VANCOUVER 'VIKINGS' STAR ALEXANDER LUDWIG ON THE SHOW'S 'BITTERSWEET' END
Vancouver actor Alexander Ludwig laughs when asked if he took any mementos from the "Vikings" set. The History series returns for a sixth and final season Wednesday and Ludwig admits he couldn't resist snagging a rather large item from the production in Ireland. https://www.timescolonist.com/vancouver-vikings-star-alexander-ludwig-on-the-show-s-bittersweet-end-1.24025870
WORKSAFEBC ISSUES ORDER AFTER BURNABY FILM SET FAILED TO REPORT CRASH
“An order under the Workers’ Compensation Act … is being issued to the employer for failing to notify WorkSafeBC of the incident,” said an email from spokesman Ralph Eastman. “The employer is now required to conduct an employer incident investigation report, which must be submitted to WorkSafeBC within 30 days.” https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/worksafe-bc-issues-order-after-burnaby-film-set-failed-to-report-crash
LADYSMITH SET TO STAR IN NEW SYFY SERIES: RESIDENT ALIEN
Fresh off its role in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Ladysmith will star in the new Syfy series: Resident Alien, a twisted and comedic fish-out-of-water story that follows a crash-landed alien named Dr. Harry, played by Alan Tudyk. https://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/ladysmith-set-to-star-in-new-syfy-series-resident-alien/
MENA MASSOUD: AFTER ‘ALADDIN’ MADE $1 BILLION, I STILL COULDN’T GET AN AUDITION
It’s wild that he hasn’t booked an audition since Aladdin came out. Isn’t that the whole point of doing things like beating out 2,000 other actors for the lead role in a $183 million live-action remake of one of the most popular animated films of all-time with Will Smith as your co-star? https://www.thedailybeast.com/mena-massoud-after-aladdin-made-dollar1-billion-i-still-couldnt-get-an-audition
A WHITE WOMAN INTERRUPTED A "SLAVE PLAY" Q&A TO CALL ITS BLACK PLAYWRIGHT RACIST
A Broadway audience was stunned on Friday night when a white woman jumped from her seat and accused a gay black playwright of being "racist against white people." Jeremy O. Harris was taking questions in the packed theater following a performance of Slave Play, his new play that's been called provocative and uncomfortable. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/briannasacks/white-woman-slave-play-racist-jeremy-harris
HOW TO IMPRESS SARAH HALLEY FINN WHEN SHE’S AUDITIONING ACTORS FOR MARVEL
Beginning with the first “Iron Man” film in 2008, Sarah Halley Finn has been responsible for assembling the Avengers, getting established actors like Robert Downey Jr. into comic book action films, and making stars out of at-the-time newcomers like Chris Hemsworth. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/sarah-halley-finn-marvel-audition-advice-69577/
WHAT A CASTING DIRECTOR SAYS IN AN AUDITION VS. WHAT THEY MEAN
Do casting directors speak in code? Have you been kept up at night trying to decipher what they mean when they say something innocuous like “Thanks for coming in”? I’ve been trained to be both honest and inspiring at the same time, and I want to help you in your craft, not rain on your parade. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-communicate-casting-director-audition-room-69575/
EXERCISES FOR IMPROVING YOUR FOCUS + CONCENTRATION IN AUDITIONS
It has become a complaint in casting that actors lose their focus much more easily than they used to in auditions. You need to go old school and seek out people to talk with and listen to so that your body knows the feelings of attention, focus, and connection when you audition and act. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/exercises-improve-focus-and-concentration-auditions-69602/
UPCOMING TRAINING
PILOT SEASON READY WITH COACH STELLINA RUSICH
Jan 7 – Feb 25
It is imperative to be performing at your highest level when Pilot Season hits. Don’t wait until it’s too late to gear up and be your competitive best. Be training and ready to compete to book roles during this very challenging period.
Stellina is a powerhouse of a teacher demanding the best of her students in a supportive approach. These 8 weeks will demand hard work, and commitment. Outside class work will also be required. A group of 14 will push each other to excel from week 1. https://actorvan.com/product/pilot-season-ready-with-coach-stellina-rusich/
ROGUES WEST ENSEMBLE PROGRAM - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO AUDITION
Audition Date: Monday January 6 2020.
The RW Ensemble Program is an innovative and comprehensive initiative created to nurture the committed actor. Steeped in the New York tradition, the program provides intense, hands-on training under the highest caliber of instruction. No academic theory or filler - it’s all about authentic performance through Doing the Work. Pricing includes all course materials, handouts, and textbooks - no additional fees. No-interest payment plans available. $3300 all
inclusive
Check out www.rogueswest.ca for more studio details and Email: rogueswest@gmail.com to book your audition
RAILTOWN ACTORS STUDIO
December 2019 Classes:
* Multi-Cam Sitcom Workshop - a One-Day class / December 14th / 10am to 3pm
* Vocal Training for the Actor - a 3-Day Intensive / December 16, 17, 18 / 10am to 1pm
WINTER 2020 CLASSES now open for registration!
Details for all classes: www.railtownactors.com/classes
BIZ STUDIO: PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASES FOR KIDS+TEENS
Is your young actor ready for a focused, small-group professional class with lots of individual attention? Biz Studio has a seventeen-year track record of training young actors who work regularly in film and television.
Classes are like small-group personal training, and take a maximum of six students so that instructors can work individually with each actor to give them what they need. This is the place for young actors ready to take their work to the next level! http://www.bizstudio.ca/classes
FREE "TONY TALKS": AN ADULT CONVERSATION ABOUT ACTING WITH TONY ALCANTAR
You'll be inspired, triggered and challenged so prepare for your life to change!
"Escaping The Actor's Prison" | December 14, 2-5pm
The Beaumont Studios @ 2109 Alberta (at 5th Ave West)
"40 years of acting, 30 years of teaching in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver... 20 years of dialect coaching with thousands of hours on set...Second City alum, pre-school teacher of 20 years, hairdresser, bartender, mailman, singer in the choir, husband and father of two...you won't get a talk like this from any other teacher in Vancouver because no one has Tony's unique perspective."
To register: info@tonyalcantardialect.com
REGISTER NOW AT TRICITIES FILM STUDIO
Conveniently located on the Burnaby Coquitlam border, Tricities Film Studio offers On-Camera & Scene Study classes year round, along with a professional taping studio & audition coaching 7 days a week. With a sports minded approach to acting, students learn to efficiently come up with a game plan, focus on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. When you are part of a team not only do you grow, YOU HAVE FUN!
WINTER SESSION: Jan 11th/12th – Mar 28th/29th (*No Classes on Long Weekends)
* Kids: (4-7 / 8-11) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/kids-classes/
* Teens: (12-17) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/teen-classes/
* Adults: (18+) https://tricitiesfilmstudio.com/adult-classes/
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
January 21 - February 9
The PuSh Festival presents emotionally honest, politically daring program of visually arresting dance, eclectic music, and genre-crossing theatre. Featuring 27 works from 24 companies from nine countries the festival line-up is dedicated to creative risk-taking and dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration.
