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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25
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1. IMPROV WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
2. QDF'S SPRING TRAINING 2005 - MONTREAL

1. IMPROV WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
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[TORONTO] Mar/Apr Improv Classes Begin at the Bad Dog Theatre

Toronto's Bad Dog Theatre is pleased to announce its new round of 
improvisation classes starting in Mar/Apr 2005. Offered through the
Bad Dog Training Centre, these classes are taught by Canada's top
improv teachers and performers including several Canadian Comedy 
Award Winners and Nominees.

Formerly known as Theatresports Toronto, the Bad Dog Theatre has been 
teaching and performing improv in Toronto for over 20 years. We are
a proud member of the Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS).

Classes begin the week of March 6th 2005. To register, email 
Workshop Director Ralph MacLeod at ralph at baddogtheatre.com. 

All classes are $170 unless indicated otherwise.
Get a $10 Early Bird discount if you register and pay by Mar 4th.
CAEA members are entitled to an additional 20% discount.

You can register now for the classes below.
Visit http://www.baddogtheatre.com for detailed class descriptions.

FOUNDATION Level
Level 100 Sat 2:00 - 5:00 with Cary West (Our Beginner Class)
Level 100 Thu 7:30 - 10:00 with Ralph MacLeod (Our Beginner Class)
Level 100 Sun 7:00 - 10:00 with Kerry Griffin (Our Beginner Class)
Level 200 Wed 7:30 - 10:00 with Ralph MacLeod
Level 200 Thu 7:00 - 9:30 with Barry Wilson
Level 300 Sun 7:00 - 10:00 with Sean Browning
Level 400 Tue 7:30 - 10:00 with Cary West
Level 400 Mon 7:00 - 10:00 with Rochelle Wilson

ADVANCED CLASSES
Mon 7:00 - 10:00 with Marcel St Pierre - 
"Character Through Relationship and Communication"
Tue 7:30 - 10:00 with Kerry Griffin - "Microprov"
Wed 8:00 - 10:30 with Dave Pearce - "Advanced Scenework"
Sat 2:00 - 5:00 with Ian Keeling - "Scenes and Games. Games and Scenes."

SPECIALTY CLASSES
Tue 5:30 - 8:00 with Dawn Whitwell - "Punch Up Your Scripts"

MASTER CLASS
Mon 7:00 - 10:00 with David Shore - "Advanced Long-Form"
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2. QDF'S SPRING TRAINING 2005 - MONTREAL
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REGISTER NOW FOR
QDF'S SPRING TRAINING 2005!

Registration is now taking place for Quebec Drama Federation's intensive weekend of professional training workshops. Applications are now being accepted for all or part of the six-workshop series. 

Thursday, March 17th from 6 to 9 p.m. & Sunday, March 20th from 12 to 3 p.m. at  the Bain St-Michel, 5300 St-Dominique, Montreal LOFTY DESIGNS: MEAGRE MEANS 
with Concordia's Ana Cappelluto
Design on a budget from concept to plans.
$75 for QDF members, $100 Equity members, $125 for non-members.
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Thursday, March 17th from 6 to 9 p.m. & Sunday, March 20th from 12 to 3 p.m. at OFF Interarts Centre, 5145 St-Laurent, Montreal

DRAMATURG IT: THE 10-MINUTE PLAY

with Playwrights' Workshop Montréal's Paula Danckert
Take your 10-minute play through a complete dramaturgical process in this two-part workshop $75 for QDF members, $100 Equity members, $125 for non-members 
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Friday, March 18th from 12 to 4 p.m.
at OFF Interarts Centre, 5145 St-Laurent, Montreal

AUDITION MASTER CLASS 

with Centaur's Gordon McCall
Gordon will offer his insights and direction. Be prepared to work! $35 for QDF members, $40 Equity members, $50 for non-members 
Directors are welcome to audit this class at a cost of $15. 
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Saturday, March 19th from 12 to 7 p.m. & Sunday, March 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bain St-Michel, 5300 St-Dominique, Montreal

PLAY STUDY MASTER CLASS

with Micheline Chevrier
Actors and directors, come explore Calderon's classic 
''Life is a Dream''. 
You'll spend time at the table and on your feet.
$100 for QDF members, $120 Equity members, $150 for non-members 
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Monday, March 21st from 1 to 4 p.m. 
at Bain St-Michel, 5300 St-Dominique, Montreal

WORKING WITH EQUITY 

with CAEA's Senior Business Representative Ken Burns 
and Executive Director Susan Wallace
A free seminar specially designed for small theatres and self-producers. 
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SPACE IS LIMITED, SO DON'T WAIT! TO RECEIVE AN ATTACHMENT WITH COMPLETE DETAILS, E-MAIL qdfhiteam at bellnet.ca WITH THE SUBJECT HEADING ''SPRING TRAINING 2005'' 
Deadline for application is Wednesday, March 9th, 5pm
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