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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT 30
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1. SKETCH COMEDY WORKSHOP - TORONTO
2. DISCOVERING CLOWN AND PHYSICAL COMEDY - TORONTO
3. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO


1. SKETCH COMEDY WORKSHOP - TORONTO
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With Neil Muscott - Bad Dog Theatre
 
*** Runs for 8 weeks starting Wed Oct 26th 2005 ***
 
Bad Dog Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
www.baddogtheatre.com
 
Cost is $185. 20% Discount for CAEA Members.
Register now with Workshop Director Ralph MacLeod 
at workshops at baddogtheatre.com 
 
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Anyone can write bad sketch comedy, but good writing requires hard work,
craftsmanship and a ruthless ability to revise and polish, often while
working to insane deadlines. In this hands-on workshop you will write a
lot - both in-class and homework. In addition to your own sketch ideas,
we'll explore a range of forms, including blackouts, character pieces,
commercial spoofs and genre parodies. You'll learn about story-arc,
dramatic tension, character types,  finding the beats and rhythm, and
dialogue versus physical comedy.  
We'll read and present work in class to see what works, what doesn't and
how to fix it. We'll try to build on your strengths, identify weaknesses
and push your writing in some new directions.
 
www.neilmuscott.com
 
www.baddogtheatre.com to find out more.
 
2. DISCOVERING CLOWN AND PHYSICAL COMEDY - TORONTO
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Discovering Clown and Physical Comedy
with Adam Paolozza

A two day intensive introduction to the basic principles of Clowning and
Physical Comedy inspired by the pedagogy of Jacques Lecoq. Exploring the
Clown's sense of play, your own personal clown and the worlds of the
Clown: vaudeville, music hall, circus and silent film ` la Chaplin and
Buster Keaton.  We'll also explore  fundamental principles of physical
comedy such as rhythm, timing, basic acrobatics for the actor, how to
fall, hat tricks, working with objects and building a clown number.

Where: At the beautiful Artists' Play Studio  (www.artistsplay.com)
                290 Carlaw Ave (just south of DUNDAS ST E.) 

When:   Sunday  OCtober 23                     
                3pm-8pm

                Monday  October 24                       
                11am-6pm

 Fee:       $250 (20% Equity discount)
                ***red nose included with admission**

TO REGISTER CONTACT ADAM PAOLOZZA
BY PHONE : 416-454-3208
BY E-MAIL: adam at theatrerun.com
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3. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
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# 1618 Voice Over- Television, Radio and Narration (Part I) 
Mon 7-10 pm 
Oct 24- Nov 14 
4 classes 
CAEA $280 Non-CAEA $350 
Deadline for application: Oct 6 
This four-part, all in-studio course, is an excellent introduction to
radio commercials and television voiceovers, auditioning tips, and also
covers the world of narration. The instructor's wide and varied
experience, will help actors understand the specific demands of the
commercial voice-over market. Actors need to learn how to translate
their existing skills so they can develop a more effective microphone
technique and interpret the unique demands of commercial advertising
copy. The course will also offer savvy advice about how to transition
your talents into the highly lucrative world of commercial voice-over. 

Instructor: Elva Mai Hoover   

# 1603 Two Week Autumn Conservatory 
Mon - Fri  10 am- 5 pm 
Oct 17- 28 
CAEA $720  Non-CAEA $900 
Deadline for application: Oct 6 

2005 marks the 12th season for this exciting training project headed by
Kevin McCormick and assisted by a highly experienced faculty. This
two-week conservatory provides a unique, well structured training ground
for actors. Areas of training include: voice, speech, text, movement,
script analysis, scene study, improvisation, organics of acting,
audition technique, on-camera technique, an introduction to clown and
stage fighting, characterization, and the actor and the business. 

Instructor: Kevin McCormick

Please check out www.equityshowcase.ca for instructor bios and more
information on how to apply or call 416-533-6100 ext 21
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4