E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31]

[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 31
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1. MICHAEL CHEKHOV WEEKEND INTENSIVE - TORONTO, ON
2. MARTHA ROSS - VANCOUVER, BC
3. THEATRE ONTARIO - TORONTO, ON


1. MICHAEL CHEKHOV WEEKEND INTENSIVE - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 11/08/2014
Deadline to submit: 11/04/2014
Email applications to: rena at michaelchekhovcanada.com
Contact name: Rena Polley
Contact email: rena at michaelchekhovcanada.com
Contact phone: 647-968-6050
Engager Website: http://www.michaelchekhovcanada.com

Additional information:

This weekend intensive will explore ‘how to create a character’ using imagination as the starting point. We will be exploring Centres, Imaginary Body, Archetypes, Quality of Movement and other tools from the Michael Chekhov technique.

Creating a Character
Toronto Operetta Theatre
947 Queen St. East
Sat/Sun Nov 8 & 9, 10am - 5pm
Regular $65, Equity $50
Teachers: Rena Polley and Lionel Walsh

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2. MARTHA ROSS - VANCOUVER, BC
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Deadline to submit: 11/27/2014
Email applications to: marthaross.ross at gmail.com
Contact name: Martha Ross
Contact email: marthaross.ross at gmail.com
Contact phone: 647-818-8221

Additional information:

Martha Ross in Vancouver: Two Physical Theatre Workshops 
A 2-day wksp that exposes you to Ross’ creation method she uses to create award-winning theatre. You find characters, the characters find the story.  Nov 29 - 30
A 4-day wksp for writers who are stuck or anyone who needs to tap spirit of play: ‘What’s the Big Idea’.  Dec 4 - 7
Workshop 1: $200, Equity discount: $160; Workshop 2: $400, Discount $320.  Email for details.

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3. THEATRE ONTARIO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Financial Basics for Artists
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 11/24/2014
Deadline to submit: 11/20/2014
Email applications to: outreach at theatreontario.org
Contact name: Ashleigh
Contact email: outreach at theatreontario.org
Contact phone: 416-408-4556
Engager Website: www.theatreontario.org

Additional information:
Financial Basics for Artists
Sept 24 10am-2pm
Suite 350, 401 Richmond Street West
FREE (Participants must register)   

What Self-Employed Artists Should Know!
Artists are the creative backbone of our community, yet according to StatsCan they are among the lowest income earners in Canada. Learning some basic financial skills will enable you to take control of your finances and make the best possible money decisions for now and the future!

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