Event: Festival and Event Management Masterclass, Paul Gudgin

Toronto Carpet Factory
28-29 March 2011

The Festival and Event Management Masterclass is an intensive 2 day programme designed to inform and inspire anyone involved in the business of creating, managing and developing festivals and events. It is a highly practical course that looks to make a positive difference to the participants’ approach to festival and event management. It includes sessions on Marketing, Press, Programming, Evaluation, Sponsorship and Fundraising.

The Festival and Event Management Masterclass  has been run successfully in a number of cities around the world including Abu Dhabi, Vancouver, Amsterdam, Dublin, Rotterdam, Sydney, Hong Kong and Philadelphia.  It has been attended by over 300 people who work for, support  and create festivals and events.

For further information please contact:

paul@paulgudgin.com

Workshop: Meal Planning On The Go, Artists’ Health Centre Foundation

Meal Planning On The Go
Informed decisions and healthy choices with Ana Alexandre Registered Holistic Nutritionist

Date/Time: Monday March 21, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fee: $18 / Students, Seniors, ASO: $15
Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.
Location: Artists’ Health Centre Foundation
250 The Esplanade, Suite 500

Participants will take a virtual grocery store tour to plan food for the week ahead, learn how to read labels, and make wise decisions while shopping. This clinic will begin with a quick review of how to stock a healthy kitchen, followed by a practical step by a step process to determine inexpensive and time saving strategies to prepare menus that support busy schedules. Emphasis will be placed on:

• Strengthening immune systems
• Determining meals and snacks
• Increasing energy and organization

Ana Alexandre is a health and wellness coach who loves encouraging you to live your most passionate and fulfilling life, full of health and vitality.  She believes she can’t help you design your ideal life unless she is actively living hers. And so, last year Ana sold her house, packed her suitcase and bought a one way ticket to Barcelona, to follow her dreams, smell the ocean, and eat olives everyday.
Ana is an enthusiastic speaker and coach who inspires individuals to find their “ALIVE button.” Getting you moving forward by designing life goals, proper nutrition, supplementation, and fitness programs.  Ana speaks on a variety of health and wellness topics to corporations and non-profit organizations, theatre companies and artists’ organizations, women’s groups, and schools. She has worked with performance athletes, CEO’s, entrepreneurs, dancers and actors. In addition, Ana has authored numerous articles, served as a nutrition spokesperson, and is featured regularly in the media as a nutrition and health expert. She is currently working towards her co-active coach certification through the Coaches Training Institute. She is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and studied theatre performance at Humber College. She is a member of the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants, and Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals.
To register please contact us by:

Phone: 416.351.0239 (for VISA and MC  payments)
Email: info@ahcf.ca
Fax: 416.595.0009

The AHCF appreciates recognition of our cancellation policy, student rate and senior discount requirements. Thank you.

For your comfort, this is a scent-free workshop. Please refrain from wearing any perfume, cologne, aftershave or scented products. Thank you.

Job Posting: Public Relations Officer, Communications and Arts Promotion Division, Canada Council for the Arts

Canada Council for the Arts is presently recruiting for the position of Public Relations Officer, Communications and Arts Promotion Division.

About the Canada Council for the Arts
Join our team and play a role in supporting Canadian creativity. The Canada Council is a dynamic, highly-respected national agency with a mandate to promote the study and enjoyment of, and production of works in, the arts.  We offer competitive salaries and benefit package.  For more information about the Canada Council for the Arts, please visit our website at www.canadacouncil.ca.

Applications should be submitted no later than March 23, 2011 at competition@canadacouncil.ca quoting competition number 2406T.  For more information or for a complete job profile, please contact Ange Diaquoi at 613-566-4414 extension 4114. All applications can also be sent by fax to 613-566-4323.

Workshop: Body Mapping for Injury Prevention and Enhanced Performance with Jennifer Johnson, Artists’ Health Centre Foundation

What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body
Body mapping for injury prevention and enhanced performance with Jennifer Johnson Violinist and Certified Andover Educator
Date/Time: Thursday March 24, 2011 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $40 / Students & Seniors: $32
Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.
Location: Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street, 3rd Floor, McLaughlin Wing 3-405

Perceptions of how we move are stored in the part of the brain called the body map, which dictates our quality of movement. An inaccurate body map is usually at the root of pain and injury faced by musicians. This workshop, informed by neuroscience and Alexander Technique, is geared toward freeing muscular tension, and will interactively explore of some of the most common mismappings shared by musicians. Participants will learn how to:

• Increase freedom of movement in major joints
• Prevent and correct mapping errors
• Stand and sit to play in a balanced way

* Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments.

