Quebec Drama Federation presents :
2008 Professional Development Workshop Series
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DIRECTING & ACTING ENSEMBLE
Facilitated by Roy Surette
This workshop serves as a unique opportunity for emerging and professional actors and directors to refine their skills in a professional environment without the pressures of the end product or having the critics to contend with.
At the Conseil des Arts de Montreal , Studio 2
9:00-5:00 PM. February 9th & 10th, 2008.
Roy Surette
Roy has finished his tenth season as Artistic Director for the Belfry Theatre in Victoria and is the incoming Artistic Director at the Centaur Theatre. As a director, Roy has directed several award-winning productions including Overruled for the Shaw Festival and the Canadian tour of Shirley Valentine.
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $250 |
N/A |
$270 |
*Applicants must submit a headshot, resume and cover letter to be considered
*limited enrolment*
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VOICE-OVER: THE DEMO ENCORE
Facilitated by Carolyn-Fe Trinidad
9:00-5:00 PM. February 11th & 18th, 2008.
(Sessions are approximately 2hrs.)
On the 9 to 5 grind, Carolyn-Fe owns and operates a Human Resources firm for the High Tech Industry. After hours, she steps up to the microphone & fronts for her blues-jazz band, “DD Swank” (www.ddswank.com), under the pseudonym of Mama B. In between, she pursues acting opportunities in theatre & film. Her most recent business venture is the opening her theatre production company “Altera Vitae Productions Inc.” (www.alteravitae.com). Altera Vitae will be staging their first show in spring of 2008
at the Mainline Theatre.
Carolyn-Fe Trinidad
As Montreal continues to be recognized as a major gateway for films coming to North America from Europe, demo tapes have become an essential tool for the actor who wishes to gain voice over experience and work. In collaboration with OSS Media Group and the Quebec Drama Federation, Altera Vitae Productions offers recording sessions including scripts to choose from, full editing with sound effects & a CD. Choice of scripts and schedules are available at QDF.
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $175 |
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$190 |
*limited enrolment*
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PLAYWRIGHTING PRACTICUM
Facilitated by Bryan Drader
6:30 – 9:30 PM. March 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th, 2008.
At the Conseil des Arts de Montreal
Brian Drader assists emerging and professional playwrights in tackling the
challenges of refining and defining the craft of theatrical storytelling.
Brian Drader
Brian Drader lives and works out of Montreal. As well as writing for stage, screen and radio, he is also an actor, having appeared in more than 70 professional productions in theatres across Canada. He has served as Associate Artistic Director for Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg, and is currently the Director of Playwriting at the National Theatre School of Canada. Published plays include The Norbals, Liar and Prok.
Awards
Herman Voaden National Playwriting Competition (1998)
Joyce Dutka Arts Foundation Playwriting Competition, USA (2000)
Lambda Literary Award for Drama, USA (2003)
Philadelphia Brick Playhouse New Play Award (2003)
Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama – nomination (2003)
McNally Robinson Book of the Year – nomination (2003)
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $250 |
N/A |
$270 |
* Applicants must submit a Cover Letter, Short Bio and 8-10 pgs of script to be considered.
*limited enrolment*
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STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Effective Grant Writing
Facilitated by Yves Agouri with Special Guest Speaker (TBA)
1:00-5:00 PM. March 7th, 2008.
At the Conseil des Arts de Montreal
This seminar will provide concrete examples of effective grant writing and practical advice on putting your project proposal together and applying for funding and support. Get the edge you need to jumpstart your work in this highly competitive industry!
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $40 |
N/A |
$50 |
*limited enrolment*
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Audition Masterclass
Facilitated by Dean Patrick Flemming
9:30-5:00 PM. March 7th, 2008.
At the Conseil des Arts de Montreal
Partcipants will see the audition process from the director’s perspective, while working through their own audition pieces. Topics to be covered include: selecting, rehearsing and staging a monologue and making a lasting impression.
Dean Patrick Fleming
Dean has worked as an actor, director, stage manager, acting coach, and voice talent in over one hundred theatre, film, and television productions. He has directed productions in many Montreal theatres as well as productions that have toured Eastern Canada. Dean is co-founder and co-artistic director of ASM Performing Arts, Montreal’s top private acting studio and has taught at both Concordia University and the National Theatre School. Currently Dean is Artistic Director of Geordie Productions.
