[e-drive][WORK SHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF FEB 27]

[Chris Blanchenot]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below.

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WORK SHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF FEB 27
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1. ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP - CALGARY
2. PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEIR WORK - TORONTO
3. ACTING FOR THE CAMERA - HALIFAX

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1. ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP - CALGARY
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Discover the power tool of the Enneagram, an ancient philosophy and 
modern personality typology that enables you to understand the 
motivations of nine archetypal characters.

Objectives:
Discover your own Enneagram type and eight other types
Create characters that live and breathe on stage
Understand the character arcs of the nine types, how they react under stress and when feeling secure Realize how to sharpen conflicts between characters to create more dramatic tension

What is the Enneagram?

This personality typology with ancient roots reveals our shadow side  hidden aspects of ourselves that can be awesome and/or surprising. 
Great characters on the stage or screen are recognizable Enneagram types.  
The Enneagram has been used to help Hollywood stars, screenwriters and New York stage actors create characters of depth and complexity.

Presenters

Tom (BArch) and Gayle (MA in Coun.), Certified Enneagram Teachers, are a 
dynamic team who help you laugh at human foibles as you gain an 
understanding of yourself and others. Their interactive and experiential 
seminars enable you to understand the fundamentals of each type so you 
can capture this essence in your portrayal of nine diverse temperaments.

When?  
Free Introductory Evening  Friday, March 6, 7:00 to  9:00 pm

Workshops - Saturday March 6 and Saturday March 13, 9:00am to 4:30 pm

Cost?   $80.00 for one day; $140.00 for both days, 20% discount for CAEA members

Where? #150, 1402 =96 8th Avenue NW, Calgary

The Inner Works Inc.
Questions and Registration: Call Gayle or Tom
Phone: 403-220-0270 
Email: info at innerworks.ca 
Web: www.innerworks.ca
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2. PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEIR WORK - TORONTO
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Working with International Playwrights and Their Work with Roland Schimmelpfennig #1309

March 13, 2004, Sat 1:00 - 5:00 pm

COSTS FOR EQUITY MEMBERS: $50
COSTS FOR NON-EQUITY MEMBERS: $60

A fantastic once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dramaturges, actors, directors, playwrights and other theatre practitioners. In this workshop, award-winning Berlin playwright and dramaturgy professor Roland Schimmelpfennig will explore the interaction between author, actors, director, set and costume designers and about dramaturgy as an indispensable tool in developing unified, contextualised productions.

Mr. Schimmelpfennig is undisputedly one of the top German dramatists of the younger generation. Among other things, he was dramaturge and writer-in-residence at the famous Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz in Berlin for the 1999-2000 season and is currently professor of dramaturgy at Kunsthochschule Weißensee Berlin. His many dramas including Pushup I-III, Fish For Fish, and For A Better World are being performed to much acclaim on stages across the world.

Call 416-533-6100 to FAST-TRACK your application!

Deadline: March 2, 2004

registrar at equityshowcase.ca
www.equityshowcase.ca
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3. ACTING FOR THE CAMERA - HALIFAX
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Basic Acting for Camera Class for Adults - March 6th, 2004

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTRA & EQUITY MEMBERS!

Whether you\'re new to the industry or just getting back into it...

A great opportunity to polish up on auditioning skills and acting for the
camera, this ONE-DAY session covers the basics in a positive and supportive
environment and is designed as the companion to the Apprentice Training
Seminar.

When: Saturday, March 6th - 10am - 4:30pm
Enrolment: Maximum 10 people, Cost $35.00
Where: ACTRA Maritimes Boardroom

To Register: Contact Sandra at ACTRA Maritimes - email slarson at actra.ca or
call the office to RSVP!

A one-day class designed to provide the beginning actor with the tools
necessary for effective film and television auditions.  Learn how to
interpret sides, make interesting choices and gain confidence with one of
our region\'s best instructors.
The session will cover:

> Analyzing the sides
> Making smart and interesting choices
> Behaving like a professional
> Thinking on your feet
> Self-critiquing your performance
> Making the audition your own
> Understanding the casting process
> Making the casting director want you back

Angela Vermeir is an ACTRA member with a long list of principal and actor
roles in television, film and commercials.  Angela was also the host and
creative producer of her own WTN series \'Marrying Well\'.  She has worked as
an acting instructor for ACTRA, Neptune Theatre, the Island Media Arts
Co-op, the Cassidy Group and the HRM.  Angela\'s previous experience as a
casting assistant has provided her with real insights into the process on
the other side of the table - don\'t miss out on this opportunity to hone
your auditioning skills!

Please note that while this class is designed for Apprentices, it is open to
Full members as well.
 
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4
Tel: 416-867-9165
Fax: 416-867-9246
Email: Communications at caea.com