[e-drive] E-DRIVE [CALL FOR CONSERVATORY SUBMISSIONS - STRATFORD]

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CALL FOR CONSERVATORY SUBMISSIONS - STRATFORD		
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The Artistic Directorate of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, in
conjunction with Martha Henry, Director of the BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATORY
FOR CLASSICAL THEATRE TRAINING, have announced that auditions for the
coming Conservatory session are being held across Canada from February
12 to March 1, 2008.  The Conservatory program will begin mid-September,
2008, and finish mid-February, 2009.  Members of the Conservatory will
be paid for their participation and, upon completion, will be offered
roles in Stratford's 2009 season. 

Preference will be given to actors who have completed training at an
accredited theatre school and who have been working in the profession
for approximately two years. Candidates should be, or be willing to
become, members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.

Successful applicants will be asked to prepare 2 contrasting speeches
from Shakespeare plus one piece of their own choosing from any
playwright. Each selection should be no longer than 3 minutes.  Please
be advised that you may not be asked to present all of your material in
the audition.

To apply for an audition please mail an 8 X 10 glossy photograph
(preferably a black & white) and your resume, along with a brief letter
indicating your reasons for wanting to join the Birmingham Conservatory,
to:

Lani Ashenhurst
Assistant to the Director
Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
P.O. Box 520
Stratford, ON  N5A 6V2

DEADLINE for applications is January 11, 2008.  No e-mail applications
please.

For a complete description of the Birmingham Conservatory program, visit
our website at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
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