[e-drive] EDRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 31]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 31
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1. WRITING, PSYCHOANALYSIS AND THE CREATIVE ACT - TORONTO
2. IVANA CHUBBUCK TECHNIQUE - TORONTO
3. SOULPEPPER WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
4. SOUL-O THEATRE - MONTREAL
5. MOVEMENT FOR THEATRE - MONTREAL

1. WRITING, PSYCHOANALYSIS AND THE CREATIVE ACT - TORONTO
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With Mavis Himes, psychoanalyst 
Sunday, April 9th, 2006, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
at The Al and Malka Green Artists' Health Centre

This presentation will explore how writing can be used to enhance the
creative process, as well as how resistances can impede its development.

The workshop will include discussion and participant exercises. 

Fees: $25 / CAEA Members: $20/ Students & Seniors: $15. 
To register, please call 416.351.0239.
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2. IVANA CHUBBUCK TECHNIQUE - TORONTO
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The Ivana Chubbuck Technique (celebrity coach and bestselling author of
"The Power of the Actor") will be in Toronto. 
Benson Simmonds is a Vancouver director, actor and coach and he is
authorized by Ivana to teach her career-changing technique. 

The workshop is THURSDAY MAY 4 and SUNDAY MAY 7, 4-10pm on both days. 

The cost of the workshop is $275. The cost to Equity members is only
$220 (savings of 20%, or $55). 
Contact Benson's assistant Jaya at (416) 651-3488 or visit
http://chubbucktoronto.livejournal.com/ to register. 
You MUST register early! 
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3. SOULPEPPER WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
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All workshops: 
The Young Centre for the Performing Arts
55 Mill Street, Building 49, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
CAEA DISCOUNTED FEE:	$438.70
 
1)Shakespeare Intensive with Soulpepper Resident Artist Nancy Palk
This workshop will include monologue and scene work, intensive textual
analysis, as well as voice, movement, and Alexander Technique sessions
with guest coaches.
DATES: Monday, May 1 - Saturday, May 6, 2006
TIMES: 10AM-6PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 17, 2006

2)Classical Scene Study with Soulpepper Resident Artist Diego Matamoros
Led by Soulpepper Resident Artist Diego Matamoros, this class will
include textual analysis, monologue and scene study ranging from
Shakespeare to Chekhov to Pinter. Learn the specific acting challenges
present in history's greatest texts.
DATES: May 1 - May 26, 2006
DAYS & TIMES: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for four weeks, 6PM-9PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 17, 2006
NOTE: No class on Monday, May 22

3)Shakespeare Intensive with Soulpepper Resident Artist Joseph Ziegler
This workshop will include monologue and scene work, intensive textual
analysis, as well as voice, movement, and Alexander Technique sessions
with guest coaches.
DATES: Monday, May 8 - Saturday, May 13, 2006
TIMES: 10AM-6PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 24, 2006

For more information on programs, instructors and registration process
and policies, please visit our website: www.soulpepper.ca.
For inquiries, please contact Jennifer Orpana Education Manager at
416-203-6264 x 131 or jennifer at soulpepper.ca.
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4. SOUL-O THEATRE - MONTREAL
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with Tracey Erin Smith
The weekend of April 21, 22, 23 in Montreal

Start creating your solo show NOW!  Learn easy techniques and exercises
in this interactive weekend intensive! Everything that happens to you is
potential material, from both the details of your daily life to the epic
moments that changed everything. Whether you want to develop a
full-length solo play, or you just want a fantastic creative challenge,
this workshop will guide you. Using music, movement and improvisation;
allowing the writing and performing to be organic. Discover a way into
your story. Have you said this?
* I'd love a creative kick in the butt to start my solo show!
* Where can I do it in a supportive & fun environment?
* I have an idea but how do I get started?

Tuition for Equity members in good standing is the amazing price of only
$65 (includes a $15 workbook), thanks to a generous subsidy by Equity's
Professional Development Fund.

Non-member tuition: $213
Limited registration.

Contact Janis Kirshner jkirshner at sympatico.ca
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5. MOVEMENT FOR THEATRE - MONTREAL
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1. Expand your vocabulary of movement and gesture
2. Explore individual physical potential
3. Heighten kinaesthetic awareness
4. Learn new approaches to character creation
5. Develop new tools for the creative process

Instructor: Audrey Finkelstein

Dates: 	April 24, 25, 27 & 28 from 2-5pm
April 26 from 2-4pm

Location:	Yoga Classique, 3419 Côte-des-Neiges 
Cost: 		$150 ($120 for Equity Members)
Class size: 	10 participants maximum

For more information: www.yogaclassique.com
To register call: 514-938-YOGA
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Toronto, ON M5C 3C4