[e-drive][WORKSHOP-THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE-VANCOUVER]

[Chris Blanchenot]

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WORKSHOP-THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE-VANCOUVER
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Announcing the launch of
THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Professional training in Shakespearean text and scene study

*	comprehending the text
*	finding the truth of the scene and communicating it through the
words
*	marrying the words to compelling active choices
*	exploring the differences between prose and verse
*	iambic pentameter - what is it; when and why is it used
*	using Shakespeare to grow as an actor

This course will demystify certain aspects of Shakespeare that tend to
intimidate actors, such as:

-	the antiquated language
-	the rhythm
-	the long soliloquies and speeches
-	the historical context of relationships
-	differentiating between the epic, the comic and the everyday
-	unearthing the hidden patterns that provide clues to finding
your character
-	bridging the gap between the character's truth and your truth
-	the use of passion versus detachment
-	discovering the path towards relating Shakespeare to
contemporary experience, resulting in audience accessibility

And most importantly...

HOW NOT TO BE BORING AS A SHAKESPEAREAN ACTOR!

"Instead of waiting for a rich TV job, you should get into the theatre
and work hard. Call it the Bard's blast furnace. Actors who tackle
Shakespeare will be steeled to handle every challenge they encounter.
Because if you can do Shakespeare, you can do any modern play they throw
at you. But if you do TV for years, you cannot necessarily do
Shakespeare" - celebrated actor John Neville

THE INSTRUCTOR

Donald Adams has been an actor and teacher for over twenty five years.
He has performed Shakespearean roles across Canada and the U.S. for the
Stratford Festival. The Canadian Stage, The Playhouse, The Citadel, The
Arts Club and Bard on the Beach. Donald has taught acting at The
Stratford Festival, The Maggie Bassett Studio, University of Waterloo
and Sir Wilfred Laurier University, as well as five seasons on the
faculty of The Young Shakespearean Training Program at Bard on the
Beach. He is a two time Jessie award winning actor who looks forward to
playing the title role in Bard's upcoming production of Macbeth.

WHO: experienced actors only please - all applications subject to
instructor approval.
WHAT: two classes available - beginer/intermidiate and advanced
WHEN: monthly courses beginning in February - one evening a week -
Monday and Thursday - four hours per class - 7-11
WHERE: 291 East 2nd - back door - ground level #99
HOW MUCH: - $225.00 /month - $180.00 for Equity members 

Non-refundable deposit of $125 due upon acceptance into class in order
to hold space - remaining balance due first night of class. 

In the event that a participant must cancel, deposit can be applied to a
future class. 

Contact Jo Bates at 604-739-7829 
or jobates at excite.com  
for enrolment information.
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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
Email:  communications at caea.com