[e-drive] EDRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10]

[caea-l at list.web.net]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1. HERE BE MONSTERS - VANCOUVER
2. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE - TORONTO
3. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
4. MEISNER ACTING TECHNIQUE - TORONTO
5. BOUFFON INTENSIVES - TORONTO
6. ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY INTENSIVE - TORONTO
7. STRASBBERG EXERCISE NIGHTS - MONTREAL

1. HERE BE MONSTERS - VANCOUVER
-----------------------------------------------
HERE BE MONSTERS: a Carnival of the Arts presents...
Improvisation Intensive for Actors with Keith Johnstone

Tuesday, March 14 - Saturday, March 18
10am - 4pm @ Performance Works on Granville Island
$550.oo or $400.oo for members of Canadian Actors Equity Association in good standing thanks to the generous support of the CAEA Professional Development Fund.

(Auditors will be accepted at the rate of $25/day)

Spots always go fast, so register early!
Pay before March 6th and save $20!!!

To register or for more information contact:
Jeff Gladstone
jeff at monstertheatre.com
604.562.7819

www.keithjohnstone.com
---------------------------------------------------------------
2. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE - TORONTO
---------------------------------------------------------------
with Madeleine Hallé 
Sunday, February 26th, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
at The Al and Malka Green Artists' Health Centre
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst Street (at Dundas) in Toronto

This practical day-long workshop will focus on the psychological aspects of performance preparation through the use of techniques such as visualization, emotional control and concentration. Participants will take part in exercises and detailed discussion of many different aspects of these techniques and tools.

Registration: 9:30 a.m. Lecture/Discussion: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Workshop fees: $40 / Students & Seniors: $30. 20% discount for Equity members.
Pre-registration is recommended, as space is limited.           
A light lunch will be provided. 

To register, please call 416.351.0239
For your comfort, this is a scent-free workshop. Please refrain from wearing any perfume, cologne, aftershave or scented products. Thank you.
------------------------------------------------------------
3. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
------------------------------------------------------------
# 1661 Tax Time: The Art of Business with Brian Borts
Mon 7- 10 pm
Feb 20
CAEA $20 Non-CAEA $25
Deadline for application: Feb 14
Are you terrified of a Revenue Canada audit? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that you are giving the government too much money? Does the thought of filing your tax return give you a heaving mass of fear and anxiety? Accountant Brian Borts will walk you through your taxes from an artist's point of view, provide you with a small take-home tax kit and answer your questions in a relaxed environment. * PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUBMIT A HEADSHOT AND RESUME FOR THIS CLASS*
 
# 1666 Voice Over - Television, Radio and Narration (Part I) with Elva Mai Hoover
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Feb 25 - 26
CAEA $280 Non-CAEA $350
Deadline for application:  Feb 16
This intensive, 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.  The course will also offer savvy advice about how to transition your talents into the highly lucrative world of commercial voice-over.
 
For more information and to apply online, please visit www.equityshowcase or call 416-533-6100 ext. 21 
---------------------------------------------------------
4. MEISNER ACTING TECHNIQUE - TORONTO
---------------------------------------------------------
with JOHN RIVEN

Sanford Meisner was co-founder of the Group Theatre which took Stanislavsky's original theories and principles and introduced "Method" acting to America.  Meisner's own philosophy is based on the creation of real and truthful behaviour under imaginary circumstances.  The work focuses on helping students get out of their heads and back into trusting their gut instincts.
John has been teaching the Meisner Technique in Toronto and New York for over 8 years. 

A new 6 week session will begin on Thursday nights February 23rd to  March 30th.  
Classes are held at Central Studios, 680 Yonge St. 2nd fl.  
The cost is $225 for union members and $295 for non-union. 
For more information or to register, please contact Cherilee at 416-466-1884.   
-----------------------------------------------
5. BOUFFON INTENSIVES - TORONTO
-----------------------------------------------
Working in the tradition of Clown Master Philippe Gaulier, the workshops build from the study of Jeu and progresses into building Bouffon characters and numbers to be performed.
ADDITIONAL TEACHING: Acrobatics,Movement,Voice

Bouffons are the freaks at the Carnival, King Lear's fool, Ali G. 

Level I: Apr.3-16/06
12pm-5pm  Sundays
6pm-10pm  Mon/Wed/Thurs
Prerequisites:None

Level II: Apr. 17-28/06 
6pm-10pm Mon/Wed/Thurs
12pm-5pm Sunday
Prerequisites: Permission from the instructors.

One Level-$375/$300/Union
Two Levels-$650/$520/Union
------------
2 weekend workshops with Adam Lazarus

Bouffon:
Students will be introduced to the bouffon form.  Costumes and improvisational games will be used to help students find their own form of satire.  
March 17-19/06

Characters:
The full bodied mask of the Character is a lesson in disguise.  Students will play in costumes and improvise to develop a character worth writing about.
March 24-26/06

1 Weekend: $190/$150/Union
2 Weekends: $350/$280/Union

Information: www.quiptake.com, thebouffon at rogers.com 
----------------------------------------------------------------------
6. ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY INTENSIVE - TORONTO
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Its Your Career  Make It Happen 
February 18 and 19, 2006

This powerful, interactive 2-day workshop led by entertainment / business coach, Barbara Deutsch, is for creative professionals working in front of or behind the camera  actors, writers, directors, producers, etc.  Its specifically designed to rediscover what you want, how to get it, build upon what you already have, and obtain more success professionally and personally.

Barbara provides sustainable skills, shortcuts, tools, and tips to help you kick it up to the next level. 

Equity:  $260  
Non-Equity:  $325

Location:  downtown Toronto    10 am to 6 pm

http://www.bdapproach.com 
-------------------------------------------------------------
7. STRASBBERG EXERCISE NIGHTS - MONTREAL
-------------------------------------------------------------
BASIC TECHNIQUE CLASS with Gilles Plouffe
This is a place where actors come to work on different basic realistic acting exercises. Think of this as gym work for actors. Mr. Plouffe will be teaching basic preparation technique, sense memory and song & dance exercises. We will be working on techniques to develop concentration and imagination, to actualize whatever reality you imagine and to allow energy to flow freely through your mind and body so that you can direct it into whatever you focus on in your imaginary world.

One evening - Tuesday - 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.FEBRUARY 21, 2006 
$35.00 ($25.00 for Equity & ACTRA members) 
Call John Strasberg Studios to register: 514-272-9430
-------------------------------------------------------------

Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4