level of financial accountability for funding received from Equity in the past; - Community need for the proposed program. Equity's professional development committee will review applications from members in good standing and award grants to members in good standing. The maximum grant permitted is $3,000 per project. The fund will not grant money to projects or programs that are directly related to a production or engager. Applications should be addressed to the Professional Development Committee: c/o Communications Director Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Fl. Toronto On M5C 3C4 Fax: 416-867-9246 Or via e-mail: www.communications at caea.com The application deadline is MARCH 15, 2005. ------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 12:16:30 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:16:30 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Audition notice For 2005 Toronto Fringe Festival, From July 6 to 17 90 minute time slot. God is in the Dairy Productions is casting for the comedy "The Book Of Liz" First time ever performed in Canada. Written by Amy and David Sedaris Produced by Amanda Barker Directed by Victor Correia (Director of Stealing Freedom, the Winner of the 2004 Fringe New play Contest and the Patrons pick.) We are looking for 1 male actor, Age range 24- 35. Must be able to play various characters. Excellent comedy timing and work ethic is a must.. The play is about: A young woman who is feeling unappreciated in a small uptight country community. She decides to go out to the Big city and see if she can find acceptance there. Through out the play she comes across different characters who introduce her to new ideas and life styles. Threw this journey she changes peoples lives and in turn some become her new friends. At the end of the play she is forced to make a decision about where her life has more meaning. Will it be small town or big city? Will she give up her new friends? Will her old friends and family take her back? 90 minutes of fun filled adventure. Auditions will be held Sat April 9th . Please send picture and current resume to : God is in the Dairy Productions 1404-484 Church St Toronto ON M4Y 2C7 Deadline for submissions is March 28/2005 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. --------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 12:27:37 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:27:37 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - GANANOQUE] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- JOB - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - GANANOQUE --------------------------------------------------------------- Thousand Islands Playhouse is a highly successful summer theatre entering its 23rd year of operation. Serving a Canadian mandate, TIP produces a main season of five shows from May through October plus a season of three shows in the Firehall Theatre. TIP owns and operates the Springer Theatre - a 350 seat thrust theatre and the Firehall Theatre - a 120 seat black box theatre, in beautiful riverside Gananoque, Ontario. Thousand Islands Playhouse has an employment opportunity for an Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) for 3 shows at the Springer Theatre. This is an exciting, fast-paced, dynamic position. It demands strong organizational skills, flexibility, ingenuity, and good humour. The shows are communicating door, Dads II and Anne of Green Gables. This is a three show Package starting April 17 until Labour Day weekend. Application Deadline: March 12, 2005 Position # 2005 - 07 Please send a cover letter and resume to: Adair Redish Production Manager Thousand Islands Playhouse Box 241 Gananoque, Ontario. K7G 2T8 You may also send a fax to: 613.382.7088 Or email redisha at post.queensu.ca Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 12:29:49 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:29:49 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - LONDON] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------- AUDITIONS - LONDON ---------------------------- In preparation for the 2005-2006 season, Susan Ferley, Artistic Director for The Grand Theatre, will be holding general auditions in London, Ontario. 2005-2006 SEASON TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass ANNIE - book by Thomas Meehan and Music by Charles Strouse RELATIVELY SPEAKING by Alan Ayckbourn EINSTEIN'S GIFT by Vern Thiessen STONES IN HIS POCKETS by Marie Jones ROCK AND ROLL by John Gray Auditions will take place on April 11, 18 and 19, 2005 The Grand Theatre - Stage Door  off Dufferin Ave. Actors should prepare 2 contrasting pieces  each piece approximately 1 minute Please note that only those artists who are invited to audition will be contacted to set up an audition time. If Susan knows your work, please send a note, or e-mail adminassist at grandtheatre.com, if there is a role or a show that interests you. There will be opportunities this season for actors under age 15. Interested younger actors are welcome to submit their resume and photo for consideration. These auditions will be scheduled at a later date. (TBA) In our desire to encourage and reflect the world and our community on our stage, The Grand Theatre encourages racially diverse actors to submit resumes. Please include a resume, headshot and a letter stating your interest in auditioning and submit for consideration to: Cynthia Darnell The Grand Theatre 471 Richmond St. London, ON N6A 3E4 THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS APRIL 4, 2005 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 8 15:24:26 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 15:24:26 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- ShakepeareWorks is looking to interview/audition any actor of either gender who can play the TUBA for this summer's production of The Taming of the Shrew in Toronto's Ashbridge's Bay. Please contact the director, David Ferry at da.ferry at utoronto.ca. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 10 16:03:04 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:03:04 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. A SUICIDE-SITE GUIDE TO THE CITY - TORONTO 2. FESTIVAL OF NEW CANADIAN THEATRE - WHITBY 3. BIG THINGING - TORONTO 1. A SUICIDE-SITE GUIDE TO THE CITY - TORONTO ----------------------------------------------------------------- DISCOUNT TICKETS for A Suicide-Site Guide to the City Buddies In Bad Times Theatre is offering a special $10 ticket for CAEA members and Arts Workers for the Friday late-night performances of Darren O'Donnell's A Suicide-Site Guide to the City. $10 Tickets will be available Friday March 11 & 18 for the 10pm performances only. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Buddies In Bad Times Theatre proudly presents the TORONTO PREMIERE! of A SUICIDE-SITE GUIDE TO THE CITY by Darren O\'Donnell directed by Rebecca Picherack A Mammalian Diving Reflex production RUNS TILL MARCH 20th ONLY! Sound Design by Nicholas Murray aka murr Lighting and Stage Management by John Patrick Robichaud Set Design and Technical Direction by Trevor Schwellnus Produced by Naomi Campbell Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street Previews March 1 & 2, Opens Thursday, March 3 and runs to Sunday, March 20, 2005 Tuesday - Saturday @ 8pm, Friday at 10pm, Sunday at 2:30pm Ticket prices range from $15 - $29, Sunday PWYC To order tickets and for more information please call the Buddies Box Office at 416.975.8555 or click on www.buddiesinbadtimestheatre.com or www.mammalian.ca ------------------------------------ 2. FESTIVAL OF NEW CANADIAN THEATRE - WHITBY ------------------------------------------------------------------ Join The Driftwood Theatre Group for a stunning festival of new Canadian theatre set amongst the splendor of a 19th century castle. On Friday, March 11, 2005 @ 6:30pm Trafalgar Castle in Whitby, Ontario will play host to 10 new Canadian short plays, each one of them written, produced, rehearsed and performed in only 24 hours. Better known for their Outdoor Summer Touring Season, The Driftwood Theatre Group is proud to extend an invitation to Equity Member to attend this Gala Fundraising event for only $35. Come support Canadian theatre by enjoying an evening of highly original, never before seen performances. Guests will have the opportunity to view six of the ten plays taking place in the rooms, hallways, basement and grounds of Trafalgar Castle before returning to the elegant dining hall for sumptuous desserts and a Silent Auction. This year's event is nearly 60% sold out with the rest selling fast! Come support your peers and witness the birth of tomorrow's classics with this unique celebration of Canadian Theatre Creation. Tickets are $35/ticket for Equity Members ($45 for non-Equity) To redeem Equity Discount YOU MUST CALL 905-576-2396 and mention EQUITY to reserve your ticket today. Non-Equity Members may purchase via phone, http://www.totix.ca, and in person at the Oshawa Information Kioske in the Oshawa Centre. For more information on the event, log on to our website at http://www.driftwoodtheatre.com ------------------------------------ 3. BIG THINGING - TORONTO ------------------------------------ Sephiro Theatre is pleased to offer Equity Members 2 for 1 tickets to select performances of their inaugural show, BIG THINGING in Toronto's Distillery District (second person does not have to be Equity, so it's a great chance to bring that date! Yes... That one.) Tickets are normally $20 each; however, Equity Members showing a current membership card at the venue box office may purchase TWO tickets for $20. (Cash only) Written and performed by Equity member Andrew David Long, BIG THINGING is a one-man steamroller, pitting the End of the World vs. the Middle of Nowhere. The Venue Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to each performance, and is located at Studio 313, the Cannery, Distillery District (Dancemakers Centre for Creation). Discount offer is valid for March 16 (Preview, 8PM) evening shows March 18, 19, 22, and 23 (again, 8PM) and matinees March 19 and 20 (2PM). Reservations accepted at 416-927-0547 or at tix at sephirotheatre.com Big Thinging runs