[e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 21]

Fri Oct 21 16:17:21 EDT 2005

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 21
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1. TAP CLASSES - TORONTO
2. ASPECTS OF PRODUCING - TORONTO
3. ORGANIC ACTOR - TORONTO
4. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO                      

1. TAP CLASSES - TORONTO
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Back by popular demand! Another round of Adult Tap Classes will be held 
beginning November 1. A great chance to learn in a safe and fun
environment! Tuesday evenings, November 1-December 6, 2005 3 levels:
Absolute Beginner (Tap shoes suggested but not required), Advanced 
Beginner (2-3 years of Tap/great for people that Tapped in school or
shows 
but are rusty), Intermediate (4 years+ of intense Tap training,
accelerates 
quickly)
$110(includes gst) for all six classes ($88 for Equity members) All
classes will be held at MBS Performing Arts Institute (100A Ossington 
Ave--North of Queen)
Pre-registration required. No drop-ins please. Please contact Allison at

tappa at rogers.com or call 416-899-1776 for class times or to register.

Allison Plamondon is a Toronto based choreographer, performer, and
teacher. She is also 
on the faculty at Sheridan College and Randolph Academy. 
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2. ASPECTS OF PRODUCING - TORONTO
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Theatre Ontario regularly offers workshops on various aspects of
producing. We are pleased to announce a Special Producing Workshop with
Christopher McHarge.  He will speak from his own experience and also
answer questions on the following topics:
-	the road from director to Artistic Director
-	discovering new talent 
-	the process of developing a play
-	getting the rights and negotiating contracts
-	co-producing and/or taking the show on the road 
-	putting together the team 
-	advice on starting your own company

Christopher McHarge has been directing and producing theatre for over 20
years and is currently the Artistic Director of Lighthouse Festival
Theatre in Port Dover. 

The workshop takes place at Theatre Ontario, 215 Spadina Rd, Suite 210
on Monday November 21 
from 3:00 - 5:00 pm 

Cost is $20 (for members of CAEA or Theatre Ontario only). Seating is
limited so please reserve early.  Payment required to reserve your seat.
Call 416-408-4556 or drop in. 
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3. 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.

CONTENT

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

BRING LOOSE CLOTHING

WHEN:  November 1 to November 22 /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  $80 for Equity members (20% discount)  

To register:  (416) 6546276 or azuldot at hotmail.com
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4. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO                      
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# 1634 Creating Your Own with Richard Greenblatt
Mon- Fri 10 am- 1 pm 
Oct 31- Nov 4 
CAEA $240  Non-CAEA $300 
EXTENDED Deadline for application: Tues, Oct 25 (only a few spots left!)

Using various writing, performing, and improvisational/collective
creation techniques, the participants will work on creating their own
theatrical material. This is not a writing workshop per se, but some
writing outside of class will be involved. It is a class that will
explore methodology and principles in getting at the specific stories
and images of our lives and the world around us.    

# 1629  Set Life (Part I) with Jennifer Wigmore
Sat & Sun 12- 6 pm 
Nov 5-6 
CAEA $140  Non-CAEA $180 
Deadline for application: Tues, Oct 25 

By making a lasting impression you increase your chances of getting
work. There are far fewer Directors and Producers than actors, and good
Directors and Producers work often.  Creating "repeat customers' is
essential to your survival in the business. Part I of this class takes
you through the unique world of life on a set. From etiquette to set
lingo, to who's who and what they do. This class teaches actors to make
a lasting impression by being a top professional. 

# 1613 Acting for the Camera with Brenda Bazinet
Mon & Wed 6:30 - 10 pm 
Nov 7- 23 
6 classes 
CAEA $290 Non-CAEA $310 
Deadline for application: Thurs, Oct 27 

Through scene-study, the students will learn how to work in front of the
camera, how to stop acting and start listening and how to be simple, yet
full of emotion.  Course content will include script analysis, character
development and finding yourself in the role. This course is not for
beginner actors but would be appropriate for actors making the
transition from stage to film/ television.  

# 1616 Shakespearean Scene Study with Rod Ceballos
Tues & Thurs 7-10:30 pm 
Nov 8- Dec 1 
8 classes 
CAEA $320  Non-CAEA $400 
Deadline for application: Thurs, Oct 27 

The emotional power of Shakespeare's language and the visceral
connection between the actor and those words will be the focus of this
class.  Monologues and scenes will both be used to explore text, nuance
of language, rhythm, and verse as they affect character and the world of
the play.  Finding a personal connection between actor and character
will also be investigated.  Participants will be expected to do a
significant amount of preparation and rehearsal outside of class time. 

For instructor bios and more information please go to
www.equityshowcase.ca or call 416-533-6100 ext 21.
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4