E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5]

[CAEA e-drive]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5
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1. BIRNTON THEATRICALS - CALGARY, AB
2. THEATRE ONTARIO - BUILDING YOUR BRAND - TORONTO, ON
3. THEATRE ONTARIO - STAGE TO SET - TORONTO, ON
4. SONGBOOK - TORONTO, ON
5. MALPASS PARK ACTING STUDIO - TORONTO, ON
6. SIX WEEK VOICE & TEXT CLASS - TORONTO, ON
7. MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP - THE DIRECTORS SERIES - TORONTO, ON

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1. BIRNTON THEATRICALS - CALGARY, AB
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Production name: Susan Blackwell's Die Vampire Die Workshop
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/13/2016
Audition date: 02/13/2016
Deadline to submit: 02/12/2016
Email applications to: ailsa at birntontheatricals.com
Contact name: Ailsa Birnie
Contact email: ailsa at birntontheatricals.com
Contact phone: 403-875-4112
Engager Website: http://www.birntontheatricals.com

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
Our mandate is to produce theatre and offer educational programming that
introduces kids and young adults to the power and magic of live theatre and
drama.  Our goal is to not only foster the development of beginning artists
but also to excite a young generation into becoming life long patrons of the
arts.

Additional information:
Join Broadway's Susan Blackwell for her Die Vampire Die workshop, which has
empowered thousands of people to identify and slay the vampires that stop
them from being free.

When: February 13, 2016
Where: Motel Theatre at Arts Commons
Price:$150.00 (20% discount for equity artists)
Includes: All day workshop and supplies, lunch, ticket to Birnton
Theatricals presentation of Fifty Words by Michael Weller

Spaces are limited - Register today by emailing
ailsa at birntontheatricals.com


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2. THEATRE ONTARIO - BUILDING YOUR BRAND - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Building Your Brand as an Artist
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/20/2016
Deadline to submit: 02/17/2016
Email applications to: outreach at theatreontario.org
Contact name: Katie Bell
Contact email: outreach at theatreontario.org
Contact phone: 416-408-4556 x10

Additional information:
Building Your Brand as an Artist
Saturday February 20th
10am-12pm
Theatre Ontario Boardroom
Suite 350, 401 Richmond Street West
Regular: 46.70
Equity: 37.66

This workshop with agent/talent manager Edward Power will focus on the
necessary steps to build and maintain a solid career that industry
professionals and audiences will trust.

Take both Edward Power workshops and save 25% (by phone only)

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3. THEATRE ONTARIO - STAGE TO SET - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Transitioning from Stage to Set
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/20/2016
Deadline to submit: 02/17/2016
Email applications to: outreach at theatreontario.org
Contact name: Katie Bell
Contact email: outreach at theatreontario.org
Contact phone: 416-408-4556 x10

Additional information:
Transitioning from Stage to Set
Saturday February 20th, 2016
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Theatre Ontario Boardroom
Suite 350, 401 Richmond Street West
Regular: $46.70
Equity: $37.66

Thinking of taking your career to the big screen? This workshop will
introduce you to the tools, resources, and knowledge that will help you stay
ahead of the game as you explore this new part of your career.

With Edward Power (Agent and manager)and special guest Earl Nanhu (TV Acting
Coach)

Take both Edward Power workshops and save 25% (by phone only)

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4. SONGBOOK - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/15/2016
Deadline to submit: 02/10/2016
Email applications to: tracymichailidis at hotmail.com
Contact name: tracy michailidis
Contact email: tracymichailidis at hotmail.com
Contact phone: 9177103434
Engager Website: tracymichailidis.com

Additional information:
SONGBOOK: Building and Enriching Musical Theatre repertoire
For both established and emerging actors who are seeking to refine and focus
their work.  For more information, please visit the website for details.
Interested students can send a picture and resume to
tracymichailidis at hotmail.com. Class will be held at Estonian House from 12-3
on Monday, February 15th. Regular: $80 / Equity: $64

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5. MALPASS PARK ACTING STUDIO - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Malpass Park: Finding your Funny
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/29/2016
Deadline to submit: 02/28/2016
Email applications to: info at malpasspark.com
Contact name: Marjorie Malpass
Contact email: info at malpasspark.com
Contact phone: 416 453 7399
Engager Website: www.malpasspark.com

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
Do you want to bring more levity to your life? In this foundational and fun
class you will learn from Marjorie Malpass how to find your brand of comedy
through improvisation and the written word. This class is excellent for
actors and writers looking to understand the math of comedy and how to use
it.
www.malpasspark.com

Mondays 1-4pm, February 29th, March 7, 14, 21st.

$200 plus HST, total $226. Equity members receive %20 off, $160 plus HST,
total $180.80.

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6. SIX WEEK VOICE & TEXT CLASS - TORONTO, ON
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Deadline to submit: 02/12/2016
Email applications to: sweatherwax at rogers.com
Contact name: Sarah Weatherwax
Contact email: sweatherwax at rogers.com
Contact phone: 416 466 5710
Engager Website: www.sarahweatherwax.com

Additional information:
Designated Linklater Voice Teacher offers
Voice & Text Class

Learn to: Relax inner musculature for freedom; energize outer musculature
for characterization; release vocal blocks; prep quickly for auditions. Work
on a monologue to experience direct application of voice work to acting.
Final class includes invited audience.

Apply soon, few spaces remain!

Thursdays, 6 to 9 PM, Feb. 18 to March 24, 388 Queen East.
$375 & HST OR $300 CAEA, ACTRA, Straeon.

Details, Bio.: www.sarahweatherwax.com  click WORKSHOPS.
Apply by email, “Toronto 2016,” send letter, resume.

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7. MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP - THE DIRECTORS SERIES - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: Audition Masterclass with Director Tim French
Audition date: 02/22/2016
Audition date 2: 02/23/2016
Deadline to submit: 02/15/2016
Email applications to: sarite.harris at gmail.com
Contact name: Sarite Harris
Contact email: sarite.harris at gmail.com
Contact phone: 6476694654

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
The Directors Series presents a musical theatre audition masterclass with
director Timothy French.

Additional information:
February 22nd 9:30am to 1:30pm
or
February 23rd 1pm to 5pm

$100 Equity
$125 Non Equity
$30 for Auditors

Students will bring two contrasting pieces to work on in class. One piece
should be from a pop driven musical or a pop song. The second piece should
be from the standard musical theatre repertoire.
An accompanist will be provided.

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