[e-drive][WORKSHOP DIGEST - Week of October 17]
Darlene Bullard
dbullard at caea.com
Fri Oct 17 13:49:06 EDT 2003
In an attempt to limit the number of e-mails that are sent out from
Equity and not to fill our member's mailboxes we have implemented a new
WEEKLY DIGEST for Professional Development notices. Every Friday ALL
workshops will be compiled into a single e-mail that is divided
regionally.
Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below.
1. Vancouver - A Taste of Repetition with Russell Bennett
2. Kitchener - Scene Study MasterClass with Christopher Newton
3. Toronto - Moonhorse Dance Theatre presents Poetry in
Space:Performance Training Workshops
4. Toronto - Music Theatre Audition Workshop I
5. Toronto - The Sound of Truth with Christopher von Baeyer
6. Toronto - Rapier Wit's Combat For Film Class by John Stead
7. Toronto - Rapier Wit's PAL Firearm Course
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BIG SMOKE PRODUCTIONS INC. presents
A TASTE OF REPETITION
Sanford Meisner Acting Technique
with RUSSELL BENNETT
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Six weeks - One class per week
Get addicted to the present - Experience moment-to-moment contact with
other actors -
Connect to your impulses and truthful human behaviour
What is repetition? Why repeat?
Repetition is an acting exercise developed by Sanford Meisner at the
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. It is
the foundation and first element of Meisner's acting technique.
Repetition is a simple and direct way for an actor to connect to his or
her truthful behaviour. Listening, answering and revealing truthful,
moment-to-moment behaviour is the goal.
A TASTE OF REPETITION is Russell Bennett's introductory level class.
All students are considered "actors" in this class. You will experience
dynamic exchanges of truthful behaviour and energy between you and your
acting partner. Learning to act is a process of stretching yourself to
places you may fear. Russell's class provides a safe, nurturing
environment to take risks and reveal yourself so you can deepen your
ability to act in any medium. Repetition is the foundation for scene
work in theatre, television and film, and is required for other levels
of the technique taught in Russell's future classes.
Russell Bennett is a graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of
the Theatre. Other alumni include Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Jeff
Goldblum, Sydney Pollock, Dylan McDermott, Illeana Douglas and Allison
Janney. At the Playhouse, Russell studied Meisner's acting technique
with Richard Pinter, Ron Stetson, Gary Kingston and C.C. Courtney.
Originally from Toronto, Russell has been repeating since 1996 when he
began classes with Jacqueline McClintock. Russell has worked in film,
television and theatre for six years as an actor, director and producer.
Before the first class, it is recommended that actors read the book
Sanford Meisner on Acting by Sanford Meisner and Dennis Longwell (New
York: Random House, 1987).
LOCATION & SCHEDULE
Classes are at the Studio on the Drive,
2910 Commercial Drive, Vancouver,
at 13th Avenue, 2 blocks from Broadway Skytrain Station
Classes begin Monday, November 10, 2003 from 7-10pm.
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Classes are every Monday night from 7pm to 10pm for six weeks.
REGISTRATION & TUITION
Email to reserve a space (limit of 16 actors): russbennett at aei.ca
By Fri. Oct. 31, 2003 send a cheque or money order payable to Big Smoke
Productions Inc.:
$150+GST= $160.50 for CAEA members, or
$200+GST= $214.00 for non members
to: Russell Bennett
c/o Big Smoke Productions Inc.
2105-1265 Burnaby St.,
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 1P8
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SCENE STUDY MASTERCLASS with CHRISTOPHER NEWTON
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Hosted by THEATRE & COMPANY
Study an actor's approach to the repertoire of the turn of the 20th
century with Canada's foremost interpreter of George Bernard Shaw and
his contemporaries.
During his 23 year tenure as Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival,
Christopher Newton built one of the largest and most-acclaimed repertory
theatres in the world, establishing and nurturing the
internationally-renowned Shaw acting ensemble. For the last 40 years he
Has worked as director, educator, actor, and playwright with Canada's
major theatres, in addition to work in opera, film and television. Mr.