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $75 |
N/A |
$90 |
*Applicants must submit a headshot, resume and cover letter to be considered
*limited enrolment*
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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE
Facilitated by Robert H Schweitzer Ph.D.
At the Conseil des Arts de Montreal, Studio 2
9:30 – 5:00 PM. March 8th & 9th, 2008
The Alexander movement technique widely used in theatre companies and training conservatories around the world, is considered fundamental work for the actor. An actor who understands and makes effective use of his instrument will be welcome in any ensemble.
Robert H. Schweitzer discovered the Alexander Technique through singing. After four years of private AT lessons in NYC, he moved to Montreal to train as an AT teacher in 2003. Robert teaches the Technique full-time in Montreal to performing artists and to people who suffer from chronic pain. CanSTAT certified.
Website: www.GoodUseOfSelf.com
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $175 |
N/A |
$195 |
*Spaces limited
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Additional workshops supported by QDF
Arts Journalism Workshops
A collaboration between the Quebec Writers’ Federation, the Quebec Drama Federation and The Rover , designed to help writers hone their critical skills and break into the media.
Cheques for the Arts criticism workshop should be payable to QDF.
All applications will go to workshop@quebecdrama.org
or can be sent by mail to our office.
THEATRE CRITICISM & FEATURE WRITING
Principles and practices of theatre criticism. These seminars will cover a wide range of issues in criticism, with a view of helping participants formulate and articulate a response to the theatrical event. Discussion will include practical tips on how to pitch your services as a free-lancer, and an introduction to the new media: web publishing.
Led by Marianne Ackerman, former Gazette theatre critic,
playwright and novelist, free-lance journalist.
Sundays, 2 – 5 pm, Feb 24, Mar 2, Mar 16, Mar 30.
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $200 |
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$200 |
DANCE CRITICISM & WRITING
Principles and practices of dance criticism. Participants will attend dance performances, write reviews and benefit from analysis of their work in a seminar situation. These sessions will demystify the critical approaches taken when considering dance, and help writers build tools for contextualizing and writing about the specifics of the art form.
Led by Philip Szporer, broadcaster, filmmaker, international lecturer, and columnist for Hour and The Dance Current.
Sundays, 2 – 5 pm, Feb 24, Mar 2, Mar 16, Mar 30.
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
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$200 |
FILM CRITICISM & WRITING
Led by John Griffin, former rock critic, long-time film critic for The Gazette.
March 14 & 15 and March 28 & 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
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$200 |
MUSIC – COVERING THE WORLD BEAT
Led by John Goddard, staff writer for the Toronto Star, author and veteran free-lancer.
March 14 & 15 and March 28 & 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
For more information or to register visit : www.roverarts.com
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QDF Members
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CAEA
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Non-Members |
| $200 |
N/A |
$200 |
*Spaces limited
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NOTE
*To all interested applicants: Please note that spaces are limited in all workshops and seminars. In some cases, support materials such as a headshot, short bio, or resume are required, as participants will be selected based on these criteria.
REGISTRATION
Registration must be accompanied by a cheque, money order or credit card payment for the total cost of the workshop. A refund of 50% will be issued up until one week prior to the beginning of the workshop.
No refund will be issued after this time.
QDF members must include their QDF membership number in their application in order to receive the discounted price.
To apply Please submit:
• a letter of introduction clearly stating the name(s)
of the workshop(s) you wish to attend to:
Quebec Drama Federation
Attn: Julia Ainsworth
Workshop Coordinator
460 Ste-Catherine St. West #807
Montreal, QC, H3B 1A7
• Individual cheques for each workshop must be submitted and should be made out to: Quebec Drama Federation
• A photocopy of your current QDF membership and/or CAEA card.
• For workshops with limited enrolment, as indicated above, please include a photo and resume
• You may also ask about the possibility of auditing our workshops.
For further details please contact 514-875-8698 or email
indicating in the subject heading the workshop(s) about which you are inquiring.
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