TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE 3 TO START SHOOTING IN VANCOUVER IN JULY
A smash-hit teen romcom film series from Netflix is slated to return to Metro Vancouver to shoot yet another sequel. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before will return next month to the Lower Mainland to begin principal photography for its third installation. https://www.straight.com/movies/1258756/all-boys-ive-loved-3-start-shooting-vancouver-july
ACTOR DONALD SUTHERLAND AND CANADIAN WAR ARTIST AMONG 83 HONOURED IN ORDER OF CANADA LIST
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has announced the names of 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including actor Donald Sutherland, brewer and businessman John Sleeman and Canadian war artist Gertrude Kearns. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sutherland-sleeman-order-canada-1.5188459
WARNER BROS. NAMES BBC'S ANN SARNOFF AS ITS NEW CEO
BBC executive Ann Sarnoff was named chief of Warner Bros. on Monday, making her the first woman to head the movie studio in its 96-year history. Her appointment follows the departure in March of Kevin Tsujihara, who stepped down after misconduct allegations. https://www.vancourier.com/warner-bros-names-bbc-s-ann-sarnoff-as-its-new-ceo-1.23865511
HOW TO NAIL A “BIT PART” AND WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
Bit part, walk-on role, day player…we have so many ways to describe our briefer experiences on stage and film. Yet they are often afforded less brain space and respect than the meatier roles we encounter. Today I’m here to champion the “bit part” and spread my enthusiasm far and wide. https://www.castittalent.com/blog/2019/06/how-to-nail-a-bit-part-and-why-you-should-care/
DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TO MAKE IT AS A TV ACTOR IN HOLLYWOOD?
I cannot speak for everyone, but in my experience over the last 23 years of helping actors and singers take it to the next level, I have found the following basic tips to be extremely helpful. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/right-attitude-make-tv-actor-hollywood-3928/
UPCOMING TRAINING
SUMMER FILM+TV ACTING INTENSIVES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Five days, three instructors, one casting guest workshop. Max of six students. Summer intensives are back! Have fun, hone audition skills, build confidence, make friends, get ready to work on set.
Choose from: July 1st-5th, 8th-12th or 15th-19th, August 12th-16th, 19th-23rd, or 26th-30th.
* Teens (Ages 12-17): Monday to Friday 1:30-5:30pm | $495+GST | www.bizstudio.ca/teensactingclasses
* Kids (Ages 8-11): Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00 | $395+GST | www.bizstudio.ca/kidsactingclasses
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
DEVELOP AND DEEPEN YOUR ACTING TECHNIQUE AT UNTOLD WANTS
Untold Wants Theatre’s Acting Courses Begin July 15th 6 weeks!
"Principals of the Craft" Monday evenings from July 15th, focuses on script analysis and building a character, voice and body work, with practical scene applications.
The "Actor's Gym" Wednesday evenings from July 17th, for the working actor to constantly improve through scene work and group feedback.
Both classes employ techniques from Adler, Meisner, Chekhov to Laban, Linklater, and Lecoq.
See our website for full course descriptions, pricing, location, and come deepen your craft! Email UntoldWantsClasses@gmail.com with your materials for consideration. https://untoldwants.com/classes/
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
Compare us to the rest! Rogues West offers classes to emerging or veteran actors for SCENE WORK – FILM – DIALECT – VOICE & TEXT and MEISNER. Check out our June session offerings on our website.
Audit for free and make an informed decision on your training. Continuing innovation and adaptation in our classes creates 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. rogueswest@gmail.com | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmIBekc8BmXp6BPevsdhAA
UPCOMING EVENTS
BOOZE N SCHMOOZE VANCOUVER
July 1
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/
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/
COLD READING SERIES
July 8
At the CRS we cast brand new scripts on the spot and watch them fly in front of a live audience. 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
