[e-drive] E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25]

Fri Aug 25 14:35:12 EDT 2006

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25
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1. EQUITY SHOWCASE THEATRE - TORONTO
2. IVANNA CHUBBUCK TECHNIQUE - TORONTO
3.  SEARS & SWITZER - TORONTO
4. SANFORD MEISNER WORKSHOP - TORONTO

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1. EQUITY SHOWCASE THEATRE - TORONTO
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# 1827 Advanced Scene Study: Acting Craft with Rosemary Dunsmore
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 1 pm  
September 19 - October 17 (9 classes)  
Equity $360 / Non-Equity $450
Deadline for application: September 7
The power of a great performance on film or in theatre lies in the
actor's ability to reveal, under pressure, the intricacies of the human
heart. This requires the actor to be genuinely engaged, actively seeking
to alter or interfere with his fellow actors. This lively interaction is
the breath of life and the soul of acting. Misconceptions about the
camera's needs often constrain actors into producing some attempted
perfect result instead of entering the more precarious and playful realm
of unpredictable character intention pursuit. This realm is the craft of
acting. Confidence in the craft gives you creative freedom. Scenes
should not be about hitting marks, etc. You are not there in service of
the camera; it is there to capture your experience. Using scene study
and exercises we will look at uncovering the human event; choice of
actions, objectives and obstacles, creating specific revealing
behaviour. 

# 1830 Movement Psychology with Beth Laing
Tuesday & Thursday 2 - 5 pm  
September 19 - October 12 (8 classes)  
Equity $240 / Non-Equity $300
Deadline for application: September 7
Movement Psychology is a logic based system incorporating the work of
Martha Graham and Rudolf Laban. Yat Malmgren, co-founder of The Drama
Centre London, England, developed the technique as a complete body of
work by which the actor can analyze character types through movement and
tempo ultimately leading to transformation. The work is divided into a
series of movement classes, focusing on developing a free, centered
physicality, which enables the actor to adapt to the demands of
different characters

# 1831 The Contemporary Monologue with Rod Ceballos
Tuesday & Thursday 2 - 5 pm  
September 12 to 28 (6 classes)  
Equity $270 / Non-Equity $340
Deadline for application: September 7
This class will focus on the exploration and presentation of
contemporary monologues. This exploration will move from the workshop
into the audition setting to enable the actor to establish a visceral
connection to the playwright's material, and work on how to keep the
"live" connection resonating and fresh from one audition to the next.
Language and punctuation will also be examined as a key to learning the
playwright's intentions and to unlocking the emotions of the actor and
the emotional life of the character. Other areas to be investigated:
finding the physical, emotional, and verbal freedom to make choices in
the presentation of the monologue; courage, boldness, directness; the
importance of total preparation; the audition itself and SIMPLICITY.

# 1838 Character Development with Catherine McNally
Sunday 12 - 5 pm  
September 17 to October 22 (no class Nov 8) - 5 classes  
Equity $280 / Non-Equity $350
Deadline for application: September 7
Want to be able to bring a unique and individual stamp to your
performance, to make people stand up and notice? In this intensive
course learn to develop a character that lifts off the page towards an
exciting, inspirational and human connection with your audience. Through
improvisation, text analysis, scene study and written exercises the
actor will have a chance to explore the sensual, the hilarious and the
tragic.

# 1839 Injury Prevention for Actors with Dr. Blessyl Buan
Sunday 11 - 5 pm  
September 17  
Equity $75 / Non-Equity $100
Deadline for application: September 7
Wouldn't you like to improve your performance and lengthen your acting
career? Learn how to take control of your environment and of your body.
Prevent injury and maximize your performance. In this highly interactive
workshop, you will: learn the basic anatomy and physiology to understand
what muscles and joints are important for certain types of movement,
recognize potential ways an actor can get injured, learn ways to prevent
injury, experience a Pilates class specifically for actors to correct
your muscular imbalances, strengthen your core, improve your balance and
posture and to enhance voice projection and overall movement.

# 1840 The Craft of Stage Acting with Tedde Moore
Wednesday 7 - 10 pm  
September 13 - October 18 (6 classes)  
Equity $225 / Non-Equity $275
Deadline for application: September 7
Want to land those auditions or make a difference in your work? Want to
learn how to handle props and make them work for you? This class will
touch on the basics of stage acting that seem to have been lost in the
rush to learn camera acting. The craft of acting on stage is a fading
art. Come and learn how to make an entrance, what a hot prop is, why
research is important, what stage presence is and how to enhance all you
do onstage. We will cover period work as well as modern. We will examine
how to make what you do your own as well as how to share that with the
audience. And we'll have fun doing it! After all, they are "plays".

For more information and to apply online, please visit
www.equityshowcase.ca or call 416-533-6100 ext. 21

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2. IVANNA CHUBBUCK TECHNIQUE
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Benson Simmonds is the only coach teaching the Ivana Chubbuck Technique
in Toronto. Pick up "The Power of the Actor" or just read the booklet
included with the class price and start the practice that Halle Berry,
Brad Pitt and Catherine Keener agree is the most direct and powerful way
to find your objective and fight for it in every line, always ready with
meaningful actions to layer your performance. 

For more information about the Chubbuck Technique visit
www.ivanachubbuck.com

Class will be in the Yonge and Wellesley area from 4-10 TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 19 and THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21.

You must preregister--the earlier the better! Contact Jaya to register:
jayakarsemeyer @rogers.com or at (416) 845-0428. 

The cost of the workshop is $275 and only $220 ($55 or 20% discount) for
Equity members.

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3.  SEARS & SWITZER 
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Sears & Switzer Fall Workshop season is now listed on-line at
www.searsandswitzer.com.  Equity members always get a 20% discount on
any of our film workshops, scene study, theatre, television and
voice-over classes.  Or just call us at 416-5164612 for latest class
listings and availabilities. 

Sears & Switzer, 626 King St. West, TORONTO
studio voice-mail: 416-5164612
 mail at searsandswitzer.com

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4. SANFORD MEISNER WORKSHOP
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Sanford Meisner is known for introducing "Method" acting to America. The
Meisner Technique focuses on helping actors get out of their heads and
back into trusting their gut instincts.  It's based on the creation of
real and truthful behaviour.

Instructor John Riven studied under Sanford Meisner at The Neighborhood
Playhouse and teaches on going classes in Toronto.

A new 6 class session begins: 
Thursday, September 21, 2006
7:00pm -10:00 pm

$225 - Equity members /  $295 non-Equity
Call 905-507-6883
Deadline: September 10, 2006

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