E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5
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1. AURORA LIVE INC. DANCE STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
2. SOLO SHOW WEEKEND INTENSIVE - TORONTO, ON
3. STEP UP AND DANCE DOUBLE FEATURE - TORONTO, ON
4. ZOMAGE PRODUCTIONS INC. - TORONTO, ON

1. AURORA LIVE INC. DANCE STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
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Contact name: Karen Andrew
Contact email: auroraliveinc at hotmail.com
Contact phone: (416) 550-5784
Website: www.auroraliveinc.com
Production name:
Deadline to submit: 10/09/2008
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 10/01/2008
Audition dates:

Additional information:
AURORA LIVE INC. DANCE STUDIOS
Adult Dance Program/New Sessions Begins September 8th, 2008!!!

We are your answer to professional level, quality dance training in
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ and TAP DANCE set in an encouraging, family oriented
setting in the heart of downtown Toronto. Whether you've danced all your
life or always had the desire, our studios will provide you with the
classes to meet your needs. ~Exclusive Teaching Method (A Live Method)~
~Classes, Workshops, Private Coaching Available~ ~Specializing in
Contemporary Jazz and Tap Dance/All Levels~ ~Beautifully Designed,
Clean, Bright Studios~ ~Easily TTC accessible~ ~20% Discount Available
to Equity Members~ info at auroraliveinc.com www.auroraliveinc.com
(416) 550-5784
392 Queen St. E (at Parliament)
STUDIO RENTAL ALSO AVAILABLE
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2. SOLO SHOW WEEKEND INTENSIVE - TORONTO, ON
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For actors who want to write and perform their own one person shows!

This intensive workshop will provide the essentials of what it takes to
create, perform and produce a one person show. The workshop will explore
the fundamental elements of a solo show, structure and theory as well as
providing practical writing exercises to generate material, to build
stakes in your writing and create dynamic characters. We will explore
writing exercises, improvisation, the business of solo shows and tips
for marketing and production. It is not necessary to have anything
written to attend, the workshop is designed for you to generate
material, just bring your ideas, pen and paper! 

When: Sat.Sept.13 & Sun.14/2008
Where: Studio, Tarragon Theatre, Toronto
Cost: $250.00
Equity Members( 20% discount): $200.00

To register now- email: nnattrass at yahoo.ca

Deposit required to secure spot, class size will be kept small. 

Workshop Facilitator: Nicolle Nattrass is an actress (CAEA/ACTRA) and
playwright (Playwrights Guild of Canada) For more Bio info-
www.playwrightsguild.ca
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3. STEP UP AND DANCE DOUBLE FEATURE - TORONTO, ON
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2 movies + 2 classes = 1 awesome workshop!
 
Join us for a fun, high energy DOUBLE FEATURE workshop in Ballet and Hip
Hop with choreography to inspire you to STEP UP AND DANCE!  Then, stick
around for a sleepover style pizza party and watch Step Up and Step Up
2: The Streets.
 
Space is limited, first 15 registrants get a FREE Step Up 2: The Streets
poster!  Call 416 850-1677 or e-mail linette at the-space.ca to register.
 
$40 per participant, $30 for Equity members (please bring your Equity
card when registering)
 
The S.P.A.C.E.
www.the-SPACE.ca
1324 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON  M4J 1M9
416 850-1677
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4. ZOMAGE PRODUCTIONS INC. - TORONTO, ON
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Contact name: Zoe Carter
Contact email: zoe at zomageproductions.com
Contact phone: 416-346-0467
Website: www.zomageproductions.com
Production name:
Deadline to submit: 09/12/2008
Date production rehearsal/job starts:
Audition dates:

Additional information:
Equity Showcase Theatre's PDP:

Bernadette Jones', Audition Workshop starts soon, the weekend of
September 12, 13 and 14th. There are a few spaces left.Elva May
Hoover's, exciting voice over workshop begins this coming weekend
September 6th and 7th. Registration continues till Friday the 5th.

The Shakespeare Conservatory with Andrew Tidmarsh from RADA begins
September 8th. There are only a few spots left.

Registration has started for the fall session. Workshops include Voice,
Movement, Audition Technique, Scene Study, the Actors Forum, and the
Classical Lab. Check out these and others as well as our faculty
including, Peter Van Wart, David Smukler, Tedde Moore, Ann Turnbull.
Beth Laing, Kevin Mccormick and Bernadette Jones at the Zomage web site.

Be sure to review the details of our exciting new workshop, Inside the
Preface Theatre Experience coming in mid-September. This professional
development workshop is limited to 6 -8 actors so register soon.

Hope you have had a great summer. EST is pleased to be able to continue
to serve your professional development this Fall.
classes at zomageproductions.com
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