E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1]

[CAEA e-drive]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or association listed in the e-drive notice below.

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1
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1.  PLAYOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
2.  NATIONAL THEATRE OF THE WORLD - TORONTO, ON
3.  JEN COOK VOCAL STUDIO - TORONTO, ON
4.  NOAH DREW/FITZMAURICE VOICEWORK - VANCOUVER, BC
5.  PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP - LA CASTING DIR. MATTHEW BARRY - TORONTO, ON

1.   PLAYOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: 02/08/2013
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:
Playhouse North Acting Studios 
presents:
The Meisner Sessions
Starting February 25th, 2013 and running for eight weeks
Lemontree Studios 196 Spadina Ave
$250 for eight, two hour classes.
20% discount for Equity members ( = $200)
Come study from a qualified and experienced instructor learning one of the most practical and popular acting techniques in North America.

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2.  NATIONAL THEATRE OF THE WORLD - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Maja Ardal Solo Creation
Deadline to submit: 02/09/2013
Email applications to: naomiwrightwrite at gmail.com
Contact name: Naomi Wright
Contact email: naomiwrightwrite at gmail.com
Contact phone: 4165329637
Engager Website: www.thenationaltheatreoftheworld.com

Additional information:
Solo Play Creation Workshop with Maja Ardal

2013 is the year to begin that one-person show that's been on your bucket-list. Maja Ardal will lead this workshop, giving participants the basic tools to shape ideas into a piece, and then feedback on what is created. The focus will be to leave the workshop with a solid start to your solo show!

Feb 9th (12-4 pm) and Feb 16th (11am-5pm) at Theatre Passe Muraille.  Cost is $125.00 plus HST, with 20% off ($100 plus HST) for Equity Members.

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3.  JEN COOK VOCAL STUDIO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: GROUP SINGING CLASS - BEGINNER
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/13/2013
Deadline to submit: 02/12/2013
Email applications to: jcc at jencook.ca
Contact name: Jen Cook
Contact email: jcc at jencook.ca
Contact phone: 416-428-9119
Engager Website: www.jencook.ca

Additional information:
“fun, delightful, challenging, primal, profoundly human”

Each week begins with deep breath work, release of tension and body alignment. With that foundation, students explore sound with a free, healthy, unencumbered voice. The group will explore sound through improvisation, emotion and technique. Classes are limited to 5 people for maximum attention both as a group and individually.

WEDNESDAYS 7pm- 9pm
February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20

Regular Price - $140 / Equity Rate - $112

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4.  FITZMAURICE VOICEWORK WEEKEND WORKSHOP - NOAH DREW/FITZMAURICE VOICEWORK - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: Fitzmaurice Voicework Weekend Workshop
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/16/2013
Deadline to submit: 02/16/2013
Email applications to: noah at noahdrew.com
Contact name: Noah Drew
Contact email: noah at noahdrew.com
Contact phone: 778-323-6606
Engager Website: http://www.noahdrew.com/voice-workshops.html

Additional information:
"free the electrifying honesty of your voice"

February 16 - 17, 2013
 Sat. 12:30pm-8:30pm
 Sun. 10am-6pm

Cost: Full price: $320
CAEA discount: $200-$260 (sliding scale)

Fitzmaurice Voicework is a whole-body approach to vocal training that helps you speak or sing with a free, flexible, potent voice. The work increases vocal health, presence, spontaneity, resonance, power, and emotional connection - the full range of humanity that can be expressed in the voice.

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5.  PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP - LA CASTING DIR. MATTHEW BARRY (UNIVERSAL, WB, ETC.) - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: LA CASTING DIR. MATTHEW BARRY, ("The Notebook" WB/Universal/NewLine) - TORONTO, ON
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/16/2013
Audition date: 02/17/2013
Deadline to submit: 02/15/2013
Email applications to: actorsworkshopscanada at gmail.com
Contact name: Aris / Michael
Contact email: actorsworkshopscanada at gmail.com
Contact phone: 310 467 3338
Engager Website: http://www.actorsworkshopscanada.com/MATTHEWBARRYTORONTO.pdf

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
We welcome applicants of all ethnic backgrounds and cultures. http://www.actorsworkshopscanada.com/MATTHEWBARRYTORONTO.pdf

Additional information:
Toronto 2 Day Workshop with
L.A. Feature Film Casting Director
**** MATTHEW BARRY ****
(Currently Casting - "The Other Woman" (Cameron Diaz / 20th Century Fox)

Sat. Feb 16 - Sun Feb 17

9:00am - 6:30pm
@ Professional Actors Lab
*with Surprise Toronto Casting Special Guest

Participation for experienced performers.

Fees: ACTRA/CAEA Only $325
      NON UNION $475
      (MC / VISA / AMEX)

TO REGISTER:
actorsworkshopscanada at gmail.com

*Very Limited spots *Auditor Spots Available * ALREADY 60% FULL!
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