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

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 13
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1. PROFESSIONAL MASTERCLASS - THE WORKCENTER OF JERZY - TORONTO, ON
2. JOHN BEALE - TORONTO, ON
3. RAPIER WIT - STAGE COMBAT INTENSIVE - TORONTO, ON
4. IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON
5. RAPIER WIT - PAL FIREARMS SAFETY - TORONTO, ON


1. PROFESSIONAL MASTERCLASS - THE WORKCENTER OF JERZY - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Nostos: Encounters with the Open Program
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/18/2014
Audition date: 11/21/2013
Deadline to submit: 12/15/2013
Email applications to: nostosencounters at gmail.com
Contact name: Rebecca Biason
Contact email: nostosencounters at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416 978 7980
Engager Website: http://nostosencounters.wordpress.com

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
This Masterclass excepts to reflect the ethno-cultural make-up of Toronto. We welcome all applications.

Additional information:
This three-day intensive masterclass will explore fundamental elements of the actor's craft such as relation, contact, impulse, intention, action and reaction, the relation between process and form, and strive towards an understanding of the difference between movement and action. Under the direction of Mario Biagini, participants will work on “songs of tradition” and on elements of the physical training developed at the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards.

http://nostosencounters.wordpress.com/workshops/professional-artists/

Masterclass prices: $300.00
Equity Members: $240.00

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2. JOHN BEALE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: PRESENT workshop - Le Jeu and Clown
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 03/29/2014
Deadline to submit: 03/24/2014
Email applications to: john at johnbeale.net
Contact name: John Beale
Contact email: john at johnbeale.net
Contact phone: 416-892-4322
Engager Website: www.johnbeale.net

Additional information:
Tarragon Theatre
March 29th and 30th
11-5 each day

"With this work people have to find a way of being beautiful and surprising... and by beautiful I mean being in the grip of pleasure or freedom".
Regular: $200 +HST
50% discount for returning students,
20% discount for union members.
Scholarship positions available.
Pre-payment is required. Workshop space will be limited to 14 people.

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3. RAPIER WIT - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Rapier Wit's Intermediate Stage Combat Intensive
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/06/2014
Deadline to submit: 01/03/2014
Email applications to: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact name: Daniel Levinson
Contact email: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact phone: 647 748-8776
Engager Website: www.rapierwit.com

Additional information:
We have only four spots left in our January Intermediate Intensive.
We use Fight Director Canada's curriculum
January 6-22 9-6pm days off 11 and 17. 
Training in Small Sword, Rapier and Dagger, Broadsword, and Eastern Unarmed Martial Arts. 
Fee for Equity members $1638.50 non members $2429.50 if paid in full before December 30
Please contact Daniel for more information

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4. IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Intro to Improv
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/07/2014
Deadline to submit: 01/07/2014
Email applications to: improvyouracting at gmail.com
Contact name: Tony Babcock
Contact email: improvyouracting at gmail.com
Contact phone: 6476889668
Engager Website: http://www.improvyouracting.com/level1

Additional information:
Come and learn the art of the 'Yes! And...' in a beautiful loft space in the east end! Classes run weekly and explore the rules of improv, relationships, objectives, shortform style games, and scenic work! Taught by professional actor/director/improvisor, Tony Babcock(voice on Beyblade, host on Teletoon, Much Music, upcoming US feature Neon Jungle,'The Canadian Improv Showcase') ONLY $100 with 20% EQUITY DISCOUNT!! (REGULAR $125) Tuesdays in January 7;30-9:30!

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5. RAPIER WIT - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Rapier Wit PAL Firearms Safety Workshop
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/01/2014
Deadline to submit: 01/27/2014
Email applications to: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact name: Daniel Levinson
Contact email: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact phone: 647 748-8776
Engager Website: www.rapierwit.com

Additional information:
This is the only Canadian stage focused firearm training workshop we know of.  Participants will be eligible to apply for your PAL at the end of the workshop.  We are already starting to book up participants.

Saturday February 1 and Sunday 2   9am-7pm PAL classes/exam
Sunday February 9   10am – 3pm Stage and Screen Practical Day

Equity members $419.50 for full workshop or $148.53 for third day alone
$530.75 for non members
If paid before Monday January 13

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