CANADA'S NEW WORK PERMIT LAW MIGHT AFFECT U.S.
PRODUCERS The law was intended to reduce the number of foreign workers employed in the Canadian fast-food and oil-pipeline industries, but it could create a problem for the film and television industry. http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/canada-new-work-permit-law-runaway-production/
THE 3 FASTEST WAYS TO MEMORIZE LINES You've tried everything, and it doesn't work. The lines always feel like they are on the surface, and not ingrained-sort of like cramming for a math test-and will be out the window the
second you finish. I found these are by far the quickest ways to memorize lines. http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-fastest-ways-memorize-lines/
4 TIPS
FROM LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS' LONG CAREER "Sometimes you wonder if your body of work has an effect at all, but the truth of the matter is the competition has grown so fierce out there these days. I definitely audition, and I embrace the process. And, to be honest, I appreciate the philosophy that says, 'Let's find the right person for the role and let's be certain about it.' " http://www.backstage.com/interview/4-tips-lou-diamond-phillips-long-career/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
THE VANCOUVER ACTOR'S PRIMER July 9th at 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/
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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES Every Monday until September 1 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/
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS AT
Vancouver Actor's
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