Vancouver Actor's Guide | Upcoming - Jul 30 2012
Published: Mon, 07/30/12
Hi . Today is Monday, Jul 30 2012. Here is a snippet of news and what's upcoming.
INDUSTRY NEWS
CTV RENEWS THE LISTENER AND SAVING HOPE
CTV has reaffirmed its faith in Canadian supernatural dramas The Listener and Saving Hope. The network officially renewed both shows for additional seasons Wednesday, just as both series are set to break for the Summer Olympics.
http://o.canada.com/2012/07/25/ctv-renews-the-listener-and-saving-hope/
FRINGE PRODUCTION DELAY EXTENDED
Production on Fox's sci-fi drama Fringe has been shut down for two weeks due to the illness of star John Noble.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fringe-production-delay-extended-john-noble-354579
'THE KILLING' CANCELLED BY AMC
AMC has cancelled The Killing after two seasons, but the rainy murder mystery could live on at another network.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/07/27/killing-canceled/
TODD'S SKYE & CHANG A BUDDY SERIES, WITH A SCI-FI TWIST
Having spent the past several years jumping through various preproduction hoops, writer-director-producer Loretta Todd has finally landed precisely where she wants to be: behind a camera, shooting the pilot episode of Skye & Chang, her genre-blending creation for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
http://www.wevancouver.com/movies/162907426.html
'SUPERNATURAL' ADDS 'MEN IN TREES' ACTRESS, LAUREN TOM NEXT SEASON
Men in Trees actress and Futurama voice regular Lauren Tom has booked an episode on the CW drama's upcoming eighth season.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/supernatural-season-8-lauren-tom-355395
JUDITH THOMPSON THREATENS TO PULL PLAY FROM FACTORY THEATRE IN SUPPORT OF KEN GASS
Playwright Judith Thompson has added her name to the growing list of theatre artists disgruntled with the Factory Theatre's treatment of artistic director Ken Gass. Gass was fired by the theatre's board June 20 in a disagreement about future renovations at the theatre's heritage building at Adelaide and Bathurst streets in Toronto.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/judith-thompson-threatens-to-pull-play-from-factory-theatre-in-support-of-ken-gass/article4441067/
OSCARS: WHY RULES ARE CHANGING - ACADEMY COO RIC ROBERTSON TALKS
"I characterize these as tweaking and reacting to a couple of things we got feedback on last year," he said, specifically mentioning input from Academy members and studios directly involved in campaigning for Oscars. Almost all of the "tweaking" is for the post-nomination period starting with the noms announcement through the return of final ballots.
http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/why-oscar-rules-are-changing-academy-coo-ric-robertson-talks/
WHY SCHOOL PLAYS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Playing an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was not my ideal first acting role, but I still remember the thrill of the lights going down ... Can you?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2012/jul/10/school-plays-make-difference
UPCOMING TRAINING
INTRODUCING LA ACTOR AND COACH JANE PIPER AT THE ACTOR'S CIRCLE
Jane's training stems from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Beverly Hills Playhouse, Groundlings, and Edgemar Theatre Group - just to name a few.
The Actor's Circle incorporates Cold Reads, Audition Techniques, Improvisation, and Scene Study all into one class, so you can work on a variety of important, useful skills without having to sign up for a variety of different classes, saving you time and money.
August 10 - 12 | $250 if you register before 20 July 2012
In film, voice-over or stage, your voice is an integral part of your performance. Do you really know what it can do? Boost your confidence, hone your skill and connect to your emotions on a new level. Voice Coach Danielle Benzon has created a fusion of successful techniques that will bring out the very best in your voice. All levels of experience welcome.
Fri Aug 10: 7pm - 10pm
Sat Aug 11: 9:30am - 6pm
Sun Aug 12: 9:30am - 6pm
-We are proud to announce our adult course with acting coach Linda Darlow. Starting September 11th Linda will be teaching her "Twelve Choices" technique at Tarlington. Classes run Tues. evenings for twelve weeks.
-Tarlington's popular SUMMER INTENSIVES sessions are filling up! These week long courses are perfect for young actors. Space available for Aug.13th-17th and Aug. 20th-24th.
-The Very Young Performer's Camera Intensive (ages 5-9 yrs.) will run a session July 2nd-6th from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
To book a class please call.
http://www.tarlingtontraining.com for details of all our exciting training programs.
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
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!
July & August Intensives for Kids (8-11) and Teens (12-17)
Two Casting Directors. Three Instructors. Five Days. A maximum of six students in each group, and a new intensive every week through July and August. The primary instructor for each intensive is Head Coach Michael Bean, with workshops like "Emotional Access" with Laura Bertram, "Actor Action: Intro to Stunts" with Patrick Sabongui, and intimate audition workshops with casting directors like Tiffany Mak, Michelle Allen, Candice Elzinga, and Jackie Lind. All in a working casting studio at 788 Beatty St., B2 Level, in downtown Vancouver.
Registration and info at www.bizstudio.ca
COLD READING SERIES
Registration and info at www.bizstudio.ca
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
Thursdays, June 7 - Sept 6
Every Thursday night, all summer long, writers, actors, directors, producers, singer/songwriters and audience members crowd into The Billy Bishop Legion in Kitsilano for an exciting evening of brand new work. Every show ends with a party in the bar downstairs where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer.
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
ALFRED HITCHCOCK FILM SERIES
July and August | Pacific Cinematheque
Pacific Cinémathèque's summer Hitchcock season, "Directed by Alfred Hitchcock," offers an alternative look at the Master of Suspense's work by shining a rare spotlight on all 20 of the films Hitchcock directed for TV.
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/directed-by-alfred-hitchcock
BOOZE AND SCHMOOZE
August 6 | The Railway Club
Don't miss this great opportunity to meet your fellow filmmakers in the city over a frosty beverage in the inviting confines of The Railway Club. Co-hosted by Cineworks and Raindance Canada, this first-Monday-of-the-month get-together is quickly becoming a networking hub and a great place to debate the intricacies of film or find some talented folks to collaborate with on your next production.
http://www.cineworks.ca/events/day/2012/08/06/
http://www.coldreadingseries.com
ALFRED HITCHCOCK FILM SERIES
July and August | Pacific Cinematheque
Pacific Cinémathèque's summer Hitchcock season, "Directed by Alfred Hitchcock," offers an alternative look at the Master of Suspense's work by shining a rare spotlight on all 20 of the films Hitchcock directed for TV.
http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/directed-by-alfred-hitchcock
BOOZE AND SCHMOOZE
August 6 | The Railway Club
Don't miss this great opportunity to meet your fellow filmmakers in the city over a frosty beverage in the inviting confines of The Railway Club. Co-hosted by Cineworks and Raindance Canada, this first-Monday-of-the-month get-together is quickly becoming a networking hub and a great place to debate the intricacies of film or find some talented folks to collaborate with on your next production.
http://www.cineworks.ca/events/day/2012/08/06/
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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