AD-HOC GROUP SPARKS DISCUSSION OF RACIAL REPRESENTATION IN VANCOUVER'S STAGE SCENE WITH LETTER TO JESSIE RICHARDSON THEATRE AWARDS
Longterm discontent about racial and cultural representation in Vancouver's theatre scene has risen to the surface in the form of an open letter to the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards Society from an ad-hoc
group.
“I understand what it means to the city,” said Robert Surette, who has lived in the neighbourhood for three years. “But I don’t think they tried this much to
keep the noise-level down.”
'FAST & FURIOUS 6' MARTIAL ARTS ACTOR JOINS 'STAR TREK 3'
Indonesian actor and martial artist Joe Taslim has joined the cast of Star Trek Beyond. The movie, the third installment of the rebooted sci-fi franchise, is currently in production in Vancouver.
WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT AUDITIONS OR, A LOVE LETTER TO NY ACTORS
I’ve been
through this process a many times since then, for off-Broadway, regional and off-off Broadway theaters. This is a post for directors (about what I’ve learned) and for actors (about what I’ve observed).
Most of us assume that between "starving actor" and "celebrity," there has to be a sweet spot where thespians can find modest work and still make a
respectable income. But what happens when a show is cancelled? Can an actor who played a small part on a modestly successful show move to the Caribbean and live off the television royalties forever?
When you worry about what the auditors want to see, you give away all your power. Every casting director and director I’ve ever spoken with about holding auditions has said the
same thing. We are hoping beyond hope that you will walk in the room and solve our problem, which is that we don’t yet have the right actor for the part.
It takes hard work, dedication, and a will to succeed. It also takes the tremendous support of parents, both emotionally and financially. So how much does it really cost to raise a child
star?
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ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO New Session starts September 8th!
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classes covering all aspects of film, scene study, writing, and acting for young adults including the Hagen and Meisner Techniques. Book a no-obligation, one-on-one interview with Christiane Hirt to see our studio and discuss what the best plan of action is for you! Appointments are available between Aug 18-Sept 4.
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.
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.
Viewed as one of the top 5 queer arts and culture festivals worldwide, the Queer Arts Festival (QAF) is an
annual artist-run professional multi-disciplinary arts festival at the Roundhouse Community Centre. QAF produces, presents and exhibits work with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue.
The Film and Media Showcase is a forum for members of Cineworks, WIFTV and DOC BC providing filmmakers with an opportunity to share their creations with other practitioners, across genres and in a variety of lengths, in a forum created for
discovery, discussion and inspiration.
For 25 years, the Harmony Arts Festival has been one of the North Shore’s best-loved community events. The festival draws crowds from all over the Lower Mainland to celebrate a harmonious balance of visual, culinary and performing arts on the spectacular West Vancouver waterfront.
The Powell Street Festival is an annual celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture. In addition to PSF, we engage in
co-presentations with arts organizations and produce an annual season of cultural and artistic programming.
Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival is the largest queer arts event in Western Canada. The Festival hosts a variety of performances, workshops, panels, parties and more.
