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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24
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1. MOVEMENT WORKSHOP - VANCOUVER
2. TOM TODOROFF WORKSHOP - TORONTO
3. FIGHT DIRECTOR CANADA - TORONTO
4. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
5. SPRING TRAINING 2006 - MONTREAL

1. MOVEMENT WORKSHOP - VANCOUVER
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A week-end workshop with Judth Koltai.
March 11th, 12th, 2006
Vancouver, BC

250 non-equity
190 equity

karenraeparadise at hotmail.com
lisalotta at telus.net

Judith Koltai, MA, ADTR.
 
For over thirty years, Judith Koltai 
has pioneered her unique approach in body movement practices as applied 
to education, the performing arts, psychotherapy and physical 
rehabilitation in North America and in Europe. 
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2. TOM TODOROFF WORKSHOP - TORONTO
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Equity Members receive at 20% Discount to The Tom Todoroff Workshop in
Toronto - April 8th & 9th.  (Overwhelming response - March 25th & 26th
Workshop - SOLD OUT!)

Are you ready to change your life?  This is an incredible opportunity
for Canadian actors to learn from one of the top teachers working in the
industry today.  Please call 310-285-3277 to register.  Space is
limited.  Act now!  Please visit www.actnowevents.com or
www.tomotodoroff.com.

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3. FIGHT DIRECTOR CANADA - TORONTO
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Fight Director Canada's

2006 Toronto Workshop

Train with both Canada's oldest stage combat association, Fight
Directors Canada, and Canada's oldest continuous dramatic combat school,
Rapier Wit. This exciting and intensive Basic Actor Combatant
certification workshop will focus on the foundation of acting and the
illusion of conflict.   Space for this workshop is very limited, so
register soon!  

May 1 - 12, 2006 Toronto Ontario

A $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold a space
$1000 for workshop

$800 for FDC, Equity and Actra members if all fees are paid in full by
April 18

Not an FDC member?  Joining as an associate member is easy. 
Please go to www.fdc.ca/joinfdc.html

Classes will run at the National Ballet Studio and Rapier Wit Studio 
Times, instructors and locations subject to change

For more information, or to book classes, please call Daniel Levinson at
(416) 534-1947, or e-mail  dlevinson at fdc.ca   
Visit us at www.fdc.ca or www.rapierwit.com
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4. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS - TORONTO
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# 1674 Character and Animation Voice Over Intensive with Roland
Parliament
Sat & Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Mar 11 - 12
CAEA $300 Non-CAEA $375
Deadline for application: Feb 28
Designed for the actor who wishes to extend his or her vocal
capabilities for commercial and animation work, this course will
challenge participants to stretch their creativity and vocal range in
order to compete effectively in these fields. All classes will be
conducted in a professional recording environment under the tutelage of
one of Canada's top commercial and animation voice directors.
 
# 1678 On-Camera Acting Scene Study Intensive with Janet-Laine Green
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Mar 18 - 19
CAEA $200 Non-CAEA $250
Deadline for application: Mar 7
This is a condensed version of Ms. Green's regular On-Camera class.
Intended for actors who have some experience in film and television,
this class will give the actor the opportunity and challenge to stretch
their artistic skin, to play with and deepen their choices within a
scene, in an environment of honest feedback and encouragement. 
 
#1690 Classical Theatre Lab (Sunday Nights)
Sun 7-10pm
Mar 12 - Apr 30 (no Lab Apr 16)
CAEA $100  Non-CAEA: $125
Deadline for application: Mar 2
If there is enough interest, EST will be offering a Sunday night session
of the popular Classical Theatre Lab.  Facilitators in the past have
included: Peter Van Wart, Rod Ceballos, David Ferry, RH Thomson, Michael
Shamata and Rosemary Dunsmore.
 
For more information, please visit www.equityshowcase.ca or call
416-533-6100 ext. 21
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5. SPRING TRAINING 2006 - MONTREAL
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Quebec Drama Federation presents: SPRING TRAINING 2006: MARCH 23-27

Voice-Over I: Dubbing Technique with Richard Dumont
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th from 10am-3:30pm    
What's a rhythmoband? In this intensive weekend workshop, you'll learn
from one of Montreal's busiest voice-actor/directors. In two 5-hour, in
studio sessions, you will familiarize yourself with the rudiments of
this rapidly growing sector of our industry. 
Equity Members: $250
Non-Members: $315
*Restricted to 15 participants.

Voice-Over II: Commercials with Martin Snape and Jennifer Seguin Friday
24th from 2-7pm Work in studio with a couple of pros. Commercial
copywriter/director and filmmaker, Martin Snape, teams up with
actor/voice-actor and TV director, Jennifer Seguin, to put you through
the paces in this 5 hour workshop focussing on TV and radio commercials.

Equity Members: $175
Non-Members: $220
*Restricted to 15 participants. 

The Standard Midwestern American Dialect with Julia Lenardon Thursday
23rd from 1-5pm & Sunday 26th from 4:30-8:30pm On an American film
set? Trying to lose that Canadian accent, eh? Voice/speach/dialect
instructor for the National Theatre School and dialogue coach for CBC's
Trudeau: Maverick in the Making, Julia will get you started in these two
4-hour sessions. 
Equity Members: $125
Non-Members: $165
Please note that the first seven Equity members pay only $28.55 for this
workshop! *Restricted to 15 participants.
 
Audition Master Class with Bryna Wasserman
Friday 24th & Monday 27th from 9-1pm
Have your monologue or song ready and explore the audition process with
Bryna! Leonor and Alvin Segal Theatre's Artistic Director will be on
hand to offer feedback and insight in two-part workshop. 
Equity Members: $125
Non-Members: $165
*Restricted to 20 participants.

The Web: Making the Most of Your Connection
Saturday 25th from 11-4pm
Optimize your Web use. Subjects to be covered include web usability and
search engine referencing. Equity Members: $75
Non-Members: $100

Project Grant Writing with Kathryn Cleveland
Monday 27th 1-5pm 
Former General Manager of Porte Parole, Kathryn, will take you through
the nuts and bolts of project grant writing. Representatives from
Conseil des arts de Montreal, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quebec,
Heritage Canada and the Canada Council will also be on hand to speak
about their particular grants and take questions. 
Equity Members: $75
Non-Members: $100

For details call 514-875-8698 or visit our website www.quebecdrama.org
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