until March 27. More info at... http://www.sephirotheatre.com ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 10 16:09:21 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:09:21 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11 -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. STRASBERG EXERCISE NIGHTS - MONTREAL -------------------------------------------------------------- "An evening with John Strasberg" Mr Strasberg will teach the acting exercises created and made famous by his father Lee Strasberg at the Actor's Studio in New York. - Sense memory - Song & dance - Preparation - Organic script analysis - Private moments John Strasberg's international career as teacher, actor, director, producer, designer, and writer exemplifies, and continues, the artistic tradition of the Strasberg family. He teaches in New York, Montreal, Paris, Barcellona & Milan. Workshops will be held in Montreal Tuesday evenings from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. March 22, April 19, May 10 and May 31. Price is $30.00 per night. ($20.00 for Equity members) For information call 514-272-9430 or e-mail l_atelier2004 at hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 14 16:52:22 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 16:52:22 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [MACINTOSH OPERA PATCH UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE FOR EQUITY CD ROM] Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- MACINTOSH OPERA PATCH UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE FOR EQUITY CD ROM ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- The Macintosh opera patch update for digital versions of the Opera Agreement, Independent Opera Producers Agreement, Vancouver Opera Agreement and the Canadian Opera Agreement is now available on Equity's website at www.caea.com. Equity members must have a copy of the 2004 Equity CD ROM before the opera patch can be downloaded. Equity members in good standing are eligible to receive this time-saving tool free of charge. Please contact Equity's communications department to request your copy. Non-members may also obtain a copy of the 2004 Equity CD ROM. Please contact the Equity's communications department for more information. Once you have a copy of the 2004 CD ROM, go to the Equity web site at www.caea.com to download the applicable patch. Contact SBG Digital Publications with any technical concerns you may have at (416) 961-7594 or e-mail: mail at standbygo.com. ----------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:52:53 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:52:53 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOBS - STAGE MANAGEMENT - LANSDOWNE] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------- JOBS - STAGE MANAGEMENT - LANSDOWNE -------------------------------------------------------- 2 Equity Stage Managers and 2 Equity Assistant Stage Managers for Welcome Wood Productions Inc..Welcome Wood is the resident production company of The Brockville Arts Centre and will tour productions to Belleville, Guelph and Barrie. Experience managing touring productions will be extremely desireable.This submission is for Intimate Exchanges by Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Michael Bianchin. Dates are from June 27- July 30. Submit photo and resume with references to: Michael Bianchin Artistic Director 102 Village Estates Lane Box 13 RR#1, Lansdowne, Ont. K0E 1L0 Deadline: March 28, 2005. No emails or faxes accepted. Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ----------------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:55:24 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:55:24 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITION - VANCOUVER -------------------------------- For upcoming Electric Company season 2005/06 Electric Company Theatre will be holding general auditions on April 4 & 5, 2005 with callbacks on April 11. Electric Company works under the Guest Artist Contract. Performers should have strong movement skills. Interested actors should submit their resumes by MARCH 21, 2005 to: Electric Company Theatre Cindy Reid, Producing Manager 1885 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6 Email: ects at telus.net Fax: 604-251-1730 Only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Please do not submit another resume if we've received one within the last 6 months. Instead, please send a letter of interest to Cindy Reid by email, mail or fax. Thank you. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:58:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:58:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITION - VANCOUVER -------------------------------- The Arts Club Theatre is currently accepting resumes for its upcoming production of SHEAR MADNESS by Paul Pvrtner, directed by Bobby Lohrmann, Associate Director, Washington D.C. production. We are looking for very strong comic actors with extensive experience in improvisation for the following roles: BARBARA DEMARCO - the hairstylist who keeps Shear Madness running. She is a wise-cracking, gum-snapping, nail polishing hairdresser cum manicurist, dishy and put together, though on the cheap side. (Age range 23-39. Prototype: A young Bette Midler.) MIKEY THOMAS - a capable and earnest undercover cop. (Age range 23-30. Prototype: An energetic Matthew Broderick). TONY WHITCOMB - the flamboyant, irrepressible proprietor of the Shear Madness salon. He is interested in everything and everyone. He is fun, devilish, interesting, passionate and a real character. (Age range 26-50. Prototype: An innocent, mischievous hybrid of Eddie Murphy and Lucille Ball with some Bugs Bunny thrown in) EDDIE LAWRENCE - the "mystery man", a well-dressed, nice-looking confidence man who covers a dangerous interior with a smooth, suave, and occasionally charming exterior. (Age range 30-55. Prototype: Nicholas Cage). NICK ROSETTI (or NICK JOHNSON or TOM O\'BRIEN depending on ethnic background) - a bright, quick thinking, personable character actor who can also be an excellent straight man. A good looking, masculine actor with a solid voice and acting skills who can learn the dynamics that will keep the investigation on track. (Age range: 30-50. Prototype: A cross between the comic bluster of a Jackie Gleason with the likeability of a Harrison Ford and the authority of a Tommy Lee Jones.) MRS. SHUBERT - an old-money socialite of impeccable breeding and manner. She must move with natural- not artificial- grace and style, and speak with natural- not artificial- cultured tones. At her finest she\'s a real class act. (Age range 45-70. Prototypes: Susan Sullivan- Kitty Montgomery in Dharma and Greg.) Please send photos and resumes to: SHEAR MADNESS AUDITIONS Arts Club Theatre Company 1585 Johnston Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 Rehearsals begin on or about May 12, 2005, and the show will run at the Granville Island Stage June 2 - July 16, 2005, with a possible holdover. Resumes will be accepted until the end of business on Friday, March 18, 2005. Please do not send resumes via fax or email. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 09:49:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:49:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------ AUDITIONS - TORONTO ------------------------------ Talk Is Free Theatre 2005-2006 General Auditions In preparation for its 2005-2006 Season, Talk Is Free Theatre will be holding general musical auditions. Artists are invited to submit a headshot, resume and a cover letter, indicating their vocal range. General auditions will be held in Toronto in mid-April. Talk Is Free Theatre is an artist-driven company based in Barrie, Ontario and will be going into its 4th season. TIFT engages under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement. Please send your submissions to: Arkady Spivak Artistic Producer Talk Is Free Theatre P.O. Box 247 Barrie, ON L4M 4T2 Deadline for submissions - Friday, April 8, 2005. TALK IS FREE THEATRE - Giving new emerging theatre professionals an opportunity to produce original and established works. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:00:50 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:00:50 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- SECOND CITY CANADIAN TOURING COMPANY The Second City Touring Company will be holding auditions on April 20th & 21st. The Second City Touring Company travels all across Canada, with the majority of performances in Ontario. The performers of the touring company are also the understudies for The Second City Mainstage troupe. The touring company road show is made up of Second City archival material, as well as a 40 minute improv set. Multi-cultural performers are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should have a strong background in comedy, improv, and acting. Equity and Non-Equity performers are both welcome to apply. The audition will consist of group improv, as well as a scene read from The Second City archives. You will not need to prepare anything for the audition. Only those selected for an audition will be called. No phone calls, no emailed headshots. Please send hardcopy of headshot and resume no later than Monday April 18th @ 5pm to: The Second City 56 Blue Jays Way Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 ATTN: Carlie Baxter Or drop off at The Second City Box-office between the hours of 9am - 9pm. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:03:17 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:03:17 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- DareDen Theatre Inc., in association with The Shakespeare Globe Centre of Canada, the City of Brampton and St. Andrews United Church. Production: Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" in an outdoor urban setting in the courtyard at St. Andrews United Church in Toronto. Seeking a stage manager and assistant stage manager. Rehearsals begin June 13 and the show opens July 15, running to July 31, 2005. There will be eight day-tours to Brampton prior to the Toronto opening.