NO SUMMER ARTS FESTIVALS? THINK AGAIN, AS EVENTS FIND NEW WAYS FOR THE SHOW TO GO ON
Social-distancing measures have meant the temporary loss of major events. But not every celebration is shutting down this year. Some arts festivals have found new ways to celebrate this season—in the digital sphere, but in real-world new ways as well. https://www.straight.com/arts/no-summer-arts-festivals-think-again-as-events-find-new-ways-for-show-to-go-on
DEAR BECKY
YVR Screen Scene invited Vancouver actress Rukiya Bernard to share her thoughts on #BlackLivesMatter and white supremacy in the film and television industry. https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2020/6/15/dear-becky
SIMU LIU, SANDRA OH JOIN ASIAN-CANADIAN CELEBS SUPPORTING BLACK LIVES MATTER
We love Asian-Canadian actors for their excellent performances, representing the narratives we hold close to our hearts, and raising each other up. Now, these onscreen heroes are giving us a masterclass on how to show real allyship with Black communities. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/black-lives-matter-simu-liu-sandra-oh_ca_5ee78c80c5b67e2403322274
THE OSCARS HAVE BEEN PUSHED BACK. WHAT THAT DELAY MEANS FOR AWARDS SEASON
With the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences pushing back the date of the 93rd Academy Awards from Feb. 28 to April 25, the window of campaigning — and releasing would-be contenders — will likely be delayed two months as well, setting off a domino effect that will affect film festivals, the Golden Globes and every other awards show that rides on the coattails of the Oscars. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-06-15/oscars-delay-awards-season
BRITISH THEATRE ‘ON THE BRINK OF RUIN’, OLIVIER NOMINEES WARN
Actors, writers, directors and designers nominated for this year’s Olivier Awards and winners of the 2019 UK Theatre Awards have signed a letter to Boris Johnson, culture secretary Oliver Dowden and chancellor Rishi Sunak, which makes clear the threat to the UK’s performing arts. https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/news/coronavirus-british-theatre-on-the-brink-of-ruin-olivier-nominees-warn
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU DON'T GET THE PART ACCORDING TO A CASTING DIRECTOR
Casting isn’t just about finding the best, most interesting actors for a role. It’s also about being able to put actors together who have exciting chemistry and who fit in with the rest of the cast. It can be a bit of a jigsaw puzzle.
HOW ACTORS CAN CARE FOR THEIR MENTAL HEALTH DURING QUARANTINE
Mental health care can help actors remain open in their performances, knowing your boundaries, and what actionable steps you can take today to feel better tomorrow.
ROGUES WEST ACTORS STUDIO - ROGUE ON! ONLINE CLASSES
Discover the e-connection groove – Rogues West classes are on online!
In our June session, choose from MEISNER, FILM, and SCENE WORK. Experience e-connectivity and enhance your training with new online skills! Email us to audit for free.
Connect with us as we navigate these challenging times while maintaining relationship to our community. rogueswest@gmail.com | www.rogueswest.ca
BIZ STUDIO: ONLINE PROFESSIONAL FILM+TV ACTING CLASSES FOR KIDS+TEENS
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 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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
June 18-26
After weeks of careful consideration and consultation with a variety of partners, the DOXA team has decided to launch an online edition of the festival. The online festival will feature over 64 films (shorts and features) from across Canada and around the world streaming online, as well as special live events. https://www.doxafestival.ca/
E-VOLVER FESTIVAL
June 18-27
Premiering a series of nine performances – by local and national emerging to mid career solo performers and interdisciplinary companies – the series will expressly reflect on the time we are living in now. https://www.upintheairtheatre.com/schedule
INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
ongoing until July 18
To all of us at Indian Summer, the festival really is a model for the kind of society we’d like to see. A society that is creative, diverse, inclusive and innovative. As the world builds more and more walls and as societies get suspicious and afraid of people who don’t look like them and think like them, we believe in the transformative power of the arts and the festival is our way of reaffirming these beliefs. https://www.indiansummerfest.ca
