[e-drive][WORKSHOP - TORONTO]

[Chris Blanchenot]

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WORKSHOP - TORONTO
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# 1457 Advanced Contemporary Scene Study
Tues  & Thurs 7-10 pm
Sept 21- Oct 14
8 classes
CAEA $280  Non-CAEA $350
Deadline for application: Sept 9

Instructor: Daryl Cloran
A workshop for experienced actors.  Over the 8 sessions, we will dig
into scenes from great modern writers (both Canadian and International).
The workshop will explore diverse styles of contemporary writing -
everything from Mamet to Albee, Neil LaBute to Caryl Churchill, Adam
Pettle to Judith Thompson.  This is not a "How to Act" Class.  It's an
opportunity for a group of actors to crack open scenes from great
contemporary plays and bring them to life.  A chance for actors to
challenge and stretch themselves in an environment of honest feedback
and encouragement.  Scene partners will be assigned and participants
will prepare work for the first class.  Rehearsal outside class time is
essential.
 
Daryl Cloran: Mr. Cloran is an award-winning young theatre director, and
the Artistic Director of Theatrefront. His directing credits include:
The Last Five Years (CanStage), Afterplay (Shaw Festival), The Play
About The Baby (Soulpepper), Peer Gynt (George Brown Theatre School),
Phae (Factory Theatre), As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream
(Theatre By The Bay - Barrie, Ontario), Cloud Nine (Equity Showcase),
and Escher's Hands (Toronto Fringe Festival). For Theatrefront, he has
directed: fforward, Our Country's Good, The Underpants, Mojo, Sweet
Phoebe, I Might Be Edgar Allan Poe and The Sarajevo Project (which
premiered at the Sarajevo International Winter Festival) Daryl has
received numerous Dora Award Nominations and has been awarded both the
Canada Council's John Hirsch Prize for an Outstanding Emerging Theatre
Director and the Toronto Theatre Emerging Artist Award. He is also
included in the 2004 edition of the Canadian Who's Who. Upcoming
projects include: Three in the Back, Two in the Head (Neptune), The Last
Five Years (MTC), Swimming in the Shallows (Theatrefront/Buddies in Bad
Times), and The Cape Town Project (Theatrefront/Baxter Theatre, South
Africa)

Classical Theatre Lab
"Instead of waiting for a rich TV job, you should get into the theatre
and work hard.  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" - John Neville

The Classical Theatre Lab was founded by Artistic Director, Peter Van
Wart, in 1998 and is aimed at mid-career actors who adore the Classics.
The Lab is a great opportunity to engage the Classics in challenging and
dynamic ways, emphasizing process over product.  Under the guidance of a
different theatre industry professional each week, participants have an
opportunity to present prepared scenes, monologues, poetry and sonnets.
Benefiting from the expertise of each Facilitator, actors will gain a
greater understanding of how to:
*          Use Shakespeare and other Classical Texts to develop skills
and grow as an actor 
*          Discover the path towards relating the Classics to
contemporary experience, resulting in audience accessibility
*          Find the truth of the scene or monologue and communicate it
through the words
Facilitators in the past have included: Peter Van Wart, Rod Ceballos,
Rosemary Dunsmore, Joseph Ziegler, Nancy Palk, William Webster, Michael
Shamata, RH Thomson, David Ferry, Jeannette Lambermont, Tedde Moore,
Kate Lynch, Seana McKenna, and others.

Membership: We have returned a membership system similar to that of
years past.  Participants buy a three-month membership, which will allow
them to present 2 out of every 3 weeks (i.e. present twice, audit once).
In order to be assured of a spot, members must book a slot by the
Thursday prior to your chosen Sunday/Monday evening.  Membership will be
limited to a maximum of 14 actors.  
Application: The application process for membership is the same as with
other classes at EST - you must submit a completed application form,
headshot and resume, along with a form of payment at the time of
application in order to be considered. Sign up soon to ensure your spot.

All applications subject to Artistic Director's approval.
Non-Members: Non-Members are allowed to audit anytime at a cost of $15
and if you would like to present, you can do so, provided there is space
available.  The cost to present for Non-Members is $20.  Payment must be
arranged with the EST Office prior to attendance at the Sunday or Monday
night Lab. Please call the EST office for more information.

Two Labs Available:
#1452 Intermediate                               #1453 Advanced/Masters

Sundays 7-10 pm                                             Mondays 7-10
pm

Sept 12 - Dec 5, 2001 (no Lab Oct. 10)       Sept 13 - Dec 6, 2004  (no
Lab Oct 11)

12 Weeks                                                           12
Weeks

CAEA: $180  Non-CAEA: $225                      CAEA: $180  Non-CAEA:
$225

Deadline for Application:  Tuesday, September 7
 
Apply on-line at www.equityshowcase.ca or call 416-533-6100
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
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