* Our approach to the work is inspired by the principles and vision of the Globe Theatre stage in London, England. The project will be directed by Jeannette Lambermont. * all dates are subject to revision at the theatre's discretion This is an Equity E-house contract, under the Independent Theatre Agreement. Submit resumes to: DareDen Theatre Inc. Merry Wives 300 Coxwell Avenue P.O. Box 22596 Toronto, Ontario, M4L 2A0 Further inquiries should be directed to Jeannette Lambermont, Director, at merrywives at hotmail.com. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:11:00 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:11:00 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOBS - MULTIPLE JOBS - COLLINGWOOD] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------------- JOBS - MULTIPLE JOBS - COLLINGWOOD ---------------------------------------------------- Theatre Collingwood is a producing theatre company established in 1984 which presents four productions during its summer season under Artistic Director Steven Thomas. The leased performance venue is a renovated old movie theatre ("F House") located in historic downtown Collingwood. STAGE MANAGER Theatre Collingwood is accepting applications for a CAEA Stage Manager responsible for two productions: "Bingo": June 27 - July 30 and "Wingfield's Progress" (a produced one-man show starring Rod Beattie): August 15 - 27/05. The experienced individual must be a team player who is self motivated, highly organized, hard working and personable. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 __________________________________________________ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Theatre Collingwood is accepting resumes for the position of Technical Director for the 2005 summer season: July 4 - August 27, 2005. The TD is responsible for four productions: a premiere of "Real Estate", "Bingo", "Nunsense II" and "Wingfield's Progress". The experienced individual must be an enthusiastic, time efficient, hard-working, self-starter and most important - a team player. The position requires hands-on involvement in all aspects of theatre production including lights, sound, load-in/outs and some carpentry. Strong sound & lighting skills are primary requirements. The position is also responsible for Health & Safety, security procedures as well as equipment maintenance and technical trouble-shooting. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 _________________________________________________________ SCENIC ARTIST Theatre Collingwood seeks a scenic artist for three productions of the summer season: a premiere of "Real Estate", "Bingo" and "Nunsense II". Scenic art must be executed between mid-May & June, with all three productions completed by June 20. Anticipated length of contract is approximately 2 weeks. Touch-ups at the theatre will also be required: July 4-5; July 18-19, August 2-3/ 2005. The individual must be flexible, experienced, organized. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 _________________________________________________________ For more information, please visit the website: www.theatrecollingwood.com Please send resume (include contact information for two references): Irene Thomas, Producer Theatre Collingwood by mail: 45 A St. Paul Street, Rail Car beside Museum Welcome Centre, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 3P1 by email: info at theatrecollingwood.com by fax: (705) 445-0981 Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 10:16:59 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:16:59 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - MULTIPLE CITIES] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------- AUDITIONS - MULTIPLE CITIES ---------------------------------------- In preparation for the upcoming season, Theatre North West will be holding General Auditions in Toronto, early May; Vancouver, mid May; Edmonton and Calgary, late May. The 2005-06 season consists of: DOGBARKED by James O'Shea. Contract dates: September 11 to October 16, 2005. PORTIA WHITE: FIRST YOU DREAM by Lance Woolaver. Contract dates: October 30 to December 4, 2005. THE INVISIBILITY OF EILEEN by Kit Brennan. Contract dates: January 15 to February 19, 2006. LOST IN YONKERS by Neil Simon Contract dates: March 19 to April 23, 2006. Arrangements are being made to have these scripts held 'on reserve' at the main library branches of the above cities. Actors are asked to prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues no longer than four minutes in combined length. The theatre will be contacting all those who can be accommodated. Actors whose work is already known to Aristic Director, Ted Price are encouraged to send a note by mail or fax if they are interest in a particular production. Please send headshot and resume to Theatre North West #36-556 North Nechako Road, Prince George, BC V2K 1A1 Fax 250-563-6976. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 15 15:25:45 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:25:45 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [REGIONAL AGM REMINDER FOR QUEBEC ADVISORY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- REGIONAL AGM REMINDER FOR QUEBEC ADVISORY ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder: Regional Annual General Meeting of the Quebec Advisory Committee WHEN and WHERE: Monday, March 21, 2005 Playwrights' Workshop Montreal 4324 Boul. St. Laurent, 2nd floor, corner Marianne 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks, 7:15 start Come on out and hear what's been going on in the region since the last meeting. The Equity Council is considering a new model of policy governance- get the skinny on what that means for you. As always, come on down and talk to presidents, councillors and chair people. You'll find out everything you need to know about tax status, the WACT Women's Committee, rules, money matters, the Stage Managers' Committee and all the rest that counts for your career, all in a casual atmosphere. Besides, it's a Monday night and we always like an excuse to get together. Save up your questions for controller Doug Irons. We will be accepting donations for the Actor's Fund, so bring your check books, piggy banks and allowance. Let's keep up the tradition of a great turnout! Your presence actually matters! It'll be fun, really! For more information call Julie Tamiko Manning: (514) 273-4083. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 16:21:59 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:21:59 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] EQUIFLASH [WORLD PREMIERE - "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" WILL OPEN IN TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- EQUIFLASH - WORLD PREMIERE - "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" WILL OPEN IN TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Mirvish Productions' announcement of the world premiere of "The Lord of the Rings" in Toronto in February 2006 represents a major investment in the performing arts in Canada. Canadian Actors' Equity Association (Equity) believes this exciting new production, comprised of a predominately Canadian cast, is a fantastic opportunity for our membership. An international premiere of this calibre taking place in Toronto is testament to the world-class talent of Canada's theatre community. Along with our colleagues at the Toronto Musicians' Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Equity has been in negotiation with Mirvish Productions for the realization of this production over the past several months. The unique collaboration of the professional associations and unions in the Toronto entertainment industry was a significant factor in bringing "The Lord of the Rings" to the Mirvish stage. "Strong support has also come from the theatre community in Toronto. Canadian Actors' Equity Association, the Toronto Musicians' Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Locals 58 and 822 have given special consideration because of the size, scope and length of the production. The flexibility shown by these associations has made it possible for the creative team to realize their vision without compromise." reports the Mirvish Productions' press release of March 16, 2005. With a cast of fifty-five performers, plus singers and musicians, J.R.R. Tolkien's legend of Middle-earth will be brought to life on the stage of the Princess of Wales Theatre in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district. Set to open in February 2006, casting will begin immediately. Open audition calls will be scheduled in April, starting in Vancouver followed by auditions in Toronto and Montreal. Look for further audition information in an upcoming E-drive notice. ---------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 14:17:58 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:17:58 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO ] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------- JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO --------------------------------------------- Tribal Productions is accepting applications for a Stage Manager for it's upcoming production of AFFECTIONS OF MAY by Norm Foster. The production will take place at The Gravenhurst Opera House. Contract dates are Aug 1st - Aug 28. Rehearsals are in Toronto. Please send resumes to Sam Rosenthal,Eli Lukawitz Artistic Directors, Tribal Productions 135 West Beaver Creek P.O. Box 1027 Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 4R9. Electronic submissions also welcome at tribalprod at idirect.com. Tribal Productions works under the Equity ITA agreement. Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 14:31:24 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:31:24 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - KITCHENER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - KITCHENER ------------------------------------------------ Theatre & Company, Kitchener, ON Replacement Casting Call Production: Lake Nora Arms Production type: a capella musical Rehearsals begin: 11 April 2005 Performances: 12 May- 4 June 2005 Resumes are requested for the role of: Old Woman (40-50yrs) Actor should be experienced at singing in close harmony, have an alto voice range and demonstrate experience with poetic text. Resumes and headshots should be sent by fax to: Theatre & Company Att: Casting 519.571.9051 Via email to: stuartsw at theatreandcompany.org Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 16:03:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:03:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [ACTORS' FUND BENEFIT - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- ACTORS' FUND BENEFIT - TORONTO ---------------------------------------------- Modern Times Theatre Company celebrates its fifteenth season by bringing back one of the company's most cherished productions, "Macbeth". First created in 1995 the production will be brought back to Toronto after touring to Montreal and Tehran. A completely revised mise-en-schne, "Macbeth" will be staged at The Theatre Centre in a benefit performance for the Actors' Fund of Canada on Tuesday March 22. Showtime: 8:00 pm Location: The Theatre Centre 1032 Queen Street West, Toronto. Tickets are available at artsboxoffice.ca or (416) 504-PLAY. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 16 16:23:44 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:23:44 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-drive [PAL FUNDRAISER - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------------------- PAL FUNDRAISER - VANCOUVER ----------------------------------------- Benefit for PAL Vancouver: An exciting stunning rare theatrical experience will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, March 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th as West End Productions presents a dramatized reading of 'J.B.' by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Archibald Mcleish. Mcleish takes the biblical story of Job with his enduring faith and integrity, and in a contemporary, sometimes hilarious but always provocative way offers us the chance to question our wealth, our suffering and above all our values. Some of Vancouver's most accomplished actors under the direction of Anna Hagan come together to present this theatrical gift as a benefit for the Performing Arts Lodge (PAL). Fridays @ 7 PM Saturdays @ 3 PM Suggested donation $20, or pay what you can. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 17 14:17:07 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 14:17:07 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------ AUDITIONS - TORONTO ------------------------------ General Call for Actors - Female and Male Production: e-DENTITY (workshop) Since 1992, Theatre Gargantua, a dynamic, professional Toronto-based theatre company, has been committed to the development and performance of original, imagistic, physical music theatre. Fusing text, movement, design, media and original music, the company has garnered 3 Dora Awards and 24 nominations including outstanding new play, direction, production, music, set and lighting design. Performers interested in working with the company should be in very good physical condition, able to sing well (please indicate range) and have a strong interest in creating original, innovative theatre. This is a month-long engagement beginning early May 2005. Please send headshot and resume via mail, email or fax to: Jacquie P.A. Thomas, Artistic Director Re: General Auditions Theatre Gargantua 24 Ryerson Avenue, Suite 210 Toronto, Ontario M5T 2P3 info at theatregargantua.ca fax: 416-504-4203 Deadline for submissions: April 7th 2005 (NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE) www.theatregargantua.ca THEATRE GARGANTUA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 17 15:18:37 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:18:37 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - CALGARY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------- AUDITIONS - CALGARY ----------------------------- Manitoba Theatre Centre MUSICAL AUDITIONS in Calgary The Manitoba Theatre Centre is holding auditions for their upcoming joint production musical of GUYS AND DOLLS to be presented in their 2005/06 season Director Robb Paterson will be in Calgary next week and will hold auditions on Tuesday March 22 Wednesday March 23 - Looking for strong singers and high-energy dancers Audition Requirements 1 Prepare a song from the show (this is the director's preference) or a song in the style of the show 2 Indicate to the director what role you are interested in. Bring a resume and headshot The dates for the production are not yet confirmed but are expected to be as follows - Originating in Winnipeg (Manitoba Theatre Centre) first day of rehearsal December 12 show closes January 28 - Entire run closes April 22nd 2006 Interested actors or their agents should contact Peni Christopher at 780-428-2116 or by email pchristopher at citadeltheatre.com Other audition dates in other cities will be scheduled later and notice will be sent out Spaces are limited Only those invited will be called and offered an audition time Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 17 15:21:48 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:21:48 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS -- TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITIONS -- TORONTO ------------------------------- Hart House Theatre is proud to co-present The Tempest and Electra this summer with Canopy Theatre Company Celebrating 5 Years of Outdoor Theatre for Downtown Toronto July 20th - August 6th 2005 Philosopher's Stage at Philosopher's Walk [Coming soon - Hart House Theatre's 2005/2006 Season Announcement] The Canopy Theatre Company is now accepting submissions for its 2005 Summer Season The Tempest By William Shakespeare Directed by Joel Grothe Electra By Sophocles Directed by Graham Cozzubbo Performance Dates: July 17-August 6 Philosopher's Stage at Philosopher's Walk To request an audition, please mail a headshot and resume to*: Canopy Theatre Company Attn: Artistic Director 40 Gilmour Ave. Toronto, ON M6P 3A7 Deadline for submissions: March 29, 2005 There will be a limited number of guest artist contracts available to Equity members Auditions are for the company - not for specific roles Actors who submitted last season do not need to resubmit this year Due to volume, only those contacted for an audition will be seen Headshots and resumes submitted by email will not be accepted *U of T students may drop off their headshots/resumes to: Hart House Theatre - 7 Hart House Circle ATTN: Doug Floyd www.canopytheatre.ca Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Fri Mar 18 09:35:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 09:35:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 18] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 18 -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. MEISNER ACTING TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP WITH JOHN RIVEN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ Sanford Meisner was co-founder of the Group Theatre who took Stanislavsky's original theories and principles and introduced "Method" acting to America. Meisner's own philosophy is based on the creation of real and truthful behaviour under imaginary circumstances. An audience will always choose to watch a 2 year old over most actors because of one thing. Whatever the 2 year old is doing, they are really doing it and really living in the moment. The work focuses on helping students get out of their heads and back into trusting their gut instincts. John Riven has been teaching ongoing classes in the Meisner acting technique in Toronto for over three years. He is a graduate of the Neighbourhood Playhouse where he studied under Sanford Meisner and Richard Pinter. He was a founding member of the Shadowfax Theatre Company in NYC. The company included many Neighbourhood Playhouse graduates and produced original plays in NYC during the 80's. Other founding members include 4 time Emmy winner Allison Janney : American Beauty, The West Wing, Steve Rogers, screenwriter: Hope Floats, Step mom, and Lisa Marie Radano , playwright and screenwriter: Mrs. Winterbourne. While directing and acting with Shadowfax, John began teaching acting and eventually opened his own studio in Manhattan. One of his more prominent students, Doug Hutchison, went on to starring roles in the films, The Green Mile, The Salton Sea and Sam and Me. Many respected artists have studied and practised Meisner such as James Gandolfini, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins, Kim Basinger, Jeff Bridges, Jeff Goldblum, David Mamet, Steve McQueen, Robert Duval, Allison Janney, Diane Keaton, Gregory Peck, and Joanne Woodward to name a few. Classes are ongoing and held at Central Studios, 680 Yonge St. Please call Cherilee at 416-466-1884 for more information about session times and to reserve a spot. Equity or Actra members pay $175 and non-union $225. Please note that a $50 deposit will be required.e is the foundation of the technique, ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:49:00 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:49:00 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION -TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION -TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Demimonde written and directed by Jenny Young produced by Donikers Daily at the Toronto Fringe Festival in July 2005 The Demimondes is the story of 5 women who were prostitutes during the Gold Rush in Dawson City in 1897. The piece, set in a Dance Hall (site-specific location TBA), explores the extravagance and style of these women, the respect they gained and what they had to go through to get it. The 1890s in the Klondike was one of the most bizarre times and locales in Canadian History. The cast includes Aviva Armour-Ostroff, Claire Calnan, Sarah Gilchrist, Pasha Mckenley, Robert Perrault, Gray Powell and Juno Ruddell. Donikers Daily produced the Fringe hit Inanna in 2004, voted Most Outstanding Production by NOW Magazine. Looking for an actor/musician to play the role of Gruff Gil, a piano player who will be on stage during most of the play. We're looking for a musician who is comfortable improvising in rehearsals and has skill or an interest in the "Rag Time" style of playing. There will also be an opportunity to play some of the smaller male roles in the show, dependent upon the interest of the individual. Please submit a photo and resume OR a letter of interest to: donikers_daily at hotmail.com "Equity members participating in this production will be signed to a Fringe waiver and all net proceeds from the production will be divided equally among the participants." ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:42:54 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:42:54 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSION - MONTREAL] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSION - MONTREAL ---------------------------------------------- Mes Yeux Tes Yeux is currently accepting applications for a director for Montreal's premiere production of The Syringa Tree by Pamela Gien. The production will take place at The Centaur Theatre and will run between September 12 to 25, 2005. Tentative rehearsal dates are August 1 to September 10, 2005. Equity and non-Equity members may apply. Appointments will be scheduled for end of April. Mes Yeux Tes Yeux is a private corporation that greatly supports the arts and has undertaken this theatre venture in order to provide an opportunity for professional, committed artists to build their dreams and promote English Theatre here in Montreal. They are looking to build a strong, passionate team in the telling of this story. Please send headshot, resume, and a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying to: Mes Yeux Tes Yeux Olga Konstantulakis/General Manager 1723 Couvrette Montreal, Quebec H4L-4T7 Inquiries can be directed to Olga at mytyproductions at hotmail.com Please note that only those artists who are invited will be scheduled for a meeting in Montreal with a possible date in Toronto as well. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:53:08 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:53:08 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR SUBMISSION: FRINGE - AUDITION - TORONTO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LOOKING FOR FEMALE ACTOR (Equity and Non-Equity welcome) CHARACTER ROSANNAH DELUCE, in her twenties. She is filled with rage and has good manners. Hand Made Productions is mounting BRILLIANT TRACES by Cindy Lou Johnson at the 2005 Toronto Theatre Fringe Festival from July 6th - July 17th. SYNOPSIS Two lost and deeply wounded souls find redemption and healing through communication and the power of love. To schedule an appointment or for more information please call or email Pascal Petardi at: T. 416.318.3050 -OR- E. pascalpetardi at yahoo.ca "Equity members participating in this production will be signed to a Fringe waiver and all net proceeds from the production will be divided equally among the participants." ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 11:57:03 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:57:03 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - EDMONTON] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITION - EDMONTON ------------------------------- Bob Baker, Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre, will be holding general auditions in the Citadel's Maclab Theatre in Edmonton on: Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, April 8, 2005 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Actors should prepare two pieces, one classical and one contemporary. Each audition will be limited to 10 minutes. Actors who have not auditioned for Mr. Baker in the last two years are invited to submit resume and headshot to: General Auditions Citadel Theatre 9828 101 A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3C5 Electronic resumes and headshots will not be accepted. Space is limited; not everyone applying to audition will be seen. For information call Diana at 426-4811 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, March 31, 2005. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 22 15:03:41 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:03:41 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH - Council Requires ITA Contract for Shakespeare by the Sea] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- EQUIFLASH - Council Requires ITA Contract for Shakespeare by the Sea ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- The Executive Committee of Council has reiterated its determination that Shakespeare by the Sea, the Halifax-based outdoor summer theatre, must adhere to the Independent Theatre Agreement (ITA) before engaging Equity members. The ITA is the scale agreement used by professional theatres which are not members of PACT and articulates minimum standards for: * Fees * Health and Safety requirements * Stage Management * Outdoor venues * Repertory theatre * Dispute Resolution Shakespeare by the Sea last engaged members of Equity under the terms of the ITA in 2000. Until such time as Shakespeare by the Sea once again adheres to the ITA and engages Artists under ITA engagement contracts, members of Equity are required to refrain from working for this engager. Members are advised that Equity will not grant permission to work for Shakespeare by the Sea without reference to an Equity contract. Reminder: Equity members may not rehearse or perform, stage manage, direct, or choreograph for any producer (Equity or non-Equity, with or without pay) without an Equity contract or the written permission of the Association. Any member who does so may be subject to disciplinary proceedings under Equity's Constitution and By-Laws. Any questions or concerns about the rights and responsibilities of membership in the Association may be directed to Equity's national or western offices. ------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 11:40:50 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:40:50 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - WINNIPEG] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITIONS - WINNIPEG ------------------------------- Prairie Theatre Exchange is holding general auditions on Thursday, April 14 & Friday, April 15, 2005 in Winnipeg. General auditions are by invitation only. Please send your resume, photograph and a covering letter expressing your interest in working at PTE. Please address your letter to: Artistic Director RE:GENERAL AUDITIONS Prairie Theatre Exchange 3rd Floor, Portage Place Unit Y300, 393 Portage Avenue Winnipeg. MB R3B 3H6 Only those candidates who are invited to audition will be contacted to set up an audition time. Please prepare two contrasting monologues from the contemporary repertoire, lasting no more than five minutes in total. Actors whose work is already known to Artistic Director, Robert Metcalfe are encouraged to send a note if they are interest in a particular production. For more information about PTE please check our website at www.pte.mb.ca Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. --------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 11:58:05 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:58:05 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOBS - APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGERS - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- JOBS - APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGERS - TORONTO --------------------------------------------------------------- Tarragon Theatre is now accepting applications for two Apprentice Stage Managers for it's 2005-2006 season. Each season, Tarragon Theatre engages two Apprentice Stage Managers for the five Mainspace productions. Candidates who fill these positions have a strong interest in becoming stage managers as members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association. A certain number of credits in apprenticeship are required to join the Association and they must be obtained through Equity accredited productions. Tarragon Theatre provides the opportunity to accumulate credits in a productive working environment and an even better learning environment. The apprenticeship program is designed to give individuals an opportunity to further their stage management skills while working diligently towards the fulfillment of a full-scale production. Both Apprenticeships are paid positions, successful applicants will earn either 2 or 3 credits towards their Equity membership. The requirements for this apprenticeship include: University or college courses in technical theatre and stage management and preferably a degree or diploma from a Theatre Program. Stage management experience from either a post secondary institution or a professional or non-professional theatre company. A keen interest in the stage management field and a strong understanding of the necessary skills required for the position. The ability to work well in a creative environment and as a member of a team. The ability to learn from their mentors and apply that knowledge on current and subsequent productions. While Tarragon Theatre welcomes all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. The deadline for all applicants is 5:00pm Monday April 18, 2005. If you are interested in applying for the position of Apprentice Stage Manager at Tarragon Theatre, please forward your resume package (cover letter, resume, and references) to the Production Manager by email (chrisp at tarragontheatre.com) or by regular mail to: Chris Prideaux Production Manager, Tarragon Theatre 30 Bridgman Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X3 ----------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 12:25:21 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:25:21 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - DALHOUSE UNIVERSITY - HALIFAX] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------------- JOB - DALHOUSE UNIVERSITY - HALIFAX ---------------------------------------------------- VOICE POSITION DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC DALHOUSE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Applications are invited for a 10-month full-time sessional appointment in Voice at the Lecturer/Assistant Professor level effective August 1, 2005. