Vancouver’s
French-language theatre company, Théâtre la Seizième, was le grand winner at this year’s Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards – picking up eight awards, including six for À toi, pour toujours, ta Marie-Lou.
FILM ACADEMY DIVERSIFIES ITS MEMBERSHIP; COMMON, OYELOWO, MBATHA-RAW, HART AMONG NEW MEMBERS
After widespread criticism of the film academy’s
overwhelmingly white slate of Oscar nominees this year, the organization has announced a roster of potential new members that skews younger and more diverse.
STEPHEN AMELL REMINDS FANS THAT "EVERYONE DESERVES A BREAK"
Stephen
Amell bites back at a particularily rude critic this week in a long facebook post that reminded fans that actors are real people, and that while it's easy to judge from afar, maybe it's time to stop being quite so hyper critical and give celebrities a bit of a break.
KATE WINSLET TALKS HAVING TO HOLD HER OWN ON MALE-DOMINATED FILM SETS
I think it’s hard when you’re young, no
matter what your role is in life. You sometimes do have to say, Come on, you can do this, keep going! Yeah, I’ve definitely had a lot of moments like that.
'SEINFELD': HOW A BAIL BONDSMAN BECAME THE SOUP NAZI
When Seinfeld's "The Soup Nazi" episode aired, the militant chef played by Larry Thomas was an instant
sensation. "No soup for you" became one of the show's most famous lines, and Thomas would go on to earn an Emmy nomination.
Listening is an act of discovery. In our acting, it is the principle that can take us to unexpected places of feeling and
experience that can shock us, surprise us, make us fall in love, and express things we never thought were inside us.
They say that curiosity killed the cat, but that simply cannot apply to actors. As an actor you’ve got to be continuously curious and fearless to dig deeper into your role while being open to discovering what’s behind the closed door.
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.
ROGUES WEST INTRODUCES OUR SUMMER TASTER INTENSIVE
A fantastic opportunity offering actors a hands-on experience into the spectrum of RW classes. The curriculum includes; Sanford Meisner’s Word Repetition exercises, Improv and Monologue work, Film work, and Uta Hagen’s seminal techniques in Scene Study, as well as an introduction to Voice and
Movement and a concise overview of the business of acting.
for Actors and
Performers of All Disciplines by Mark Downey and Sinziana Corozel
When: August 8-9 2015 (16 Hours of Training)
Where: PAL Theatre (8th floor -581 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 3L3)
Fee: Early bird special $295 until
July 14th. (Full rate $350).
Book your spot: Contact Chara: 604-700-6930 or Email: lessons@markdowneyvocalstudio.com
This workshop is designed for actors and performers of all disciplines who wish to explore their vocal and physical presence, widen their range in both and create a solid foundation for building
character. The training will allow actors to expand their vocal and physical expressiveness and create & perform authentic and compelling characters.
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
SUMMER FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS
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.
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.
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.
Features provocative talks by literary stars and social entrepreneurs, a genre-bending jazz concert
with a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, one of India's most renowned musical maestros, a Hollywood set designer, and a series of free public art projects.
Get ready for the family event of the summer. You’ll have a blast at the 32nd annual Whistler Children’s Festival with tons of hands-on creative workshops, live performances, free activities, and roving characters. You’ll make arts and crafts, learn new dance moves, join a circus, and see magic tricks with your own
two eyes. Check out the full lineup and register online for workshops now.
