MEET THE
CANADIAN WHO BUILT THE FOUNDATION FOR HOUSE He's described himself as the second most famous writer from London, Ontario, but there are moments when David Shore could be forgiven for thinking he might be Canada's most accomplished writer no one has ever heard of. Shore co-created, wrote, executive-produced and won an Emmy for the 2004-12 TV sensation House. http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/television/Meet+Canadian+built+foundation+House/9973396/story.html
TV PILOT PRODUCTIONS LEAVE LA FOR NYC The TV spotlight is shifting to New York City from Los Angeles. The Big Apple has eaten away at Los Angeles' dominance in TV production, with more one-hour shows being produced and picked up for series in the most recent pilot season. http://www.amny.com/news/tv-pilot-productions-leave-la-for-nyc-report-1.8619513
'MIDNIGHT RIDER' DIRECTOR, PRODUCERS CHARGED WITH INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER Jones was struck and killed by a train last February on the Wayne County, Georgia set of the Gregg Allman biopic. Following that, the Wayne County sheriff's
office and the NTSB were among the agencies investigating the incident. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/midnight-rider-director-randall-miller-716543
VOICE FOR THE ACTOR LEVEL 1 - HAVEN STUDIO Looking to sharpen your vocal skills for your upcoming audition and/or performance? We invite you to sign-up for Mark Downey's Voice for the Actor Workshop at Haven Studio. It will be an intensive vocal workshop held on Wednesdays, July 9 & 16th. This workshop package is $120 altogether, for a total of 8hrs of vocal training (4 hours each day). Please contact Loretta for more information at benratneractingclass@gmail.com. Mark Downey Vocal Studio also provides individual voice lessons, in person or via Skype.The first lesson is FREE for new students. Contact lessons@markdowneyvocalstudio.com for scheduling an individual lesson.
THE VANCOUVER ACTOR'S
PRIMER July 9that The Foundry Teaching actors to know the show: style, genre, plot, characters, demographic, network...to know how to adjust the actor's approach to the acting and the script.The twelve shows we will be studying: GIRLFRIEND'S GUIDE TO DIVORCE, OLYMPUS, STRANGE EMPIRE, THE RETURNED, ONCE UPON A TIME,
ARROW, FLASH, BACKSTROM, THE WHISPERS, SUPERNATURAL, THE 100. http://actorsfoundry.com/primer/
DIALECT COACHING | TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony Alcantar with their stars: Oscar-winners Halle Berry, Billy-Bob Thornton plus A-list stars Stellan Skarsgard, Sam Rockwell, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Freeman, 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, tonyalcantar@icloud.com
ANTHONY MEINDL'S ACTOR WORKSHOP VANCOUVER AMAW is now open in Vancouver! With some of TV's hottest shows being shot in Vancouver you will learn how to master the demands of tv/film acting
from the acting studio that is producing the next generation of Hollywood stars. The on-going Vancouver acting classes focus on our exciting non-method way of working and will get you working the muscle of the moment and help you to trust your instincts, stop over-thinking, and do naturally what you always thought acting should be: easy, fun, empowering. Classes are Mondays at 6PM. Email assistant@anthonymeindl.com to register. http://www.anthonymeindl.com
MEISNER ACTING LAB 13 JULY Living Voice Coaching presents an 8 week course of Meisner and Voice Technique. This specific process creates a structure for emotional and vocal agility that frees the actor to be truly present and alive in each moment. Make your performance
electrifying every time. 8 Sundays 10am-6pm starting 13 July, $500 each or $800 for two. For a free consultation call Danielle at 778 235 7696 or visit http://www.livingvoice.ca/meisner-acting-lab.html
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES Every Monday until September 1 | The Backstage Lounge At the CRS we
cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. Every live reading ends with a party in the Lounge where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer. The CRS is the place for Vancouver's artists to meet one another, share their work, and create more. http://coldreadingseries.com/
TICKET GIVEAWAY
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE ADVANCE SCREENING
OF DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
When:Wednesday, July 9, 7pm Where:Scotiabank Theatre, 900 Burrard Street,
Vancouver
BONUS ENTRY: Tweet the name of the actor who plays the character Caesar in the film using this format: "Ticket Giveaway: @kenjimaeda + @interact_com #DawnOfApes Caesar is played by..."
Deadlineto enter is 1:00pm, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries.
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS AT
Vancouver Actor's
Guide info@vancouveractorsguide.com www.vancouveractorsguide.com
