'IT WAS A STEP IN TELLING MY STORY,' SAYS INDO-CANADIAN CREATOR OF CRIME DRAMA THE 410
The series explores subjects like drug trafficking, criminality and sexism, as well as the role of family. Wraich stars as an aspiring Instagram influencer who turns to crime to help her truck driver father after he's found with a large cache of drugs and arrested. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/the-410-indo-canadian-south-asian-representation-1.5117203
ACTRESS HOPES TO OPEN MORE DOORS FOR MORE NATIVE AMERICANS
Newcomer Sivan Alyra Rose represents a rarity as one of the few people of Native American descent to star in a Netflix series — or any television series, for that matter. But she hopes her breakthrough in "Chambers" will encourage more opportunities for women like her. https://www.vancourier.com/actress-hopes-to-open-more-doors-for-more-native-americans-1.23817135
LAPD INVESTIGATING JORDAN MCKIRAHAN TALENT AGENCY AS DOZENS OF EX-CLIENTS CLAIM NONPAYMENT OF RESIDUALS
SAG-AFTRA is gathering documentation from dozens of former clients of talent agent Jordan McKirahan to support their claims that he failed to remit tens of thousands of dollars of commercial residuals they’re allegedly owed. https://deadline.com/2019/05/jordan-mckirahan-talent-agency-lapd-sag-aftra-investigations-1202604928/
HOW NOT TO FREEZE IN AN AUDITION
When you freeze during an audition, what you’re reacting to is the anticipation that something will go wrong at some point in the future. You’re reacting to the worst-case scenario even though it hasn’t actually happened. The solution is to find something different to react to instead—something that allows you to be playful rather than defensive. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/freeze-audition-alexander-technique-based-tips-2687/
HOW TO BOOK A JOB, ACCORDING TO BRYAN CRANSTON
“You should manage whatever you are in control of: your audition, your thank yous, your personal contacts, your keeping up with people. You need to manage that and manage it well. You are your business—and you need to tend to your business.” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/bryan-cranston-network-audition-advice-68079/
UPCOMING TRAINING
TEEN SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVE
July 2-6
We are thrilled to announce our Teen Summer Camp Intensive! This challenging camp will include Buffoonery, Career & Audition tips, and On Camera work with Jennifer Copping and Stellina Rusich. The week will be capped off with a Casting Director Workshop with Bim Narine. Teen actors will explore and hone their craft in a safe supportive and professional environment.
Number of participants: 16 https://actorvan.com/film-tv-teen-summer-camp/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO
FILM – SCENE WORK – MEISNER – VOICE – DIALECT
Audit for free to make an informed decision on your training.
Rogues West offers classes for the emerging or veteran actor. Innovation and adaptation in our classes has created the legacy of Western Canada's Premiere Acting Family. All our instructors are workings actors with years of experience … Discover the difference at Rogues West, in the vanguard of training and mentoring actors for over 25 years.
Email: rogueswest@gmail.com. Check www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and for videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
COLD READING SERIES
May 13
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. Meet likeminded artists, writers, directors, actors. www.coldreadingseries.com
REVOLVER FESTIVAL
May 22 – June 2
The latest evolution in Upintheair Theatre's fifteen-year history of Festival production, rEvolver takes place each May at The Cultch in East Vancouver. 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. https://www.upintheairtheatre.com/2019-festival
EUROPEAN UNION SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
May 23-25
The festival, organized with the assistance of the Canadian Film Institute (Ottawa), features three lively programs of short films from European Union member states, each showcasing works in a variety of genres and styles, including drama, documentary, and animation. These films, from both prominent and emerging filmmakers, will be presented in their original language with English subtitles. www.thecinematheque.ca/european-union-short-film-festival
MAKING A SCENE THEATRE CONFERENCE
May 28
The 20th annual conference features conversations, panels, and presentations with leaders within the local theatre and arts community. Topic highlights include economic inequalities within the arts, ethics of storytelling, building relationships with designers, and fundraising & marketing. Subsidies are available. www.gvpta.ca/making-a-scene-2019
