Announcement: FemCab 2012 Line-Up, Nightwood Theatre

Nightwood announces FemCab 2012 Line-Up…

FemCab 2012
Nightwood’s 29th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration
March 29, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Brigantine Room, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West

Nightwood Theatre, Canada’s national women’s theatre, is thrilled to announce Elvira Kurt as this year’s host of FemCab, Nightwood’s annual celebration of International Women’s Day. Elvira Kurt is a Canadian Comedy Award winning, three-time Gemini Award nominated stand-up comic and Second City veteran. She is well known for a wide range of credits as a star, host, guest and writer, including such projects as Popcultured with Elvira Kurt, The Gayest ShowEver, This Hour has 22 Minutes, and Ellen Degeneres’ Born Again HBO Special.

The evening will also feature NDP MP for Trinity-Spadina Olivia Chow. Currently serving as the NDP Transport and Infrastructure Critic, Chow is fighting for the mobility and safety of Canadians across all transportation modes. A long-time member of the NDP party, Chow has become one of the most visible social advocates and politicians inCanada.

Joining Kurt, Chow, and Nightwood will be: award-winning DJ Cozmic Cat; indie vocalist Rosina Kazi; writer, video artist, and performance artist Dayna McLeod; emcee, poet, and writer Motion; professor of Women’s Studies at York University and author Andrea O’Reilly; theatre creator, songwriter, poet, and educator Evalyn Parry; multidisciplinary artist and creativity coach Lisa Pijuan-Nomura; taiko drumming collective Raging Asian Women; word/fusion vocalist Suba Sankaran; writer/performer Shoshana Sperling; women’s anti-violence activist Anna Willats; and Toronto City Counsellorfor Ward 27 Kristyn Wong-Tam.

For over 32 years, Nightwood Theatre has developed, produced and toured landmark, award-winning plays by women. Since 1983, Nightwood has presented FemCab, the only cabaret in town where politics and art come together in an irreverent, humourous and shameless celebration of women’s success!

Artist Bios

Elvira Kurt
Elvira Kurt is a Canadian Comedy Award winning, three-time Gemini Award nominated stand-up comic and Second City veteran whose credits as star, host, guest and/or writer are too numerous to mention. Except for these: Popculturedwith Elvira Kurt, The Gayest Show Ever, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Ellen DeGeneres’ ‘Born Again’ HBO special, Four Weddings Canada and Q with Jian Ghomeshi.

Olivia Chow
Olivia Chow’s quest for a better society has been a lifelong journey that has taken her from her humble beginnings as a Hong Kong-born immigrant in Toronto to being one of the most visible social advocates and politicians in Canada. In her current role as the NDP Transport and Infrastructure Critic, Olivia is fighting for the mobility and safety of all Canadians across transportation modes. Deeply rooted in her downtown riding of Trinity-Spadina in Toronto, she knows how accessible, affordable transit and safe roads make our local communities liveable and vibrant.

DJ Cozmic Cat
Block rockin’, 5X award winning dj/producer Cozmic Cat has rocked dancefloors worldwide, from Australia to Puerto Rico to the USA.  Coz has worked with some of the world’s best djs and performers, and has spun at celeb events for Jill Scott, Justin Timberlake, the Cirque Du Soleil and the Rolling Stones. Cozmic brings live-wire energy to the mix and loves her work. A passion for fresh music keeps her set one step ahead of the game.  She’s a youth mentor, and co-produces Cherry Bomb, Toronto’s fav queer women’s event. Coz lets the music do the talking so listen up!

Rosina Kazi
One of the foot soldiers in Toronto’s underground arts scene, Rosina Kazi is the lead singer of the band LAL and she has recorded with State of Bengal, Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Titonton, Moonstarr, Abacus, da grassroots and more. She hasbeen instrumental in the growth of many of the city’s artists and DJs, providing venues and forums for their musical expression.  More importantly, she has managed to add an air of consciousness and political awareness to many of those events. This awareness is the most distinctive factor of her music and poetry. Rosina is now focusing on her art full-time and she has been working with all of her community to bridge the gap between art and social justice. Through her community arts organization, ‘COMMUNITY CENTRE,’ Rosina also works with youth and facilitates spoken word, song writing and indie art making programs.  Rosina has been composing music professionally for over 12 years. She has recorded 4 albums with the band lal, and has made guest appearances on over 10 recordings (from techno to folk music albums). Her passion is connecting with different communities and having a conversation through words and music.

