[e-drive]WORKSHOP DIGEST

[Darlene Bullard]

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

1. A Contemporary Scene Study Workshop with Carol Rosenfeld - Atlantic
2. SoulPepper - Shakespeare Intensive - Toronto
3. Theatre Ontario - Self Producing Workshops - Toronto
4. Business Leverage for Actors - Monroe Mann - Toronto

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1. A Contemporary Scene Study Workshop with Carol Rosenfeld
Atlantic Region 
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A seven-day scene study intensive with director Carol Rosenfeld is being
planned for professional actors and directors in the Atlantic region.

The workshop is scheduled to take place in Halifax from February 15th to
the 21st, 2004

Participants will be asked to prepare a scene from the contemporary or
modern theatre for two or three actors. Scenes will be presented 3 times
every other day.

There will be room for approximately 18 participants and preference will
be given to members of the Canadian Actors' Equity Association.

If you are interested in taking this class please contact Geoff McBride
at (506) 536-1097 or e-mail at shelleyanndgeoff at lycos.com

Please note: There is no deposit required at this time, we would just
like to see if there is any interest in a scene study workshop for the
Maritimes.

The workshop also requires an aide/auditor to assist Ms. Rosenfeld
during the classes. This is a non-paying position and no fee will be
charged. Ideal for someone interested in observing the directorial
process.

If you would be interested in undertaking this position please contact
Geoff McBride at (506) 536-1097 or email at shelleyandgeoff at lycos.com

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2. Soulpepper Fall 2003
Shakespeare Intensive
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Session II - Shakespeare & Stanislavski with Diego Matamoros 

When: Monday, December 8th to Saturday December 13th, 2003 
(10:00am - 6:00pm)
Place: TBA

Deadline for applications: Friday, November 28th , 2003 - 5pm

Founding member Diego Matamoros will work with a maximum of 12 actors on
scenes from Shakespeare's plays emphasizing Mr. Matamoros' personal
approach to constructing a character through both Stanislavskian and
verse analysis. 

**Please prepare a Shakespeare monologue.**

Fee: $500
Equity Rate: $400

*Please note: There is a $10 non-refundable application fee.

Questions?? 
Call Merika Ramundo, Training & Youth Outreach Coordinator at
416.203.6264 xt.31

Please mail or fax resume, cover letter, headshot and $10 non-refundable
application fee to: 

Fall/Winter 2003 Shakespeare Intensives Session # __
Soulpepper Theatre Company 
P.O. Box 199, 260 Adelaide St. East
Toronto, ON M5A 1N1 
Fax: 416.203.1531

Mark Christmann is Soulpepper's Head of Movement. He is a graduate of
L'Ecole J. Lecoq in Paris, and has performed and choreographed
extensively across Canada and internationally. 

Diego Matamoros is Associate Artistic Director and Head of Training. He
is a Dora and Gemini award winning actor and teacher of acting, both in
Toronto and at the National Theatre School in Montreal.

Kelly McEvenue is a renowned teacher of the Alexander technique. She has
taught at theatres and in schools across the country. She is the
Movement Coordinator for the Stratford Festival. 

Diane Pitblado is the Head of Voice for Soulpepper. Ms. Pitblado has an
M.F.A. in voice and performance from York University and has coached
such illustrious performers as Anne Bancroft, Marisa Tomei & Aidan
Quinn. 

Joseph Ziegler is a Soulpepper founding member. In 2000, he directed the
Stratford Festival production of Hamlet, starring Paul Gross. He has
played many roles in Shakespeare's plays including: Hamlet, MacBeth,
Hotspur and Berowne.
 
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3. Self-Producing Workshops
THEATRE ONTARIO 
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Due to the overwhelming response to our Self Start Workshops for those
who are interested in learning the basics of Self-Producing, we are
adding more workshops.

We are trying to fit in as many workshops as we can before the Fringe of
Toronto deadline [January 30th] and Summerworks deadline [February 2].
 
After announcing the first workshop on Friday, November 28th we had to
add Thur., Nov. 27 and Monday Dec. 15th.  
Those dates are now full and we are still getting calls, so we have
added 3 dates in January -
Wed. January 14
Thur. January 15
Thur. January 22
 
To sign up, please call reception at Theatre Ontario 416-408-4556.

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4. Business Leverage for Actors
With Monroe Mann
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A Weekend Intensive WORKSHOP with New York's legendary Monroe Mann
bestselling author of "The Theatrical Juggernaut"

Highlights of Course:

      *  Practical & applicable marketing tactics that get results
      *  Getting PR via bulletproof press releases & PR stunts
      *  Writing an effective business plan
      *  How to launch a film/theatre company
      *  What the word "NETWORKING" really means
      *  Ten Characteristics of an Unstoppable ACTOR!!!

December 12 through 14

The COURSE is $275, $220 for Equity Members
Learn from someone who is MAKING IT: on Dec. 12 to 14 (Fri 5 to 9, Sat.
9 to 5, & Sun 9-6)

This One-Time Toronto exclusive workshop
To Purchase Tickets Contact JP at: JP at JPRichards.com or 416 821 3200.

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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4
Tel: 416-867-9165
Fax: 416-867-9246
e-mail: communications at caea.com