E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17]

[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 OCTOBER 17
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1. SOULO THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
2. WILLIAM MACDONALD - TORONTO, ON
3. PERFORM WITH PERFORMANCE - OCTOBER 24TH - 26TH - TORONTO, ON
4. IMPROV YOUR ACTING (1 of 2) - TORONTO, ON
5. IMPROV YOUR ACTING (2 of 2) - TORONTO, ON


1. SOULO THEATRE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: SOLO SHOW INTENSIVE
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 11/27/2014
Deadline to submit: 11/07/2014
Email applications to: tracey at soulo.ca or call 416.909.0680
Contact name: Tracey Erin Smith
Contact email: info at soulo.ca
Contact phone: 416-909-0680
Engager Website: www.soulo.ca

Additional information:
NOVEMBER 27th-30th (4 days)

Create a solo show based on the stories and characters from your life and imagination.
You will be guided through every step, including how to start, understanding your theme, plot, characters and performance tips.
Instructor:  Tracey Erin Smith

TO APPLY:  tracey at soulo.ca  |  416.909.0680
COURSE FEE:  $420.00 (+hst)
EQUITY 20% DISCOUNT:  $336.00 (+hst) 
LOCATION:  Red Sandcastle Theatre - 922 Queen St. East
*Phone interview + $100 deposit required to secure spot

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2. WILLIAM MACDONALD - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 10/31/2014
Deadline to submit: 10/30/2014
Email applications to: billpmacdonald at yahoo.ca
Contact name: William MacDonald
Contact email: billpmacdonald at yahoo.ca
Contact phone: 416-518-7260
Engager Website: www.williammac.ca

Additional information:
Theatre Scene Study
Scene work from the great world of Theatre, with a special emphasis on Shakespeare. Rhetoric, debate, animal + voice work, improv, Uta Hagen, Strasberg, Clown, etc.

Taught by actor/ director William MacDonald; 15 years teaching experience; 180 theatre/film/tv credits, including lead roles with Vancouver Playhouse, Arts Club, MTC, Bard on the Beach, Touchstone, Citadel, Repercussion, Factory Theatre.

-Fridays 6pm - 10pm, from Oct. 31 - Nov. 28
$300/ $240 for Union members

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3. PERFORM WITH PERFORMANCE - OCTOBER 24TH - 26TH - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: PERFORM with PERFORMANCE – 3-Day Toronto Workshop w/ Two Masters of Physical Theatre PAOLA COLETTO & MARC FROST
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 10/24/2014
Audition date: 10/24/2014
Deadline to submit: 10/23/2014
Email applications to: KesslerProductionsWasTaken at gmail.com
Contact name: Isaac Kessler
Contact email: KesslerProductionsWasTaken at gmail.com
Contact phone: 4168545338
Engager Website: http://eepurl.com/5Gwxz

Additional information:
Starting with the Neutral Mask, this 3-DAY Masterclass focuses on reconnecting the actor with his body while developing each individual on-stage presence through awareness and play. Led by Paola Coletto & Marc Frost - Paola is one of only 40 people in the world certified in the Lecoq pedagogy by Jacques Lecoq himself.

DATES: OCTOBER 24th-26th
TIME:  10 AM-5 PM
COST:
$320 – UNION (ACTRA/CAEA/Aaction)
$399 - NON-UNION
LOCATION:
The Dark Side Studio
244 Augusta Ave

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4. IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Behind the Text
Deadline to submit: 11/04/2014
Email applications to: improvyouracting at gmail.ccom
Contact name: Tony Babcock
Contact email: improvyouracting at gmail.com
Contact phone: 647-688-9668
Engager Website: www.behindthetext.com

Additional information:
Ongoing scene-study course taught by Tony Babcock, specifically designed for experienced actors and performers, utilizing 3 basic, yet challenging stages of the actor's process:
STUDY - SENSE - SURRENDER

TEXT ANALYSIS, CHARACTER BREAKDOWN, STORY IDENTIFICATION, VOICE & MOVEMENT, RELATIONSHIPS & OBJECTIVES, EXPLORATION THROUGH IMPROV, and most importantly:
the internal personal truth... BEHIND THE TEXT!

MONDAYS, The IYA Studio, Queen West
www.behindthetext.com

1 month - $349 / Equity - $299
2 months - $299each / Equity - $249each
Ongoing (4+months) - $249each / Equity - $199each

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5. IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Improv Your Acting with Tony Babcock
Deadline to submit: 11/03/2014
Email applications to: improvyouracting at gmail.com
Contact name: Tony Babcock
Contact email: improvyouracting at gmail.com
Contact phone: 647-688-9668

Additional information:
As an actor do you find yourself in your head instead of in the moment?

By combining improv with scripted work, IMPROV YOUR ACTING will help create depth and discovery in your process, leading to more truthful performances and auditions.

Tuesdays in November
The IYA Studio - Queen West
http://www.improvyouracting.com/#!improv-your-acting/cbwi

"Tony is what you need to succeed! Improv your work through Improv Your Acting."
- Shamier Anderson, Actor (Degrassi)

Regular: $199 +HST
EQUITY: $160 +HST
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