HOLLYWOOD NORTH WRAPS IN VANCOUVER
It's been a tough week in Hollywood North, what with Superman hanging up his Smallville cape (or, in fact, slipping into it) and the crew of Destiny meeting theirs on Stargate Universe.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/television/hollywood-north-wraps-invancouver/article2021560/

IS IT QUANTITY OR QUALITY THAT COUNTS IN THE ARTS?
Does the fact that many organizations are now doing 10-20% less each year matter to anyone? Do audience members and donors really count the number of performances or productions or the attendance at educational events?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-kaiser/is-it-quantity-or-quality_b_859278.html

THE 3-D FUTURE LOOKS INDIE
Yeah, Avatar was cool, but now makers of small films with custom rigs are taking docs, art films, and music videos 3-D.
http://www.straight.com/article-392129/vancouver/3d-future-looks-indie

MEHTA AT MIDNIGHT
On a closed Sri Lankan set, Deepa Mehta has been wrapping a movie shrouded in secrecy - and destined for controversy.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/deepa-mehta-films-rushdies-midnights-children/article2021293/

BARD-MEETS-BART HITS A MACHOMER RUN
Before the curtain went up on MacHomer, roughly a third of the all-student audience on May 11 at the packed-to-the-rafters Playhouse indicated by applause that they "hated" Shakespeare. But 75 minutes later, when high energy creator/performer Rick Miller wound down his one-man, virtuoso performance, the kids applauded wildly. All of them.
http://www.vancourier.com/Bard+meets+Bart+hits+MacHomer/4774071/story.html

FILMS WILL CONTINUE TO ROLL AT SINGLE-SCREEN RIO THEATRE
The Rio almost became the latest independent-theatre casualty, but thanks to Vancouver film-scene veteran Leonard Schein, the eccentric east Vancouver cinema lives on.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Films+will+continue+roll+single+screen+theatre/4782493/story.html

ANDY TOTH TO STEP IN FOR JAY BRAZEAU IN ARTS CLUB'S HAIRSPRAY
Actor-director Andy Toth is stepping in to play Edna Turnblad in the Arts Club Theatre's production of Hairspray. Toth is taking over for Jay Brazeau, who suffered a minor stroke about 30 minutes into last night's preview performance.
http://straight.com/article-392828/vancouver/andy-toth-step-jay-brazeau-arts-clubs-hairspray

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UPCOMING TRAINING

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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 COACHING WITH MARK BRANDON
27-year film industry veteran and author Mark Brandon now assisting actors with complete audition preparation: Playing actions, using obstacles, employing intentions, creating environment, multi-character eye-lines, plus voice adjustments and wardrobe recommendations. Rates vary based on your preferences: Online/$50/hr., or One-on-One: $60/hr. Other rates and methods available. See: http://www.WinningAuditions.com. (604) 687-1865
"Mark's techniques have proven invaluable to my career."--Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee Barry Pepper
"Mark is a consummate professional who understands the business of acting. He holds his students to the same, high standard."--Emmy Nominated Casting Director Candice Elzinga

SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: One of Vancouver's most popular workshops. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies and more. May 28 & 29. ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT!
*Stack the Deck Demo Class: This is the affordable way to build your demo. Get one fully produced spot per week in a private coached session.
*Home Studio Set-up: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software. You'll learn editing skills and more - June 1st.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532

TARLINGTON TRAINING'S EXCITING JUNE WORKSHOPS!
*Very Young Performers - AGES 5 TO 8 - 4 sessions
*Workshop with Carole Tarlington (ages 9 to 17) 1 - 4 pm young actor session. 4-5pm parent and actors session (includes Industry Q & A).
Former Talent agent and Casting director, Carole Tarlington will answer all your questions!
*Casting Director, Lynne Carrow One day workshop
*Acting for Parents (fun! Informative!)
*Adult Screen Acting Intensive Ages 18 and up.
Check out our website for more information ON THESE AND JULY/AUGUST PROGRAMS!
http://www.tarlingtontraining.com | Call 604 664 0315 to register.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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BARD ON SCREEN
May 16 and May 30 | 7:30 | VanCity Theatre
Films Shakespeare in Love and Looking for Richard reflect themes of this year's season at Shakespearean company Bard on the Beach.
http://www.bardonthebeach.org/bard-on-screen

C BLUE SHORT FILM COMPETITION AND FILM FESTIVAL
May 19th | Vancity Theatre
Screening the short-listed entries to the The C Blue Film Competition. The competition and festival evening is a grassroots initiative by the C Blue Foundation. The subject of the movies is water, with a focus on sustainability, environmentalism and / or oceans advocacy. Come celebrate these filmmakers and be touched by their message.
http://www.cbluefoundation.com

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
May 30-June 5 | Granville Island
A world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences, the Vancouver International Children's Festival has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young audiences since 1978.
http://www.childrensfestival.ca