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching and have an established reputation as a teacher and performer. A DMA or an M.Mus. and equivalent professional experience required. Duties in Dalhousie's undergraduate music program will include teaching voice majors, offering a course in vocal pedagogy and conducting a weekly repertoire class, as well as performing in music department events, such as the Faculty Chamber Series. Applicants should send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (formal course evaluations and/or a teaching video), a recording of recent performances with a variety of repertoire, and three letters of recommendation (one of which must address teaching effectiveness) to the: Voice Search Committee, c/o Dr. Gregory Servant, Acting Chair, Department of Music, Arts Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax,N.S. B3H 3J5 by April 15, 2005. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Wed Mar 23 12:34:18 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:34:18 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - NORTH BAY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------- AUDITION - NORTH BAY ------------------------------- Nipissing Stage Company, North Bay's professional summer theatre, now going into its 6th season, is holding auditions for the following roles in its 2005 season. THE TEMPEST Adapted and directed by Rod Carley Starring David Fox as Prospero MIRANDA - daughter of Prospero. Young and attractive at the tender age of 15. Independent of mind, inquisitive and impetuous. Experiences falling in love for the first time with Ferdinand. FERDINAND - the much-loved son of Alonso the King. Shipwrecked, he arrives on shore first, falling instantly in love with Miranda. A gallant youth who has experienced the ways of the world. STEPHANO - a drunken butler, he attempts to kill Prospero and take the island for his own. A low-life bully prompted on by liquor. TRINCULO - A jester and both "friend" and "whipping boy" to Stephano. SEBASTIAN - The brother of Alonso the King. He plots to kill his brother and take his title with the scheming Antonio. (Length of Engagement - July 12 to August 7 with possible extension until August 14) Please prepare a Shakespearean monologue plus readings from the script __________________________________________________________ NUNSENSE Directed by Rod Carley Choreographed by Amy Wright SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR - a feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight SISTER MARY HUBERT - The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior. SISTER MARY LEO (non-Equity apprentice) - The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. Please prepare one song from the show. Plus readings. An accompanist will be provided. (Length of Engagement: - May 24 to June 25) _______________________________________________________________ SALT-WATER MOON By David French Directed by Al MacAskill MARY SNOW - a fierce and proud teenager with a "steel in her heart" that masks her deep sensitivity and vulnerability. Newfoundland accent required. JACOB MERCER - a charming 18 year old lad who has returned from Toronto to win back Mary, his former sweetheart. His humour masks his fear. Newfoundland accent required. Please prepare one Canadian contemporary monologue plus readings. (Length of Engagement - June 28 to July 23) ___________________________________________________ Auditions are scheduled for Fri. Apr. 8 and Sat. Apr. 9 at Equity Showcase. Please submit your resume and headshot to: Nipissing Stage Company Attn: Artistic Director Suite 510 975 McKeown Ave Unit 5A North Bay, ON P1B 9P2 or electronically to: nipstage at sympatico.ca No phone calls please. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON NIPISSING STAGE COMPANY VISIT OUT WEBSITE AT: www.nipstage.com Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 24 11:10:38 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:10:38 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] [EQUIFLASH - MARCH 27 IS WORLD THEATRE DAY] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------------------------------------- EQUIFLASH - MARCH 27 IS WORLD THEATRE DAY -------------------------------------------------------------- On March 27 Canada will join more than ninety countries around the world in celebrating the powerful and passionate nature of theatre. Created in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on the 27th of March by the international theatre community. This year the ITI has selected French theatre Director Ariane Mnouchkine to author the International Message, traditionally written by a theatre personality of world stature. Translated into over twenty languages and distributed to all nations celebrating World Theatre Day, this message is published in newspapers and theatre programmes, and recited at events and theatre performances dedicated to World Theatre Day. Help! Theatre, come to my rescue! I am asleep. Wake me I am lost in the dark, guide me, at least towards a candle I am lazy, shame me I am tired, raise me up I am indifferent, strike me I remain indifferent, beat me up I am afraid, encourage me I am ignorant, teach me I am monstrous, make me human I am pretentious, make me die of laughter I am cynical, take me down a peg I am foolish, transform me I am wicked, punish me. I am dominating and cruel, fight against me I am pedantic, make fun of me I am vulgar, elevate me I am mute, untie my tongue I no longer dream, call me a coward or a fool I have forgotten, throw Memory in my face I feel old and stale, make the Child in me leap up I am heavy, give me Music I am sad, bring me Joy I am deaf, make Pain shriek like a storm I am agitated, let Wisdom rise within me I am weak, kindle Friendship I am blind, summon all the Lights I am dominated by Ugliness, bring in conquering Beauty I have been recruited by Hatred, unleash all the forces of Love. Further information about World Theatre Day and the International Theatre Institute can be found at http://www.iti-worldwide.org -------------------------------------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 24 11:36:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:36:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24 --------------------------------------------------------------- 1. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS -------------------------------------------- # 1516 Stage Skills - The Finishing Touches with Tedde Moore Sat & Sun 1-5 pm Apr 9-10 CAEA $110 Non-CAEA $140 Deadline for application: Thurs, Mar 31 Beg/Int Want to make those auditions really unforgettable? Want to gain some understanding of how manipulation of props and use of economic gestures can make a performance truly memorable. Learn how sitting on a chair can give you more potential for movement than standing. Understanding what 'reads' and doesn't on stage, how to use props to their fullest effect, how to begin an audition with style and finish with flourish are all part of this journey through onstage skills. We'll spend time on period as well as modern material. Work on audition pieces welcomed. Only requirements are your actors imagination and the bringing of necessary props and costumes. # 1509 Advanced Shakespearean Scene Study with Rod Ceballos Tues & Thurs 7 - 10:30 pm Apr 5- 28 8 classes CAEA $330 Non-CAEA $420 Deadline for application: Tues, March 29 Advanced The emotional power of Shakespeare's language and the visceral connection between the actor and those words will be the focus of this class. Monologues and scenes will both be used to explore text, nuance of language, rhythm, and verse as they affect character and the world of the play. Finding a personal connection between actor and character will also be investigated. Participants will be expected to do a significant amount of preparation and rehearsal outside of class time. # 1523 Intro to Clown with Mike Kennard Fri 7- 10 pm, Sat 10 am- 6 pm & Sun 12- 5 pm Apr 8- 10 CAEA $240 Non-CAEA $300 Deadline for application: Mar 31 Beginner This is an introductory workshop based on the Pochinko technique. Students begin with a focus on listening. Games and exercises are used to awaken and encourage a sense of pleasure, an awareness of one's immediate environment and an honest response to internal impulses and external events. Students are then introduced to the clown world, where they will wear noses and hats to help discover their clown. An individual and group playground is created where the clown explores its physicality, innocence and experience, extremes and normalcies. The course culminates with students creating and presenting a short individual clown piece. Please check out www.equityshowcase.ca for information, teacher bios and registration information or call (416)533-6100 ext 21. ------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 24 11:39:09 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:39:09 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCOUNT TICKET DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 1. LOVE AND LAUGHTER - MONTREAL ------------------------------------------------ Repercussion Theatre is sending out a special invitation to all CAEA members in order to ensure none of them miss the historically significant presentation of Shakespeare and Moliere: Love & Laughter starring Douglas Campbell and Jean Louis Roux. the show spans the 70 years of their theatrical careers and reminisces about the foundation of theatre in Canada ( as well as Stratford and the TNM) and does this through the scenes and monologues performed by these theatre icons from both Shakespeare and Molieres cannons. this show has been booked to perform at the NAC and at Stratford, so we are giving our Montrial Audiences the opportunity to catch the show before it goes on tour. tickets are on sale typically for $100 but we are offering CAEA members tickets at the price of $35. the event takes place on March 23rd 6 pm-8 pm at La SALLE GESU ON BLEURY corner of ST Catherines. details are on our website www.repercussiontheatre.com there is we hope to see you all there call 514-931-2644 to book. