FIFTY PRODUCTIONS VIE FOR THIS YEAR’S JESSIE AWARDS
An impressive fifty productions are up for awards at the 37th Annual Jessie Awards, as the nominations were revealed in a ceremony today at the BMO Theatre Centre. Vancouver’s equivalent to the Tony Awards, the Jessies recognize excellence in Vancouver’s professional theatre, as chosen by peer juries. https://www.vancouverpresents.com/theatre/fifty-productions-vie-for-this-years-jessie-awards/
EXPLOSION ON BOND 25 SET CAUSES INJURY, DAMAGE TO STUDIO
This is the second production incident on the untitled 25th instalment in the 007 franchise. Shooting was set back in late May after Daniel Craig hurt his foot while performing a stunt in Jamaica. He underwent minor ankle surgery that required two weeks of rehabilitation. The film's April 2020 release date was not changed. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/bond-filming-explosion-1.5161939
VANCOUVER-BASED INDIGENOUS ACTOR AND WRITER CHOSEN AS 2019 WOMEN IN FILM AND TV VANCOUVER MENTORSHIP RECIPIENT
Women in Film and Television Vancouver announced that Vancouver-based actor and writer Sarah Kelley has been chosen by a jury as the recipient of the 2019 WIFTV Banff World Media Festival Mentorship. Kelley will be mentored by Omnifilm Entertainment director of scripted development Elizabeth Schofield. She will also attend the Banff World Media Festival to be held in Alberta from June 9 to 12 and will meet with WIFTV before and after the festival. https://www.straight.com/movies/1248786/vancouver-based-indigenous-actor-and-writer-chosen-2019-women-film-and-television
A VANCOUVER ART SPACE SURVIVES DESPITE LOOMING DEMOVICTION
Vancouver has long been known as one of Canada's most expensive cities, but the city's artists face additional barriers. With a median salary of $22,000 per year, according to the city, they seek affordable homes and need cheap space in which to create their work. This three-part series focuses on those who have found creative solutions to those barriers. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/james-black-gallery-fine-art-of-survival-1.5162624
OSCAR FIRST FOR NATIVE AMERICAN ACTOR WES STUDI
It's taken a mere 46 years for a Native American actor to finally be honoured with an Oscar. Wes Studi has been given the honorary award for career achievement. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48511186
TONY NOMINEE ALI STROKER KEEPS ON BREAKING BROADWAY BARRIERS
Ali Stroker booked her first musical theatre gig at the tender age of 7. She was cast as the title role in "Annie" in a friend's backyard production in a New Jersey beach town. And since Stroker was in a wheelchair, Little Orphan Annie was also in one. https://www.vancourier.com/tony-nominee-ali-stroker-keeps-on-breaking-broadway-barriers-1.23845427
ACTING SUCCESS IS A FUNCTION OF MATHS, NOT TALENT
Success in showbusiness, at least according to cynics and more than a few out-of-work actors, does not depend on talent alone. Or possibly at all. And now there’s some solid mathematics to back the contention up. https://cosmosmagazine.com/mathematics/acting-success-is-a-function-of-maths-not-talent
WHY ACTING IS SO MUCH MORE THAN IT APPEARS TO BE
Remarkable actors do go through intense training specifically so you can’t tell how hard they’re working, so you can’t see the years and years of training that got them to this point. There is a disguised virtuosity in the complex craft of acting that doesn’t show itself in skilled acting. The goal of great actors? To act so naturally—yes, acting naturally requires acting—that their skills are invisible. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/acting-much-appears-3407/
A CASTING DIRECTOR ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUDITION ROOM
You’re doing everything you can as you wait to head into the audition room. You’ve been staying proactive between auditions and taking steps to prepare once you have a date set for your next one. But what should you expect and prepare for when you’re about to step into that room? https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/casting-director-what-you-need-to-know-about-audition-room-68250/
UPCOMING TRAINING
AUDITION ANXIETY & ONE-LINERS WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 20th | 6:30pm-10:30pm | #203 - 161 Keefer Street | $175 including GST
Learn how to prep for auditions like a pro. Veenu offers a 4-hour Audition Anxiety & One-Liners Workshop for actors of all levels. Learn techniques to stay focused and grounded, as well as how to approach those dreaded 1-line auditions.
