DYLAN O'BRIEN INJURIES FURTHER DELAY MAZE RUNNER SEQUEL PRODUCTION
Fox has shut down production indefinitely on Maze Runner: The Death Cure to give star Dylan O’Brien more time to heal from injuries he suffered in an on-set accident last month. O’Brien, 24, was hurt filming a vehicular stunt for the
post-apocalyptic adventure movie on March 18 and his injuries have turned out to be more severe than initially thought.
GET ACQUAINTED WITH A HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR; JOSHUA BUTLER
British Columbia’s film industry provides jobs and money, but there’s another thing coming north from Hollywood; talent. American film and
television director, editor, producer and screenwriter, Joshua Butler, is part of that talent pool and a frequent visitor to Vancouver.
LET'S FILL OUR ARTS SCENES WITH DIVERSITY OF SOCIETY
Canadians know Lorne Cardinal as the amiable Sgt. Davis Quinton from the wildly popular TV
comedy Corner Gas. The first aboriginal graduate of the University of Alberta's theatre arts program, Cardinal has spent 25 years struggling with lack of diversity in Canada's entertainment industry. Working as both actor and director, he has strived to show indigenous faces on Canadian stages and screens.
JODIE FOSTER, JULIE TAYMOR WANT A MORE ‘COMPLEX
CONVERSATION’ ABOUT WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD
Foster doesn’t see the lack of women in leadership roles in Hollywood as part of a larger plan to discriminate but rather an issue that hadn’t been a prime focus before.
SIMON CALLOW: DENYING BLACK ROLES TO WHITE ACTORS IS
‘NONSENSE’
Simon Callow has spoken out in defence of white actors portraying black roles in theatre. He claimed it was not as offensive as people assume because acting is “an act of empathy”, and also criticised the idea that transgender roles should not be played by cisgender (non-trans) actors. Callow suggested it was “madness” to deny actors parts on this basis.
You are now armed with incredible tools for being camera-ready, so make sure you take the time to practice and implement these three tips before you get on set. The more you practice, the more easily you will be able to harness your inner power and shine.
For onscreen performance, your technique is what gets you to the door of the audition room, but once you’re inside, it’s your instinct that will book the job.
ACTORIUM’S 16 WEEK SCENE STUDY SERIES One role, one scene and 16 weeks of in-depth, thorough training. Actorium is a Meisner based school. Student must have completed Actorium's four week Intro, or equivalent to
enroll. 2910 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. More info: 604-445-7751 | info@actorium.ca | actorium.ca
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
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Actors of all levels are invited to audit our classes for free and watch the impact of
training with professional instructors ... our multidimensional training encompasses everything from core fundamentals to a professional skill-set … experience the legacy of the New York Studio tradition of acting. Follow-up your audit with a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting for our next session starting June 13. Fair and competitive rates, and payment plan options. Email us today and discover the Rogues West difference! http://www.rogueswest.ca | rogueswest@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
ARTS UMBRELLA LAUNCHES THEATRE CONSERVATORY Fall
2016 A new eight-month intensive, full-time program for recent high-school grads who are passionate about acting as a career. Students will develop the skills, confidence, and experience they'll need to excel at university-level theatre programs or professional opportunities. Contact Andy Toth for more information: atoth@artsumbrella.com
Biz Studio students have about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools, with a 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.
Spring semester starts the first week of April, info and registration online or call (604) 801-7050.
The 15th
Annual DOXA Festival features 85 films and 78 screenings, including one World Premiere and 21 Canadian Premieres. Some featured screenings include Aim for the Roses (featuring some local actors) and Pistol Shrimps (featuring Aubrey Plaza of Parks and Recreation). An expanded Industry program rounds out the festival with a focus on distributors, politics in film, and documentary editing. http://www.doxafestival.ca
MAKING A SCENE CONFERENCE
May 5
Now in its 17th year, MAKING A SCENE is essential to building and maintaining a community that fosters support, understanding and a common goal of strengthening the local theatre industry. The theme
of the day will be “Great Expectations.” Working together, theatre company members and individual theatre artists will assess the current state of the theatre in metro Vancouver and make plans for a stronger future.
A culture cannot evolve with out powerful, honest storytelling. Stories illustrate our universally shared experiences. The Cold Reading Series (CRS) is committed to supporting and developing the talents of Vancouver’s story tellers – writers, actors, and musicians alike – by providing a forum where they can present their craft to a live
audience and get instant feedback. Come stretch your artistic muscles and flex your humanity…join the Evolution!
The latest evolution in Upintheair Theatre's fifteen-year history of Festival production, rEvolver brings audiences the full range of contemporary theatrical practice, from script-based theatre to devised and site-specific works, staged
readings of work-in-progress, and in-depth discussions with artists. rEvolver presents adventurous, high energy, and sophisticated new work, and is the only venue in Vancouver dedicated to offering professional presenting opportunities to emerging professional theatre artists and companies.
Every year, for one week in May, The Cultch is taken
over and transformed by young people. Hundreds of youth are involved in what has grown to be Vancouver’s largest youth-driven arts festival. The festival includes showcases in music, dance, and spoken word, the world premiere of three one-act plays, a visual arts exhibit, variety shows featuring improv, drag, circus arts, and much more. All of this is created by local artists between the ages of 13-24.
SHIFT believes that theatre is relevant, nourishing, entertaining and fundamentally valuable to society. The company is dedicated to making exciting, innovative, and challenging art that encourages compassion, humanity, and honesty. SHIFT values creative development and lifelong learning, motivation for our SHIFT Workshop Series and the SHIFTLab program, which links emerging playwrights with professional
mentors.
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society presents contemporary, inter-disciplinary arts including performance and interactive arts activities that speak to the various ages of our audience. Our inclusive
programming is culturally diverse and representative of regional, national and international artists.
