Workshop: Directing Class with Richard Rose – April 12-29, 2010, Tarragon Theatre

From conceptualization to rehearsal, this course will be an examination/exploration of a directing process– a how-to-go from your first reading’s gut impression to moment-by-moment rehearsal with the actors. This workshop is open to actors and directors alike.
Cost: $475 Regular, $380 Equity/Artist discount

For specific dates and times please visit: www.tarragontheatre.com/outreach/artists/directing-class.php

To book please contact Andrew Lamb, Director of Education and Outreach at 416.536.5018 x229 or andrew@tarragontheatre.com.

Space for Rent: Year Long Studio Rental, SKETCH

SKETCH is a multidisciplinary community arts studio for homeless, street-involved and at risk youth between the ages of 15-29 (www.sketch.ca). We presently have a work studio in the back of our space for rent. Preferred tenants would be artists or arts related organizations, though all inquiries will be considered.

The Basics
Location: 580 King Street West, Top floor, Studio 2
Size: 242 square feet (approximately 11×22 feet)
Cost: $700 per month (including wireless internet access)
Available: March 1, 2010, or as soon as possible

Amenities and Features

• 12 foot high ceilings with a skylight
• 24 hour access to space
• Security system
• Additional space available for a fee for meetings and special occasions
• Shared and locked washroom
• Service elevator
• Photocopy facilities on a pay per copy basis

Requirements and Particulars

• A one year commitment with 12 postdated cheques required
• Price will remain in effect for 2 years
• Credit checks will be run on candidates
• Any alterations or modifications to the space are subject to the approval of SKETCH
• This is not a live-in space

Contact
Please direct enquiries to Carly Dunster, Operations Manager at 416-516-5428 x 26 or carly@sketch.ca. Please indicate intended use of the space in any communications.

Space for Rent: Tenancy Opportunity for Professional Artists-Artscape Triangle Lofts Affordable Live/Work Rental Opportunities, Artscape

Tenancy Opportunity for Professional Artists: Artscape Triangle Lofts Affordable Live/Work Rental Opportunities  in the Queen Street West Community

Affordable. For The Arts. Forever.   www.artscapetrianglelofts.ca

Artscape is pleased to announce the live/work studio rental process for professional artists at Artscape Triangle Lofts. Online registration for appointments opens March 23, 2010 with the first appointment taking place April 1, 2010.

Artscape Triangle Lofts is a new condominium development created with the specific purpose of preserving vital artist work and living space in the Queen West Triangle neighbourhood of Toronto. Scheduled for occupancy in August 2010, Artscape Triangle Lofts include a mix of affordable rental units for professional artists as well as below-market ownership units for artists and non-profit arts professionals. Artscape Triangle Lofts comprise the first three floors of the 18-story Westside Gallery Lofts condominium development.

Artscape acknowledges the tremendous leadership of the City of Toronto, and project partners Urbancorp and Active 18, in developing this new model.  Without their support and commitment, Artscape Triangle Lofts would not be possible.

THE BENEFITS

• Affordable rental rates established at 80 per cent of Canada Mortgage and Housing Canada (CMHC) Average Market Rent (AVR)
• A non-profit initiative that encourages a mixed-use community, supporting a range of incomes in the arts community
• Open exclusively to professional artists
• Developed for the arts community, governed by the arts community, owned by the arts community – forever
• Unit sizes ranging from 500 to 835 sq.ft.
• Monthly rental rates ranging from $607.20 to $884.80
• 10 foot ceiling height on floors, as per plan
• Created by a not-for-profit organization with 24 years experience
• In the heart of the arts: situated in the Queen West Triangle area close to The Theatre Centre, Gladstone Hotel, Drake Hotel, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) and the largest concentration of art galleries in Toronto
• Short move-in wait time: currently under construction with occupancy scheduled for August 2010
• Constructed to achieve LEED-certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and environmentally sensitive in its materials and design

Qualification Process and Appointment Bookings
Detailed information including key dates and processes for online registration, qualifications and appointment bookings are available at www.artscapetrianglelofts.ca.

