E-DRIVE [WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6]

[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 JANUARY 6
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1. AXIS THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
2. IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON
3. TEMPER: COMBAT PERFORMANCE ARTS - TORONTO, ON
4. FOO PRODUCTIONS - TORONTO, ON
5. DROP IN VOICE CLASS - TORONTO, ON
6. MASTER PERFORMING - TORONTO, ON

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1. AXIS THEATRE - VANCOUVER, BC
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/25/2017
Deadline to submit: 02/22/2017
Email applications to: booking at axistheatre.com
Contact name: Daune Campbell
Contact email: booking at axistheatre.com
Contact phone: 6046690631
Engager Website: http://www.axistheatre.com/

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
Axis Theatre Company is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage
submissions from artists of all genders, abilities, and ethnicities.

Additional information:
With Frank Rader and Chris McGregor
February 25 & 26, 2017: 11AM - 5PM
BMO Theatre Centre: 162 W 1st Ave, Vancouver BC
$160 for Equity Artists
$200 for Non-Equity

Over the course of 2 days we will explore, play with, and experience the
world of the expressive mask. We will learn how the form of the mask and its
physical structure informs the expressive use of space, thus determining the
particular movements that give rise to character.

http://www.axistheatre.com/professional-workshops/

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2. IMPROV YOUR ACTING - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: IYA Improv - 2 Day Intensive
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/27/2017
Audition date: 01/27/2017
Deadline to submit: 01/26/2017
Email applications to: tony at improvyouracting.com
Contact name: Tony Babcock
Contact email: tony at improvyouracting.com
Contact phone: 647-348-4922
Engager Website: http://www.improvyouracting.com/iyaimprov

Additional information:
The IYA Improv program will allow you to recapture that childlike ambition
and innocence and infuse it into your work as an actor, improvisor and/or
human being! If you are an actor, improv is a MUST-HAVE skill in today's
industry!
You will explore the depths of your imagination through improv exercises,
games, warmups and scenes with the guidance and expertise of Tony Babcock.
Jan 27 - 28, Queen & Bathurst
Regular - $249
CAEA - $199

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3. TEMPER: COMBAT PERFORMANCE ARTS - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/25/2017
Deadline to submit: 01/21/2017
Email applications to: casey.hudecki at gmail.com
Contact name: Casey Hudeck
Contact email: casey.hudecki at gmail.com
Contact phone: 4167388212
Engager Website: www.temperarts.com

Additional information:
Stage Combat Training for Students ages 12-17.
FEBRUARY 25 - APRIL 15, 2017: Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm
Rapier Wit Studio, 575 Wellington St. E.
$250 + HST for the 8 week session. (20% Equity discount)
Class needs a minimum of 4 students to proceed

Classes will focus on the Fight Directors Canada Certification disciplines
of Unarmed, Quarterstaff and Sword techniques - with other fun thrown in
too! Students can log hours towards FDC Youth Certification, or simply come
to play!

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4. FOO PRODUCTIONS - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/10/2017
Deadline to submit: 01/12/2017
Email applications to: clownclasses at gmail.com
Contact name: Helen Donnelly
Contact email: clownclasses at gmail.com
Contact phone: 416-536-4323
Engager Website: www.helendonnelly.com

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
I"m proud to offer my workshops which encourage ethno-cultural diversity and
is LGBTQ2-positive.

Additional information:
LOCATION: Roseneath Theatre studio, TORONTO

Time to celebrate what is uniquely hilarious about YOU!

This 3-week workshop 'Discover Your Clown' is a level one approach to
theatrical clown for students with limited or no clown experience. Drawing
on various approaches, we uncover your clown persona through the use of the
worlds' smallest mask--the clown nose.

DATES Feb 10-25th

Friday evenings 6:30-10pm AND Saturday afternoons 1-6pm
(25.5 hours total)

Price: $380.00
20% discount for EQUITY, ACTRA, CADA or UdA members
Limit: 12 students

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5. 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:
Designated Linklater Teacher Sarah Weatherwax offers a Drop In Voice Class
for Actors & Singers, second Tuesday of each month until June, 2017.

Next class: Tues., Jan. 10, 2017

Gently release habitual tension to free your voice and your acting.
Relaxed, professional environment.  Receive specific, individualized
guidance.

Focus this month: Freeing the Channel

Cahoots Theatre Projects, 388 Queen Street East. (Enter from Trefann)

6:30 to 8:30PM.

$25 or  $20 CAEA/ACTRA. HST incl.

Bring water, mat. No restrictive clothing. First come basis.

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6. MASTER PERFORMING - TORONTO, ON
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Production name: The Olympic Artist: Optimal performance workshop series
Date production rehearsal/job starts: 01/29/2017
Deadline to submit: 01/25/2017
Email applications to: lisa at masterperforming.ca
Contact name: Lisa Chisholm
Contact email: lisa at masterperforming.ca
Contact phone: 416-576-4949
Engager Website: www.masterperforming.ca/masterclass-curriculum/

Additional information:
Bring the tools of elite-level athletes to your performances.

Developed by a Juilliard-trained professional with formal training in
psychology, the Master Performing curriculum addresses the root causes of
performance anxiety, effective artistic preparation and learning, and
techniques to manage performance anxiety.

5-week, 20-hour Toronto workshop:

Sundays 29 January, 5 February, 12 February, 19 February, 26 February 2017.

$595 +HST if registering class-by-class
$495 +HST if registering for full series
$476 +HST for Equity/eDrive members; please mention when registering

Groups discounts available.

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