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 12:22:00 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:22:00 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - STAGE MANAGER - MEAFORD] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------- JOB - STAGE MANAGER - MEAFORD --------------------------------------------- The Georgian Theatre Festival is seeking submissions for an equity stage manager for our production of THAT SUMMER by David French. This contract would begin June 13th and run to July 23rd. Those interested should send a resume to: Lezlie Wade Producing Artistic Director The Georgian Theatre Festival 12 Nelson St. E Meaford, ON N4L 1N6 or email submission to lezlie.wade at geotheatre.org Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 12:37:23 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:37:23 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [FUNDRAISERS FOR ACTORS' FUND OF CANADA - CALGARY / HAMILTON] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- FUNDRAISERS FOR ACTORS' FUND OF CANADA - CALGARY / HAMILTON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- 1. CALGARY --------------- Alberta Theatre Projects is thrilled to present a special Pay-What-You-Can performance of the Governor General Award nominated work Marion Bridge by Daniel MacIvor, Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 pm. All funds raised from this performance will be presented to the Actors' Fund of Canada. In Marion Bridge MacIvor brilliantly evokes the internal life of three young women coming to terms with secrets and loss. His insight into his characters lives along with his confident grasp of the local idiom results in a profoundly moving, utterly unique work, richly deserving of its nomination for the Governor General's Award. Fresh from Nova Scotia to direct this strong female cast is Ship's Company Theatre's Artistic Producer Pamela Halstead. Taking on the roles of the MacKeigan sisters are Calgary's own Elinor Holt, Valerie Planche and Katherine Sanders. Marion Bridge runs March 29 - April 16 at the Martha Cohen Theatre, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts in Calgary. For tickets and info call ticketmaster or ATP at (403) 294-7402 or visit www.ATPlive.com. 2. HAMILTON ---------------- Hamilton, Ontario's Theatre Aquarius presents "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" in a benefit performance for the Actors' Fund of Canada on Wednesday April 13 at 1:00 pm. "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" takes us through the spectrum of male-female relationships: sex, dating, marriage, friendship, and fidelity. It's like Seinfeld with music! Stars Larry Mannell, Charlotte Moore, Stephen Patterson & Kristin Peace. Directed and Choreographed by Max Reimer Music Director: Steve Thomas Theatre Aquarius Irving Zucker Auditorium Dofasco Centre for the Arts 190 King William Street, Hamilton http://www.theatreaquarius.org Please call the box office for further details at 905.522.7529 or 1.800.465.7529. ----------------------- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 12:41:17 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:41:17 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ----------------------------- AUDITION - TORONTO ----------------------------- Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People is now accepting photos and r?sum?s for its 2005 General Auditions. Dates May 10,11,13 - Equity Members May 17 - Non-Members LKTYP will be holding general auditions in May 2005. Auditions will be by appointment only. We are not planning to see those actors who auditioned for us last year or whose work is familiar to us. Auditions will require two contrasting pieces from the Canadian dramatic repertoire totalling no more than 5 minutes. Please send photo and resume, clearly marked Equity or Non-Equity, in an envelope to: General Auditions Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People 165 Front Street East Toronto, ON M5A 3Z4 We will not accept faxed or e-mailed photos and resumes. We will be contacting actors for appointments at least one week prior to the auditions. Please do not phone the theatre. Submission Deadline April 15, 2005 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Mon Mar 28 13:23:46 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 13:23:46 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION - VANCOUVER] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. -------------------------------- AUDITION - VANCOUVER -------------------------------- The Playhouse Theatre Company will be holding auditions for our upcoming production of A Little Night Music, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler. This production will be directed by Glynis Leyshon and the musical director will be Lloyd Nicholson. Relevant dates are as follows: Auditions: April 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2005 The Playhouse Production Centre, 160 West 1st Avenue Vancouver: Rehearsals: October 31, 2005 Open: December 1, 2005 Close: December 25, 2005 Potential Holdover: to December 31, 2005 There are 15 Roles to be Cast. CASTING BREAKDOWN ATTACHED Performers will be asked to prepare 2 songs from a Broadway musical or Operetta. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please provide sheet music. The music is challenging to learn, challenging to sing. We welcome submissions from actors who are trained singers. There is one male non singing role. All resumes and head shots should be forwarded to: Chelsea McPeake Little Night Music Auditions Playhouse Theatre Company 160 West 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A4 Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2005 Liebeslieder Singers Quintet of mature men and women 1 - mezzo-soprano (Female), 2 - sopranos (Female), 1 - Tenor (Male), 1 - Baritone (Male) Frid Madame Armfeldt's butler; Non-Singing role 20-35 yrs Fredrika 12-15 year old girl, Desiree's clever daughter Middle C - E flat Piano playing an asset Henrik Egerman Fredrik's gloomy, religious teenaged son (in script he is 19 years old) Tenor who can sing B natural Madame Armfeldt Elderly, brutally honest sage Highest Note: F above middle C Fredrik Egerman Middle Aged Lawyer Baritone Anne Egerman Giddy virginal child ( in script she is 18 years old) Soprano Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm 30 Years Plus Vain, arrogant but dim soldier Baritone Petra The Egerman's earthy young maid Low F to B Natural, belted . Plus Mix to an E Flat. Countess Charlotte Malcolm 30 years plus Count's manic depressive wife Belt to B natural Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 29 10:17:14 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:17:14 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - OTTAWA] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------- AUDITIONS - OTTAWA ---------------------------- The Great Canadian Theatre Company will be holding auditions for David Gow's Relative Good, directed by Michael Shamata. Rehearsals begin August 16, 2005. Production dates are September 6 - 25, 2005. GCTC is looking to cast the following roles: Mohammed - 30-40; a Syrian born Canadian citizen Raphaela - 30-40; Canadian born and raised Muslim woman Barbara - 45-55; Canadian consul in New York Male - 45-50, as cast. Auditions will be held in Ottawa in mid April. Please submit photos and resumes (hard copies only - electronic submissions will not be accepted) no later than April 4, 2005 to: Patrick Gauthier Great Canadian Theatre Company 910 Gladstone Ave Ottawa, ON K1R 6Y4 Attn: Relative Good Please directed any questions to Patrick Gauthier at (613) 236-5192 x226, or via email: admin at gctc.ca GCTC thanks everyone for their interest but only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Tue Mar 29 12:22:26 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:22:26 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - VANCOUVER/TORONTO/MONTREAL] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------------------------- AUDITIONS - VANCOUVER/TORONTO/MONTREAL --------------------------------------------------------------- CASTING BEGINS ACROSS CANADA FOR THE LOTR TORONTO COMPANY Toronto - The search for Frodo begins. Kevin Wallace and Saul Zaentz in association with David and Ed Mirvish, and Michael Cohl are pleased to announce that casting for the stage adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS will begin in April, 2005 in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. "The ensemble of actors we engage for THE LORD OF THE RINGS will come from different backgrounds. The text requires classical actors; the songs demand a unique vocal style from the company, " says producer Kevin Wallace. Many of the acting company will be multi-skilled with acting, vocal and/ or physical theatre skills. As all the species of Tolkien's Middle-earth - hobbits, elves, orcs, men etc, will appear on stage, the actors have to be sufficiently physically adept to take on the diverse characteristics of each. In addition there are some spectacular sequences that require members of the ensemble to have specialist circus and/ or stage-combat skills. Therefore, we are also looking for a core group of these specialist performers to join the company. THE LORD OF THE RINGS will have its World Premiere in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Rehearsals begin October, 2005. Performances begin February 2, 2006. This theatrical epic, is seeking a unique combination of performers with diverse skills and disciplines including experienced classical actors, physical theatre and circus performers (stilt-walkers, acrobats, clowning, gymnastics, parkour) and strong singers with classical, folk or ethnic vocal styles. Men and women must be 18 years of age or older. Men who are 5'7" or shorter or 5'11" or taller are needed. Women of any height are needed. Open call auditions are as follows: Vancouver: Saturday April 2 at the Westin Grand Hotel, 433 Robson Street. General sign-in from 9:00am - 12:00pm Toronto: Friday April 8 at the Estonian House, 958 Broadview Avenue. General sign-in from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Open Circus Call will be held in early May 2005. Montreal: Friday April 29 at Place des Arts, 260 Boul De Maisonneuve Ouest. Singers and actors sign-in at 9:30am - 