"REBOOT" REMAKE GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT BY CORUS TO BE MADE IN VANCOUVER
Corus Entertainment gave the green light to Mainframe Entertainment – the television division of the
multifaceted Vancouver-based animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment – to produce 26 half-hour episodes of “ReBoot: The Guardian Code,” a reimagined version of the show that will be a live-action and computer generated hybrid.
KAMLOOPS FAMILY PLEDGES $5 MILLION TOWARD COST OF PERFORMING-ARTS CENTRE
The Fawcetts have decided to donate $5 million toward the cost of the proposed performing-arts centre if voters approve the proposal in a Nov. 7
referendum.
HOLLYWOOD ON ALERT: ACTORS' ETHNICITIES UNDER SCRUTINY AMID HEIGHTENED SENSITIVITIES
As Pan heads for an October 9 release, it enters a cultural landscape of increased racial sensitivities around film and television casting and a social media environment that amplifies those concerns. Warners, ironically, has been branded as insensitive for attempting to offer a color-blind, modern
Pan.
TYRANNY OF THE ‘CASTING
COUCH’? IT NEVER WENT AWAY, SAY ACTORS
The exploitation of actresses – and actors – is not confined to Hollywood. Equity, the UK actors’ union, is receiving ever more complaints and has established a working party to investigate and draw up a set of industry guidelines.
One of the issues with being an
actor is that you are often surrounded by other actors. Listening uncritically to the “advice” that other actors give is akin to giving up your power.
Because the more we sit around thinking about something, the less likely we are to take action as the thinking
process red flags us to all the reasons why (we believe) something won’t work.
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 the approach to comedy, actors will also explore comedy archetypes and the perfect comic character to suit their specific branding.
Vancouver Young Actors School camps are starting soon! July 13-17, July 20-24, August 10-14 and August 17-21. Study on-camera audition, improv, scene study and voice overs for film and television. Work in a professional studio with some of Vancouver's top instructors. Camps run 9am-2:30pm $499 per week
or $459 when you take multiple weeks.
VOICE ACTING/SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Maryse Schembri renowned teacher/
performer, has been teaching voice and radio and theatre technique since 1971.Her informative and engaging teaching style will make this workshop a fun and very useful experience. You will learn proper breathing techniques, methods to help you not strain and project your voice, effective enunciation techniques, methods
for speaking in public, and practice radio copy including commercials, narratives and news reports. Anyone welcome. June 2811-5pm $199 (2 for $300) GST included 604-220-9384 http://vancouvercreativeclass.com
ACTORIUM
Actorium's full Meisner technique acting program for experienced actors begins with the absolute basics of speaking and listening. Actors study where to place their attention, how to allow for natural spontaneous reactions, how to immerse themselves in a role and how to break through personal barriers to authenticity. Scene work is taught by implementing technique into text.
Summer Intensives are a chance for students to see the kind of progress they can make when they devote 100% of their energy to acting. As with all Biz Studio programs, summer students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools (max of 6 students per class). Each week also features workshops with two local
casting directors. July and August intensives available.
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
FREE SEMINARS ON OVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT!
Hosted by actor/director Danielle Benzon
June 24th at 7pmat the Alliance for Arts and Culture (938 Howe Street, Suite 100)
Unleash Your Voice: replacing stage fright with authentic confidence
INFORM YOURSELF… AUDIT ROGUES WEST ACTING CLASSES FOR FREE!
Beginner and advanced actors are invited to audit our classes for free and watch the impact of training with professional
instructors fluent in all aspects of Film, Scene Study, as well as The Hagen and Meisner Techniques. Instructors include award-winning actress Christiane Hirt, founder of Rogues West and co-founder of the renowned Company of Rogues Actors Studio; and James Wilson, professional actor certified in the Uta Hagen Technique with over 15 years of experience in casting.
The Arts Summit 2015 will close the circle on two years of province-wide conversations around the creation of a Cultural Policy Framework for BC as part of our BC Creative Convergence initiative.
To say it was a busy theatre season is putting it mildly. There were an abundant number of dynamic productions that displayed the dedication, creativity and excellence of artists. All of these works enhance the vibrancy of our city, enriching its residents and visitors alike.
