E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22]

[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 NOVEMBER 22
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1. PLAYHOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
2. CONVERGENCE THEATRE - TORONTO, ON


1. PLAYHOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Thursday Night Meisner Sessions
Deadline to submit: 11/25/2013
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:
Starting January 9th and running for eight weeks on Thursday evenings.
Location: LemonTree Studios, 196 Spadina (Queen/Spadina) and run from 6:30 - 8:30pm.
Cost: $250 / Equity 20% discount cost: $200

The Meisner Technique is one of the most popular acting techniques in North America and is foundational in freeing the actors instincts and strengthening the actor's ability to connect authentically in their work, good for film or theatre, all levels of experience welcome.

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2. CONVERGENCE THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Self-Producing 101
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 12/07/2013
Deadline to submit: 12/06/2013
Email applications to: convergencetheatre at gmail.com
Contact name: Aaron Willis & Julie Tepperman
Contact email: convergencetheatre at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-938-7886

Additional information:
Topics explored will include: producing at a festival vs. producing independently, creating and managing a budget and cashflow, the various Equity agreements, venue considerations (theatres vs. site-specific locations), grassroots fundraising, grant writing, creative marketing strategies, audience and community engagement, publicity and building relationships with the media, inviting “VIPs”, pitching your work, what to do after the first run…and more!

Sat Dec. 7 and Sun Dec. 8 from 10:00am-5:00pm
Fringe Creation Lab, 720 Bathurst Street, Suite 403

CLASS LIMIT: 25

Please e-mail to register.
COST: $180 + HST = $203.40
CAEA 20% discount: $144 + HST = $162.72

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