E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 28]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 28
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1. PLAYHOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
2. ONE-PERSON SHOW WORKSHOP  - TORONTO, ON
3. RAINBOW STAGE (1993) INC. - WINNIPEG, MB
4. MICHAEL CHEKHOV WORKSHOP - MICHAEL CHEKHOV CANADA - TORONTO, ON
5. SIRIUS THEATRICAL COMPANY - TORONTO, ON
6. PUPPETMONGERS THEATRE - TORONTO, ON


1. PLAYHOUSE NORTH ACTING STUDIOS - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Meisner Technique Sessions
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 04/14/2014
Deadline to submit: 04/07/2014
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:
Come and join us for this great opportunity!

 Classes run every Monday evening - for eight consecutive weeks beginning on Monday April 14/2014.

Playhouse North Acting Studios has had huge success with Introduction To The Meisner Technique in Toronto, and with such great interest, we have added a second night of classes!

 Eight sessions - $250.00
 Equity members receive an extra 20% discount
 Receipt given upon full payment.
 Email us at playhousenorthstudios at yahoo.com for more details today!

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2. ONE-PERSON SHOW WORKSHOP  - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: SOULO SHOW WORKSHOP
Deadline to submit: 04/15/2014
Email applications to: tracey at soulo.ca (or call 416.909.0680)
Contact name: Tracey Erin Smith
Contact email: tracey at soulo.ca
Contact phone: (416) 909-0680
Engager Website: www.soulo.ca

Additional information:
(weekends & evenings) APRIL 26 - MAY 4

Create a ten-minute solo show based on stories and characters from your life and imagination. You will be guided through every step, including how to start, your theme, plot and performance tips.

REGULAR: $565.00 (+hst)
EQUITY*: $452.00 (+hst) (*Equity members may pay by deposit ($100) and two installments of $176.00 (+hst)
LOCATION: Red Sandcastle - 922 Queen St. East
*Phone interview and $100.00 deposit required to secure spot
http://www.soulo.ca/courses-workshops/
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3. RAINBOW STAGE (1993) INC. - WINNIPEG, MB
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Production name: Free Jazz Dance Classes
Deadline to submit: 04/07/2014
Email applications to: rhogg at rainbowstage.ca
Contact name: Ray Hogg
Contact email: rhogg at rainbowstage.ca
Contact phone: 2049895261
Engager Website: www.rainbowstage.ca

Additional information:
Free Jazz Dance Classes every week in April & May                                                                                                                                                  
Classes will be held in the Osborne Street Dance Club studio                                                                              109 Pulford Street (St Augustine Church, 2nd floor)                                                                                              9:30 am – 11:00 am
Classes are open to all professional and aspiring professional performing artists who are actively pursuing a professional career in theatre. 

As space is limited, classes are restricted to professionals and pre-professionals over the age of 16. (see www.rainbowstage.ca for details)
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4. MICHAEL CHEKHOV WORKSHOP - MICHAEL CHEKHOV CANADA - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Michael Chekhov Weekend Intensive with Rena Polley and Lionel Walsh
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 04/12/2014
Deadline to submit: 04/09/2014
Email applications to: info at michaelchekhovcanada.com
Contact name: Rena Polley
Contact email: info at michaelchekhovcanada.com
Contact phone: 647-968-6050
Engager Website: www.michaelchekhovcanada.com

Additional information:
This two-day workshop will introduce the participants to the fundamentals of the Chekhov technique including; centers, imaginary body, atmospheres and inner gestures. This will be a great introduction for those wanting to explore the technique for the first time or for those wanting to add tools to their acting toolbox.
Date: Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13, 10am - 5pm
Location: Toronto Operetta Theatre, Queen St and Carlaw Ave.
Regular $65.00 / Equity $50.00

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5. SIRIUS THEATRICAL COMPANY - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Intensive Introduction to the Linklater Progression
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 04/22/2014
Deadline to submit: 04/18/2014
Email applications to: info at siriustheatrical.com
Contact name: Heather Dick
Contact email: info at siriustheatrical.com
Contact phone: 416-236-9011 Ext. 1
Engager Website: www.siriustheatrical.com

Additional information:
2 INTENSIVE Introductory sessions to the Linklater Method of "Freeing the Natural Voice".  Discover your unique, natural voice - relaxed, free, resonant and expressive.

SESSION #1: Evenings & Weekends - April 22 - May 3 -  Max. 6 Students

SESSION #2: Monday - Friday Daytime - May 19 - 23  -  Max. 6 Students

INSTRUCTOR: Heather Dick, Linklater Teacher Designee (July 2014). Actress, Director, Voice & Acting Coach. 

Information / Registration: http://www.siriustheatrical.com/?q=group_classes    

Regular: $250
Equity: $200

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6. PUPPETMONGERS THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Puppetry for the Camera
Workshop Date: 04/12/2014 to 04/13/2014
Deadline to submit: 04/11/2014
Email applications to: info at puppetmongers.com
Contact name: Mike Petersen
Contact email: petersenmike2 at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-516-8719
Engager Website: puppetmongers.com

Additional information:
Can your puppet act inside the TV’s frame? Can you sculpt your performance and “play to the camera”? Come find out! This two-day intensive will throw puppeteers right into the deep end. You’ll learn how to shape your manipulation so that the lens will love your character.

Prior experience with acting and with puppets is strongly recommended.

Click on the link for more details.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mouth-puppetry-for-the-camera-tickets-10870021527

Regular: $200
Equity: $160

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