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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 20
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1. DIALECT AND ACCENT COURSES with David LeReaney - CALGARY
2. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOP - TORONTO
3. ANIMOTION 1 - WINDSOR, NS

1. DIALECT AND ACCENT COURSES with David LeReaney - CALGARY
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This course will provide you with the tools and techniques to
intelligently tackle any dialect and accent you may encounter in your
work.

David will share his resources, research methods and love of dialects
and accents through an
in-depth examination of two dialects (Texas & North British) and one
accent (French - Canada & France).

Dates:Feb 21, 28, March 7 & 14, 2006
Time: 7pm - 10 pm
Location: Illuminata 739 10 Ave SW
Cost: $250.oo EQUITY MEMBERS: $200
Contact: David LeReaney - lereaney at telus.net
Phone: 403-252-9255

STANDARD AMERICAN DIALECT CLASS

Don't let your "Canadian sound" limit your chances at your next
audition.
3 HOUR SEMINAR includes:
**Lecture/demo on the sound of American speech
**Comprehensive notes and list of over 85 words and phrases and sounds 
  (with accompanying CD)
**Work session with TV and film scripts

Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006 
Time: 7pm - 10 pm
Location: Illuminata - 739 10 Ave SW 
Cost: $75.oo EQUITY MEMBERS: $60
Contact: David LeReaney - lereaney at telus.net 
Phone: 403-252-9255

David LeReaney brings 10 years of professionaldialect coaching
experience and 25 years as a character actor to this 
course, sharing access to his extensive audio library of dialect
samples.
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2. EQUITY SHOWCASE WORKSHOP - TORONTO
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#1677 Brushing up for Musical Theatre Auditions with Jim Betts (and
Accompanist: Michael Mulrooney)
Sat & Sun 1 - 4 pm
Feb 11 - 12 & 18 - 19
4 classes
CAEA $220 Non-CAEA $275
Deadline for application: Jan 27
A chance for musical theatre performers to examine what material to
prepare for auditions, and to work on their delivery of both songs and
monologues. Time will also be devoted to issues such as: reading from
show scripts, "taking direction" and advance preparation.
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3. ANIMOTION 1 - WINDSOR, NS
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Mermaid Theatre's Institute of Puppetry Arts presents
ANIMOTION 1

The six-week intensive program, to be presented annually, is intended
for those with a strong interest in puppetry and physical theatre and
the desire to expand their range of abilities. The course will include
daily instruction in manipulation, movement, voice, clown, mask, design
and construction. 
The program is called Animotion to reflect dual emphasis on animation
and the body in motion. 
Eight-hour sessions will be held daily from Monday through Friday, with
students engaged in class-room instruction, group creation, and
production duties.

Training will take place at Mermaid Theatre's headquarters in Windsor,
NS.  The program runs from February 20th to March 31, 2006 Cost is $1300
(Equity members $1040)

For more information please visit our website at
www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca or contact 
Graham Percy, Associate Director
Institute of Puppetry Arts
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
P.O. Box 2697
Windsor, NS
gpercy at mermaidtheatre.ns.ca
B0N 2T0
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