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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 21
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1. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PREPARING FOR L.A. - , BC
2. ROBERT MCQUEEN CABARET WORKSHOP - VANCOUVER, BC
3. ROBERT MCQUEEN SONG/MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP - VANCOUVER, BC
4. TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING FROM STUDENT TO WORKING PROFESSIONAL -
BROADWAY EDGE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO - VANCOUVER, BC

1. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PREPARING FOR L.A. - , BC
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Deadline to submit: 01/22/2011
Email applications to: preparingforla at gmail.com
Contact name: Jane McLean
Contact email: preparingforla at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-705-1077

Additional information:
This workshop on how to prepare for building a career in LOS ANGELES.
During this WEEKEND INTENSIVE, actors will be taken through all the
steps of preparing themselves for a career in Los Angeles.  

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 & SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011
Hotel le Soleil, 2nd Floor - Les Etoiles Room
567 Hornby St, VANCOUVER, BC

Course Fee:
$199 + HST Equity Members
$249 + HST Non-Union Members

To register call (323) 303-4216 or email: PreparingForLA at gmail.com
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2. ROBERT MCQUEEN CABARET WORKSHOP - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: Robert McQueen Cabaret Workshop
Deadline to submit: 02/18/2011
Email applications to: mullen_c725 at hotmail.com
Contact name: Cheryl Mullen
Contact phone: 604-722-5662

Additional information:
Robert's unique directorial POV will guide participants as they start to
build their Cabaret theme through words and musical style.  Angus
Kellett will accompany.

Wednesday evenings March 2, 9 and 16 from 6:30pm-10:30pm (12 hours) Arts
Club Theatre Prep required: Bring 2 songs you have mastered and for
which you have a personal connection. Text assignment for second class
TBA. Maximum 6 participants Register by February 18:
mullen_c725 at hotmail.com

Canadian Actors' Equity Association is a sponsor of these workshops as
part of the Association's professional development mandate. Equity
members receive a significant tuition discount as a result of this
funding sponsorship.

$130.00 for Equity members in good standing / $300.00 for non-members
(specifically looking for members of ACTRA/UBCP/UDA/AFM/CADA)
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3. ROBERT MCQUEEN SONG/MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: Robert McQueen Song/Monologue workshop Deadline to
submit: 02/18/2011 Email applications to: mullen_c725 at hotmail.com
Contact name: Cheryl Mullen Contact email: mullen_c725 at hotmail.com
Contact phone: 604-722-5662

Additional information:
ROBERT McQUEEN, renowned international stage director offers a Song/Text
Workshop. Angus Kellet is workshop accompanist.

Monday evenings: February 28, March 7 and 14 from 6:00pm-10:00pm (12
hours) Shaughnessy United Church Hall 1550 W.33rd (one block west of
Granville.) Maximum 8 participants. Register by February 18:
mullen_c725 at hotmail.com

Participants will explore the full dimension of their spoken and sung
text as Robert works with them individually. Prep required prior to
workshop: Participants must prepare one song from the musical theatre
repertoire and one unrelated monologue under two minutes. Robert
encourages actors who sing as well as musical theatre/opera artists to
register.

Canadian Actors' Equity Association is a sponsor of these workshops as
part of the Association's professional development mandate. Equity
members receive a significant tuition discount as a result of this
funding sponsorship.

$130.00 for CAEA members in good standing / $295.00 for
non-members(specifically looking for members of ACTRA/UBCP/UDA/AFM/CADA)
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4. TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING FROM STUDENT TO WORKING PROFESSIONAL -
BROADWAY EDGE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: How to Get Work and Survive in Theatre in Canada 
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/29/2011 
Deadline to submit: 01/27/2011 
Email applications to: hiyacher at gmail.com 
Contact name: Cheryl Contact 
email: hiyacher at gmail.com 
Contact phone:  604-689-0645 
Engager Website: www.broadwayedgestudio.com

Additional information:
January 29, 1 - 4 pm, Broadway Edge Performing Arts Studio 119 W
Broadway (near Broadway - City Hall Skytrain station)

Please put Jan 29 in subject line.

Topics include: * where the work is, industry statistics * how to find
auditions, networking * creating an exceptional promotion package,
performing resume, cover letters, advice about CD's DVD's and websites *
creating your unique audition library

Cost $50, Equity members $40.

Workshop created by Seana-Lee Wood, SEANALEEWOOD.COM
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