E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25]

Thu Jan 24 17:39:52 EST 2013

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25
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1.  DANCE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
2.  GETTING THE PART - PLAYHOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
3.  WILSON ENTERTAINMENT - TORONTO, ON
4.  SITCOM SWEATSHOP WITH MILO SHANDEL - VANCOUVER, BC
5.  VISCERAL VISIONS - VANCOUVER, BC
6.  JOHN BEALE - TORONTO, ON
7.  A WORKSHOP IN PERFORMANCE WITH JOHN BEALE - JOHN BEALE - TORONTO, ON
8.  A WORKSHOP IN PERFORMANCE WITH JOHN BEALE - JOHN BEALE - HALIFAX, NS
9.  IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON

1.  DANCE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Dance Class
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/04/2013
Email applications to: anne at annewootten.com
Contact name: Anne Wootten
Contact email: anne at annewootten.com
Contact phone: 6473828261

Additional information:
Open, ongoing Jazz dance class for former professional dancers are
happening on Monday nights, 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm at the Citadel, 304
Parliament Street, Toronto. Come and re-connect with friends and have
fun dancing in a welcoming environment. Classes are run on a collective
basis, with teachers rotating as available. Fee is $15. per class for
Equity members. $18. for non-Equity
For further information, visit www.annewootten.com and click on News.
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2.  GETTING THE PART - PLAYHOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: 01/27/2013
Email applications to: playhousenorthstudios at yahoo.com
Contact name: Cindy Christensen
Contact email: playhousenorthstudios at yahoo.com
Contact phone: 647-231-2547
Engager Website: http://cindychristensen.wix.com/webpage

Additional information:
Step by step explaration dealing with all the things that add to an
actors anxiety with the audition process. From how to tackle sides, to
cold reads, to making the best impression with your prepared pieces
 February 3rd, 2013
10:00 - 6:00 PM
$100.00 - 20 % discount for Equity members
Lemontree Studios - 196 Spadina
Please email: playhousenorthstudios at yahoo.com for more information or to
register today.
http://cindychristensen.wix.com/webpage
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3.   WILSON ENTERTAINMENT - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Words Used as a Charm - Staging and Deciphering
Shakespeare
Deadline to submit: 02/01/2013
Email applications to: lee at lionofireland.com
Contact name: Lee Wilson
Contact email: lee at lionofireland.com
Contact phone: 416-706-0063

Additional information:
A 2 Day Shakespeare & Text Gym:       
Friday, February 15th and
Saturday, February 16th 2013
Tarragon Theatre, 10 am to 6pm

$85 for Non-Equity      $68 for Equity

*      Shakespeare's world and how it informs his plays.
*      Discovering his words and thoughts.
*      Verse and Prose.
*      Sound and Sense.
*      The Blind vs. The Deaf - the textual and physical story.

This will be a very practical workshop for budding and mid-career actors
and directors.
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4.  SITCOM SWEATSHOP WITH MILO SHANDEL - VANCOUVER, BC
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/16/2013
Deadline to submit: 02/15/2013
Email applications to: sitcomsweatshop at gmail.com
Contact name: Milo Shandel
Contact email: miloshandel at me.com
Contact phone: 604-202-2527
Engager Website: www.miloshandel.com

Additional information:
Ideal for theatre actors!
The Sitcom Sweatshop with Milo Shandel, star of YTV & DISNEY XD's hit
show MR.YOUNG. A 2-day intensive to help teach the technical in's and
out's of multi-cam, break down sitcom scripts, and find the funny!
Milo has worked as a coach privately, and on-set.
Feb 16 & 17
at The Cultch, Vancouver BC
$245
early bird rate (before Feb 1) $215
20% Equity discount.
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5.  VISCERAL VISIONS - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: Mini-Intensives with David Smukler
Audition date: 02/16/2013
Audition date 2: 02/18/2013
Audition date 3: 02/23/2013
Deadline to submit: 12/22/2012
Email applications to: vsturner at visceralvisions.com
Contact name: Valerie Sing Turner
Contact email: vsturner at visceralvisions.com
Contact phone: 604.818.8805

Additional information:
Study voice with master teacher David Smukler in Vancouver!

Workshop A (weekend):
Sat. Feb 16, 10am - 5pm & Sun. Feb 17, 10am - 5pm
Renegade Productions, 125 E. 2nd Avenue

Workshop B (weeknights):
Mon-Fri inclusive, Feb 18-22, 7pm - 9:30pm
Renegade Productions

Workshop C (weekend):
Sat. Feb 23, 9:30am - 6pm & Sun. Feb 24, 9:30am - 2:30pm Carousel
Theatre, Granville Island

$350 per session | $280 (20% discount) for Equity members (no HST)
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6.  JOHN BEALE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Present! a workshop in performance
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/23/2013
Deadline to submit: 02/18/2013
Email applications to: john at johnbeale.net
Contact name: John Beale
Contact email: john at johnbeale.net
Contact phone: 1-416-892-4322
Engager Website: www.johnbeale.net

Additional information:
PRESENT! Toronto
a workshop in performance with John Beale

February 23rd and 24th
11-5 each day

Tarragon Theatre, Near Studio
30 Bridgman Avenue, Toronto

Cost $200 + hst
20% discount for returning students, ACTRA and Equity.
Scholarship positions available.
Space will be limited to 20 people.

For more information and to register:
john at johnbeale.net (416) 892-4322
www.johnbeale.net

Inspired by the teachings of Philippe Gaulier.
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7.  A WORKSHOP IN PERFORMANCE WITH JOHN BEALE - JOHN BEALE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: PRESENT! Toronto 
Deadline to submit: 02/22/2013
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:
Inspired by the teachings of Philippe Gaulier, this work called clown is
about dropping persona and revealing a much more interesting being.  It
helps us sense an audience, to listen, to play, to be attuned to the
moment and to find our open, sensitive, vulnerable, human, ridiculous
quality.

-February 23rd and 24th, 11am-5pm
-Tarragon Theatre, Near Studio (30 Bridgman Avenue)
-$200 + hst
-20% discount for returning students, ACTRA and Equity.
-Limited to 20 people.
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8.  A WORKSHOP IN PERFORMANCE WITH JOHN BEALE - JOHN BEALE - HALIFAX, NS
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Production name: PRESENT! - Halifax
Deadline to submit: 02/28/2013
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:
Inspired by the teachings of Philippe Gaulier, this work called clown is
about dropping persona and revealing a much more interesting being.  It
helps us sense an audience, to listen, to play, to be attuned to the
moment and to find our open, sensitive, vulnerable, human, ridiculous
quality.

-March 1st (6:30-9:30), 2nd (6:30-9:30), 3rd (11-5)
-Halifax Dance, 1505 Barrington Street, Maritime Centre.
-$200 + hst
-20% discount for returning students, ACTRA, Equity.
-20 people limit.
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9.  IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Improv Your Acting - KIDS!!!
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 03/11/2013
Deadline to submit: 03/08/2013
Email applications to: improvyouracting at gmail.com
Contact name: Tony Babcock
Contact email: improvyouracting at gmail.com
Contact phone: 647-688-9668
Engager Website: www.improvyouracting.com

Additional information:
Improv Your Acting has a brand new kids program!
They are kicking off with a March Break Camp for kids aged 7 - 11.

Camp runs Mar. 11th - 15th from 9:30am to 1:00pm.

Learn the rules and regs of improv, practice teamwork, and participate
in a showcase for a top Toronto Agency.

$280 for the week/$225 for Equity Members.

Register now!: www.improvyouracting.com/marchbreak
improvyouracting at gmail.com
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