E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10 ]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10 
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1. WORKSHOP - QUIPTAKE - TORONTO, ON
2. VOCAL FITNESS FOR ACTORS AND SINGERS - ARTISTS' HEALTH CENTRE
FOUNDATION - TORONTO, ON
3. SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY - OTTAWA, ON

1. WORKSHOP - QUIPTAKE - TORONTO, ON
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Contact name: Adam Lazarus
Contact email: adlazarus at rogers.com
Contact phone: 416-821-3833
Website: www.quiptake.com
Production name:
Deadline to submit: 11/17/2008
Date production rehearsal/job starts:
Audition dates:

Additional information:
Physical Performance Intensives
with Adam Lazarus and guest instructors

Working in the tradition of French Master Teachers Philippe Gaulier and
Jacques Lecoq, the forefathers of physical theatre and clowning, these 5
day courses challenge students to take risks, hone their improvisational
skills and push through performance inhibitions to find the pleasure of
being present, space, rhythm, fixed point, complicity, focus, flop and
play.

These techniques are extremely useful for performers in all disciplines,
as well as for writers, public speakers, teachers and critical thinkers.

Students will have daily work on building spatial and body awareness

Week 1: Introduction to Bouffon
Monday Nov. 17 - Friday Nov. 21 - 10am - 2pm

Week 2:  Building a Performance
Monday Nov. 23 - Friday Nov. 28 - 10am - 2pm

November 29 and 30 Class Showing at Bread & Circus Theatre
PWYC with money going to Students.

$315 for 20 hours of instruction over 1 week  ($250 equity) $600 for 40
hours of instruction over 2 weeks ($480 equity)

More info at www.quiptake.com, thebouffon at rogers.com, 416-821-3833
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2. VOCAL FITNESS FOR ACTORS AND SINGERS - ARTISTS' HEALTH CENTRE
FOUNDATION - TORONTO, ON
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Contact name: Iona Frost
Contact email: info at ahcf.ca
Contact phone: 416 351-0239
Website: www.ahcf.ca
Production name:
Deadline to submit: 10/13/2008
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 10/25/2008
Audition dates:

Additional information:
VOCAL FITNESS FOR ACTORS AND SINGERS

with Lori Holmes
Speech-Language Pathologist and Voice Coach

Saturday October 25, 2008
at the Artists' Health Centre

This half-day workshop will focus on ways to prevent vocal injury and
assure longevity through voice protection and preparation. The vocal
performer will:

*       Understand the basic anatomy of voice production
*       Identify healthy voice strategies
*       Develop an individual warm-up program

Lori Holmes, M. Sc. graduated with a Masters degree in Speech Pathology
from the University of Western Ontario in 1998, completing her thesis in
the area of aging changes in voice. Lori has extensive experience in
voice rehabilitation with professional and occupational voice users. In
addition to her private practice "Well Spoken" she and a physician
provide voice assessment in the Vocal Function Clinic at the London
Health Sciences Centre. She has combined her love of theatre with her
love of voice as part of the coaching team at the Stratford Shakespeare
Festival for the past seven seasons. She regularly conducts workshops in
voice care for a variety of professional groups including teachers,
actors and auctioneers.

Workshop: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $30

20% discount to Equity members

To register:
Phone: 416.351.0239
Email: info at ahcf.ca
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3. SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY - OTTAWA, ON
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Contact name: Kris Joseph
Contact email: krisjoseph at gmail.com
Contact phone: 613-316-5717
Website: http://www.shakespeare.org/sandco.php?pg=learning&category=e
Production name:
Deadline to submit: 10/24/2008
Date production rehearsal/job starts:
Audition dates:

Additional information:
Shakespeare & Company is bringing their unique approach to classical
training to Ottawa for the first time Oct 31 - Nov 2, and Equity members
are eligible for a terrific discount!

This 20-hour Weekend Intensive is designed to meet the needs of actors
who seek an introduction to Shakespeare & Company's training methods,
and an opportunity to re-awaken and revitalize their relationship to
Shakespeare's text.  The workshop comprises a mix of voice, movement,
and text work.

This workshop will be instructed by master teacher, Dennis Krausnick, at
the Arts Court facility in downtown Ottawa. For more info, see
http://tinyurl.com/4pdsvw or email training at shakespeare.org

The workshop is limited to 15 participants -- please apply ASAP to hold
your spot!

Non-Equity member cost: $300
Equity members: $150 (yes - 50% off!)

Applications are available at http://tinyurl.com/4gm3jh

Learn more about Shakespeare & Company at http://www.shakespeare.org/
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