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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12
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1. RAPIER WIT WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
2. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
3. MODERN TIMES WORKSHOP - TORONTO
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1. RAPIER WIT WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
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Rapier Wit's Possession and Acquisition Firearm License Course  

Saturday June 10 & Sunday 11   8AM - 6 PM
Saturday June 17, 10 AM - 3 PM

$475 (plus GST)* 
$375 for Equity members if paid in full before May 29th

A $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold a space. 

*Additional $80 to be paid directly to the Canadian Government for the
PAL upon course completion. 

2)Rapier Wit's St. John's Ambulance First Aid Course

1.	Emergency Scene Management
2.	Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting
3.	Artificial Respiration  
4.      And much more

Saturday May 20 and Sunday May 21   9am - 6pm
$175 (plus GST) 
$100 (plus GST) Equity members 
if class fees are paid in full May 15
A $50 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold a space

For more detailed information, or to book a place in the workshop,
please call Daniel Levinson at (416) 534-1947 or e-mail
Daniel at rapierwit.com www.rapierwit.com

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2. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
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# 1743 Voice Over - Television, Radio and Narration (Part I) with Elva
Mai Hoover
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm, Jun 3 - 4, CAEA $280 Non-CAEA $350, Deadline for
application: May 25
This intensive, all in-studio course, is an excellent introduction to
radio commercials and television voiceovers, auditioning tips, and also
covers the world of narration. The instructor's wide and varied
experience, will help actors understand the specific demands of the
commercial voice-over market. Actors need to learn how to translate
their existing skills so they can develop a more effective microphone
technique and interpret the unique demands of commercial advertising
copy. The course will also offer savvy advice about how to transition
your talents into the highly lucrative world of commercial voice-over.
 
For more information and to apply online, please visit
www.equityshowcase.ca or call 416-533-6100 ext. 21
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3. MODERN TIMES WORKSHOP - TORONTO
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Modern Times Stage Company Presents:
Intensive Acting Workshop: Storytelling, Movement and Scene Study
- taught by Soheil Parsa - June 14-25th, 2006
Deadline for applications is May 29th, 2006.

Mr. Parsa will instruct participants in a diverse range of acting
techniques that reflect Mr. Parsa's uniquely organic creative process
developed with Modern Times over the last 20 years.  The hugely popular
play Aurash by Bahram Beyza'i in both its original Farsi-language text
and Mr. Parsa's English translation will be the source material for the
workshop and public presentation on June 25th.

All artists, from beginners to experienced actors, are encouraged to
submit an application package.  Space is limited to 12 students.

Cost: 
Equity $200.00 for 7 classes (26 hours of instruction)
Non-equity: $250.00 for 7 classes (26 hours of instruction)

For more details and an application form visit www.moderntimesstage.com.

Contact:  Alexandra Seay at 416-214-1428 /
alexandra at moderntimesstage.com

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