Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Apr 25 2011
Published: Mon, 04/25/11
Hi . Today is Easter Monday, April 25 2011. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
EASY A PRODUCER ZANNE DEVINE LAUNCHES PACIFIC NORTHWEST PICTURES IN VANCOUVER
A new company created by Toronto-born Hollywood producer Zanne Devine will acquire, produce, and release Canadian filmed entertainment.
http://www.straight.com/article-388036/vancouver/easy-producer-zanne-devine-launches-pacific-northwest-pictures-vancouver
NAC SHOW TO GO ON WITHOUT FRENCH KILLER
Quebec theatre director Wajdi Mouawad will mount a trilogy of Greek tragedies in Ottawa and Montreal next year without French rock star Bertrand Cantat, but the convicted killer's absence from Canadian stages will be firmly underlined in the production.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/theatre/nac-show-to-go-on-without-french-killer/article1989995/
ALL-ABORIGINAL KING LEAR IN NAC SEASON
The King Lear set in Canada during the Iroquois/Huronia Wars was one of nine productions announced for the coming season on Tuesday by NAC artistic director Peter Hinton.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2011/04/19/nac-season.html
FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN LIGHT ON ARTS
Members of the arts community say they're disappointed that arts and culture have not been given a greater profile in the federal election campaign.
http://www.straight.com/article-388119/vancouver/election-campaign-light-arts
REPEATERS' AMANDA CREW CRACKS WISE
In Carl Bessai's locally made Repeaters, which opens April 22, she plays one of three wisecracking youngsters stuck in a drug-treatment centre when they suddenly, and rather metaphysically, wake every morning to relive the preceding day.
http://www.straight.com/article-388177/vancouver/repeaters-crew-cracks-wise
TEXTUALITY'S CARLY POPE HOOKS UP AND WIRES IN
In Textuality, her new Canadian romcom, which opens in Vancouver April 22, her character, Simone, is wired in almost every way. The feisty visual artist is constantly hammering away at her blog and is openly juggling three boyfriends and a married man (Eric McCormack), firing text messages back and forth with them and filling up her calendar app.
http://www.straight.com/article-388174/vancouver/carly-pope-hooks-and-wires
THELMA, LOUISE AND ALL THE PRETTY WOMEN
Twenty years ago, two female-focused movies looked like they'd change the world. Only one actually did.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/magazine/mag-24Riff-t.html
THE INSIDE STORY by PETER GUBER
In four decades in the movie business, I've come to see that stories are not only for the big screen. I've come to see that they are far more than entertainment. They are the most effective form of human communication, more powerful than any other way of packaging information.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201103/the-inside-story
A new company created by Toronto-born Hollywood producer Zanne Devine will acquire, produce, and release Canadian filmed entertainment.
http://www.straight.com/article-388036/vancouver/easy-producer-zanne-devine-launches-pacific-northwest-pictures-vancouver
NAC SHOW TO GO ON WITHOUT FRENCH KILLER
Quebec theatre director Wajdi Mouawad will mount a trilogy of Greek tragedies in Ottawa and Montreal next year without French rock star Bertrand Cantat, but the convicted killer's absence from Canadian stages will be firmly underlined in the production.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/theatre/nac-show-to-go-on-without-french-killer/article1989995/
ALL-ABORIGINAL KING LEAR IN NAC SEASON
The King Lear set in Canada during the Iroquois/Huronia Wars was one of nine productions announced for the coming season on Tuesday by NAC artistic director Peter Hinton.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2011/04/19/nac-season.html
FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN LIGHT ON ARTS
Members of the arts community say they're disappointed that arts and culture have not been given a greater profile in the federal election campaign.
http://www.straight.com/article-388119/vancouver/election-campaign-light-arts
REPEATERS' AMANDA CREW CRACKS WISE
In Carl Bessai's locally made Repeaters, which opens April 22, she plays one of three wisecracking youngsters stuck in a drug-treatment centre when they suddenly, and rather metaphysically, wake every morning to relive the preceding day.
http://www.straight.com/article-388177/vancouver/repeaters-crew-cracks-wise
TEXTUALITY'S CARLY POPE HOOKS UP AND WIRES IN
In Textuality, her new Canadian romcom, which opens in Vancouver April 22, her character, Simone, is wired in almost every way. The feisty visual artist is constantly hammering away at her blog and is openly juggling three boyfriends and a married man (Eric McCormack), firing text messages back and forth with them and filling up her calendar app.
http://www.straight.com/article-388174/vancouver/carly-pope-hooks-and-wires
THELMA, LOUISE AND ALL THE PRETTY WOMEN
Twenty years ago, two female-focused movies looked like they'd change the world. Only one actually did.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/magazine/mag-24Riff-t.html
THE INSIDE STORY by PETER GUBER
In four decades in the movie business, I've come to see that stories are not only for the big screen. I've come to see that they are far more than entertainment. They are the most effective form of human communication, more powerful than any other way of packaging information.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201103/the-inside-story
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 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
TOM TODOROFF | "ACT NOW" WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Do you want to take your skills to the next level? Do you want a deeper understanding of the life that goes on inside the words of a script? Do you love acting? "ACT NOW," with one of New York's finest acting coaches. Tom Todoroff brings over 16 years of Coaching, Directing and Producing with him to build up the human artist inside you. The Weekend Intensive is a safe, fun and uplifting experience for actors of any and every level.
To Register for Vancouver's June 11th & 12th weekend intensive, call 778-887-8857 or e-mail vancouverstudio@tomtodoroff.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular workshops. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies and more. Only 5 students per class - May 28 & 29.
* 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 TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it - June 1.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
IN TUNE CONFERENCE
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
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
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY
Friday April 29 | at various locations
Free daytime events featuring swing, flamenco and more; plus the premiere of a new work by choreographer Sara Coffin.
http://www.thedancecentre.ca
BILL'S BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST
May 5 | 7:30-9:00 am | The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre,
Celebrate William Shakespeare's 447th birthday. Meet the directors of Bard's 2011 shows and hear their artistic visions for the season.
http://www.bardonthebeach.org/breakfast
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
May 6-15
Vancouver's Documentary Film Festival featuring more than 90 films over 10 days.
http://www.doxafestival.ca
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
TOM TODOROFF | "ACT NOW" WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Do you want to take your skills to the next level? Do you want a deeper understanding of the life that goes on inside the words of a script? Do you love acting? "ACT NOW," with one of New York's finest acting coaches. Tom Todoroff brings over 16 years of Coaching, Directing and Producing with him to build up the human artist inside you. The Weekend Intensive is a safe, fun and uplifting experience for actors of any and every level.
To Register for Vancouver's June 11th & 12th weekend intensive, call 778-887-8857 or e-mail vancouverstudio@tomtodoroff.com
SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
* INTRO TO VOICEOVER: One of Vancouver's most popular workshops. Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies and more. Only 5 students per class - May 28 & 29.
* 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 TECH COURSE: Bring your laptop and USB microphone and we'll load up free editing software and teach you to use it - June 1.
http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IN TUNE CONFERENCE
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
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
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY
Friday April 29 | at various locations
Free daytime events featuring swing, flamenco and more; plus the premiere of a new work by choreographer Sara Coffin.
http://www.thedancecentre.ca
BILL'S BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST
May 5 | 7:30-9:00 am | The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre,
Celebrate William Shakespeare's 447th birthday. Meet the directors of Bard's 2011 shows and hear their artistic visions for the season.
http://www.bardonthebeach.org/breakfast
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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