Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Apr 18 2011
Published: Mon, 04/18/11
Hi . Today is Monday, April 18 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
SIR PATRICK STEWART LEADS ACTOR PROTEST OVER ARTS CUTS
Some of the UK's leading actors have gathered in London to protest against the recent round of Arts cuts. Sir Patrick Stewart, Penelope Wilton and Samuel West are among the stars who have signed and delivered a petition to Downing Street calling for a "coherent" arts policy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13010131
VANCOUVER'S REECE THOMPSON GETS HIS DAYDREAM NATION
Most young actors end up in showbiz because either they're attracted to the spotlight or their parents are. But Vancouver's Reece Thompson says his career kicked off because his mom and dad thought he and his siblings should learn the value of a dollar.
http://www.straight.com/article-386368/vancouver/vancouver-star-gets-his-daydream
AMAZON FALLS DIRECTOR KATRIN BOWEN DRAMATIZES HOLLYWOOD'S DOWNSIDE
You may have heard of mommy or daddy brain. But what about film brain ? When local director Katrin Bowen was labouring on her feature film Amazon Falls she discovered how taxing it was on her cerebral cortex.
http://www.straight.com/article-385997/vancouver/amazon-falls-director-katrin-bowen-delved-hollywoods-downside
CUTHBERT GETS HER HAPPY ENDINGS
Elisha Cuthbert wanted a change. After a decade of taking on mostly dramatic roles, from House of Wax to Captivity to 24, the Canadian actress decided she wanted her next project to be a little more light-hearted - and when 24 came to a close last year, she knew that the time had come.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/Cuthbert+gets+Happy+Endings/4603026/story.html
PARENTAL FEARS HEIGHTEN HORROR TENSION
Ghost horror Barricade is a departure for former Will & Grace actor Eric McCormack, who is also set to star in an upcoming pilot for a television mystery series.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Parental+fears+heighten+horror+tension/4584845/story.html
YOUNG VANCOUVER STAR BORN ONLINE
Vancouver's Julia Stone scored the starring role in the feature film The Year Dolly Parton was My Mom after she posted an audition tape on the director's Facebook page.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Young+Vancouver+star+born+online/4578191/story.html
ED ASNER WINS LIFETIME-ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT BANFF FESTIVAL
The Banff World Media Festival announced Friday that film and TV actor Edward Asner will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's festival.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Asner+wins+lifetime+achievement+award+Banff+festival/4594519/story.html
WHY IS WAJDI MOUAWAD STILL SILENT ON L'AFFAIRE CANTAT?
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde artistic director Lorraine Pintal announced that French rock star and convicted killer Bertrand Cantat will definitely not be coming to Canada to perform in Wajdi Mouawad's production of Des Femmes next year.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/theatre/nestruck-on-theatre/why-is-wajdi-mouawad-still-silent-on-laffaire-cantat/article1980794/
A PLAY ABOUT A GAY HATE CRIME AND MURDER TO DEBUT IN VANCOUVER
What happens to a community after experiencing a horrific hate crime and murder?
Locally produced play, My Funny Valentine, examines the tragic murder of gay teen.
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/biggayblog/2011/04/12/play-about-gay-hate-crime-and-murder-debut-vancouver
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Zhang Ziyi. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents, casting directors and other industry professionals. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday May 29
This very popular workshop consists of vocal training that includes breathing, voice development, enunciation, and voice projection. You will also have an opportunity to work on narratives, commercials, and news reports. Impromptu speaking will also be touched upon. Only 6 people per class!
For more information please visit http://www.maryse.org or call 604-220-9384
AUDITION STRATEGIES WORKSHOP: HOW TO SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE PACK
Popular on-camera Workshop with Mark Brandon (sold out twice at UBCP.)
Learn 5 Key Strategies that increase your chances in the audition room, like:
*The Tie Breaker: An acting quality that influences directors to select one actor over another.
*Bookending: A technique nearly every casting director looks for.