Information Sessions
Artscape will hold two information sessions on March 17 and March 18, 2010 to explain the qualification and appointment booking process for professional artists interested in renting at Artscape Triangle Lofts. Details on time and location for the Information Sessions, along with RSVP details are available at www.artscapetrianglelofts.ca.

Location
Located in the heart of Toronto’s Queen West Triangle neighbourhood, at Sudbury and Abell Streets (Queen St. W., east of Dufferin St.), Artscape Triangle Lofts is in an area long associated with Toronto’s creative community and home to many artists.

Ownership Wait List
All ownership units have been sold, however you can add your name to the wait list for resale opportunities. To add your name to the Artscape Triangle Lofts ownership wait list, please CLICK HERE to complete the online live/work application form.

Subscribe to Updates
Artists interested in receiving more information about space opportunities at Artscape Triangle Lofts, and members of the public interested in receiving updates about the project, can CLICK HERE to be taken to our subscriber form. Please check the Artscape Triangle Lofts box on the form to receive information specific to this project.

About Artscape
Established in 1986, Artscape is a not-for-profit, urban development organization that revitalizes buildings, neighbourhoods, and cities through the arts. Artscape projects provide affordable space for creativity while generating positive cultural, economic, social, and environmental impact. Artscape currently operates seven multi-tenant creative complexes in Toronto including the award-winning Artscape Wychwood Barns and studios in the Queen Street West, Liberty Village, Toronto Island and The Distillery Historic districts. Artscape’s current development projects include Artscape Shaw Street Centre, an ownership and rental work space project for artists and not-for-profit arts and community organizations in the West Queen West neighbourhood and the Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre, located in the heart of the Regent Park community revitalization project. www.torontoartscape.on.ca

Job Posting: Development Manager, Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall is a not-for-profit organization operating two of Canada’s premier concert halls.  Showcasing the world’s greatest performers in all disciplines, the Halls are also prominent venues for diverse activities in the business and entertainment district of downtown Toronto.

General Description

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall is seeking a dynamic, creative senior development professional to assume the role of Development Manager.  The Development Manager position is one of three managerial positions in an integrated marketing/development department.  The other two managerial positions are Marketing Manager and Publicity Manager.  All three positions report to the Director of Marketing and Development.

This position requires broad knowledge of development from sponsorship and corporate/foundation giving to individual philanthropic programs and membership.   The Development Manager will have the opportunity to expand development strategies and initiatives to increase the profiles of sponsorship and philanthropic opportunities at the Halls as well as assist in initial campaign preparation for a Massey Hall capital campaign.

The Development Manager will work with the Board of Governors and Corporate Development Committee of the Board on all issues relating to development.

The position will have three reports: Membership Associate, Development Coordinator and a newly created position of Prospect Researcher.  The Development Department works in collaboration with the following departments: Programming (artist bookings), Box office (ticketing), Operations (events, sponsor servicing), Bookings and Rentals (corporate clients).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Marketing and Development in evaluating existing programs and developing and implementing new programs that support the programming and educational work of the Halls
• Create venue/program/performance sponsorship properties as opportunities arise
• Maintain effective relationships with current sponsors and donors while developing and implementing creative strategies to broaden the sponsor and donor pool
• Identify program and educational opportunities that have the potential for attracting major gifts
• Supervise staff to ensure proper sponsor and donor recognition in all marketing and institutional communications
• Prepare and manage revenue and expense budgets
• Work with Board members, and other volunteers and senior management in cultivation and solicitation of sponsors and corporate/foundation donors
• Supervise staff of three and provide sufficient training to ensure staff can take on projects of increasing responsibility
• Ensure good database management on integrated ticketing/development database (Paciolan) and provide input on future fundraising systems

Required Qualifications

• University degree in a related discipline
• Sound knowledge of music and artists
• Minimum 5 years experience in development, preferably in arts/entertainment sector
• Previous management / supervisory experience a strong asset
• A proven track record selling and servicing sponsorships
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship management skills with sponsors, donors, volunteers and staff
• Proficient with databases and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work concert evenings and weekends is required

Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 depending on experience

Application Deadline:  March 12, 2010

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Please forward applications by fax or email to:

Human Resource Manager

Fax 416-593-4224

careers@rth-mh.com

www.roythomson.com

Worshops: An Informative, Interactive Series of Book Talks with Four Professionals, TheatreBOOKS

All four “pros” have written books which guide readers  to develop the skills needed to succeed and advance in a competitive professional environment. They will discuss some of the ideas and proven techniques found in their acclaimed books.

• Saturday, Feb. 27  2:30 You Can Do Cartoon Voices, Too! by Sunday Muse-Numerous publications show kids/teens how to draw cartoons. Now there is a book that inspires them to create cartoon voices. Sunday Muse makes animation acting accessible for actors of all levels. An ideal book for young people, parents and classroom teachers.  “ In this enlightening new book, Sunday reveals the process she uses to create cartoon voices, as well as practice techniques, advice on creating a demo, auditioning and finding an agent. I highly recommend this book.” Mike Fallows, Supervising Director  Nelvana  /  Corus Entertainment

• Saturday, March 6  2:30PM  /  Sunday, March 7   2:30 PM Stages Creative Ideas for Teaching Creative Drama by Talia Pura-Talia Pura, a successful classroom teacher in the Manitoba public school system for several years, currently teaches drama at the University of Winnipeg. She is recognized as a highly effective organizer of drama workshops for teachers, actors and community groups. Stages is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. The ideas found in her  book can be adapted for young children, teenagers as well as experienced actors. Talia will focus her talk on classroom teachers with & without a drama background.

• Saturday, March 13 2:30PM You Got the Part  A Casting Director Guides Actors to Successful Auditions for Film & Television by Marsha Chesley-Marsha Chesley has been a casting director for more than thirty years and has worked in every medium: feature films, movies-of-the-week, dramatic series, sitcoms, commercials and corporate videos. She is the winner of the 2009 Gemini Award for Best Achievement in Casting. For three years Marsha was Casting Director-in-Residence at the Canadian Film Centre. She teaches workshops and is called upon frequently to give seminars to actors as well as producers, directors and writers. Her book is a nationwide best seller.

• TBA-How To Do Accents with Edda Sharpe

There is no charge for any session, but a reservation/ sign-up must be made by e-mail for any event you wish to attend. Simply send your name, E-mail address and name of event you wish to attend to: action@theatrebooks.com   Space is limited.

Books are available for sale.

Space for Rent: Actors and Stage Manager Need A Place to Stay, Theatre Passe Muraille

From April 10 – April 26th Theatre Passe Muraille will be home to Little Bulb theatre from the United Kingdom.  Their show Crocosmia will be playing in the backspace as a part of a continuing relationship between Theatre Passe Muraille and their sister theatre Farnham Maltings.

The Actors and Stage Manager are looking for a place to stay for the duration of their run.  TPM is looking for one or two households that would be able to board three actors and one Stage Manager.  Ideally they would have access to a kitchen to prepare their own meals, and a bed for each of them.  They are totally self sufficient and very excited about being in Toronto for their time here.  They have performances Tuesdays through Saturdays. And will be doing some sight seeing Sundays and Mondays.

Hosts will receive a small fee as to be determined by the host, as well as a pair of TPM subscriptions to their 2010-2011 season.  In addition 6 complimentary tickets to see the show Crocosmia.

If you know of a residence where this lovely group of people might be able to board please email Liz Jansen at lizj@passemuraille.on.ca and let her know.

Space for Rent: Office Sublet with Two Workstations, Playwrights Guild of Canada

Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) has an office to sublet. PGC is a national association mandated to promote the creative rights and interests of professional Canadian playwrights. We share a large office space with Theatre Ontario and Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts in the
Robertson Building at 215 Spadina Avenue.

