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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER10 
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1. MEISNER TORONTO - TORONTO, ON
2. VOICE AND MOVEMENT - TORONTO, ON
3. HOW TO AUDITION - TORONTO, ON
4. DIALECT INTENSIVE - TORONTO, ON

1. MEISNER TORONTO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Introduction to Meisner
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/09/2011
Deadline to submit: 01/04/2011
Email applications to: meisnertoronto at gmail.com
Contact name: Ted Hallett
Contact email: meisnertoronto at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416 879 8632
Engager Website: www.meisnertoronto.com

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
ALL ARE WELCOME!

Additional information:
An introduction to the Meisner technique, and a focus on two exercises: The repetition exercise and independent activities. Actors will learn to become spontaneous responders and to live truthfully from moment to unanticipated moment with their partners. No pre-requisite Meisner work is needed to take this course.

Sunday nights, 6pm-10pm
$350 for the 8 week session  
ACTRA/EQUITY DISCOUNT 20% That's only $280!
Fraser Studio's 115 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Steps east of Broadview
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2. VOICE AND MOVEMENT - TORONTO , ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/19/2011
Deadline to submit: 02/11/2011
Email applications to: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact name: Shira Ginsler
Contact email: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact phone: 1-800-561-1233 x2319
Engager Website: www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com

Additional information:
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival presents:
Voice and Movement Intensive for Theatre Professionals
February 19 and 20, 2011
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., both days
held in Toronto
This two-day intensive offers an opportunity for trained actors to tune up their acting tools and technique in voice and movement. Led by Festival coaches Nancy Benjamin and Kelly McEvenue. $255 Equity members; $320 non-Equity. Interested actors may apply by sending a résumé to sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com. More information at www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com/festivalcourses.
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3. HOW TO AUDITION - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/27/2011
Deadline to submit: 02/21/2011
Email applications to: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact name: Shira Ginsler
Contact email: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact phone: 1-800-561-1233 x2319
Engager Website: www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com

Additional information:
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival presents:
How to Audition
February 27, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
held in Toronto
This workshop is designed for the actor looking for the "perfect piece." Instruction will include how to choose, edit and prepare a piece, and the specific skills to optimally present it. For adults only. Led by Festival coaches Kennedy C. MacKinnon and Janine Pearson. $150 Equity members; $190 non-Equity. Registration opens January 4 online and by phone. More information at www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com/festivalcourses.
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4. DIALECT INTENSIVE - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 03/05/2011
Deadline to submit: 02/25/2011
Email applications to: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact name: Shira Ginsler
Contact email: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact phone: 1-800-561-1233 x2319
Engager Website: www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com

Additional information:
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival presents:
Dialect Intensive
March 5 and 6, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days
held in Toronto
This course offers strategies and approaches for learning dialects through practical instruction. Six dialects will be explored. Actors will have the opportunity to practice "dialect monologues" in a final masterclass session. Led by Festival coaches Nancy Benjamin and Jane Gooderham. Ages 20 and up. $255 Equity members; $320 non-Equity. Registration opens January 4, online and by phone. More information at www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com/festivalcourses.
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