Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Sep 19 2011

Published: Mon, 09/19/11

 
Hi . Today is Monday, Sep 19 2011.  Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 
MODERN FAMILY AND MAD MEN TOP EMMYS
Although ABC's "Modern Family" dominated comedy at the 63rd annual Emmy Awards -- with outstanding series and four of six other episodic awards -- the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences conspicuously spread the wealth, including a horde of first-time winners among the high-profile performer categories.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118043025/

ITV'S 'PRIMEVAL' EVOLVES INTO CANADIAN SPIN-OFF DRAMA
The new Canadian series, Primeval: New World, will be structured as a Canada-UK co-production, and will use characters and story-lines from the British Primeval series, while inserting new Canadian characters and story-lines into the local version.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/itvs-primeval-evolves-canadian-spin-235991

ANITA ROCHON AND KEVIN BENNETT: DIRECTORS PLOT OUT NEW TERRITORY
In an era dominated by technology, Rochon uses theatre to create collective human experiences in real time and space, events that bring people together to consider our relationships to one another as well as questions of belief and morality.
http://straight.com/article-457701/vancouver/directors-plot-out-new-territory

ROGAN TAKES A SERIOUS TURN
Vancouver-born comedy star Seth Rogen is getting serious onscreen at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. In the cancer dramedy 50 / 50 and the broken-marriage tale Take This Waltz, he delivers moving, nuanced performances that have many cinephiles wondering if he's now headed in a more dramatic direction.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/ArtsLife/1263539.html

CANADIAN-BORN WRITER RETURNS TO TV WITH NEW CRIME SERIES
Television has been good to Canadian-born writer-producer Graham Yost, who started as a TV writer before penning the big-screen action flicks Speed, Broken Arrow and Hard Rain in the 1990s. Hollywood conventional wisdom has it that features are a director-driven medium, while on TV the writers rule. Yost doesn't dispute that, but says he had a good time in both arenas.
http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Canadian+born+writer+returns+with+crime+series+Justified/5420779/story.html

MEMORABLE MOMENTS AT THE 2011 TIFF
As the Toronto International Film Festival wraps Sunday, Canadian Press writers note trends and memorable moments at this year's movie marathon.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/movies/memorable-moments-at-the-2011-toronto-international-film-festival-130068628.html

CUE TO CUE SERIES WITH VANCOUVER'S RYAN GLADSTONE
Monster Theatre Artistic-Director Ryan Gladstone is still creating magnetic works in the Fringe circuit and beyond that transcend time and genre to tell stories that audiences wide and far manage to connect to.  Now back in Vancouver for his TWO shows in this year's festival, I had a chance to chat with Ryan about it all.
http://vancouverisawesome.com/2011/09/14/cue-to-cue-series-ryan-gladstone/

UPCOMING TRAINING


CLASSIC COMEDY WORKSHOP with Second City alum Tony Alcantar*
Mondays, September 26-November 2 | 6-9pm
Whether you're a comic actor or not, you'll need to know the elements of comedy. In this 8-week workshop you'll learn the ins and outs of comedy through improvisation and scene study.
"A standout comic!" Edmonton Journal | "Alcantar made me laugh out loud!" Chicago Sun-Times
Location: Activate Studio, #380, 440 W. Hastings (at Richards)
Only 5 spots left! Call 604-418-1192 or tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com
Tony has a B.A. in Theater and an M.F.A. in Acting from Chicago's Roosevelt University. Film and TV credits: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0017167/

UPCOMING AT ACTOR'S FOUNDRY
**TV SERIES PRIMER
September 26-29 | $195
The TELEVISION SERIES Seminar for the Professional Vancouver Actor: Empower yourself by comprehensively dissecting and examining all the different shows currently filmed locally. You'll analyze the story, style, flavor of every show in town AND you will learn the technique behind adjusting to the style from our coaches with insights from branding experts, casting, directors, and producers.
Know how to audition for - and how you fit into- each series.
http://actr.me/primer
**COMMERCIAL BOOKING WORKSHOP | ACTOR'S FOUNDRY
Sep­tem­ber 23rd/​24th or 23rd/​25th | $145
Jeb Beach booked thirty commercials in three years. This weekend, he'll show you how.
http://actr.me/comm

SOUNDSWRITE WORKSHOPS
*Intro to Voiceover: Commercials, narrations, cartoons, voicing for movies, where to get work and more. Only 5 students for max. on-mic coaching. Next weekend workshop Oct 22/23.
*Home Studio Setup: Bring your laptop and we'll set you up with free software and teach you to edit. Sept 28th.
*NEW! Voiceover Level 2 - Copy interpretation, creating characters and intense on-mic training. Keep all recordings. 4 weeks. Prerequisite: Intro to V/O.
Next Level 2 class starts Oct. 4th. Great guest vocal coach. Expand your range. Register now!
Registration and info at: http://www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532

UPCOMING EVENTS


VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 29 - October 14
The Vancouver International Film Festival [VIFF] is among the largest film festivals in North America and is one of the largest cultural events in Canada. The 30th VIFF takes place September 29 to October 14 and 150,000 people are expected to attend over 600 screenings of 375 films from 75 countries.
http://www.viff.org

BARD ON THE BEACH
June 2 - September 24
Celebrating its 22nd Season in 2011, Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. This season enjoy the main stage shows As You Like It and The Merchant of Venice, along with the studio stage shows Henry VI and Richard III.
http://www.bardonthebeach.org

OLIO FESTIVAL 2011
September 22-25
Olio Festival 2011 will take place over four days and will produce 30+ events hosting the best local and international independent talent in the mediums of music, art, comedy, skate & film throughout Vancouver.
http://2011.oliofestival.com
 
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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