E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 24]

[CAEA e-drive]

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

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 24
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1. INTRODUCTION TO MEISNER - FRASER STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
2. INTEERPRETING ANDY WARHOL - MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP - TORONTO, ON
3. DROP IN VOICE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
4. MASTER PERFORMING - TORONTO, ON


1. INTRODUCTION TO MEISNER - FRASER STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Studio Meisner Technique
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 05/05/2015
Deadline to submit: 05/04/2015
Email applications to: info.fraserstudios at gmail.com
Contact name: Jason Fraser
Contact email: info.fraserstudios at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-603-0538
Engager Website: fraserstudios.net

Additional information:
Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm.  May 5th-26th.  Cost: $150/ $120 (Equity)
Introduction Course – Basic Repetition: Listening & Answering
Description: An introduction to the Meisner technique with a focus on the Repetition Exercise. Actors will learn to shed self-conscious behavior and begin to focus their attention outwardly on their partner. Actors will learn to trust their natural instincts and impulsive behavior. There is no use of scripts for this course.  No pre-requisite Meisner work is needed to take this course.
 
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2. INTEERPRETING ANDY WARHOL - MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: devising musical theatre
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 05/10/2015
Audition date: 05/02/2015
Deadline to submit: 05/02/2015
Email applications to: musictheatrewksp at gmail.com
Contact name: Vinetta Strombergs
Contact email: musictheatrewksp at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-434-0201

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
We welcome people from all backgrounds and ages but expect that you will have training/experience in at least one of the following disciplines:  Singing/dance/acting/improv. NOTE:  This is not a beginner class. It is an opportunity to participate at a ground level to potentially develop an original work of musical theatre through collaboration, research and experimentation.

Additional information:

A 2 week Master Class in Musical Theatre performance focusing on creating characters, scenes and stories based on the given premise.  May 10 – 23. Daily 1-5.
Details available on Music Theatre Workshop fb page. 
The workshop is free but space is limited and requires a full commitment for the two weeks. 
Send picture, resume and cover letter explaining why Andy Warhol interests you to musictheatrewksp at gmail.com

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3. DROP IN VOICE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: n/a
Email applications to: n/a
Contact name: Sarah Weatherwax
Contact email: sweatherwax at rogers.com
Contact phone: 416 466 5710
Engager Website: www.sarahweatherwax.com

Additional information:
Drop In Voice Class with Actor/ Designated Linklater Voice Teacher Sarah Weatherwax. Enjoy a challenging warm up in a relaxed environment.  Release habitual tension to free your voice and your acting. Meet great people.

4th Monday of each month to June, 2015.

Next class:  April 27, 6:30 to 9PM.
Focus: Resonators

Cahoots Theatre Projects, 388 Queen Street East. (Enter from Trefann)
$25 non-union. $20 CAEA/ACTRA. HST incl.

Bring water, yoga mat or blanket. No restrictive clothing. First come basis.

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4. MASTER PERFORMING - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Kick Your Stage Fright
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 05/01/2015
Deadline to submit: 05/01/2015
Email applications to: lisa at masterperforming.ca
Contact name: Lisa Chisholm
Contact email: lisa at masterperforming.ca
Contact phone: 416-576-4949
Engager Website: www.masterperforming.ca

Additional information:
Kick Your Stage Fright!

Master Performing offers a series of workshops to equip you with mental skills to bring your best to auditions and performances.
May Friday Workshop Series:  May 1, 8, 15, 22.  2pm-5pm

Developed and taught by a Juilliard graduate with training in psychology, the curriculum is described here http://masterperforming.ca/mental-masterclass-material/

Equity Members, mention this eDrive bulletin to receive 20% off.

lisa (at) masterperforming.ca  (416) 576-4949

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