CANADIAN ALADDIN STAR MENA MASSOUD'S MAGIC CARPET RIDE TO STARDOM
You might think it'd be one of the parkour-inspired dashes through the fictional setting of Agrabah or maybe that romantic duet with Naomi Scott's Princess Jasmine. But for Mena Massoud, the Egyptian-Canadian star of Disney's new live-action remake of Aladdin, it was all about "the jam." https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/mena-massoud-aladdin-homecoming-1.5139097
VANCOUVER ACTORS WITH ACCENTS WANT THEIR VOICES HEARD
“We’ve always been told that we’re the ones who need to change, that we need to be more American in order to fit the industry,” says Miro. “They’re not trying to be mean or racist, but there is a definite lack of understanding about how accents work or even what America sounds like.” https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2019/05/24/vancouver-actors-accents-voices-heard/
CANADIAN FORCES LOOK TO HOLLYWOOD TO ATTRACT RECRUITS
The Department of National Defence is looking to the entertainment industry to help fill its ranks as military membership continues to languish. Procurement Canada published an expression of interest notice asking the film and television industry to help boost the military’s brand among millennials and young Canadians. https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/canadian-forces-look-to-hollywood-to-attract-recruits-1.4434393
HOW OLIVER STARK WENT FROM A 12-MONTH DRY SPELL TO STARRING ON '9-1-1'
Summer 2017. You’ve been living in Los Angeles for 18 months. You haven’t worked in a year. Your last job was your first time as a series regular. You finished that job and naively thought you’d waltz straight into your next. Hey, you’ve been a regular on a cable show; bet you want your keys to the city now, huh? Think again. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/oliver-stark-fox-network-audition-advice-68172/
WHY YOU SHOULD EMBRACE CREATING YOUR OWN CONTENT
Getting in the door to be considered was not easy or in most actors’ control, and getting hired was completely dependent on someone picking you. While traditional avenues for employment remain firmly intact, there are also new ways to create work and “pick yourself.” https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-you-should-embrace-creating-your-own-content-68152/
UPCOMING TRAINING
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
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 – 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