Dayna McLeod
DaynaMcLeod is a writer, video and performance artist whose work is ripe with humour and socially charged situations. She has traveled extensively with her performance work, and her videos have played from London Ontario to London England, across Europe, North America, South America, and a few times on TV. She has received funding for video projects from the Canada Council and theConseil des arts et des lettres du Québec. She created and manages 52 Pick-Up, (www.52pickupvideos.com) a video website where participants make one video a week for an entire year. www.daynarama.com

Motion
EMCEE | POET | WRITER |“Moving the soul, like she rocks the mic, Motion is a true testament to the power of words.” -Toronto Star

An award-winning emcee/poet, playwright & Hip Hop artist, Motion’s fusion of word, sound and drama is a potent mix of the ancient to the futuristic. Herlyrical agility has taken her to the stages of Manifesto Jamaica, the UrbanMusic Awards, CBC Television and HBO Def Poetry Jam. Lauded by Now Magazine as a “multi-talented, truthful artist,” Motion flipped the page on northside lit with the release of Motion In Poetry and 40 Dayz, writing and producing Aneemah’s Spot, which debuted at the Rock Paper Sistaz festival, and other featured works at Obsidian and Factory theatres, Luminato, Summerworks Festival and Young Centre for the Arts. Inspired by her work with the legendary Fresh Arts movement, MotionLive continues developing emerging talent in creative spaces such as Lit 4 Life, Urban Arts and the Caribbean International Literary Festival.

Andrea O’Reilly
Andrea O’Reilly, PhD, is Professor in the School of Women’s Studies at York University. O’Reilly is founder and director of The Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement, founder and editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Motherhood Initiative and founder and editor of Demeter Press, the first feminist press on motherhood.  She is editor and author of 17 books on motherhood including most recently 21st Century Motherhood: Experience, Identity, Policy, Agency (2010) and The 21st Century Motherhood Movement: Mothers speak out on why we need to change the world and how to do it (2011). She is editor of the first encyclopedia on Motherhood. In 2010 she was the recipient of the CAUT Sarah Shorten Award for outstanding achievements in the promotion of the advancement of women in Canadian universities and colleges. She is the proud mama of three fabulous and feminist adult children.

evalyn parry
evalyn parry is an award-winning theatre creator, songwriter, poet and educator. Her solo and collaborative performances have taken her to music, storytelling, poetry and theatre festivals from coast to coast in North America over the last decade; she has released four critically-acclaimed CDs and her work has been widely broadcast, commissioned and anthologized. She is the Director of theYoung Creators Unit at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Her show SPIN (Buddies, 2011) will be on tour across the country in 2012/13; the recording of SPIN was recently nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award. www.evalynparry.com

Lisa Pijuan-Nomura
Lisa Pijuan-Nomura is a multidisciplinary artist and creativity coach who recently relocated to Hamilton.  As a graduate of the School of Physical Theatre she has been creating dynamic performance pieces that combine movement, storytelling, puppetry and visual art for the past 15 years. She has performed in Canada, the Czech Republic, Austria, Mexico, and Ireland. She is currently working on a longer version of her show Little. Miss. Everything. and raising a feisty baby boy named Max.  You can find out more about her at www.girlcancreate.com

Raging Asian Woman
Formed in 1998 as one of the only all-women taiko groups in North America, RAW is a diverse collective of East and South-East Asian women carrying on the North American taiko drumming tradition and promoting social justice while making music. The group integrates rhythm and movement to show a powerful expression of its members’ experiences as Asian-Canadian women. RAW believes in the power of collective creation and collaboration, and is continually working to develop innovative artistic ideas. RAW is based in Toronto, Canada and is a registered, not-for-profit organization.