Jennifer Johnson held the position of principal second violin of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and second violin of the Atlantic String Quartet for twelve years. In 2004, she received a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to fund a 7-month Alexander Technique sabbatical to study throughout Europe and the United States, and in 2005 became Canada’s first Certified Andover Educator. Jennifer presents Body Mapping workshops internationally, working with musicians who are interested in learning to enhance their musical ability and to prevent injury through a clear understanding of how their bodies are designed to move. She is an Andover Educator Sponsoring Teacher.

To register please contact us by:
Phone: 416.351.0239 (for VISA and MC  payments)
Email: info@ahcf.ca
Fax: 416.595.0009
Printing off a registration form to fax or send by mail.

The AHCF appreciates recognition of our cancellation policy, student rate and senior discount requirements. Thank you.

For your comfort, this is a scent-free workshop. Please refrain from wearing any perfume, cologne, aftershave or scented products. Thank you.

Event: this is not the story…2011 PACT Conference & AGM, PACT

2011 PACT Conference & AGM: this is not the story…
Barrie Downtown Community Theatre – Barrie, Ontario
May 25 – 28, 2011
https://event-wizard.com/PACT2011/0/welcome/

Every story has (at least) two sides, so how could this possibly be THE story? This is not a story at all. It’s an opportunity, a necessity, a diversity of ideas, perspectives, contexts, and approaches. Stories make our national theatre community strong, rich, unique and complex. Sharing can only make us stronger.

Sharing can only make YOU stronger. The annual PACT Conference and AGM is your opportunity to network with your colleagues from across Canada. It is your opportunity to share your voice, to tell your story, to develop your skills as a theatre professional and as an artist.

For more information about the PACT Member Travel Subsidy program or to make a contribution please contact Meg Shannon at megs@pact.ca .

Registration is Online! Please note that registration forms must be completed online for both credit card and cheque payments. Visit this website to register: https://event-wizard.com/PACT2011/0/welcome/

Updates will be posted on an ongoing basis. More information will be posted in impact! , on the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Professional-Association-of-Canadian-Theatres/157821627576421) and via Conference Communiqués. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Boomer at 416-595-6455 x16 or at boomers@pact.ca  .

We look forward to welcoming you to Barrie!

Call for Submissions: S.L.I.P (SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program), SummerWorks

S.L.I.P (SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program) 2011 APPLICATION

THE PROGRAM
Now in its third year, the SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program (S.L.I.P) is a unique professional training intensive for emerging artists, placing a specific focus on the business of arts professionalism. This two week program, coinciding with the SummerWorks Theatre Festival, will take place August 1-14th, 2011.

S.L.I.P offers a combination of both theoretical and practical training opportunities. The goal of the program is to offer participants insights into the thinking behind approaching an artistic career from a practical business perspective.

Past points of focus have included: Independent Producing, Grant Writing, Financial Planning, Professional Etiquette and The Role of the Reviewer. Some past professionals include: Gideon Arthurs, Franco Boni, Pat Bradley, Derrick Chua, Ted Dykstra, Jon Kaplan, Nina Lee Aquino, Jackie Maxwell, Allyson McMackon Yvette Nolan, National Theatre of the World and many more.

Participants also have the chance to be mentored by an artist producing at SummerWorks. As well, S.L.I.P members attend an extensive amount of work presented at the Festival – free of charge. S.L.I.P is sponsored by the RBC Foundation enabling the program to be free to all participants.

Ideal Candidates Are:

• Emerging artists who have a strong interest/curiosity in theatre and artistic leadership.
• Emerging artists who have an interest in the business of the arts but may not have any experience.
• Producers, performers, directors, choreographers, writers and designers who are intelligent, passionate and  curious
• Graduating from post-secondary theatre programs or artists who have been in the industry for up to three years since graduating.
• Available for the entire duration of S.L.I.P (August 1-14, 2011).
• We encourage artists from all artistic backgrounds to apply: dance, visual arts, music etc. While the program is heavily focused on theatre, the skills and knowledge offered to S.L.I.P members can apply to all artistic practises.

TO APPLY:
Visit the SummerWorks website at www.summerworks.ca for full program details and applications.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 15, 2011 by 5:00 p.m.

Event: An Evening With Laura Hale, Jumblies Theatre

Thursday March 24, 2011, Fixt Point Studio, 1550 Queen St. West
Guest Presenter: Laura Hale
6:30PM: arrivals & refreshments, 7:00PM: presentation, 8:30-9:00PM: informal discussion
PWYC Admission, Light Refresments, Cash Bar

Laura Hale is an interdisciplinary artist from Saskatchewan  who’s work encompasses large scale, site specific works, installation  art, all season ephemeral environmental work, re-purposed and recycled  art, small-scale intimate pieces, props, wardrobe, set design and  construction, themed event design installation and community-based  collaborations and workshops. Laura has worked with a variety of diverse  communities, groups and individuals through the Saskatchewan Arts Board Artist in Residence Program. Over the last 5 years she lived and worked  in the communities of Lloydminster with the Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre, Saskatoon¹s Meewasin Valley Authority and the Jeux du  Canada Games in Regina. She was recently named the 2010 Emerging  Artist by CARFAC Saskatchewan.

