[e-drive][WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF APRIL 30]
Chris Blanchenot
chris at caea.com
Fri Apr 30 14:43:46 EDT 2004
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 WEEK OF APRIL 30
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1. BEGINNER MEISNER TECHNIQUE - VANCOUVER
2. PLAYING WITH SHAKESPEARE - TORONTO
3. FREEING YOUR VOICE - TORONTO
4. ESSENTIAL SHAKESPEARE - TORONTO
5. TOOLS FOR CREATION THEATRE - TORONTO
1. BEGINNER MEISNER TECHNIQUE - VANCOUVER
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'Beginner Meisner Technique'
with Gillian Stevens-Guille
Six weeks
Two classes per week
Re-train your instincts - 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
Neighbourhood 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.
Learning to act is a process of stretching yourself to places you may
fear. Gillian's class provides a safe, nurturing environment to take
risks and to reveal your truthful behaviour, deepening your ability to
act. Repetition is the foundation for scene work in theatre, television
and film, and is required for the other levels of the Meisner technique.
Gillian Stevens-Guille is a graduate of the Neighbourhood Playhouse
School of the Theatre. Other alumni include Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton,
Jeff Goldblum, Sydney Pollock, Leslie Neilsen, Dylan McDermott, Illeana
Douglas and Allison Janney. At the Playhouse, Gillian studied Meisner's
acting technique with Richard Pinter, Ron Stetson, Gary Kingston and
C.C. Courtney. Gillian has been repeating since 1996 when she began
classes with Jacqueline McClintock in Toronto.
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, 3 blocks south of Broadway Skytrain Station Fridays 6:30
to 10:00pm and Sundays 2:00 to 5:30pm From Friday, May 14 to Sunday June
20th. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
REGISTRATION & TUITION
Email to reserve a space (limit of 12 actors):Email
gstevensguille at yahoo.ca or call Gillian at 604-708-9197. The fee is
$200.00 for Equity members, which includes GST. The fee is $250.00 for
non-Equity members, which includes GST. By Fri May 7, send full payment
payable to Gillian Stevens-Guille to:
Gillian Stevens-Guille
#203, 2416 Fraser Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V5T 3V2
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2. PLAYING WITH SHAKESPEARE - TORONTO
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Looking for a fresh approach?
Movement, improvisation, voice and structural analysis techniques will
be introduced and developed in this workshop aimed at opening new
approaches to performing Shakespeare.
An actor has three principal tools to communicate meaning - action,
speech and emotion. This workshop will examine ways to first free and
then control these energies. By learning to separate out these three
channels it is possible to add richness, complexity and make room for
the unexpected in a performance.
Focus will be on scenes and monologues from Shakespeare. Participants
are asked to bring a Shakespeare monologue to the first meeting. A
perfect opportunity to deepen your work on an audition piece, or explore
new material, while learning new skills.
AIDAN TIERNEY brings over fifteen years of experience as an actor and
director to his teaching. He has led workshops and directed productions
in London, Toronto and the Edinburgh Fringe and has performed at the
Royal National Theatre, Canadian Stage, National Arts Centre, Citadel
Theatre and Cleveland Playhouse. Aidan's first acting job was playing
the role of Van in Atom Egoyan's Family Viewing. He is a graduate of the
Professional Acting Course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama,
and has a B.A. from the University of Toronto. Aidan is also a
qualified yoga instructor.
Aidan's work is influenced by his experiences with the Russian directors
Vassili Skorik and Sergei Issaev, as well as directors Kenneth Rea,
Chattie Salaman and Atom Egoyan. He studied voice and speech with Patsy
Rodenburg for over fours years.
When: Saturdays May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 (5 sessions)
1pm- 4pm
Where: Equity Showcase Theatre
Cost: $175
$140 Members of Equity, ACTRA, and full-time students.
Space is limited. A deposit is required to hold a place.
For more information, and to register:
Email: aidan at b2me2go.com
Phone 416.963.4976
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3. FREEING YOUR VOICE - TORONTO
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-Can't hear you?
-Got a big presentation to make?
-Voice strained or tired?
-Feel like no one's listening to you?
