E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23]

[CAEA e-drive]

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23
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1. DROP IN VOICE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
2-7. THEATRE ONTARIO - TORONTO, ON
8. HEADSTRONG COLLECTIVE - TORONTO, ON


1. DROP IN VOICE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: n/a
Email applications to: n/a
Contact name: Sarah Weatherwax
Contact email: sweatherwax at rogers.com
Contact phone: 416 466 5710
Engager Website: www.sarahweatherwax.com

Additional information:
Actor/ Designated Linklater Voice Teacher Sarah Weatherwax continues this monthly series of Drop-In classes. New and experienced performers enjoy a challenging warm-up in a relaxed environment.  

4th Monday of each month to June, 2015.

Next class: Jan. 26, 6:30 to 9PM.

Focus: Warmth, Colour
Cahoots Theatre Projects, 388 Queen Street East. (Enter from Trefann)

$25 non-union. $20 CAEA/ACTRA. HST incl.
Bring water, yoga mat or blanket. No restrictive clothing. First come basis.

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2. THEATRE ONTARIO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Building Your Brand as an Artist
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/21/2015
Deadline to submit: 02/17/2015
Email applications to: outreach at theatreontario.org
Contact name: Ashleigh
Contact email: outreach at theatreiontario.org
Contact phone: 416-408-4556
Engager Website: www.theatreontario.org

Additional information:
Building your Brand as an Artist with Edward Power!
February 21st
12 pm- 1:30 pm
Suite 350, 401 Richmond Street West
Regular: $45.20
Equity: $36.16

This workshop will focus on the necessary steps and foundations to help build a solid career that industry professionals and viewers will trust. The four main topics we will discuss are:
*       Business Owner/Entrepreneur
*       Service
*       Networking
*       Growth

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3. THEATRE ONTARIO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Ask an Agent
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/21/2015
Deadline to submit: 02/17/2015
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:
Ask an Agent! With Alicia Jeffery
February 21st
2:30pm to 4pm
Suite 350, 401 Richmond Street West
Regular: $45.20
Equity: $36.16

What does an agent do and why should you have one?

This session covers the basics of the agent/performer relationship and some general business information, answering questions such as: How do you go about looking for an agent? When meeting with agents, what should you look for? And more!

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4. THEATRE ONTARIO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Taxes for Artists
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/24/2015
Deadline to submit: 02/19/2015
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:
Taxes for Artists
February 24th
4 pm to 6 pm
Suite 350, 401 Richmond Street West
Regular: $33.90
Equity: $27.12

What are Revenue Canada's record keeping requirements? What expenses can you claim? What deductions are you allowed? How do you report your income? How does HST impact you?
This session with tax expert Sam Marinucci is an opportunity for you to check your facts, ask questions and share experiences.

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5. THEATRE ONTARIO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Business Basics: Planning for Artists
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/11/2015
Deadline to submit: 02/05/2015
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:
Business Basics: Planning for Artists with Diane Davy
February 11th
4 pm to 6 pm
Suite 350, 401 Richmond Street West
Regular: $45.20
Equity: $36.16

Planning your work & working your plan!

This workshop covers the basics of creating a plan, including: Practical insights into goal setting; Marketing and promotion; Management; Measuring outcomes; and more.
Participants will receive a business-planning template and questions on specific planning issues will be welcomed.

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6. THEATRE ONTARIO - WEBINAR - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Grant Writing Information Session
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/02/2015
Deadline to submit: 01/29/2015
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:
Grant Writing Information Session
February 2nd
5 pm to 7 pm
Webinar
Cost: FREE

Looking for tips and must-dos for preparing an application to the Ontario Arts Council?

Pat Bradley, Theatre Officer of the Ontario Arts Council, will share her perspective, information, and tips about project grants, particularly the OAC's three theatre project programs: Theatre Projects, Playwright Residency, and Theatre Creators' Reserve.

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7. THEATRE ONTARIO - WEBINAR - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/09/2015
Deadline to submit: 02/05/2015
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:
Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur
February 9th
2 pm to 4:30 pm
Webinar
Regular: $45.20
Equity: $36.16

Thinking of producing a show or starting a theatre company?
If you want to do a show but have never produced professionally before, and if you want to know what questions to ask first, this session is for you!  A practical seminar facilitated by Erin Keating, Program Coordinator and her special guest, Scott Dermody of Soup Can Theatre.

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8. HEADSTRONG COLLECTIVE - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Boston Marriage Boot Camp
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/31/2015
Deadline to submit: 01/29/2015
Email applications to: headstrongcollective at gmail.com
Contact name: Catherine McNally
Contact email: headstrongcollective at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-597-0227
Engager Website: www.headstrongcollective.com

Additional information:
Boot Camp weekend in support of Headstrong Collective's Boston Marriage!

- Classical scene studies with Jeannette Lambermont-Morey and Kelli Fox
- On Camera Audition/Prep with Catherine McNally and Robert B. Kennedy
- Industry Orientation with Dean Armstrong
- Agent Panel Q&A with representatives from Noble Caplan Abrams, Gary Goddard, and LeFeaver
- Mock Audition with Casting Directors Millie Tom and Marissa Richmond

$450 Donation ($350 for ACTRA/Equity)
Saturday January 31st and Sunday February 1st
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Toronto, ON M5C 3C4
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