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Limelight is a theatre program that pairs kids in the Downtown Eastside with theatre professionals. We talked to Maureen Webb, co-founder of the five-year-old program, about introducing theatre to young people and what to expect from this year’s show.
SUMMER PRODUCTION SEASON BACK ON MENU IN GREATER VICTORIA
It was beginning to look as if our springtime film and television production lull might extend into summer — until we were reminded that production schedules can be as changeable as our West Coast weather.
VICTORIA ACTOR EMILY PIGGFORD BEING REWARDED FOR HER LOVE OF WORK
Piggford has gone on to work in such varied series as Netflix’s Eli Roth-helmed Hemlock Grove, Lost Girl and playing Meagan in the web series That’s My DJ. This coming season is looking particularly busy for the actor, whose IMDB resume still notes that she will do unpaid work.
Weird.
HONG KONG STARS COMING TO VANCOUVER: CHOW YUN-FAT, AARON KWOK, JACKIE CHAN, AND MORE
While Vancouver
received a visit from one of the world's biggest screen stars in April—Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan—we're about to witness the arrival of numerous glitterati from another part of Asia.
ACTORS WITH DOWN SYNDROME TAKE SPOTLIGHT IN KING ARTHUR'S
NIGHT
At 35, Niall McNeil is a theatre veteran. A King Arthur enthusiast with extensive knowledge and endless curiosity, McNeil has co-written and stars in a new production about the legendary medieval hero.
HOLLYWOOD NORTH: CATHERINE ZETA-JONES FILMING 'COCAINE GODMOTHER' IN VANCOUVER
Star watchers may catch a glimpse of Catherine Zeta Jones and
Michael Douglas in Vancouver this month as the Hollywood power couple are reportedly living in a Yaletown luxury condo while Zeta-Jones films the Lifetime biopic Cocaine Godmother.
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE: HOW A NURTURING ARTIST RESIDENCY IN BANFF HELPS PLAYWRIGHTS MOVE
MOUNTAINS
My time in Banff helped me realize how important space, time and energy are to storytelling. It's about fellow artists seeing the importance of what you have to offer and giving you a platform to share it.
CANADIAN PRODUCERS SAY CRTC DECISION THREATENS HOMEGROWN PROGRAMS
Just as the top movers and shakers in the TV industry arrive at the Banff World Media
Festival, independent Canadian producers are sounding the alarm about CRTC regulation changes they say will have a devastating effect on both the quantity and quality of Canadian TV shows.
MY 11-YEAR-OLD SON AUDITIONED AT
JUILLIARD, AND WE BOTH LEARNED A LOT ABOUT HOW TOP PERFORMERS PRACTICE
When someone is unable to relish the small steps, they just stop, because process starts to seem hopeless if you constantly focus on the end. You have to have a proclivity for hard work (which might be as crucial and inheritable as talent) combined with the ability to take joy in the process itself.
STUNT DOUBLE CAITLIN DECHELLE ON 'WONDER WOMAN' AND HER REAL-LIFE SUPERPOWERS
Caitlin Dechelle fights for a living. As the lead stunt woman for the Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment's Justice League film "Wonder Woman," Dechelle may qualify as a real-life superhero herself.
RIZ AHMED SAYS HE WOULD ‘RATHER BE BROKE’ THAN PLAY A ‘TERRORIST’ IN HOLLYWOOD
Actor and rapper Riz Ahmed spoke out against the limited roles for actors of color in TV and film, saying he would rather be broke than play stereotypical characters.
TWO NEW BRUNSWICK FILM TEAMS PREPARE TO MAKE MOVIES, THANKS TO TELEFILM
CANADA MONEY
The timeline for their movies may be anxiety-inducing, but two teams of filmmakers can soon start production of their feature-length movies, thanks to $127,500 each received from Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund.
There has never been a better time to be a Pro-active actor! The first thing to do is DECIDE what kind of acting career you would like to have. It’s very important to be CLEAR about how you see yourself in the marketplace.
The process of translating
theatrical technique over to film is far more involved than that line makes it seem. It’s not something that will magically happen; it’s up to you to learn and adapt.
MEDITATING REGULARLY WILL SERIOUSLY HELP YOUR AUDITIONS. HERE’S WHY
Presence in an audition isn’t something you can force or create.
It’s a physical and emotional state that occurs only when the actor is living entirely in the present moment.
HOW NOT TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS IN THE ACTING BUSINESS
Relationship building takes time, consideration and effort,
but it’s actually incredibly simple. Surround yourself with passionate, talented, considerate people, and soon enough they’ll be the leaders in the industry, as will you. Follow the celebrities constantly and all you’ll look like is a perpetual try-hard or stalker.
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH BIM NARINE July 15-16 Casting for 12 years Bim Narine has brought his skills to hundreds of commercials, dozens of feature films, television series, music videos, reality
series, and short films. By working on a variety of projects throughout the years, and as well, through his technical knowledge, he has been able to effectively determine the best solutions to cast the right people, and make the casting process more efficient and streamlined for all involved. http://actorvan.com/casting-director-workshop/
AUDIT FOR FREE AT ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO Discover the Difference at RW! Our June session begins June 20/2017... CORE classes that
build foundation or brush up fundamentals ... FILM classes that challenge you with new material every ... SCENE STUDY classes with weekly goals that advance your work ... IMPROV workshops that spark your creativity ... plus experienced instructors, performance opportunities, competitive prices, no interest payment plans and no extra fees. Experience the modern legacy of New York's studio-tradition of acting. Follow-up your free audit with a no obligation, one-on-one mentorship meeting
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SUMMER FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS | BIZ STUDIO 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. Biz Studio summer intensives feature about twice the one-on-one time with faculty as students at other schools (max of 6 students per class), instructors who are all working actors, workshops with local casting directors, and a
beautiful downtown campus inside a working film & tv casting studio. Dates: July 10th-14th, 17th-21st and 24th-28th; August 14th-18th and 21st-25th * www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses (ages 12-17)
VOICE AND DICTION WORKSHOP AT THE FOUNDRY June 17th Get clear in your speech. Get connected to your voice. Get working. This is a workshop on the fundamental principles of breath, sound, and diction. Simple and practical exercises and warm ups will be explored to push actors to freedom in their natural voices and clarity in their speech. https://www.actorsfoundry.com/members/voice-and-diction-workshop
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: 778-773-1402 | info@tonyalcantardialect.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
FESTIVAL OF RECORDED MOVEMENT
June 10-17 Celebrating the body in motion through film. F-O-R-M looks to present films that deliver
strong imagery of the human body in action, explore the limitlessness of our physical capacity both creatively and athletically, and offer a sense of choreographic investigation between camera and movement, regardless of the form.
Established in 1993, the CRS is Vancouver’s original live script reading event. For over two decades, the CRS is the place for Vancouver’s artists to meet one
another, share their work, and create more. Stories illustrate our universally shared experiences.
The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance hosts the 18th annual Making a Scene conference. A day-long conference for artists and administrators features 8 panels and breakout sessions, including ones that address the business of performing, and the use of technology and multimedia in theatre. *A subsidy program that can cover 25%-100% of the registration fee is
available for individuals who require assistance in attending the conference.*
Established in 1999, the Spotlight Awards have brought together the BC Film community to celebrate the outstanding achievements of BC women in screen-based media. The event will be emceed by Denise Jones from the internationally renowned comedy improv group, Vancouver TheatreSports League.
The Queer Arts Festival is an annual artist-run multi-disciplinary summer arts festival at the Roundhouse in Vancouver. Recognized as one of the top 5 festivals of its kind worldwide, QAF produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and initiates
dialogue.
