E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13 ]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13 
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1. ACADEMIE DUELLO - VANCOUVER, BC
2. TARRAGON THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
3. CLASSICAL THEATRE LAB - TORONTO , ON
4. MUSIC THEATRE REPERTOIRE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
5. EQUITY SHOWCASE THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
6. LEMON PRODUCTIONS INC. - TORONTO, ON
7. THE S.P.A.C.E. - TORONTO, ON
8. STRATFORD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - STRATFORD, ON


1. ACADEMIE DUELLO - VANCOUVER, BC
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/15/2012
Deadline to submit: 01/15/2012
Email applications to: info at academieduello.com
Contact name: David McCormick
Contact email: david at playfighting.ca
Contact phone: 778-840-2370
Engager Website: http://www.academieduello.com

Additional information:
Vancouver Stage Combat Workshop
15 January 2-6pm
Academie Duello, 412 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver.
$60+tax (Equity members $48+tax)
A 4-hour Stage Combat Introduction "Slaps and Slashes": 2 hours of
unarmed combat and 2 hours of swordplay for the stage. Our focus is on
actors performing the illusion of violence, never competitive or
dangerous. Refresh your skills or learn these essentials anew. Call
604-568-9907 or http://goo.gl/xCcCE
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2. TARRAGON THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/15/2012
Deadline to submit: 02/09/2012
Email applications to: outreach at tarragontheatre.com
Contact name: Erin Brubacher
Contact email: erin at tarragontheatre.com
Contact phone: 416 536 5018
Engager Website: www.tarragontheatre.com

Additional information:
Playwriting and Dramaturgy with Brian Quirt

A practical look at the life of playwriting, course will include:
writing exercises, practical discussions on how to work with a dramaturg
and/or director and expectations for playwrights in a workshop
environment. The course is geared to writers: participants will be asked
to bring existing samples of their writing to class, as well as generate
and read new material throughout the process.

9 sessions from February 15-April 18

See:
http://www.tarragontheatre.com/outreach/artists/dramaturgy-class.php
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3. CLASSICAL THEATRE LAB - TORONTO , ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/16/2012
Deadline to submit: 01/16/2012
Email applications to: www.equityshowcase.ca
Contact name: Peter Van Wart
Contact email: petervanwart at mac.com
Contact phone: 

Additional information:
The LAB is an excellent workout with classical texts.

Each evening features a different facilitator. Participants choose the
material they wish to work on each night; be it an audition piece or a
scene.

Facilitators include:, Kate Lynch,Rod Ceballos,Peter Van
Wart , William Webster and Rosemary Dunsmore

$10 per/hr for Equity members with 20% discount.

Randolph Academy, Bathurst St.Theatre 730 Bathurst St. Toronto

Monday nights 7:00pm-10:00pm January 16-Feb 13, 2012
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4. MUSIC THEATRE REPERTOIRE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Songbook
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/18/2012
Deadline to submit: 01/16/2012
Email applications to: tracymichailidis at hotmail.com
Contact name: Tracy Michailidis
Contact email: tracymichailidis at hotmail.com
Contact phone: 416 885 8284
Engager Website: tracymichailidis at hotmail.com

Additional information:
NEW CLASS ADDED WEDNESDAY NIGHTS, 5 weeks

Whether it's a new piece you want to try out, an old piece that needs
new life or direction, or material you'd like to prep for an upcoming
audition, this is the place to work on it. Students choose new material
to work on every class for a one-on-one coaching session. 
Cost: $300, 20% discount for Equity Members

for more information, visit www.tracymichailidis.com
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5. EQUITY SHOWCASE THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: 01/17/2012
Email applications to: gowermansion at rogers.com
Contact name: kevin mccormick
Contact email: gowermansion at rogers.com
Contact phone: 416-368-0943

Additional information:
Equity Showcase launches it's Winter Season of Professsional development
workshops starting January 23rd with Rod Ceballos and the Legendary
World of Arthur Miller followed by Voice workshops with David Smukler
and Scene Study and Audition with Kevin McCormick on January 31st . 20%
discount for caea members Contact EST at  www.equityshowcase.ca
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6. LEMON PRODUCTIONS INC. - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: The Actors Academy for the Puppetry Arts Class Listings

Deadline to submit: 06/27/2012 
Email applications to: nic at lemonproductionsinc.com 
Contact name: Nic Lemon 
Contact email: nic at lemonproductionsinc.com 
Contact phone: 905-303-8436 
Engager Website: www.lemonproductionsinc.com

Additional information:
* Introduction to Puppetry Technique
20% discount for Equity members
* INTENSIVE: February 4th, March 10th, April 21st, May 5th, or June 16th
$150.00 including HST
* EVENINGS: February 1st to 22nd, or February 29th to March 21st $175.00
+ HST
* The Art of Puppetry Improv - Level I
* March 28th to April 18th, or June 6th to 27th
$175.00 + HST
* Puppet Conservatory Training Program
* April 25th to May 30th
$250.00 + HST
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7. THE S.P.A.C.E. - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Musical Theatre classes
Deadline to submit: 02/25/2012
Email applications to: linette at the-space.ca
Contact name: Linette Doherty
Contact email: linette at the-space.ca
Contact phone: 4168501677

Additional information:
Adult Musical Theatre classes - improve your skills in all three
disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting, and build your repertoire
in a challenging and fun-filled class!

Fridays 6:00-7:30pm

$495 - January 13 to June 8, 2012
*20% off for CAEA members, please bring your card when registering

Kids classes (age 6-17) too!
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8. STRATFORD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - STRATFORD, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/06/2012
Deadline to submit: 02/03/2012
Email applications to: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact name: Shira Ginsler
Contact email: sginsler at stratfordshakespearefestival.com
Contact phone: 519-271-4040 x2319
Engager Website: www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com

Additional information:
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival presents:
SHAKESPEARE WEEK
February 6-10, 2012
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
held in Stratford
The Shakespeare Week immerses professional and aspiring artists in a
week-long intensive exploring the challenges and joys of performing
Shakespeare. The course is designed for actors aged 16 and up with all
levels of experience and taught by leading instructors. Led by Edward
Daranyi. $500 Equity members; $625 non-Equity. Apply online at
stratfordshakespearefestival.com/festivalcourses.
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