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NOTICE OF CASTING FORUM AND REGIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - VANCOUVER
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 On Sunday, April 17, starting at 2:00pm, the West Coast Advisory
Committee of CAEA is proud to present "The Myths of Casting", followed
by the regional annual general meeting (RAGM) for Equity.
 
Some of the city's finest artistic directors, including Camyar Chai
(NeWorld Theatre), Christopher Gaze (Bard on the Beach), Simon Johnston
(Gateway Theatre), Andree Karas (United Players), Patrick MacDonald
(Green Thumb) and Kathryn Shaw (Studio 58), will speak to the following
statements, the Myths of Casting:
 
1. Nobody hires ugly people.
2. Nobody hires women for non-gender specific roles.
3. Nobody hires actors of colour to play roles that are not race
specific.
4. Nobody hires actors with physical or mental disabilities, even if the
role calls for it.
5. Nobody hires anybody from general auditions.
6. Everybody always hires the same people over and over again.
 
An open discussion and question period will follow, moderated by Craig
Bavis, a labour lawyer with Victory Square Law Offices.
 
The forum is scheduled to conclude at 3:30, with the RAGM starting at
4:00pm, with Henry Gauthier (President) and Susan Wallace (Executive
Director) in attendance. The RAGM is your chance to bring your concerns
and issues to the attention of your elected colleagues!
 
Refreshments will be provided during the break, and each Equity member
will receive a complimentary drink ticket at sign-in.
 
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2:00pm, AT THE ARTS CLUB, UPPER LOUNGE, GRANVILLE
ISLAND.
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4