E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 10]

[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 MAY 10
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1. COMEDY WORKSHOP - DRAMA DEPARTMENT INC. - TORONTO, ON
2. ACTORS WORKSHOP CANADA - MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS - TORONTO, ON
3. ACTING WORKSHOP - ZUPPA THEATRE CO. - HALIFAX, NS
4. IMPROV WITH ROBIN - TORONTO, ON
5. BELLALLUNA PRODUCTIONS - VANCOUVER, BC
6. RAPIER WIT [BASIC STAGE AND SCREEN COMBAT] - TORONTO, ON
7. RAPIER WIT [MOTION CAPTURE] - TORONTO, ON
8. TEMPER COMBAT PERFORMANCE ARTS - TORONTO, ON


1. COMEDY WORKSHOP - DRAMA DEPARTMENT INC. - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: COMEDY on FILM with Sheila McCarthy
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 05/27/2013
Deadline to submit: 05/24/2013
Email applications to: info at sheilamworkshops.com
Contact name: Kevin B. Hartley
Contact email: info at sheilamworkshops.com
Contact phone: 416-821-2711
Engager Website: www.sheilamworkshops.com

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
All are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Additional information:
Perfect for stage/musical-theatre actors wishing to refine their performance for the camera. Exploring classic film & television scenes, Sheila leads an intense and playful exploration, helping leverage individual strengths, bringing characters and scenes to life. Participants will gain confidence, seeing expanded possibilities for roles they might book.

Reserve your spot with a $100 deposit.

Equity Members SAVE 20% @ $388*, non-members $485* (*HST included).

Visit www.sheilamworkshops.com for workshop and registration details.

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2. ACTORS WORKSHOP CANADA - MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: TONY AWARD WINNER RANDY GRAFF MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 05/25/2013
Deadline to submit: 05/24/2013
Email applications to: actorsworkshopscanada at gmail.com
Contact name: Michael / Blair
Contact email: actorsworkshopscanada at gmail.com
Contact phone: 4169076254
Engager Website: http://www.actorsworkshopscanada.com/RandyGraffToronto.pdf

Additional information:

Sat May 25, Sun May 26, Mon May 27
"Acting The Song & Acing The Audition"

TIMES:
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 7:30pm, Mon 9:30am - 4:00pm

*Participation for Experienced Performers*

Register with HEADSHOT/RESUME:
actorsworkshopscanada at gmail.com


FEES: (MC/VISA/AMEX)
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FULL 3 DAY WORKSHOP
Equity Price : $299
Non Equity $399

DAY 1 & 2 ONLY
Equity Price : $275
Non Equity $375

DAY 3 ONLY
Equity Price: $175
Non Equity: $250

***Payment plan installments available for some performers***

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3. ACTING WORKSHOP - ZUPPA THEATRE CO. - HALIFAX, NS
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Production name: Seek Electricity!
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 06/17/2013
Deadline to submit: 05/24/2013
Email applications to: info at zuppatheatre.com
Contact name: Alex McLean
Contact email: info at zuppatheatre.com
Contact phone: 902-489-9872
Engager Website: www.zuppatheatre.com

Additional information:

Seek Electricity is a two-week acting intensive with Halifax’s acclaimed Zuppa Theatre Co. The workshop combines physical and vocal training, a spirit of restless play, and precise work with text and action to achieve palpably electric performances.

Lead by Zuppa’s award-winning ensemble, the workshop costs $600 ($500 with an Equity discount) and runs Monday-Friday, June 17 through 28, in Halifax. Contact info at zuppatheatre.com to apply or for more information.

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4. IMPROV WITH ROBIN - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Improv With Robin
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 06/05/2013
Deadline to submit: 06/05/2013
Email applications to: nefathecat at gmail.com
Contact name: Barbara Gordon
Contact email: nefathecat at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-535-0058
 
Additional information:
Robin Duke (Women Fully Clothed, Saturday Night Live, Second City)  will lead an improv class on Wednesdays June 5 to July 10 at The Village Playhouse in Bloor West Village.  Afternoons 1-3 and/or evenings 7-9 depending on enrolment.  Please state your preference.
 
$300   Equity members $240
 
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5. BELLALLUNA PRODUCTIONS - VANCOUVER, BC
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Production name: Mask and Commedia Workshop
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 06/11/2013
Deadline to submit: 06/06/2013
Email applications to: susan at bellaluna.ca
Contact name: Susan Bertoia
Contact email: susan at bellaluna.ca
Contact phone: 778-855-4118
Engager Website: www.bellaluna.ca

Additional information:
Two day Mask and Commedia Dell'Arte Intensive with BellaLuna's Susan Bertoia.  June 11 and 13th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Vancouver's Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street.  Workshop fee is $150. (20% Discount  CAEA). Class size is limited.  Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience necessary. Participants must be 16 years of age. $50 non-refundable deposit required upon registration.
Info/Register contact Susan: susan at bellaluna.ca

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6. RAPIER WIT [BASIC STAGE AND SCREEN COMBAT] - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: June Basic Stage and Screen Combat Workshop
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 06/09/2013
Deadline to submit: 06/07/2013
Email applications to: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact name: Daniel Levinson
Contact email: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact phone: 416-534-1947
Engager Website: www.rapierwit.com

Additional information:
Come to Canada's oldest stage combat school to work with some of Canada's best industry professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to test for certification with Fight Directors Canada, Canada's only nation-wide and internationally recognized stage combat association.

June 9 - 21

9-6pm daily. 

unarmed, single sword, quarterstaff
$1243.00 equity $1836.25 non-members

fee must be paid before May 31
$150 non refundable deposit needed to hold a space

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7. RAPIER WIT [MOTION CAPTURE] - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Motion Capture Workshop
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 06/15/2013
Deadline to submit: 06/14/2013
Email applications to: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact name: Daniel Levinson
Contact email: Daniel at rapierwit.com
Contact phone: 416-534-1947

Additional information:
Workshop with the MoCap style of suit used in the movies Ted and Paul.

June 15, 22, 29 10-5pm
$226 Equity $520 non-members

Gaming designer Daniel Maendel, Fight Masters Simon Fon, and Daniel Levinson.
Wear the suit, experience the capture of a digital character with immediate playback and feedback.  Learn how to move, fight, and live a character.

fee must be paid before June 3
$150 non refundable deposit needed to hold a space

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8. TEMPER COMBAT PERFORMANCE ARTS - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Temper Youth Stage and Screen Combat Workshop
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 07/01/2013
Deadline to submit: 06/28/2013
Email applications to: casey.hudecki at gmail.com
Contact name: Casey Hudecki
Contact email: casey.hudecki at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416 738 8212
Engager Website: www.temperarts.com

Additional information:
July 1-5 9-4pm

Ages 13-17

$361.60 Equity members and their children includes HST
$452 non-members

at Rapier Wit 575 Wellington

This workshop is an Introduction to Stage Combat. Students will learn, rehearse and perform a choreographed fight scene with a partner.  The Audience sees characters in vicious conflict, when the reality is in fact the opposite: the actors must be in complete control, working in harmony to create the illusion of chaos and violence.

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