[e-drive][CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2003 MASTER CLASS FOR DIRECTORS]

[Patricia Joyce]

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MASTER CLASS FOR DIRECTORS IN 2003

Sponsored by CAEA and Harbourfront Centre 
in conjunction with the du Maurier World Stage

April 5-18, 2003

The CAEA directors and choreographers committee is pleased to present an extraordinary opportunity for professional development. Following the success of previous Master Class programs in 1996, 1998 and 2000, CAEA and Harbourfront Centre will offer the rare opportunity for 16-18 Canadian directors to study with international masters for a two and a half week intensive master class.

"The workshops offered coupled with the extraordinary productions on view have given us all a new  sense of purpose and possibility for the art of the theatre in our country."

2000 Masterclass: Stewart Arnott, Michael Clark, Dean Patrick Fleming, Dean Gabourie, Kayla Gordon, Ann Hodges, Heather Inglis, Danielle Irvine, Mark Lawes, Micheal McLaughlin, Sue Miner, Rebecca Northan, Robb Paterson,Diane Roberts, Donna Spencer, Mary Vingoe

"The range and quality of instructors, the support of the Festival staff, the diversity of the participants, and the commitment of everyone involved to exploring the craft of directing was truly inspiring."
2000 Masterclass Participant ; Anne Hodges.

Fees

Fees for participation, travel and accommodation will be subsidized.
Estimated value: $2800
Cost to Equity members: $350  (including guaranteed tickets to 4 shows)

Selection Process

A five person selection committee will be chosen from past participants, World Stage Festival organizers and an independent representative. There will be 16 to 18 participants. Non-Equity directors may apply. However, at least three-quarters of the directors must be Equity and at least half of those must come from outside Toronto. Travel and accommodation subsidy is available to Equity members only. Strong preference will be given to applicants who have directed professionally at least four times in the past three years, however, consideration will be given to directors with substantial credits but who have taken a recent sabbatical or change of direction which may have limited their directing work in the past three years. The chosen participants will reflect a diversity of regional representation and levels of experience. Please note that, while past participants may apply, strong preference will be given to first-time applicants.

Programme

Directors will be chosen from among those presenting shows at the World Stage Festival and others with an international reputation. While the Master Directors cannot be confirmed at this time, rest assured the quality will be of the same exceptional level as in previous years. In 1998 our Master Directors included: Joseph Chaikin (Open Theatres, USA), Max Stafford Clark (Out of Joint/Royal Court, UK), Bia Lessa (Brazil), Katie Mitchell (RSC National, UK), and Deborah Warner (RSC National, UK). In 2000: Polly Teale, (UK), Tadeusz Bradecki (Poland), Flora Lauten (CUBA), Cameron Porteous (Canada), Yoshi Oida (Japan & UK) and Peter Brook (UK).
Application Process

1. 	Send a cover page with:
Name, Address, Phone Number, CAEA Membership Number
At least one reference (name, position and phone number; or a letter)

2.	A maximum of two (2) pages in total answering the following questions:
a)	What are your expectations of these classes? What skills are you hoping to develop, and how would you apply them? You may refer to a specific upcoming project(s) if you wish.
b)	What do you consider to be your greatest achievement or strength as a director?

3.	A resumé of all directing experience, plus related professional experience in the theatre.
NOTE:	Only the cover page, two pages of answers, and your resumé will be forwarded to the Selection Committee. We cannot accept any other material.

SEND TO: 

Master Class for Directors
Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5C 3C4
Final Deadline for applications: Tuesday, December 31st, 2002.

Selection of participants will be made by the end of January 2003 and notification of acceptance will take place within one week. At that time, a $100 refundable deposit will be required to confirm your place in the Master Class and to ensure a firm commitment to attend all classes. That deposit is separate from the workshop fee and will be returned at the end of the workshop if a full commitment to participation has been made.

If you have any questions, please call Stewart Arnott at 416.466.6231,
or Patricia Joyce at Equity's national office at 416.867.9165 or 1.800.387.1856.