For more information: https://www.actorveenu.com/
LINERS TO LEADS: STELLINA RUSICH & DAVID CUBITT
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when the audition door opens. 300 submissions, 15 people get the audition call, one person books! From those pesky one liners to leads, this class will prepare you for roles of all sizes and for what is required to move your career to the next level.
When: July 27-Sept 14 | Time: Saturdays 1-5pm | Participants: 12 max
Sign up Link: https://actorvan.com/product/liners-to-leads-audition-ready-july-sept/
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO – JUNE 2019 CLASSES REGISTERING NOW!
AUDITION – BUILDING CHARACTER – SCENE WORK – SUBTEXT/POTENT PERFORMANCE – AMERICAN DIALECT – EAST COAST PLAYWRIGHTS
Audit for free to make an informed decision on your training!
Rogues West June 2019 classes offers classes the emerging or veteran actor.
Innovation and adaptation in our classes has created the legacy of Western Canada's Premiere Acting Family. Discover the difference at Rogues West, in the vanguard of training and mentoring actors for over 25 years.
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and for videos.
Email: rogueswest@gmail.com. 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
SIZZLE YOUR FUNNY BONE THIS SUMMER: CLASSIC COMEDY WITH SECOND CITY ALUM TONY ALCANTAR!
Saturdays 10-1pm | July 13, 20, 27 | August 10, 17, 24 | Beatty Street Studios, Vancouver
Some of the best comic actors have turned in award-winning dramatic performances: what is it about comedy that feeds drama? In this six week class, Tony will immerse you in his 30 years of teaching/performing comedy to discover and hone your funny side to BOOK THAT ROLE!
"Alcantar made me laugh out loud" The Chicago Sun-Times
COLD READING SERIES
June 10
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. Local musicians are also invited to share their work-in-progress in the “unplugged” musical segment of the evening. Every live reading ends with a party in the Lounge where you can meet up with other artists over a cold beer. The CRS is the place for Vancouver’s artists to meet one another, share their work, and create more. http://www.coldreadingseries.com
WILLIAM F. WHITE NETWORKING COFFEE
June 18
This month feature is founder and Executive Director of Voices of Muslim Women, Aisha Amijee. An activist, educator, and leader in her community, she will be sharing her story in creating VMW, and her goals to create more diversity within Networking Initiatives and Communities. This will be a great networking coffee for filmmakers, actors and writers to hear about creating more diverse alliances within the storytelling industry. https://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=435
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL
June 17-28
Two-spirit perspectives that aren’t often heard will be featured at Vancouver’s annual Queer Arts Festival this summer — and its curator hopes it will open the door for more work of the same theme to be shown across Canada. https://queerartsfestival.com/
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
June 21
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ culture and heritage in Canada. To mark the 2019 edition of NIPD, The Cinematheque is delighted to showcase two exceptional documentaries by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, an award-winning, Vancouver-based filmmaker/actor of Blackfoot and Sámi heritage. http://www.thecinematheque.ca/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2019
TAIWANESE FILM FESTIVAL
June 21 – 25
Promoting cultural exchange between Canada and Taiwan for over a decade, we remain all the more committed to our initial mandate – to provide a cultural bridge between Canadian society and Taiwan through the art of cinema. https://www.twff.ca/2019/about.html
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 21 - July 1
Over eleven days in venues across Vancouver, VIJF features notable performances from Wu-Tang Clan, The Roots, Five Alarm Funk, and many others. For full programming details, visit our website. https://www.coastaljazz.ca
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
July 4-14
Every year, Indian Summer Festival works to an exciting and provocative theme. This year it is ‘Tricksters, Magicians and Oracles’. Tricksters exist in every culture – they are quick, brilliant, and play tricks with our senses. The 2019 Festival features 20 events, 195 artists, and 10 venues. https://www.indiansummerfest.ca/