Suba Sankaran
DORA award-winning, JUNO-nominated world/fusion vocalist Suba Sankaran has effortlessly combined musical worlds, performing across North America, Europe and Asia with Autorickshaw, Trichy Sankaran and others. Performance highlights include performing for Peter Gabriel, Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu, and performing with Bobby McFerrin.
Suba is in demand as a choral director, arranger, educator and composer. She has composed and produced music for theatre, film, radio and dance. Highlights include collaborations with Deepa Mehta and the CBC.
Suba is a resident artist at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, and the co-chair of the JUNO world music committee.
Please visit www.subasankaran.com and www.autorickshaw.ca
 
Shoshana Sperling
Shoshana is Toronto-based writer/performer who has given us character-rich plays, television, and live comedic monologues. She is the lead singer of The Monkey Bunch whose second album, Power to the Little People, wasnominated for a Juno award for Best Children’s Album of the Year. She has been writing music, comedy, and performing for big and little people since before you were born. So be good to each other because the person sitting next to you could be a person too.

Anna Willats
Anna Willats has been questioning authority and confronting the abuse of power since she was a teenager in Milton, Ontario. She has been active in the women’s anti-violence community in Toronto since 1982. She’s the proud lesbian co-mom of two wonderful young people, and a brand new grandma!  Anna has taught in the AWCCA program at George Brown College since 2000.  She has been developing and facilitating community leadership and participant engagement courses with drop-in staff and participants since 2006.  Anna also manages the weekly email newsletter, Rise Up!

Kristin Wong-Tam
Kristyn Wong-Tam is a Toronto City Councillor and feisty feminist who lives with a menagerie of animals in a downtown condo.

Please join us on March 29th for our raucous salute to the extraordinary achievements of women across the globe!

ABOUT NIGHTWOOD THEATRE
Nightwood Theatre – Artistic Director Kelly Thornton, Producer Denyse Karn and Chair Karon Bales.

As Canada’s national women’s theatre since 1979, Nightwood has launched the careers of countless leading theatre artists in the country. We have won Canada’s highest literary and performing arts awards and more than ever our success proves the need for theatre that gives voice to women and celebrates the diversity of Canadian society. We remain actively engaged in mentoring young women and promoting women’s place on the local, national and international stage.

FemCab Details

• DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 29, 2012 / 8:00 p.m.
• TICKETS: Ticket price: $25.00 Tickets on sale now!
• LOCATION: Brigantine Room, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
• BOX OFFICE: Tickets are available in advance by calling Nightwood Theatre at 416.944.1740 ext. 5

Announcement: Short List of Nominees for the Inaugural 2012 Gina Wilkinson Prize for an Emerging Female Director Announced, Ontario Arts Foundation

The committee for the Gina Wilkinson Prize for an Emerging Female Director is pleased to announce a short list of nominees for the inaugural 2012 prize. The nominees are:  Krista Jackson of Winnipeg, Ann-Marie Kerr of Halifax and Kelly Straughan of Toronto.

Krista Jackson is an actor, director and co-founder of zone41 theatre in Winnipeg.  She recently directed Village Wooing for zone41 in the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s Master Playwright Festival and The Mamet Women for Winnipeg Jewish Theatre’s TribeFest. She joins The Shaw Festival for the 2012 season as one of the Neil Munro Intern Directors, where she will assist on Misalliance, His Girl Friday and Hedda Gabler.

Ann-Marie Kerr who trained at Ecole Jacques Lecoq, brings a precise physical and visual sensibility to her work as a director, actor and teacher. Select shows she has directed/co-created are: 2b theatre company’s Invisible Atom that continues to tour worldwide, Zuppa Theatre’s The Debacle that is set to play at Festival TransAmeriques (with her playing the title role), the premier of Daniel MacIvor’s Confession, Dalhousie University’s Comedy of Errors and Theatre Smith Gilmour’s Chekhov Longs and Ward 6. She teaches at the National Theatre School and directed Soulpepper’s Youth Mentorship Program for several years.  Her playful, generous approach to theatre creation is making her a much sought-after director.

