E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 25 ]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 25 
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1. MASTERING THE DUET - VANCOUVER, BC
2. SINGING THROUGH THE MUSIC - VANCOUVER, BC
3. COMPOSING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
4. WRITING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
5. THE SPACE - TORONTO, ON
6. EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS - BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP - MONTREAL, QB

1. MASTERING THE DUET - TOUCHSTONE THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: In Tune Conference
Deadline to submit: 04/22/2011
Email applications to: caroline at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact name: Katrina Dunn
Contact email: katrina at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact phone: 604-709-9973
Engager Website: www.touchstonetheatre.com

Additional information:
MASTERING THE DUET
One Day Masterclass with Director and Teacher Robert McQueen
April 25th 2011    10am - 5pm    
$100 for CAEA Members (reg $150)

A rare opportunity to work on duets from the musical theatre repertoire.
Robert will treat each duet like a mini scene study class, focusing the
inquiry on both the musical and acting challenges of singing with a
partner. Come as a pair, or get matched with a partner. 

Registration:  caroline at touchstonetheatre.com or 604-709-9973. 
www.touchstonetheatre.com/productions/in-tune
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2. SINGING THROUGH THE MUSIC - TOUCHSTONE THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: In Tune Conference
Deadline to submit: 04/22/2011
Email applications to: caroline at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact name: Katrina Dunn
Contact email: katrina at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact phone: 604-709-9973
Engager Website: www.touchstonetheatre.com

Additional information:
SINGING THROUGH THE MUSIC
A Masterclass with Vocal Coach Kinza Tyrrell
April 26th 2011    10am - 5pm    $100 for CAEA Members (REG $150)

Designed for experienced musical theatre performers who want to
challenge themselves musically, Kinza Tyrrell will bring her expertise
from the world of opera to musical theatre practitioners. The day will
focus on how to use diction-driven text and elements in music to
heighten tension and highlight intent. 

Registration: caroline at touchstonetheatre.com or 604-709-9973. 
www.touchstonetheatre.com/productions/in-tune
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3. COMPOSING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE - TOUCHSTONE THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: In Tune Conference
Deadline to submit: 04/22/2011
Email applications to: caroline at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact name: Katrina Dunn
Contact email: katrina at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact phone: 604-709-9973
Engager Website: www.touchstonetheatre.com

Additional information:
COMPOSING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE
A Masterclass with Composer and Musical Director Paul Sportelli
April 25th 2011    10am - 5pm    $100 (REG $150)

Spend a day with one of Canada's leading Musical Directors and the force
between several acclaimed new musicals.  Sportelli will lead
participants through a day designed to challenge and inspire their
composing process, with a focus on issues of musical dramaturgy and how
to best set a lyric to music. 

Registration: caroline at touchstonetheatre.com or 604-709-9973. 
www.touchstonetheatre.com/productions/in-tune
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4. WRITING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE - TOUCHSTONE THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: In Tune Conference
Deadline to submit: 04/22/2011
Email applications to: caroline at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact name: Katrina Dunn
Contact email: katrina at touchstonetheatre.com
Contact phone: 604-709-9973
Engager Website: www.touchstonetheatre.com

Additional information:
WRITING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE
With writer, composer, and lyricist Jim Betts
April 26th 2011    10am - 5pm    $100 (REG $150)

A rare opportunity to investigate the craft of musical theatre writing,
this Masterclass is for anyone working on, or wanting to someday create,
a musical.  Learn how elements of traditional musical theatre
craftsmanship - writing book, music and lyrics - still resonate in
current practices of the American, International and Canadian Musical
Theatre.

Registration: caroline at touchstonetheatre.com or 604-709-9973. 
www.touchstonetheatre.com/productions/in-tune
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5. THE SPACE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Earth Hour Candlelight Stretch Class
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 03/26/2011
Deadline to submit: 03/31/2011
Email applications to: linette at the-space.ca
Contact name: Linette Doherty
Contact email: linette at the-space.ca
Contact phone: 416 850-1677
Engager Website: www.the-space.ca

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement: People
around the world are participating in Earth Hour, and we invite everyone
to join us!

Additional information:
Knocked for a loop by the surprise snow? Lots of dance auditions have
you feeling sore? Or just looking for a cool way to spend Earth Hour?
Join us for a Candlelight Stretch Class with live music at The SPACE.
Your body - and our planet - will thank you!

All ages welcome.

Cost: $12 (20% discount for Equity members)
Or bring a family (or group of 3 or 4 friends) for just $30!
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6. EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS - BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP - MONTREAL, QB
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Production name: Since Mama Done Got off the Couch!
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 05/27/2011
Audition date: 03/28/2011
Deadline to submit: 04/04/2011
Email applications to: office at blacktheatreworkshop.ca
Contact name: Jessica Abdallah
Contact email: office at blacktheatreworkshop.ca
Contact phone: 514-932-1104 x.225
Engager Website: www.blacktheatreworkshop.ca

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
BTW encourages members of the diverse theatre community to apply.

Additional information:
BTW's "Since Mama Done Got Off the Couch!" is a  two day interactive
discussion on the evolution of the African voice in North American and
Western theatre, featuring intimate seminars led by some of the most
valuable Afro-American artists including Amiri Baraka, George Boyd,
George Elliott Clarke, Pat Darbasie, David Edgecombe, Ahdri Mandiela and
Andrew Moodie.

Only 30 spots available for intimate seminars with our guest playwrights
and performers! 
20% discount for Equity members.
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