COMEDY IN VANCOUVER: A LOOK AT WHAT MAKES THE WEST COAST FUNNY
We love to laugh here in Vancouver, and who can blame us. With rising rent and constantly-falling rain, we need an escape. Luckily, Vancouverites and visitors to the city have a great comedy scene to discover. Stand-up, improv, podcasts, festivals and more – here is a look at what makes the West Coast funny.
https://www.cbc.ca/comedy/comedy-in-vancouver-a-look-at-what-makes-the-west-coast-funny-1.5026610
OSCAR-WINNING ACTRESS DROPS IN ON BURNABY DEAF SCHOOL
Deaf students in Burnaby got an impromptu visit from an Academy Award-winning actor last month. Marlee Matlin, who won the best-actress Oscar in 1986 for her role in Children of a Lesser God, dropped by the B.C. School for the Deaf at Burnaby South Secondary. https://www.vancourier.com/oscar-winning-actress-drops-in-on-burnaby-deaf-school-1.23649756
I'VE HIT A WALL. AND I MAY NOT GET OVER IT
By denying Paul David Power's play Crippled from entering the U.S., authorities have denied a dream: “The response to our application was insulting. It was insulting to the disability community, insulting to our artistic and advocacy leaders, insulting to our Canadian culture that has made great strides in diverse casting and theatrical projects, insulting to artists from Canada looking to share their work.” https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/paul-david-power-hit-a-wall-1.5029688
HOLLYWOOD’S STUNT INDUSTRY GRAPPLES WITH ISSUES OF RACE AND SKIN COLOR
For most of cinema’s first century, when a black actor needed to be doubled for an action sequence, a white stunt person coated in dark makeup would step in, a practice known as a “paint down.” Paint downs are supposed to be a thing of the past, but they still happen. https://variety.com/2019/artisans/news/stunt-industry-affirmative-action-1203151451/
TURN YOUR ACTING ANXIETY INTO CONFIDENCE
Acting isn’t the type of work that allows you to one day declare the search is over. This search is a lifetime endeavor. We have to expose ourselves and not be afraid of opening our hearts to the audience. With that vulnerability, they can hopefully relate to what we are creating. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/become-confident-actor-audition-room-67354/
CONCEPTS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP
What happens when it doesn’t feel fantastic? When you run into a dry spell? When you just can’t catch a break? Like most humans, you’ll likely begin to doubt yourself, and doubt often leads to wanting to quit. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way.
KIDS+TEENS FILM+TV ACTING AT BIZ STUDIO
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.
**Kids (ages 8-11) www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses **Teens (ages 12-17) www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
DIALECT COACHING - TONY ALCANTAR
Hollywood producers trust Tony with their stars: Oscar winners Mel Gibson, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Emmy winner Martin Freeman plus A-listers Sam Rockwell, Vince Vaughn, Joel Edgerton, Bob Odenkirk, Nathan Fillion, Stellan Skarsgard and MANY MORE. You can trust him too.
* Tony is Vancouver's #1 dialect coach recommended by agents and casting directors. Learn with confidence the most requested accents and dialects for the Vancouver market.
Book that role!
Contact: 778-773-1402,info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
LINERS TO LEADS, AUDITION READY
May 11 – June 29, 2019 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when the door opens. This class will prepare you for roles of all sizes and for what is required to move your career to the next level. Stellina is a powerhouse of a teacher demanding the best of her students in a supportive approach. As an on set coach, hired by producers for many shows, she has brought out the best in actors bridging the gap between actors, show runners and Directors. Only 12 Seats available! For 19+.
Sign up: http://actorvan.com/liners-to-leads-audition-ready-session-2/
BE UNCOMMON
Experience the legacy of Western Canada’s Premiere acting Family – Company of Rogues and Rogues West Actors Studio.
Acting is not an individual endeavour ... the safe, supportive and creative environment of our classes is integral for the development of each individual's craft.
Christiane Hirt & our Rogues instructors have been mentoring and training actors since 1993 … discover the New York studio tradition of acting at Rogues West Actors Studio. Contact us to audit for free!
Checkwww.rogueswest.cafor more studio details and emailrogueswest@gmail.com to ask us any questions. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
UPCOMING EVENTS
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
March 5 - 10
The 14th annual VIWFF celebrates the best of cinema created by women, featuring 49 films from 19 different countries around the world including 18 local filmmakers! As well as film screenings, the festival offers a variety of ancillary programming including film panels, special guests, artist talks, workshops, pitch sessions, receptions, an awards gala and more. https://www.womeninfilm.ca/2019_Film_Festival.html
RAINDANCE VANCOUVER BOOZE N’ SCHMOOZE
March 25
Are you an indie filmmaker? Do you plan to be one? Well, there’s nothing like feeling you are part of a community. So come check out what other indie filmmakers do and say at our monthly networking event. https://www.raindance.org/courses/booze-n-schmooze-vancouver/
PULL FESTIVAL
March 27-30 | Havana Theatre
Returning for the eighth year, the Pull Festival features a repertoire of ten minute plays. Pull seeks out original, un-produced plays from Vancouver-based playwrights to develop, dramaturge, and support the premiere of these new works. It's also the most fun you'll have at the theatre all year. https://pullfestival.ca/pull-viii
VANCOUVER BADASS FILM FESTIVAL
March 29 – 31
Badass films are described as viscerally exciting films, original in content or style (preferably both). The first three Badass film festivals shocked, delighted, challenged and thrilled raucous sellout audiences with a mix of horror, avant-garde, noir and wild action. Badass breaks down walls between filmmakers, fans, and funders, sparking interactive collaboration and celebration. https://vbaff.com
VANCOUVER SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
March 29 – 31
The Vancouver South African Film Festival is proud to present features and documentaries that explore the culture, history and politics of South Africa – films that inspire, inform, and entertain. http://www.vsaff.org