We have one office to sublet that can comfortably fit two workstations. The space is $700.00 a month and is available immediately. As part of the
sublet, you will have access to a kitchen, board room, postage machine and photocopier (postage and copying fees apply).

If you are interested in this space, please contact Ronda Kellington, Executive Director, Playwrights Guild of Canada at 416-703-0201 or e-mail
ronda@playwrightsguild.ca.

Event: Fabulous Spring Auction, DanceWorks

A night out with fascinating people, delectable treats and a captivating performance.  April 9th, 2010 – A Night To Remember!

At 7pm join us for a glass of wine as you preview auction items including wines from Pelee Island Winery, visual art, subscription tickets to some of Toronto’s most sought after events and many more surprises – then START THE BIDDING!

Later be enthralled by Wen Wei Dance’s Cock-Pit which the Globe and Mail calls “a visual triumph”.

Following the show, join DanceWorks board, staff and the Wen Wei Dance company for a reception with fabulous finger foods from the caterers at Stir Crazy and CONTINUE THE BIDDING!

ANOTHER BONUS? Two lucky bidders will win DanceWorks Season passes to the 2010/11 Mainstage Series

SAVE THE DATE – April 9!

Fleck Dance Theatre, 7 pm
207 Queens Quay West
Tickets: $28 Adults / $18 Student, Senior, CADA, SCDS/ $15 group rate
www.danceworks.ca / 416 204 1082

Event: A Gala Evening for When My Name Was Anna by Michael Ondaatje, Necessary Angel Theatre Company

A Gala Evening for When My Name Was Anna by Michael Ondaatje, adapted from his novel Divisadero, directed by Daniel Brooks.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 8PM
Integral House
184 Roxborough Drive

The home of Dr. James Stewart, an architectural masterpiece in Rosedale.  Please join Michael and members of the cast, including Maggie Huculak,
Tom McCamus and singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge for this exclusive, unforgettable evening, as they present scenes and music from When My Name Was Anna, prior to the World Premiere by Necessary Angel Theatre Company, in February 2011.

Tickets: $200, includes champagne, wine, dessert reception and tax receipt.

To purchase, contact: 416.703.0406 x500 or e-mail rsvp@necessaryangel.com

www.necessaryangel.com

Audition: 2010 Audition Tour, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts

Aspiring Triple Threats seeking post-secondary training will have a chance to showcase their acting, singing and dancing talent during the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts’ 2010 national audition tour March 13 – April 11, 2010. The tour will assess candidates for September 2010 admission to the Academy’s prestigious pre-professional arts training program, which has trained performers currently appearing on Stratford, Shaw, Mirvish, Dancap, Broadway (New York) and West End (London) stages , as well as Hollywood (Los Angeles).

The accredited Triple Threat™ college program is a two-year intensive industry-driven curriculum that trains equally in dancing, singing, and acting, and grants a performing arts college diploma. The incoming September 2010 class will graduate in 2012 — the Academy’s 20th anniversary year.

• March 13 – Toronto Randolph Centre for the Arts/Randolph Academy
• March 26 – Regina Saskatchewan Express
• March 27 – Calgary Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
• March 28 – Vancouver Scotia Bank Dance Centre
• April 6 – Halifax Neptune Theatre
• April 11 – Toronto Randolph Centre for the Arts/Randolph Academy

For more information: www.randolphacademy.com / To register for auditions: admissions@randolphacademy.com

ABOUT THE RANDOLPH ACADEMY
Founded by George C. Randolph (former principal dancer, Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal), the Randolph Academy is a not-for-profit educational institution providing world-class performing arts training to young artists worldwide since 1992. Distinguished faculty and entertainment industry professionals shape Triple Threat™ skills of dancing, acting, and singing in an accredited college program. Alumni and students have contributed to such projects as Rent, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Fosse, The Lion King, Hairspray, The Sound of Music, 42nd Street, Dirty Dancing, Chicago, West Side Story, We Will Rock You!, Bombay Dreams, Jersey Boys, The Producers, and Rock of Ages.