[e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 13]

Fri May 13 10:03:30 EDT 2005

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 13
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1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - EDMONTON
2. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
3. THEATRE LAB - TORONTO
4. ORGANIC ACTOR - TORONTO
5. SOUL-O THEATRE - TORONTO
6. WORKSHOPS FOR ACTORS - TORONTO

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1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - EDMONTON
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Theatre Alberta presents Dramaworks - Theatre Workshops for People who
Love Theatre!

Running July 7-18, 2005 at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Dramaworks
offers a unique opportunity for professional development and networking,
and provides a well-deserved theatre retreat!

Destination Acting- James MacDonald will take the experienced actor
through five diverse periods of theatrical history, exploring language,
movement and worldviews of period and modern plays. 

Destination Directing- Stephen Heatley will examine both well-used
strategies that work across the board and unique skills for unique
styles. This crash course will use a wide range of script materials from
the Greeks to Tremblay!

Writing your first play or creating a brand new solo show? Seize the
Play! with Vern Thiessen is a workshop that will explore the basics of
playwriting and help you write your very own short play in 48 hours! 

Have you written a first draft of a play and you're not quite sure what
to do next? The Next Draft with Conni Massing offers a unique
opportunity for specific feedback on your latest masterpiece! 

Branch out into other areas of the theatre with workshops in Sound
Design, Props and Special Effects, and Choreography! 
In addition to offering fantastic workshops with experts in the field,
Dramaworks offers tickets to local productions at a group rate, group
warm-ups, and catered luncheons. 
Equity Members receive 20% off all workshops.

For more information, contact Theatre Alberta:

Tel: (In Edmonton) (780) 422-8162/ (Toll Free in Alberta) 1-888-422-8160
Email: theatreab at theatrealberta.com / Website: www.theatrealberta.com

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2. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
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#1575 Advanced Contemporary Scene Study with Daryl Cloran

Mon & Thurs 7- 10 pm 
May 26- June 27 
(no class May 23, June 13 &16) 
8 classes 
CAEA $290 Non-CAEA $360 
Deadline for application: May 19 

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.  

 #1576 On-Camera Audition Lab Intensive with Lynne Cormack

Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm & Sun 10 am-5 pm
May 27- May 29 
CAEA $260 Non-CAEA $330 
Deadline for application: May 19 

The audition: the place where, in a totally artificial environment, the
actor must create the role and the opportunity of the job all by
themselves. This intensive is designed to give you practical, solid
audition preparation skills and understanding of how to give the best
audition possible. 

#1578 Directors' Coaching Lab with Chris Abraham 

Wed 7-10 pm
June 1- July 6 
6 classes 
CAEA $260 Non-CAEA $320 
Deadline for application: May 19 . Application for this course MUST
INCLUDE: picture/resume of the applicant, letter of interest describing
the project they would like to work on (if applicable), pictures/resumes
of any actors/collaborators already associated with the project (if
applicable).  This course is limited to SIX Directors

Instructor, Chris Abraham, will guide intermediate level directors
through the rehearsal process. Using projects brought in by the
directors or scenes selected by the instructor, the instructor will
coach the directors on script analysis, thematic concerns and
communication with professional actors. This course is well suited to
those with directing experience or professional actors/stage managers
making the transition to directing. An ideal course for those directing
in Fringe or Summerworks. This is not a course for beginners to the
theatre. 

#1579 Physicalizing Text with Eda Holmes 

Thurs 7- 10 pm 
June 2- 23 
CAEA $200 Non-CAEA $250
Deadline for application: May 19 

Objective: To introduce students to a number of different techniques
(Laban, Physicalized Verbing, Abstract Gesture) of approaching text from
a physical standpoint with the intent to expand the actors performance
vocabulary. 

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website:
www.equityshowcase.ca or call 416-533-6100 ext. 21
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3. THEATRE LAB - TORONTO
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an in depth scene study class at the Professional Actors Lab, Toronto

Fridays: July 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th from 1pm - 4pm (4 week class)

"A dynamic class giving you the chance to develop and improve your
script analysis skills, finding your scene partner, playing objectives,
actions and beats. Work with  text from Shakespeare to Sam Shepard, Noel
Coward to Phyllis Nagy. Get present. Get specific. Get results."

