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WORKSHOP - TORONTO
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Award-winning actor Benson Simmonds studied with Ivana Chubbuck and has 
become one of three teachers in Canada authorized by Ivana to teach her 
amazing technique. For the past few years Benson has been coaching in 
Montreal and Vancouver and is now coming to Toronto.

You may have seen Ivana Chubbuck recently on Entertainment Tonight.
Learn 
her techniques-used by Sharon Stone, Jim Carrey, Brad Pitt, and
Catherine 
Keener, among others.

The technique is "all about scene analysis, knowing how to determine
what 
the character wants and how he/she goes about winning their objective.
It 
also involves using substitutions, people in your personal life who you
have 
unresolved issues with, and fighting in your scene to get people from
your 
real life to change." It is a grounded and direct technique that
develops 
and expands prior use of "motivation."

One of the many reasons so many have found success using this technique
is 
because it is uncomplicated and will ensure you find the strongest
personal 
connection with your character.

The cost of the workshop is $275. The cost to Equity members is only
$220 
(savings of 20%, or $55). Benson's upcoming Toronto workshop dates are 
December 9 and 12, 2004. If these dates are not convenient, call to
receive 
information about the next workshop.

For information please call Benson's assistant, Jaya at (416) 651-3488.
Information on the Chubbuck technique can be found at 
http://www.ivanachubbuck.com. You can reach Benson directly at 
applaudordie at hotmail.com.
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