[e-drive][WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF MARCH 19]

[Chris Blanchenot]

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 MARCH 19
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1. SHAKESPEARE CENTRE - VANCOUVER
2. ADULT TAP CLASSES - TORONTO
3. IMPROV FOR ACTORS - TORONTO
4. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT PRODUCING? - TORONTO


1. SHAKESPEARE CENTRE-VANCOUVER
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ON GOING 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 - APPLICATIONS DUE BY MARCH 21 FOR
APRIL SESSION AND SUBJECT TO INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL - 10 STUDENTS MAX PER
CLASS.
WHAT: TWO CLASSES AVAILABLE - BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
WHEN: MONDAYS APRIL 5, 12, 19, 28 AND THURSDAYS, APRIL 8, 15. 22, 29 -
7PM - 11 PM
WHERE: 138 EAST CORDOVA/JUST WEST OF MAIN
HOW MUCH: - $250/MO -  EQUITY/ACTRA/UBCP DISCOUNT $200/MO

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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2. ADULT TAP CLASSES - TORONTO
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Adult Tap Classes
A great chance to learn in a fun and comfortable environment. Six Week
Intensive progressing each week. Begins Monday, March 29--May 10. (no
class April 19th) 
Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre, 454 Parliament St. Toronto.
Beginner         6:00-7:15
Intermediate    7:15-8:45

Beginner is absolute beginner. Tap shoes suggested but not required.
Intermediate is 2-3+ years of intense Tap training. Pre-registration is
required. No drop-ins please. 
Cost $105/Equity members $85. 
To register or for more information please contact Allison at
416-487-4927 ext.1

Allison Plamondon is an Toronto based performer/choreographer/teacher. 
Recent highlights in Tap training include The Tradition in Tap/ Four
Step 
Brothers Workshop (Jazz Tap Center, New York) and the Manhattan Tap
Rhythm 
Tap Intensive (New York). Allison's own Tap work has been recently
showcased 
in Twelfth Night: the Coming of a New Don (Equity Showcase), Heart
Sapphire 
(River Run Centre, Guelph) and the Maud Whitmore Benefit Concert 
(Confederation Centre for the Arts, Charlottetown).
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3. IMPROV FOR ACTORS - TORONTO
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Looking for a creative tune-up?  
Improvisation can help you with spontaneity, focus, being in the moment,
comedic timing, 
and with the collaborative creative process. 

The Second City's Improv for Actors is an eight-week course designed for
professional actors
whose training has not emphasized improvisation.

The Second City has trained actors in Toronto for over 25 years.  Alumni
from the Toronto 
company have performed at Stratford, Canadian Stage, Princess of Wales
and the
Royal Alex; they have won Doras, Geminis and Canadian Comedy Awards.

$250 (Non - equity)
$200 (Equity members)

Please submit photo & resume for consideration to:
the Second City Training Centre
70 Peter St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2G5

Must be an ACTRA/Equity member or have a theatre degree.
This class will be taught by Chris Earle.
Chris is an Alumni of the Second City Mainstage as well as director of
several shows
since leaving the cast in 1994. Chris brings an amazing skill set to
directing as a writer, performer and director. He has won numerous Dora
theatre awards for his writing and performing, Chris won
the prestigious Chalmers Award for Playwriting for his show, "Radio:30".

This session IFA classes run Mondays, 2 - 4:30pm from 
April 5th - June 7th, 2004  

Call The Second City Training Centre 416 340-7270 
www.secondcity.com
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4. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT PRODUCING? - TORONTO
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Here's a chance to hear about one person's journey on a successful
producing
venture.

This FREE Producing seminar will take place at:
Theatre Ontario, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 210
on Monday March 29th, 2004 from 3 - 5 p.m.

Special Guest:  Marcello Cabezas (performer, and producer) was one of
the
producers of the critically acclaimed play, "This is Our Youth" by
Kenneth
Lonergan last year, directed by Woody Harrelson. He has offered to talk
about pursuing projects with artistic integrity while making them
commercially viable. He is the Artistic Director of macIDeas.
(www.macideas.com)

Marcello Cabezas studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, and
enjoyed success at the 2000 New York International Fringe Festival and
the
2000 Vital Works Festival.  He's guest starred in the series "Tracker"
and
"Blue Murder", and worked on such films as the soon to be released Bravo
Fact! "choke", "Fun with Roofies" and "Donald".  Marcello brought
attention
to his work as an actor in Toronto with the portrayal of "Vladeck" at
Buddies in Bad Times in May/ June 2002, which has just been shot as a TV
special, airing first on Canadian Learning Television March 6th,  2004.

Limited seating, first come first served.
Call Theatre Ontario 416-408-4556 to reserve a seat.
Or take your chances and show up on the day - Monday March 29 - 3 pm.
No latecomers please.
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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:  assted at caea.com