E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8 
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1. BLACKBIRD THEATRE/CLASSICAL GYM - VANCOUVER, BC
2.  ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE LESSONS - TORONTO, ON
3. EQUITY SHOWCASE THEATRE PD WINTER CLASSES - TORONTO, ON
4. MEISNER TORONTO - TORONTO, ON

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1. BLACKBIRD THEATRE/CLASSICAL GYM - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: Classical Gym
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/18/2010
Deadline to submit: 01/18/2010
Email applications to: classicalgym at yahoo.ca
Contact name: Melissa Haller
Contact email: classicalgym at yahoo.ca
Contact phone: 778-988-3362
Engager Website: http://www.blackbirdtheatre.ca/educational.html

Additional information:
Blackbird Theatre and Melissa Haller are pleased to announce The Classical Gym.

This workshop provides an affordable space for actors to work on classical texts in a supportive environment. Brush up on an audition monologue, or sink your teeth into a scene or character you've always loved!

Facilitators include: Duncan Fraser, Lee Taylor, Gwynyth Walsh, Simon Webb and John Wright.

Monday nights, January 18 - February 22, 2010. $15/class, $12 for Equity members.

For more information, please go to http://www.blackbirdtheatre.ca/educational.html.

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2.  ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE LESSONS - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: 01/30/2010
Email applications to: tanya at alexandertech.ca
Contact name: Tanya Benard, Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique
Contact email: tanya at alexandertech.ca
Contact phone: 416-405-9893
Engager Website: www.alexandertech.ca

Additional information:
Come discover why for over 100 years, actors have used the Alexander Technique to
-  transform excess tension
-  improve breathing and vocal production
-  create the physical life of a character with greater ease
-   allow emotional availability
-  enhance expressivity
-  access a dynamic state of neutral
-  address stress and anxiety

20% discount for Equity members.

For more information, or to book an introductory lesson, contact Tanya Bénard at 416-405-9893 or tanya at alexandertech.ca

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3. EQUITY SHOWCASE THEATRE PD WINTER CLASSES - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: 01/13/2010
Email applications to: zoe at zomageproductions.com
Contact name: Zoe Carter
Contact email: zoe at zomageproductions.com
Contact phone: 416-346-0467
Engager Website: www.equityshowcase.ca

Additional information:
David Smukler Beginner and Int/Adv Voice Classes are taking applications now.  Only a few spots left.

Classical Theatre Lab session is about to begin,submit your application now to work with Faciltators like Joe Ziegler, Tedde Moore, Christopher Newton and Rod Ceballos.

Kevin McCormick is offering Audition Technique, The Actors Forum and A Dramatic Scene Study.  His classes are filling up quickly, so apply now.

Many other classes posted and accepting applications, all with a 20% CAEA discount.

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4. MEISNER TORONTO - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: 01/12/2010
Email applications to: info at meisnertoronto.com
Contact name: Ted Hallett
Contact email: info at meisnertoronto.com
Contact phone: 416-879-8632
Engager Website: www.meisnertoronto.com

Additional information:
The Meisner Technique forces an actor to place their entire attention on the other actor, so that they can respond truthfully and spontaneously in the moment.

NEW SESSION!  Tuesday, January 12-Saturday February, 20th Tuesday nights, 6pm-10pm and Saturday afternoons, 2pm-6pm $350 for the Part One 6 week session (twice a week) ACTRA/EQUITY discount 20% Fraser Studio's 168 Danforth Ave, Toronto Steps east of Broadview 
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