Kelly Straughan is currently the Artistic Director with Seventh Stage Theatre Productions. She previously held the position of Associate Artistic Director at Nightwood Theatre and was the Assistant Artistic Director at Tarragon Theatre from 2007-2010. Recent productions include directing Witches and Bitches at Theatre Erindale, University of Toronto; 9 Parts of Desire for Seventh Stage (Dora Nomination- Best Ensemble); The Red Queen Effect at the Next Stage Theatre Festival (Dora Nomination- Costume Design); This is About the Push at the Toronto Fringe Festival (Now Magazine’s Best Director); OR, at SummerWorks Festival; The Little Prince for Resurgence Theatre and Soulless for 505 Productions. Kelly holds a Masters in Theatre Directing from the University of British Columbia.

These three nominees were chosen from an impressive and varied list of 23 women from across the country, each nominated by a respected artist from within the Canadian theatre community.

The Gina Wilkinson Prize is an annual award that has been established in the name of Canadian theatre director and actor Gina Wilkinson who passed away in late 2010 due to an aggressive cancer. Gina spent the first 20 years of her career as an actor but in the latter years of her too-short life emerged as one of Canada’s brightest directors. Her generosity, intelligence and appetite for life inspired all who met her. In the spirit of Gina’s generosity, this annual prize of $1,000.00 is intended to honour an emerging female theatre director and can be used in any manner the recipient desires. The Gina Wilkinson Prize was established and is made possible through the generous support of Gina’s colleagues and admirers from across the country.

The recipient of The Gina Wilkinson Prize will be announced on what would have been Gina’s birthday, March 10, 2012.

The Gina Wilkinson Prize is administered by the Ontario Arts Foundation. Anyone wishing to make a donation to The Gina Wilkinson Prize can do so at: http://www.ontarioartsfoundation.on.ca

Job Posting: Marketing and Communications Manager, Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

Organization: Ontario Heritage Trust Division: Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Position Title: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Job Term: 1 Permanent Location: 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 1M4, Toronto Region Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Salary: $1,375.48 – $1,632.56 per week* Posting Status: Open Targeted Job Code: 02705 – Information Officer 3 Schedule: 6 Category: Management and General Job ID: 41653

The Ontario Heritage Trust requires a dynamic person to develop, implement and manage annual marketing, merchandising and media relations plans to position the historic Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre as an important contributor to the cultural life of Toronto.

In this role you will: develop annual marketing work plans and strategies provide effective advice, guidance and recommendations to the General Manager develop promotional material, brochures and pamphlets liaise effectively with producers, media, graphic artists, publishers and other stakeholders compose the text of program notes and promotional material and research provide information pertaining to the history of the theatre promote the theatre and its facilities to potential clients

What we are looking for:  Marketing, Promotion and Public Relations Skills: you have knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of marketing, promotion and public and media relations to develop annual marketing work plans and strategies you have knowledge of writing techniques to compose promotional material and respond to theatre history information requests you have knowledge of practices and principles on tourism promotion and attraction you have knowledge of theatre principles and multiuse performing arts rental practices to provide advice on marketing and communication opportunities you have knowledge of practices and principles of theatrical event promotion, strategies and ticketing Communication and Interpersonal Skills: you can build effective business partnerships with local business and theatrical communities, domestic and international producers and other stakeholders you can respond to media enquiries and develop program notes, promotions, publicity kits and other marketing material Conceptual and Creative Skills: you can develop annual marketing and promotion strategies and material that maintain the historic profile and competitiveness of the local theatre marketplace Reasoning, Problem Solving and Time Management Skills: you can develop and recommend strategies, implement solutions, formulate communication strategies and manage a variety of activities

Posting Date:  Thursday, March 1, 2012 Closing Date:  Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:59 pm EDT

How to apply:  1.     You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad. 2.     You must show how you meet what we are looking for clearly, completely and concisely. We rely on the information you provide to us. 3.     Read the job specification to make sure you understand this job. 4.     OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. 5.     If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. Note: We thank you for your interest; however, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.