DATE: Sundays, April 17th to May 22nd TIME: 11AM to 1PM
PLACE: Studio on the Drive, 525 Seymour St, Ste 910.
COST: $160. Cash, cheque or Credit Card. TO REGISTER: Call Erik at 778-232-5748
TOM TODOROFF | "ACT NOW" WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Start the New Year on the right foot. Pilot season is approaching so have your skills ready. "ACT NOW," with one of New York's finest acting coaches. Tom Todoroff who brings over 16 years of Coaching, Directing and Producing. Tom has worked with names such as Harrison Ford, Tony Goldwyn, Clay Akin, Samuel L. Jackson and Liam Neeson to name a few.
To Register for Vancouver's March 5th & 6th weekend intensive, call 778-887-8857 or e-mail vancouverstudio@tomtodoroff.com
IN TUNE CONFERENCE: CREATING THE GREAT CANADIAN MUSICAL
April 25- May 1 | Granville Island
Master classes, panels and workshops of new local musicals will explore the ways new musicals in Canada are currently developed.
http://www.touchstonetheatre.com/productions/in-tune
BABETTE'S FEAST
April 21 | 6:30-8:30 | Alice McKay Room, Vancouver Public Library
Join us for a screening of our Reel Reads film, Babettes Feast, Based on the novella, Anecdotes of Destiny by Isak Dinesen,the film is written and directed by Gabriel Axel and stars Stephane Audran and Birgitte Federspiel.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi?isodate=2011-04-21&selected_date=2011-04-21
LEO AWARDS GALA CEREMONY
April 21 | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Join the Canadian film industry's elite in a night to celebrate all things Canadian and cinematic.
http://www.leoawards.com
DIVERCINE 2011
APRIL 22-27 | Pacific Cinematheque
A Celebration of Cinema from the Diverse World of the Francophonie
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/divercine-2011
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 6-15
Vancouver's Documentary Film Festival featuring more than 90 films over 10 days.
http://www.doxafestival.ca
Some of the UK's leading actors have gathered in London to protest against the recent round of Arts cuts. Sir Patrick Stewart, Penelope Wilton and Samuel West are among the stars who have signed and delivered a petition to Downing Street calling for a "coherent" arts policy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13010131
VANCOUVER'S REECE THOMPSON GETS HIS DAYDREAM NATION
Most young actors end up in showbiz because either they're attracted to the spotlight or their parents are. But Vancouver's Reece Thompson says his career kicked off because his mom and dad thought he and his siblings should learn the value of a dollar.
http://www.straight.com/article-386368/vancouver/vancouver-star-gets-his-daydream
AMAZON FALLS DIRECTOR KATRIN BOWEN DRAMATIZES HOLLYWOOD'S DOWNSIDE
You may have heard of mommy or daddy brain. But what about film brain ? When local director Katrin Bowen was labouring on her feature film Amazon Falls she discovered how taxing it was on her cerebral cortex.
http://www.straight.com/article-385997/vancouver/amazon-falls-director-katrin-bowen-delved-hollywoods-downside
CUTHBERT GETS HER HAPPY ENDINGS
Elisha Cuthbert wanted a change. After a decade of taking on mostly dramatic roles, from House of Wax to Captivity to 24, the Canadian actress decided she wanted her next project to be a little more light-hearted - and when 24 came to a close last year, she knew that the time had come.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/Cuthbert+gets+Happy+Endings/4603026/story.html
PARENTAL FEARS HEIGHTEN HORROR TENSION
Ghost horror Barricade is a departure for former Will & Grace actor Eric McCormack, who is also set to star in an upcoming pilot for a television mystery series.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Parental+fears+heighten+horror+tension/4584845/story.html
YOUNG VANCOUVER STAR BORN ONLINE
Vancouver's Julia Stone scored the starring role in the feature film The Year Dolly Parton was My Mom after she posted an audition tape on the director's Facebook page.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Young+Vancouver+star+born+online/4578191/story.html
ED ASNER WINS LIFETIME-ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT BANFF FESTIVAL
The Banff World Media Festival announced Friday that film and TV actor Edward Asner will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's festival.