Newton is a member of the Order of Canada and in 2000 he received the
Governor General's Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic
achievement.
WHEN:
October 31, 2003: 7-10pm
November 1, 2003: 10am-6pm
WHERE:
King Street Theatre Centre
36 King Street West
Downtown Kitchener
Non CAEA cost: $285 participant / $35 audit
CAEA DISCOUNT: $228 participant / $35 audit
Upcoming Masterclasses include:
COMMEDIA MASK with Dean Gilmour, January 9, 10
VOICE with David Smukler, January 30, 31
CLOWN with Leah Cherniak, March 19, 20
To register, contact Nicole Lee, education coordinator
nlee at theatreandcompany.org
519-571-7080 x231
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Moonhorse Dance Theatre
presents
Poetry in Space:
Performance Training Workshops
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The Physical Presence of Words - exploring text - visually, spatially
and choreographically.
PATTI POWELL will lead a four-day intensive workshop using text from a
number of Shakespeare's plays to explore dance theatre practices for
devising body-based text work.
PATTI POWELL, Artistic Director of the Algoma Group, presented Boxcar
Siding at Buddies in Bad Times theatre last year. Patti has worked in
opera, theatre and dance for over 15 tears as a director and
choreographer. She has taught at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts,
Goldsmiths College Drama Department, and the Actors Centre in London,
England as well as York University and Equity Showcase Theatre in
Toronto. Currently she is working for the Canadian Opera Company's new
production of Peter Grimes.
Dates:
October 20, 21 & 23, 24
9 am - 12 noon
Dovercourt Ballroom - 805 Dovercourt Road
$110, $88 CAEA
For information or to register call Christine Moynihan at
416-504-6429 x 28 or e-mail to christine at danceumbrella.net
Limited enrollment - call now to register.
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Music Theatre Audition Workshop I
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Saturday, October 25, 2003
Queen Street East Presbyterian Church
947 Queen Street East (corner of Queen and Carlaw)
10 :00am - 5:00pm
Instructors: Elizabeth Beeler & David W. Smith
Cost - $32 CAEA Members - $40.00 non-members
Get the inside scoop on audition techniques from the experts.
Participants will run through a mock audition process and be given
specific feedback about how to improve their odds of landing a role.
Section One - The Dance Call
Step your way through a dance/movement audition. Learn how to play up
your strengths and compensate for flaws with useful tips for both
dancers and non-dancers. Participants should wear comfortable clothing
and appropriate footwear for this section.
Section Two - The Vocal Audition
Participants will present a mock audition. They should prepare one
musical theatre song, and bring sheet music in the correct key. As in a
real audition, they may be cut off, asked to continue or be interviewed
briefly as examples. Tips will be given on selecting material, and
acting while singing.
Section Three - The Cold Read
Select participants will be used to demonstrate effect methods for
surviving the dreaded cold read.
A pianist will be available for the session
THE INSTRUCTORS...
Elizabeth Beeler: Miss Beeler is one of Canada's top musical theatre
performers and has worked in theatres across the country and in the US.
She was an original member of Les Miserables, playing Cosette on the
first international tour, Aspects of Love (Can./US Tour), Hal Prince's
Show Boat in Toronto and New York, (Magnolia), Beauty and the Beast,
playing the sexy French maid Babette, and the Broadway bound Jane Eyre.
Recently, miss Beeler played Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, premiered
the new musical The Assemblywomen and new show of Joni Mitchel music
When All the Slaves are Free. Miss Beeler is a freelance director and
drama coach for the Canadian Children's Opera Chorus, and various
children's choirs in Ontario.
David W. Smith: An actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer, David has
worked in many of Canada's prestigious theatre. He holds a BFA in Music
Theatre from the University of Windsor. David has spent four seasons
with THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL, and has also worked with Persephone
Theatre, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Huron Country Playhouse, and Theatre By
The Bay. David's work as a choreographer includes original choreography
for the Canadian musicals Menopositive! and Tent Meeting (both at
Persephone Theatre, Saskatoon), Guys and Dolls (Leah Posluns, Toronto),
and numerous revue shows and industrial events.