12:00pm. Circus performers sign-in at 12:00pm Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. All performers will be seen. All performers must bring a photo and resume with them to the audition. Singers must also bring one short song. For further information visit www.lotr.com or please call THE LORD OF THE RINGS CASTING HOTLINE at 416-208-0637. Photos and resumes can be sent to LOTR Casting c/o Mirvish Productions, 284 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1J2. Only Canadian citizens or those eligible to work in Canada need apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 10:20:32 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:20:32 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------------- JOB - STAGE MANAGER - TORONTO --------------------------------------------- Theatre Onslaught is a collective ensemble dedicated to exploring the depths of the human soul through the performance of intimate and compelling theatre. STAGE MANAGER Theatre Onslaught is accepting applications for a Stage Manager responsible for its new adaptation of "La Ronde" directed by Lewis Baumander. The Equity Co-Op production will run at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre May 21 - May 29. Rehearsals begin April 11/05 and will run weekdays. Application Deadline: March 25, 2005 For more information go to: theatreonslaught.com hello at theatreonslaught.com Equity members hired for this production will be engaged under the applicable Equity contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 17:15:22 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 17:15:22 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] EQUIFLASH - BLUE MAN GROUP CONSUMER BOYCOTT ANNOUNCED Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- EQUIFLASH - BLUE MAN GROUP CONSUMER BOYCOTT ANNOUNCED ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- NATIONAL - Canadian Actors' Equity Association, the Toronto Musicians' Association - Local 149 of the American Federation of Musicians, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees - Locals 58 and 822 announce the launch of a consumer boycott of BLUE MAN GROUP tickets and our protest website www.bluemanboycott.com. Blue Man Group Productions is preparing to open a production in Toronto at the newly-renovated Panasonic Theatre (formerly the New Yorker Theatre). Blue Man Group producers have repeatedly ignored our attempts to negotiate contracts specifying base pay, benefits and defined working conditions with Canadian Actors' Equity Association (Equity), the Toronto Musicians' Association (TMA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Locals 58 and 822. We have undertaken a joint consumer boycott in order to pressure the producers to negotiate fair and equitable contracts with artists and technicians. We call on the public to boycott the purchase of Blue Man Group tickets until agreements are negotiated with Equity, IATSE and the TMA. We ask that the public support our boycott and write the producer to demand that negotiations commence immediately. We invite concerned citizens to visit our website at www.bluemanboycott.com, sign the on-line protest petition, and register any comments. Blue Man Group's incursion into Toronto is evidence of the increasing corporatization of Canadian arts and culture. Martin Long, President of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto urges his members to resist "this Wal-Mart style intrusion into the Toronto theatre scene" in support of the boycott initiative. Every major theatrical producer in Toronto adheres to agreements with Equity, the TMA and IATSE. By refusing to negotiate a contract with the relevant associations and unions, Blue Man Group is undercutting legitimate producers like Canadian Stage (The Overcoat, Ain't Misbehavin) and Mirvish Productions (Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Lord of the Rings). These producers provide Toronto with top-quality shows that draw audiences from near and far. We demand that this producer work on a level playing field with other professional producers. Media and special guests are invited to attend a media conference on Tuesday, April 5th, announcing the official launch of the Blue Man Group consumer boycott campaign. Presentations by Equity, IATSE and TMA officials will be followed by a question and answer period. MEDIA CONFERENCE April 5th 1-2:30 p.m. (RSVP by April 4th at 416-867-9165 - ask for Alex) Bluma Appel Theatre Lobby at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East The Ontario Federation of Labour, Ontario Teachers' Federation, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, OSSTF - District 12 (Toronto), Elementary Teachers of Toronto, Canadian Union of Public Employees (Local 4400), Union des artistes, ACTRA Toronto Performers and ACTRA National have all endorsed our boycott initiative. In addition to active Equity, TMA and IATSE members, these organizations collectively represent over 150,000 potential ticket-buyers throughout Ontario. Our shared goal is to ensure that professional artists and technicians working in live theatre have a fair working contract when the Blue Man Group production opens in June 2005. Actors' Equity Association (USA), IATSE International, Media and Entertainment Arts Alliance/Australian Equity, British Equity, Norwegian Actors' Equity Association, UNI-MEI (international), and the International Federation of Actors have also registered their support for this initiative. ------------------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 15:24:44 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:24:44 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] =?iso-8859-1?q?E-DRIVE_=5BCALL_FOR_SUBMISSIONS_-_MONTR?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=C9AL=5D?= Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - MONTR?AL ---------------------------------------------- Infinitheatre will be holding auditions/interviews in Montreal, starting April 26th, for the September 2005 premiere of "Seventeen [Anonymous] Women", by Carolyn Guillet, to be held at the Bain St.Michel. The director is Diana Fajrajsl. Infinitheatre is dedicated to producing new plays by Quebec playwrights. "Seventeen [Anonymous] Women" is a true ensemble work written in first and third person dramatic monologue style. There are five or more parts available for adult female actors of any type, ethnicity or age. Interested applicants should forward a hard copy of their headshot and CV to Infinitheatre 5413 blvd. St-Laurent, Suite 302 Montreal, Quebec H2T 1S5 Attention: Frances Kitson. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. If the director is familiar with your work, you need only send a note indicating interest, or call to inform Frances at the theatre (514) 987-1774 x 3. No advance preparation is required; scripts however will be available at the Infinitheatre office. The deadline for receipt of photos and CV's is Monday, April 25th. Rehearsals are expected to begin September 5th and performances will run September 29th to October 16th, 2005. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 15:28:55 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:28:55 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITION NOTICE - TORONTO] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. --------------------------------------- AUDITION NOTICE - TORONTO --------------------------------------- The Affairs of Anatol by Arthur Schnitzler. GLASTONBURY WEST and NAKED IN THE WINGS has announced a new production of ARTHUR SCHNITZLER's brilliant play cycle THE AFFAIRS OF ANATOL-- seven vignettes about a rich young Viennese playboy who longs for a woman to love him unconditionally, but who heads for the door when he finds one...or two...or seven. Sound familiar? SUE MINER will direct, in the immensely creative period of Schnitzler's own youth--Vienna of the late 1880s and early 1890s. THE AFFAIRS OF ANATOL will be performed in Artword's Alternative Theatre, at 75 Portland Street, Toronto, from September 12 to October 9. The role of Anatol will be played by JOHN O'CALLAGHAN. Needed: Seven dynamic and interesting actors to play the seven women in Anatol's life. Age range from early 20's to early 40's. Please be advised that although the women have no scenes together we are looking for a range of characters that will compliment and contrast with each other, adding to the overall telling of this fascinating story. Two of these women will be non-equity. Max - Anatol's friend, confidante and sometimes sidekick. Age range, 30s-40s. Franz - servant, any age (non-equity part) Submissions to Carroll Bishop c/o GLASTONBURY WEST and Naked in the Wings PRODUCTIONS 711 - 95 Prince Arthur Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 3P6 Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4 From caea-l at list.web.net Thu Mar 31 15:30:50 2005 From: caea-l at list.web.net (caea-l at list.web.net) Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:30:50 -0500 Subject: [e-drive] E-DRIVE [AUDITIONS - OTTAWA] Message-ID: Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below. ---------------------------- AUDITIONS - OTTAWA ---------------------------- The Great Canadian Theatre Company will be holding Equity auditions for John Gray's Rock and Roll, directed by Michael Bianchin. Rehearsals begin May 10, 2005. Production dates are May 31 - June 19, 2005. Actors must be available for a possible tour. GCTC is looking to cast the following roles: Manny - 40's (must be able to play drums) Brent - 40's (must be able to play Bass) Auditions will be held in April. Please submit photos and resumes (hard copies only - electronic submissions will not be accepted) to: Michael Bianchin Box 13, RR#1 Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Please directed any questions to Patrick Gauthier at (613) 236-5192 x226, or via email: admin at gctc.ca We kindly ask that those who have previously responded to not re-submit. GCTC thanks everyone for their interest but only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. ------------------------------------ Canadian Actors' Equity Association 44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 3C4