Laura has come to work with Jumblies Theatre for a year, partly  thanks to a grant from the Saskatchewan Arts Board. She will present  and discuss the outcomes of her arts residencies in Saskatchewan  communities.

www.jumbliestheatre.org

Event: International Performing Arts Lab, May 17 – 24 – Austria

Registration open for the International Performing Arts Lab!

May 17 – 24 – Austria

Programme: intensive practical training, lectures, discussions guided by the Russian theatre director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko, and the conference programme with leading experts and teachers from different countries.

Lab training programme:
Russian Theatre Tradition. Performer’s physicality in the methods of Stanislavsky, Meyerhold and M.Chekhov. Theatre Biomechanics and Meyerhold’s Biomechanics Etudes. Tai-chi for actors. Training by method of improvisation. Scene composition from exercises to performance. Physical Action as the most important element in acting. Method of Physical Actions. Given Circumstances. Inner Monologue. Active Analysis. Theatre Psychotechnique. The Psychological Gesture.

Conference programme:

• “Singing the Text: An Exploration of Voice and Movement Using the techniques of Master Voice Teachers Kristin Linkater, Cecily Berry and Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints” – workshop with Christina Keefe – actor, teacher, voice and text coach (USA).
• “Unlocking Tensegrity with Pressing Flair” – workshop with Cynthia Roses-Thema – Ph.D., dancer, educator, writer, performer, dance critic, teacher (USA).
• “Building Stages Across Platforms: How New Media is Changing the Landscape of the Performing Art” – Presentation with Jennifer Edwards – MFA, RYT, cultural critic, public speaker, writer, choreographer (USA).
• “Dramatic Action in Movement: Psycho-Physical Exploration of Text and Action” – workshop with Cara Rawlings – teacher, performer, fight director and dance choreographer (USA).
• “Theatre Biomechanics” – Workshop with Sergei Ostrenko – theatre director and teacher (Russia).
• “Scenical music productions for families with very young children: from an overview of past creations to new perspectives and challenges on artistic creation addressed to infants and toddlers” presentation with Helena Rodrigues – Member of IUGTE, musician, psychologist, music and drama therapist, teacher (Portugal)

Please follow the news, the programme has been regularly updated!

To apply for participation, please send your CV/resume with photo and a cover letter.

More details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/physicaltheatre
http://www.iugte.com/projects/conf-may/prog-may

The working language is English. Accommodation and meals are organized.

Job Posting: Technical Director, Al Green Theatre

AL GREEN THEATRE
750 Spadina Avenue at Bloor (Spadina Subway), Toronto
Website:  www.mnjcc.org; www.algreentheatre.ca

Job posting: Technical Director

Position Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

 

Purpose:

• Operating, maintaining and safeguarding the technical assets of Al Green Theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, projection, and communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of the stage facilities.
• Working with the event organizers prior to and/or on the day-of to meet all lighting, sound and video requirements for the event.
• To represent the Al Green Theatre and the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre by providing impeccable customer service to all clients, users and guests.
• To provide advice and guidance to all clients, users and guests to ensure that they have the most pleasurable experience possible.
• To be an active and positive contributor to the Al Green Theatre team in its mission to exceed expectations of its clients, users and guests.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Theatre Manager, the Technical Director’s responsibilities include:

• To liaise with theatre user groups and internal staff of the community centre to: determine the technical needs for each event booked in the theatre (and occasionally devise simple lighting designs); to ensure the smooth operation of events, rehearsals, set-ups and strikes in the theatre and to arrange for any outside equipment rentals, as necessary.
• To be present in the theatre (or schedule appropriate staff to be present) during load-ins, load-outs, rehearsals and performances, to supervise the correct operation of the theatre’s technical equipment and safety of all personnel working in the theatre during all scheduled events.
• To maintain all technical equipment in the theatre and schedule technical maintenance calls as necessary.
• To hire, train and supervise all technical staff for the theatre.
• To uphold Al Green Theatre and MNjcc policies in a firm, but polite, manner.
• To maintain all support paperwork necessary for the smooth operation of the theatre, verify invoices, organize show files and show reports.  To use this information to improve the level of technical services provided by the theatre and to help user groups to be more efficient.
• Provide additional technical support in all areas of the Community Centre as needed.
• Sit on the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre Health and Safety Committee as a representative of the Al Green Theatre
• To operate lighting and/or sound equipment during events or to supervise their operation by other technical staff on the call.
• To operate all formats of video projection (35 mm film projection is an asset) or to supervise their operation by other technical staff.
• To open and prepare the theatre before the arrival of theatre users and ensure that all theatre entrances are locked following all performances, rehearsals, load-in and strike calls.
• To manage the technical expense budget with input from the Theatre Manager