Introductory Offer:
CAEA members $140.00
non-members $175.00

Application form from www.proactorslab.com
Application Deadline June 13th
Please mark application form "CAEA Mailing List Offer"
12 students maximum

Instructor
Melee Hutton trained at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
and has an MFA in Acting and a Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of
Acting from York University. As an actor she has played major roles in
the West End and for the Royal Court Theatre, and the National Theatre
of Great Britain in London England, as well as for Festival of Classics,
DVxT, Buddies in Bad Times, STC in Canada. She studied 'actions'
working with director Max Stafford-Clark in London, and has taught at
York University, The Royal Court International Summer School, and The
National Film and Television School in London.
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4. ORGANIC ACTOR - TORONTO
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Acting workshop for actors and non actors
Led by Victor Mora

In this workshop the doers develop the essential elements of organicity
that will give them the opportunity to confront themselves with their
body-life in the present-moment. Having unblocked the body, the flow of
emotions and feelings are organically free.

Victor Mora has been a professional working actor, director and acting
teacher for 25 years. He has trained with: Vladimir Pechkine (Russia)
Augusto Boal (Brazil) Pina Bausch (German) Stanislaw Scierski (From
Jersy Grotowski's Theatre Company) Miguel Ponce (Cuba-Venezuela)

CONTENT
* Physical exercises
* Psycho-Physical exercises
* Vocal resonators
* Improvisations
* Physical actions system (Stanislavski-Grotowski)

BRING LOOSE CLOTHING 

WHEN:  June 7 to July 5 /2005 (4 weeks)
Tuesdays 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm  
WHERE:  Studio 145.    1173 Dundas St East at Carlaw
(From Pape station takes bus 72 southbound to Dundas st east)

FREE PARKING
Cost: 100.00     To register:  (416) 6546276 or azuldot at hotmail.com
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5. SOUL-O THEATRE - TORONTO
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with
Tracey Erin Smith

Create a mini one-person show based on material from your own life!

Everything that happens to you is potential material, from both the
details of your daily life to the epic moments that changed everything.
Whether you want to develop a full length solo play, or you just want a
fantastic creative challenge this workshop will guide you. Using music,
movement and improvisation allowing the writing and performing to be
organic. Discover a way into your story. Have you said this?

* I'd love a creative kick in the butt to start my solo show!
* Where can I do it in a supportive & fun environment?
* I have an idea but how do I get started?

Tracey Erin Smith is a Jessie Richardson Award nominated actor, a
theatre instructor at Ryerson University and Artist in Residence in New
Hampshire who teaches SOUL-O THEATRE in Canada & the U.S. 
Tracey has performed her one-woman show; 
"I Wanna Marry Jackie Mason!", in Vancouver, Toronto and New York City.

COURSE DATES:
Mondays 6:30pm-9:30pm
June 6th to July 25th, 2005
(Class presentation to friends and family on Tuesday July 26th) (no
class Monday July 4th) 
Fee: $265.00    (Includes $15 workbook)
*20% Discount for Equity members: $212.00
$50.00 deposit required to secure spot.
THERE WAS A WAITING LIST FOR THE LAST SESSION, PLEASE REPLY SOON TO
RESERVE A SPOT.  

CONTACT:  cre8_tv at yahoo.com   
(416)410-7923 www.TraceyErinSmith.com
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6. WORKSHOPS FOR ACTORS - TORONTO
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Simple Truth Theatre presents Workshops for Actors in the new Simple
Truth Theatre Studio, near Dundas West Station. See
http://simpletruththeatre.com/studio/index.html for full details
including course outlines and instructors' bios. The Spring/Summer
sessions include:

Inventing Characters Through the Body, instructor: Richard Beaune
May 16 to July 4, Mondays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm: regular cost: $180,
Equity Members: $140.

Scene Study - ongoing, instructor: Xavier MacDonald
Beginning May 17, Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm: regular cost: $100/4
weeks, Equity Members: $80.

Drop-in Monologue Workshop, instructor: Phil Rickaby
Beginning May 18, Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm and Saturdays from
3pm to 5pm: regular cost: $15/class, Equity Members: $12.

Acting Without Text, instructor: Richard Beaune
June 1 to July 20, Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm: regular cost: $180,
Equity Members: $140.

Developing the Scripted Character Through the Body, instructor Richard
Beaune
June 13 to August 1, Mondays from 1pm to 4pm: regular cost: $180, Equity
Members: $140.

Introducing Shakespeare, instructor Xavier MacDonald
July 11 to August 29, Mondays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm: regular cost: $180,
Equity Members: $140.

Stage Combat Weekend Intensive
Beyond Technique - Stage Combat Within the Scene, instructor Matt
Richardson
Saturday, June 25 from 10am to 2:30pm and Sunday, June 26 from 10am to
4:30pm: regular cost: $150, Equity Members: $120.
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