MOVIE CREWS KEEPING BUSY ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Folks in Campbell River are going ape after learning a Planet of the Apes sequel is coming to their neighbourhood. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which stars Gary Oldman, Keri Russell and Jason Clarke, is slated to begin shooting in a lush rainforest nearby as early as next month, said Joan Miller, head of the Vancouver Island North Film Commission.
http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/movies/movie-crews-keeping-busy-on-vancouver-island-1.96634

HOLLYWOOD NORTH: ACTOR/PRODUCER JOHN CASSINI KEEPS B.C. SCENE BUZZING
For the last few months John Cassini has been one of B.C.'s most visible advocates for increased provincial support for the film industry - but if the local industry was as busy as the popular actor, Vancouver wouldn't just regain its title as "Hollywood North," Hollywood might be renamed "Vancouver South."
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Hollywood+North++Actor/producer+John+Cassini+keeps+scene/8133616/story.html

RYAN GOSLING SAYS HE NEEDS A BREAK FROM ACTING
Canadian-born actor Ryan Gosling has told the Associated Press he plans to take a break from acting and needs time to "reassess" his career. "I've been doing it too much," he said. "I've lost perspective on what I'm doing. I think it's good for me to take a break and reassess why I'm doing it and how I'm doing it. And I think this is probably a good way to learn about that. I need a break from myself as much as I imagine the audience does."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2013/03/21/ryan-gosling-acting-break.html

RENEGADE ARTS COMPANY BRANCHES OUT AFTER SAVING PLAYHOUSE THEATRE PROPS
After stepping up to rescue a valued prop collection left behind when the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company shut down last year, Jim Buckshon is continuing to branch out in the local arts community. Renegade Arts Company, the nonprofit group he launched to preserve and rent out the assortment of props, is contributing items to a major Vancouver Art Gallery exhibit and co-producing a musical with Pipedream Theatre Project.
http://www.straight.com/arts/362841/renegade-arts-company-branches-out-after-saving-playhouse-theatre-props

THE TOP 5 MISTAKES ACTORS MAKE IN AUDITIONS
Casting Director Danielle Eskinazi shares the top five mistakes she sees actors make in auditions.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/top-5-mistakes-actors-make-auditions/

VANCOUVER PRODUCER HOPES TO BRING WEST COAST SPIRIT TO NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
Electric Company's Nathan Medd named managing director of NAC English Theatre. Medd, who began his career in community theatre in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, has co-founded two independent studios that have been at the heart of innovative theatre in British Columbia - Progress Lab 1422 in East Vancouver (now Electric Company) and Metro Studio Theatre in downtown Victoria.
http://www.vancouversun.com/Vancouver+producer+hopes+bring+West+Coast+spirit+National+Arts+Centre/8130592/story.html

HOW TO SURVIVE-AND NAIL-YOUR AUDITION
Actors who can't audition have no future. As an agent, I'm not qualified to teach you the art of auditioning. That's not my field. There are plenty of great teachers out there. But I do have a degree in Actor Neurosis, so I can speak with authority about the mental process that has to occur before and after an audition.
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/secret-agent-man/how-surviveand-nailyour-audition/

SOUNDSWRITE
2-DAY INTRO TO VOICEOVER INTENSIVE April 27th/28th
Commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and WALLA for film. Get a produced spot for your demo and learn what you need to set up your home studio.
HOME STUDIO SETUP: May 1st
Bring your computer and microphone.
Get free software & learn to edit for global auditions.
Soundswrite bookings this month - a huge ESL project for E-Planet, plus narrations for Siemens International and Telrad Canada.
Get trained. Get working!
Register at: www.soundswrite.ca or call 604-985-5532.

DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Sam Rockwell, Joel Edgerton, Elizabeth Banks, etc. You can trust him too! Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach, recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested dialects and accents required for the Vancouver market. Book that role!
Contact: 604-418-1192, tonyalcantar1960@gmail.com

LIVING VOICE WORKSHOPS AND COACHING
Voice Technique Workshop | April 5 - 7
Designed to build a complete voice practice for actors, singers and voice-over artists.
We will explore various techniques including: Projection, Resonance, Range, Articulation, Dialects & Character, Breath Support, Vocal Health, Nerve Control, Emotional Accessibility, Authentic Expression, and Approaching Song to provide a sound foundation upon which you can build your personal practice. Ongoing private coaching and resources available.
To register, for more information or to book a free consultation contact Danielle at 778 235 7696, livingvoicecoaching@gmail.com or www.livingvoice.ca

TARLINGTON TRAINING
Tarlington Training's popular CAMERA ACTING SHORT COURSE (Fridays 4:30-6:30pm) starts again April 12th. Great for beginner and intermidiate actors. Train with Vancouver's best acting coach. Register now for Linda Darlow's popular course, Audition Technique Level 1, beginning April 3rd, 2013. Book now. Space is limited.
Details CALL TODAY 604-664-0315
www.tarlingtontraining.com

GVPTA ACTORS SYMPOSIUM
April 2 and 3
In partnership with the SFU School of Contemporary Arts, the GVPTA is pleased to announce our inaugural Actors Symposium. This 2-day session focuses on knowledge and skills to support theatre actors in their careers, beyond their artistic training and experience.
http://www.gvpta.ca/actors-symposium