For more information, or to reserve a spot, please email
mads at sympatico.ca.
Or call (416) 788-6982.
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THE SOUND OF TRUTH - Emotion, Authenticity and Playback Theatre
Workshop Instructor: Christopher von Baeyer
Artistic Director of Toronto Playback Theatre Project
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Saturday, November 22 10 - 6 pm &
Sunday, November 23 12 - 6 pm
The role of the actor in all societies is to authentically re-tell the
stories that are meaningful and important for the members of his or her
community. Whether playing in the amphitheatres of ancient Greece or the
film, theatre and television sets of our modern commercial world, actors
face the challenge of developing their voices, bodies, and emotions to
ring with the sound of truth, so that their audiences will continue to
entrust them with their stories.
In this unique 2-day workshop we will explore the principles and
practices of emotional authenticity in performance. Participants will
be introduced to a variety of professional performance training
techniques developed to enhance presence, spontaneity, vocal
flexibility, physical expressiveness and creative collaboration.
Particular emphasis will be placed on Playback Theatre, an
audience-interactive improvisational storytelling form that has served
as a vehicle for bringing stories from the community onto stages around
the world for over 20 years. For more information about Playback Theatre
visit http://www.playbacknet.org
Enrollment is limited so please apply early. The workshop will
culminate with a special performance for guests invited by participants
of the program.
Details:
Cost: $120 - Discount for Equity artists $96
Location: Firehouse Studios (Queen/Carlaw) Accessible by public
transportation
For more information and application, please contact Chris von Baeyer or
Heather Goodwin at:
The Toronto Playback Theatre Project
20A Lavinia Avenue, T.O. M6S 3H7
(416) 537-9595
E-mail: playbackto at aol.com
If you'd like to join the Playback Theatre mailing list pleas contact
Chris at playbackto at aol.com
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Rapier Wit's
Combat For Film Class
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Taught by John Stead
Take part in this exciting and seldom-offered workshop! This class will
focus on armed and unarmed combat for film. We will exam the angles,
timing, focus, and preparation that make a film fight scene safe and
effective. This is one of the best opportunities to learn the
fundamental differences between film and stage combat. Rapier Wit is
very fortunate to get John during one of his infrequent free moments.
So don't miss out on the chance to work with this very experienced
director and stunt master. Class size will be limited so every student
will be able to benefit from John's specific and immediate feedback
throughout the workshop.
Saturday November 15
Sunday November 16
10:00 - 4:00
$474.50 (includes GST)*
$374.50 for Students, members of Rapier Wit, FDC, ACTRA, and Equity
If paid before November 10th
A $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold a space.
Times, and dates are subject to change.
John Stead is one of the most prolific and best known Fight Directors in
Canada. He is resident Fight Director for both the Stratford and Shaw
Festivals. John has over 250 professional theatrical credits across
Canada and the United States. As well as stunt coordinating numerous
episodic TV series and films, he is currently coordinator for the TV
show, Mutant X. John's direction credits include Sinbad, Earth: Final
Conflict, and Tracker.
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Rapier Wit's
PAL Firearm Course
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Possession and Acquisition Firearm License
This is a 'must' course for actors, directors, and stage managers. It
is the only one of its kind in the city. For liability and safety
reasons, all theatre companies should have a licensed PAL holder on
staff if firearms are going to be used in a production.
Rapier Wit's Possession And Acquisition License Course will give
participants the opportunity to earn their firearm licenses while
training in safe and effective performance techniques for stage and
film.
Class dates are:
Friday November 21, 2003 7 PM - 10 PM
Saturday November 22, 2003 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday November 23, 2003 10 AM - 5 PM
Friday November 28, 2003 7 PM - 10 PM
Cost
$474.50 (includes GST)*
$374.50 for Students, members of Rapier Wit, FDC, ACTRA, and Equity.
If paid before November 17th
Times, and dates are subject to change.
Tuition covers:
-Non-restricted firearm textbook, training and testing
-Restricted firearm textbook, training and testing
-Stage combat-specific topics: safety, aesthetics, choices in blank
ammunition
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