VANCOUVER ACTOR PATRICK SABONGUI GETS TOUGH IN THE ART
OF MORE
Currently splitting time between Vancouver and Los Angeles, Sabongui has built a name for himself with roles on screen (CW’s The Flash) and on stage (Arts Club Theatre Company’s Disgraced). His latest role in Crackle’s The Art Of More has him exploring the world of art smuggling.
SIX EMERGING ABORIGINAL ARTISTS IN CANADA WHO ARE INSPIRING CHANGE
Long before Idle No More, a new generation of Aboriginal artists began embracing its heritage and power in society. Here is a profile of only six of the many emerging aboriginal artists working in Canada today.
It is the quintessential career dilemma: Do what you love and risk permanent poverty or do what you love as a hobby and do
for your career what the market will pay for.
Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself if choices are being made that simply aren’t a good idea. But you can do it nicely. No one is actively out to get you.
Acting since the fourth grade, James Crawford has had a long career. We asked Crawford to share some of the secrets of his longevity, from
training to auditioning to knowing what kind of career you want to have.
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES AT BIZ STUDIO Biz Studio students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools (max of 6 students per class). We have a legacy of
training young actors who go on to work in the industry, *outstanding* instructors, and a beautiful downtown campus inside a working film & tv casting studio. Registering now for the Winter (January-March) semester. Kids classes Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 and Sundays 9:00-11:00am www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses Teens classes Thursdays 4:30-6:30, Saturdays 12:00-2:00 & 3:00-6:00, Sundays 11:30-2:30 www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
INTRO TO MEISNER WORKSHOP A five hour intensive workshop introducing the Meisner technique, widely regarded as one of the most effective training methods for actors. Participants move through a series of exercises focussed on the very basics of truthful acting. Students of the Meisner technique come away with a stronger understanding of themselves, gain more confidence in
self-expression, and strengthen the ability to form connections with others. Visit http://actorium.ca/intro-to-meisner-workshop/ to register or call 604-445-7751 for more information.
THE ACTORVAN XMAS SPECIAL
Three months for the price of Two! Start the year off well trained and ready for Pilot Season which starts
in February 2016. Training on a weekly basis gets us camera ready and more aware of our strengths as well as our challenges that block us from being the best actors that we can be.
The Actorvan XMAS SPECIAL applies to both the Fundamentals Class & Audition Workout.
Buy it as a Xmas gift for yourself or someone
you love!
MERRY CHRISTMAS: TWO FREE WORKSHOPS FROM TONY ALCANTAR! "Each year at Christmas, I'm happy to share in the areas that I've been gifted: comedy and dialects. Michael Bean has graciously donated Beatty Street Studios for these
workshops so come and share some Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas, Tony Alcantar" Sunday, December 20 10-1pm Improv Workshop 2-5pm Dialect Workshop 788 Beatty St., B2 Email to reserve: tonyalcantar@icloud.com
NEW TO ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO? Register for any of our core classes in Jan 2016 – ESSENTIAL SCENE STUDY, FOUNDATIONS OF FILM or ESSENTIAL MEISNER and save $50! Visit our website for your $50 Gift Certificate and arrange a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting to discuss the best options for your
training. Experience the New York studio tradition of acting and work with experienced, qualified instructors. RW offers comprehensive training in the Meisner, Hagen and Alexander Techniques as well as all aspects of Film and Scene Study. Contact us at rogueswest@gmail.com, call 604 699 1744 or visit rogueswest.ca to see a complete class schedule!
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 19 - February 7
The 2016 Festival
features over 150 performances and events over 20 days, including 18 Main Stage shows, three weeks of performances at Club PuSh in its new home at The Fox Cabaret, industry networking events at the PuSh Assembly, free movies in the PuSh Film Series, professional workshops, and many artist talks and other ancillary events.