If you feel your voice lets you down, you can learn simple exercises and
techniques to speak more easily to large groups or under pressure. This
practical workshop will show you the basics of how your voice works, how
to control it and build your confidence and enjoyment in speaking. It's
all on speaking, not singing. I'll be passing on techniques and tips
from my background as a classically trained actor. Suitable for anyone
interested in improving their voice and speech. Beginners welcome.
AIDAN TIERNEY brings over fifteen years of experience as an actor and
director to his teaching. He has led workshops and directed productions
in London, Toronto and the Edinburgh Fringe and has performed at the
Royal National Theatre, Canadian Stage, National Arts Centre, Citadel
Theatre and Cleveland Playhouse. He is a graduate of the Professional
Acting Course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and has a B.A.
from the University of Toronto. Aidan studied voice and speech with
Patsy Rodenburg for over fours years. He is also a qualified yoga
instructor.
When: Saturdays May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 (5 sessions)
10am- 12 noon
Where: Equity Showcase Theatre
Cost: $150
$120 Members of Equity, ACTRA, and full-time students.
Space is limited. A deposit is required to hold a place.
For more information, and to register:
Email: aidan at b2me2go.com
Phone 416.963.4976
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4. ESSENTIAL SHAKESPEARE - TORONTO
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Soulpepper Summer Training 2004
Essential Shakespeare with Nancy Palk
Approach the works of Shakespeare without fear:
1 - Explore the power of Shakespeare's language through monologue, scene
work, movement and voice. 2 - Discover practical solutions to specific
problems. 3 - Emphasis on understanding Shakespeare's verse and speaking
it with clarity and passion.
A maximum of 12 actors will be chosen for this intensive.
When: Monday, June 7th to Saturday June 13th, 2004 (10:00am - 6:00pm)
Where: Tapestry-Nightwood New Work Studio, 55 Mill St. Suite 315, The
Cannery Building
Deadline for applications: Thursday, May 20th 2004 - 5pm
Founding member Nancy will lead a six-day intensive exploring scenes and
monologues from Shakespeare's repertoire. These intensives will also
include classes in voice, movement and Alexander Technique with
Soulpepper Training staff.
**Please prepare a Shakespeare monologue for all sessions.**
Cost per session * Fee: $550, Equity Rate: $440
PLEASE NOTE: There is a $10 non-refundable application fee.
Questions?? Call Merika Ramundo, Education Manager at 416.203.6264
xt.31 or e-mail: merika at soulpepper.ca
Please send resume, cover letter, headshot and $10 non-refundable
application fee to:
Essential Shakespeare with Nancy Palk -June 2004
Soulpepper Theatre Company
P.O. Box 199, 260 Adelaide St. East
Toronto, ON M5A 1N1
Fax: 416.203.1531
Applications may also be dropped off in person as of Monday, May 3rd
2004 (Mondays to Fridays, 10am-5pm) at Soulpepper's Administrative
Office: 227 Front Street East, Suite 400
(Canadian Opera Company Building)
Toronto, ON M5A 1E8
Nancy Palk is a founding member of Soulpepper and one of Canada's
leading actors. She has played Rosalind, Viola, Kate in Taming of the
Shrew, Lady Macbeth, the Nurse in Romeo & Juliet, and Elizabeth in
Richard III and most recently played Paulina in the Soulpepper
production of The Winter's Tale. This year Nancy will be playing
Gertrude in Hamlet as part of Soulpepper's 2004 Integration Project.
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5. TOOLS FOR CREATION THEATRE - TORONTO
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Theatre Smith-Gilmour is offering a free one-week workshop: TOOLS FOR
CREATION
THEATRE.
It is an exploration of the company's approach to creation. The workshop
will
be led by Dean gilmour and Michele Smith and will explore improvisation
as a
tool for mobilizing the imagination in order to create a unique theatre
of
image and action with text. This workshop is offered to actors with a
particular interest in creation theatre. Enrolment is limited.
when: May 10-14
times: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
where: 611 Manning Ave.
Registration fee: $25.00
Equity fee: $20.00
Send or bring photos and resumes to:
Theatre Smith-Gilmour
720 Bathurst St.
Suite 413
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2R4
Tel. 416 504 1277
e-mail: gilmour at pathcom.com
if we have your photo and resume already and you are interested in this
workshop please send a note or e-mail
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4
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