CANADIAN TEEN NABS LEAD ROLE IN UPCOMING MINDY KALING COMEDY FOR NETFLIX
The streaming service says Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a newcomer to acting who will make her on-screen debut in the untitled project as Devi, described as "a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl." https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/canadian-teen-mindy-kaling-netflix-comedy-series-1.5207001
CRAZY RICH ASIANS KICKED DOWN THE DOOR. NOW ASIAN AMERICANS ARE FIGHTING TO STAY IN THE ROOM
This shift isn’t just a matter of gatekeepers finally saying yes—it’s a change in the gatekeepers themselves. Over the past decade, Asian Americans have become showrunners, studio executives, lead agents and producers; they have formed tight-knit groups to champion one another and their stories. https://time.com/5622913/asian-american-representation-hollywood/
WHY YOU MUST MAKE TIME FOR YOUR CRAFT + DEVELOP A PRACTICE
What’s your practice? It’s an interesting question. It’s a difficult question because what we’re asking is, what is the behavior that you’re engaged in hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, that’s getting you or not getting you to your goal? Are your actions in line with your intention? https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-you-must-make-time-for-your-craft-develop-a-practice-68560/
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO - SUMMER CLASSES!
* Edward Foy teaches a 6-week Saturday Scene Study class beginning July 20th.
With his experience in incorporating freedom and movement in the actor's work, Ed also brings elements of his classical training in Clown, Shakespeare, Suziki and others to every class session. https://www.railtownactors.com/class-scenestudysaturday-2019summer
* John Cassini teaches a 5-Day Scene Study Intensive beginning July 29th. John is one of North America's most sought-out acting coaches whose 30+ years of acting / teaching / directing / producing first took root in The Actors Studio of NY / LA: https://www.railtownactors.com/class-intensive-2019july
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
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 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
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: 604-418-1192, info@tonyalcantardialect.com, www.tonyalcantar.com
AFRICAN DESCENT FESTIVAL
July 20
This festival promotes culture awareness and connect artist from the corners of bc to present their art and culture of african descent as part of intercultural understanding. https://www.creativebc.com/community/news/calendar/events/947.php
JULY BOOZE 'N' SCHMOOZE
July 29
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 boozin' n schmoozin' event. https://www.facebook.com/events/376936989801733/