*Registration #T-HT-41653/12* The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

 

Workshop: Slap Stick Workshop, Ardyth Johnson

March 25^th,  2012 – 10:00am to 3:00pm
517 Parliament St.
U for Change
(Upstairs)

Slap Stick: concentrates on accidental humour. Ever hear of the Three  Stooges or Laurel and Hardy? This workshop it’s all about that. The students learn the skills of punching, kicking, slapping, rolling and falls.

$100.00 – Non refundable deposit of $50.00
Please call to confirm attendance: 416-966-4511

Please come in movement clothes,
This will a very physical workshop but geared to all levels of physicality.

Ardyth Johnson personally trained with mime Adrian Pecknold at The Manitoba Theatre School in Winnipeg. Ardyth received a scholarship with The Manitoba Theatre Centre to further her studies with Mime Unlimited School of Physical Theatre. Ardyth graduated from Mime Unlimited School of Physical Theatre in Toronto (the only full 2 year physical theatre program in North America), Second City Conservatory, Philippe Gaulier and holds a B.A in theatre from the University of Winnipeg plus 2^nd Dan in Wado Kai Karate.

Job Posting: Development Officer, 4th Line Theatre

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER JOB POSTING

 4th Line Theatre, an outdoor theatre company located in Millbrook, ON is currently looking for a

Development Officer Start date: April 1, 2012

Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this position must have a post-secondary degree or diploma and have at least 5 years’ experience with a proven track record of fundraising in the arts sector. The ideal candidate must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, be able to work both independently and as part of a team, have exceptional organizational and time-management skills and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.  The ideal candidate must have strong attention to detail, excellent relationship building skills and a passion for the arts.

Description:
The Development Officer is responsible for facilitating campaign plans, overseeing and directing the organization’s fundraising activities including those required to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies.  Responsibilities include management of donor initiatives, sponsorship development, patron services, capital programs and fundraising events. The Development Officer will have the primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the development strategy to increase revenues through the solicitation and stewardship of individual, corporate, foundation support and government grants.

Employer Information:
4th Line Theatre is an award-winning outdoor theatre company that presents regionally-based, environmentally-staged, historical dramas.  Our performance venue is located on the Winslow farm, just outside of Millbrook, Ontario.  To find out more about 4th Line Theatre and the upcoming summer season, please visit our website www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca

No phone calls please.  Please send a resume and covering letter by Monday, March 12, 2012 to:

Administrator
c/o 4th Line Theatre
P.O. Box 403
Millbrook, ON  L0A 1G0
submissions@4thlinetheatre.on.ca

Announcement: February TAPA Ticket Wiki Offers, TAPA

Are you an Arts/Industry Worker? Would you like discounted tickets to a variety of theatre, dance and opera productions? If so check out the TAPA Ticket Wiki! On the TAPA Tcket Wiki you will find a variety of discounted and complimentary tickets for Artists and Arts Workers to TAPA Member company productions for the 2011/12 season.

There are currently 5 offers posted to the TAPA Ticket Wiki for February including:

• Dark Matters, Canadian Stage
• Entity, Wayne McGregor – Random Dance, World Stage 2012
• Four at the Winch Quebec, Toronto Dance Theatre
• Obeah Opera, Theatre Archipelago
• CAN I REALLY DATE A GUY WHO WEARS A YARMULKE?, TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre

The TAPA Ticket Wiki is updated on an ongoing basis so make sure to check back often!

For more information about TAPA click Here

Audition: Fiddler on the Roof, Ryleepuss Productions

Ryleepuss Productions  is looking for a Tevya.

Audition dates:

• Sunday March 4th in Uxbridge
• Monday March 5th in Uxbridge

For info call Mike Bridgeman at 905-852-1836 or e-mail at bridgeman@powergate.ca

Call for Submissions: 4th Annual National Emerging Playwrights’ Competition, Tarragon Theatre

On the heels of last year’s overwhelming success, Tarragon Theatre is pleased to partner with RBC Foundation in offering the 4th annual RBC Tarragon Emerging Playwrights’ Competition. Tarragon has long been committed to fostering new work and developing new Canadian voices. In keeping with this commitment, the competition offers emerging playwrights financial support to further develop their plays, the opportunity to work with skilled artists in new play development, and the chance to showcase their work on a national level.

