HERE'S WHAT IT REALLY COSTS TO EARN A LIVING AS AN ACTOR People go into acting and the arts to do what they love, but the financial strain can often turn that love into resentment and depression. Avoid that painful place by keeping your finances
well above the "make or break" point http://ptmoney.com/how-to-earn-a-living-as-an-actor/
NEW REPORT EXAMINES THE NUMBER AND SITUATION OF ARTISTS IN
CANADA Statistical Insights on the Arts is a quantitative research series, created by Hill Strategies Research, that aims to provide reliable, recent and insightful data on the state of the arts in Canada. The latest edition in the series finds that there are more artists in Canada than auto workers. http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/new-report-examines-number-and-situation-artists-canada
SHAKESPEARE INSPIRES DTES HOMELESS PLAY Under the guidance of local actress and director Luisa Jojic, a cast of 10 actors - all of whom are homeless, formerly homeless or in danger of losing a place to live - have reimagined Shakespeare's works to create an original script that looks at issues of home, community and belonging. http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2014/10/06/shakespeare-inspires-dtes-homeless-play
2-DAY VANCOUVER ACTING INTENSIVE W/ ANTHONY MEINDL Oct. 18th & 19th Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop was voted LA's #1 Acting Studio by Backstage. Students include
Shailene Woodley (Divergent), Sadie Calvano (Mom), and Alexandra Daddario (True Detective). Come check out the acting revolution that's sweeping young Hollywood! Email Barbara@anthonymeindl.com for details / to register. Mention 'VAG' and get a 10% discount! Anthonymeindl.com / 323.852.6963
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!
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THE ACTING SERIES - ACTING
WORKSHOPS FOR THE EMERGING PROFESSIONAL September 29 - December 17 Take your film and stage acting career to a new level. Well known as Dr. Lee on the Stargate franchise, Dr. William "Bill" Dow - Actor, Director, and Mentor - presents a series of inspiring workshops taught by some of Vancouver's leading teachers including: Peter
DeLuise, John Cooper, Andrew McIlroy, Lynne Carrow, Gina Bastone, Alison Matthews and Maddalena Acconci. The Acting Series at The Art Institute of Vancouver. Contact Bill Dow at wdow@aii.edu (604) 683-9200 for more information and to register https://www.facebook.com/events/1627884767437981/
SITCOM INTENSIVE | THE FOUNDRY 18 & 19 October The COMEDY Weekend Intensive prepares actors for their comedy tapings and auditions working from sides culled from the most recent comedy pilots and series which will be given in advance. As well as investigating approach to comedy, actors will also explore comedy archetypes and the perfect comic character to suit their specific branding. http://actorsfoundry.com/sitcom-intensive/
THE FILMS OF BILL MORRISON October 14 Decasia, a collaboration with
composer Michael Gordon, was described by the Village Voice as "the most widely acclaimed American avant-garde film of the fin-de-siècle." Director Errol Morris puts it more succinctly, stating: "this may be the greatest movie ever made." http://www.doxafestival.ca/motionpictures/billmorrison
PHRIKE FILM FEST October 19 Named for the goddess of horror from Greek mythology; PHRIKE, her spirit of trembling fear will inspire Filmmakers, Actors and Makeup Artists to compete to see who can make the Best Horror Film within 72 hours and take home the Grand Goblin Award! http://www.phrikefilmfest.com/