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Asner+wins+lifetime+achievement+award+Banff+festival/4594519/story.html
WHY IS WAJDI MOUAWAD STILL SILENT ON L'AFFAIRE CANTAT?
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde artistic director Lorraine Pintal announced that French rock star and convicted killer Bertrand Cantat will definitely not be coming to Canada to perform in Wajdi Mouawad's production of Des Femmes next year.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/theatre/nestruck-on-theatre/why-is-wajdi-mouawad-still-silent-on-laffaire-cantat/article1980794/
A PLAY ABOUT A GAY HATE CRIME AND MURDER TO DEBUT IN VANCOUVER
What happens to a community after experiencing a horrific hate crime and murder?
Locally produced play, My Funny Valentine, examines the tragic murder of gay teen.
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/biggayblog/2011/04/12/play-about-gay-hate-crime-and-murder-debut-vancouver
UPCOMING TRAINING
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Zhang Ziyi. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents, casting directors and other industry professionals. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com
MARYSE | VOICE ACTING / SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sunday May 29
This very popular workshop consists of vocal training that includes breathing, voice development, enunciation, and voice projection. You will also have an opportunity to work on narratives, commercials, and news reports. Impromptu speaking will also be touched upon. Only 6 people per class!
For more information please visit http://www.maryse.org or call 604-220-9384
AUDITION STRATEGIES WORKSHOP: HOW TO SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE PACK
Popular on-camera Workshop with Mark Brandon (sold out twice at UBCP.)
Learn 5 Key Strategies that increase your chances in the audition room, like:
*The Tie Breaker: An acting quality that influences directors to select one actor over another.
*Bookending: A technique nearly every casting director looks for.
DATE: Sundays, April 17th to May 22nd TIME: 11AM to 1PM
PLACE: Studio on the Drive, 525 Seymour St, Ste 910.
COST: $160. Cash, cheque or Credit Card. TO REGISTER: Call Erik at 778-232-5748
TOM TODOROFF | "ACT NOW" WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Start the New Year on the right foot. Pilot season is approaching so have your skills ready. "ACT NOW," with one of New York's finest acting coaches. Tom Todoroff who brings over 16 years of Coaching, Directing and Producing. Tom has worked with names such as Harrison Ford, Tony Goldwyn, Clay Akin, Samuel L. Jackson and Liam Neeson to name a few.
To Register for Vancouver's March 5th & 6th weekend intensive, call 778-887-8857 or e-mail vancouverstudio@tomtodoroff.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
IN TUNE CONFERENCE: CREATING THE GREAT CANADIAN MUSICAL
April 25- May 1 | Granville Island
Master classes, panels and workshops of new local musicals will explore the ways new musicals in Canada are currently developed.
http://www.touchstonetheatre.com/productions/in-tune
BABETTE'S FEAST
April 21 | 6:30-8:30 | Alice McKay Room, Vancouver Public Library
Join us for a screening of our Reel Reads film, Babettes Feast, Based on the novella, Anecdotes of Destiny by Isak Dinesen,the film is written and directed by Gabriel Axel and stars Stephane Audran and Birgitte Federspiel.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi?isodate=2011-04-21&selected_date=2011-04-21
LEO AWARDS GALA CEREMONY
April 21 | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Join the Canadian film industry's elite in a night to celebrate all things Canadian and cinematic.
http://www.leoawards.com
DIVERCINE 2011
APRIL 22-27 | Pacific Cinematheque
A Celebration of Cinema from the Diverse World of the Francophonie
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/divercine-2011
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 6-15
Vancouver's Documentary Film Festival featuring more than 90 films over 10 days.
http://www.doxafestival.ca
Do you have an event or news item you think would be of interest to the Vancouver acting community? Would you like to include a notice about an upcoming class or workshop? For more information email Kenji Maeda at kenji@productionheads.com.
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