To qualify, playwrights must meet the definition of ‘emerging’ as defined by the competition guidelines. The Tarragon will consider full-length plays (min. 80 minutes) written in English by Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The competition’s winner will receive a cash prize of $3,000, the opportunity to showcase their play in Tarragon Theatre’s 2013 Play Reading Week, and a year’s worth of dramaturgical support from Tarragon Theatre’s literary manager.

For complete submission guidelines, please visit Tarragon’s website at:
http://www.tarragontheatre.com/playwrights/playwrightscompetition.php

DEADLINE:  All application packages must arrive at Tarragon Theatre by Friday, April 27, 2012 at 5:00 pm.

ABOUT TARRAGON THEATRE
Tarragon Theatre is known for its creation, development and production of new Canadian work. For over 40 years, more than 190 plays have premiered at Tarragon, including work by Morwyn Brebner, Kate Cayley, David French, Brendan Gall, Michael Healey, Ravi Jain, Wendy Lill, Joan MacLeod, Daniel MacIvor, Hannah Moscovitch, Morris Panych, James Reaney, Erin Shields, Jason Sherman and Judith Thompson, among many others. Tarragon presents new plays from all parts of the country, revives significant Canadian plays and produces international work, contemporary and classical. Tarragon has also been a pioneer in presenting Quebecois plays in translation notably works by Michel Tremblay, Carole Fréchette and, most recently, Wajdi Mouawad. The theatre offers extensive play development programs and an active outreach and education department. For more information visit www.tarragontheatre.com

Call for Submissions: SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program, SummerWorks

S.L.I.P- 2012 APPLICATIONS (SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program)

Deadline for submission: Friday April 6th, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.

THE PROGRAM
Now in its fourth 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 9-19th, 2012.

This unique intensive offers emerging artists and arts workers insights into the thinking behind producing and how to approach an artistic career from a practical business perspective. (S.L.I.P does not place focus on performance or on auditioning. We do not discuss how to get an agent or where to have headshots taken.)

Past points of focus have included: Professional Etiquette, Marketing, Publicity, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Touring, Financial Planning, Artistic Directing and How To Do Everything All At Once. Some past professionals who have led S.L.I.P sessions are: Philip Akin, Gideon Arthurs, Franco Boni, Pat Bradley, Derrick Chua, Ted Dykstra, Jon Kaplan, Nina Lee Aquino, Jackie Maxwell, Ross Manson, Allyson McMackon, Any McKim, Yvette Nolan, Kelly Thornton and many more.

Participants also have the chance to be mentored by an artist producing at SummerWorks. S.L.I.P members and attend an extensive amount of work presented at the Festival.

Ideal Candidates Are:

• Emerging artists who have a strong interest in producing, the business of the arts and artistic leadership but may not have the experience.
• Just graduating from a post-secondary theatre programs or emerging 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 8-19, 2012).
• Producers, performers, directors, choreographers, writers and designers who are intelligent, passionate and curious.
• 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 practices.

TO APPLY:

Visit the SummerWorks Theatre Festival website at http://www.summerworks.ca/2011/applications-slip.php to apply! (even though the link above says 2011, the 2012 application can be found here!)

The deadline for submission: Friday April 6th, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.

Workshop: Solution-Focused Life Coaching for ARTISTS!, Emerging Artists’ Resilience Network

Join Catherine Kaiser, Life Coach for artists, for an introductory workshop to Solution-Focused Life Coaching for ARTISTS!Emerging Artists’ Resilience Network

Having worked in various artistic industries for more than a decade, Catherine knows how tough this profession can be.

Walk away feeling empowered and with a new network of E.A.R.N. members to lean upon.

The industry’s tough enough; why go it alone?

More information at: http://catherinekaiser.com/artists/

Date:  Thursday, March 22^nd, 2012   
Time:  2-4 p.m.
Location:  City Dance Corps, Studio 2.  489 Queen Street West
Cost:  $60.00    
Eligibility:  Over 18 years of age please