Experience:

• 3-5 years related experience (lighting, sound, technical direction) in a theatre, performing arts centre, or community centre environment;
• Experience with a variety of performance types (Music, Theatre, Dance, Film) is an asset;
• Experience with video projection systems;
• Experience with 35 mm film projection is an asset;

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree/certificate in theatre production or equivalent professional experience;
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of performing arts presentations: sound, stage management, lighting, drafting and reading blueprints, floor plans, lighting plots, electrical diagrams and schematics;
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;

Skills/Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills, including accurately interpreting and summarizing information in a clear and concise manner;
• Good organizational skills including the ability to work independently and set priorities;
• Ability to problem solve under pressure while maintaining a friendly demeanor;

Organization Description:

The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is a vibrant organization in Downtown Toronto. We offer programs in many areas of fitness, Cultural Arts, Education and Children’s programming. The Al Green Theatre is a 288-seat multipurpose theatre in downtown Toronto.

Submission details

Please email or fax a resume and cover letter by Monday, March 14, 2011 (but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible) to Angie Stillitano, Theatre Manager: angies@mnjcc.org or fax: 416-924-0442 or by mail to 750 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON  M5S 2J2. We would like to thank all those who apply, but only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is dedicated to serving the community, cultural, educational and recreational needs of downtown Toronto. Its programs and services are guided by Jewish values and are open to all, regardless of race, origin or religious affiliation.

Audition: Go in the Wilderness, Bruno Rosato Casting

Currently casting independent feature film “Go in the Wilderness” (PAID)

Needed: Strong NON-UNION actors between the ages of 18-35. Please see the character descriptions below.

Send headshot+ resume with subject title: “GITW -Toronto”

Tentative shooting dates: August 1-31, 2011

The actors must travel to northern Quebec. Production will pay for all travel and accommodations. Production will also promise by contract a minimum of 100$/day up to a maximum of 200$/day. The rate is TBC (to be confirmed), as locations are not locked, nor the amount of shooting days for the actors.

FYI: We will be holding open calls soon in Toronto:

Dates & Times:

• Friday March 25, 2011 – 10:00am to 6:00pm
• Saturday March 26, 2011 – 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Location: TBA (address will be emailed to you ONLY if you are selected)

Project title: “Go in the Wilderness”

Synopsis: “Go in the Wilderness” is a reinterpretation of the myth of Lilith: When Lilith, Adam’s rebellious first mate, escapes the monotony of the Garden of Eden, her delight soon turns to despair as she faces the harshness of life in the outside world.

Character descriptions: NOTE: ALL CHARACTERS ARE LEAD ROLES!

LILITH (Lead)
Female – Age range: 20-30. Caucasian/Middle Eastern/Mediterranean

Adam’s first wife. Lilith is free-thinking, strong yet vulnerable. She is fierce, independent, curious and bright. She should be attractive, dark featured, fit yet feminine.

SAMMAEL (Lead)
Male – Age range: 25-35. Caucasian/Middle Eastern/Mediterranean

Aka the newly fallen Lucifer, soon to be The Devil. Mischievous, intelligent, charming yet flawed. He has just been kicked out of Heaven, is deeply conflicted about his relationship to both God and Man and is still trying to find himself. He should be physically slender and attractive, yet not evil-looking, or a stereotypically dark and handsome devil.

ADAM (Lead)
Male – 18-30 CAUCASIAN.

Adam is frustratingly obedient and naive yet made of good moral fiber. “Ignorance is bliss” for God’s first son and he doesn’t want to know any better. Physically, he must be good looking, like a milk-fed farmer’s boy, with a very fit body.

EVE (Lead)
Female – 18-25 CAUCASIAN.
Eve is the younger, prettier 2nd wife. On the surface she is sweet, submissive and innocent. However this is more a product of her partnership with Adam, who prevents her from being anything else; there is much more to her. Lilith and Sammael’s presence sparks a curiosity in her which will have dire consequences.

L’équipe de Bruno Rosato Casting et Montreal Casting
téléphone: 514-382-3164
télécopieur: 514-382-5609
2170 Pierre Dupuy / Mel’s Cité du Cinéma
Suite 111 / Mtl, QC. H3C 3R4