Daily Archives: March 21, 2012

Job Posting: Sessional and Guest Artist Posistions Available, The School of Dramatic Art, University of Windsor

The School of Dramatic Art invites applications from qualified individuals interested in teaching the following courses:

FALL 2012

24-111-91    Theatre in Contemporary Culture
An examination of factors and principles involved in an audiences appreciation of theatre.  (Distance Education Course)

24-130-01    Theatre History I
Critical approaches to the main elements of Greek and Roman theatre, medieval western and Asian theatre, Italian, Spanish, and English Renaissance Theatre.   (Tues/Thurs – 2:30 to 3:50 pm)

24-213-01    Scene Painting for the Theatre
Laboratory and demonstration course with an emphasis on materials, texturing techniques, and the creation of three-dimensional effects.   (Tues – 10:00 am to 12:50 pm)

24-215-01    Lighting Design I
The introduction and application of basic principles, including electricity, instruments, and design theory. (Fri – 10:00 am to 12:50 pm)

24-225-01       Introductory Acting I
A practical study of the fundamentals of acting experienced through acting exercises.  (Tues/Thurs – 4:00 to 5:20 pm)

24-225-02       Introductory Acting I
A practical study of the fundamentals of acting experienced through acting exercises.  (Mon/Wed – 1:00 to 2:20 pm)

24-229-01    Dance for the Theatre
A practical course in a variety of dance styles for the theatre. (Mon/Wed – 10:00 to 11:20 am)

24-275-91    Principles and Practices of Arts Management I
Structures and functions of arts organizations. Examination of core competencies as applied to arts organizations: marketing and publicity, financial management, various forms of fund-raising, board and volunteer management, and interaction with Unions and Associations.  (Distance Education Course)

24-322-01 Acting Work-in-Progress I
Rehearsal project in a performance style selected by Dramatic Art.  The play or scenes from plays become the catalyst for the discovery of the style related to its period. (October 22 to November 30, 2012; Monday through Friday, 2:30-5:20 pm)

24-454-30 Directed Studies in Performance – The Hollow
The emphasis in this course will be directing a production of The Hollow by Agatha Christie, on University Players’ main stage, Essex Hall Theatre.  Students will research, develop, and execute a role in the performance situation under the supervision of a faculty advisor-director.  (September 16 to November 4, 2012)

24-455-30 Directed Studies in Performance – Welfarewell      
The emphasis in this course will be directing a production of Welfarewell  by Cat Delaney, on University Players’ main stage, Essex Hall Theatre.  Students will research, develop, and execute a role in the performance situation under the supervision of a faculty advisor-director.  (October 9 to December 2, 2012)

WINTER 2013

24-111-91    Theatre in Contemporary Culture
An examination of factors and principles involved in an audiences appreciation of theatre.  (Distance Education Course)

24-200-01     Nature of Theatre II     
Continuation of 24-100. Two topics not covered in 24-100 will be covered in 24-200. Nature of Theatre is a two-part sequence, required for majors in all School of Dramatic Art programs   (24-100: Introduction to the Process of Theatre. Two of the following topics will be covered: the analysis of the play script; the mechanics of performance; the principles of direction; and the theories of design/technical theatre.) .   (Tues/Thurs – 8:30 to 9:50 am)

24-210-01    Speech Communication to Inform
A beginning course designed to help the student to develop poise and confidence in communicating information.  (Tues – 4:00 to 5:50 pm)

24-235-01 Introductory Acting II
Emphasis is on acting exercises based on script analysis.  (Mon/Wed – 1:00 to 2:20 pm)

24-276-91    Principles and Practices of Arts Management II
A continuation of the study of Arts Management I. An exploration of the concepts and practices of organizational design, human resources, leadership, legal concerns, strategic planning, Board governance, policy making and advocacy relating to management of the not for profit and non-profit Arts sectors in Canada today.   (Distance Education Course)

24-277-01    Improvisation and Self-Development
Involves the development of performance skills through a practical application of theatre games and basic elements of improvisation with emphasis on self-development. (Tues/Thurs –  1:00-2:20 pm)

24-278-01    Improvisation: Working with Text
A continuation of the study of improvisation. Involves practical applications of improvisation to improvised scenes and written texts.    (Tues/Thurs – 11:30 am to 12:50 pm)

24-323-01 Acting Work-in-Progress III
Rehearsal project in a performance style selected by Dramatic Art.  The play or scenes from plays become the catalyst for the discovery of the style related to its period. (January 7 to February 15, 2013; Monday through Friday – 2:30-5:20 pm)

24-325-01    Intermediate Acting III    
Emphasis is on the development of situation and characterization. The period to be studied may vary from year to year.  (Mon/Wed – 10:00 to 11:20 am)

24-360-01    Drama in the Classroom: Applications II
Applications of drama as they relate to the curriculum for Grades Seven through Twelve. Completion of a classroom contact is required.   (Wed – 4:00 to 6:50 pm)

24-429-01    Character Study
Independent work in researching, developing, and presenting character projects based on life studies. (Tues – 10:00 am to 12:50 pm)

24-456-30 Directed Studies in Performance – Tartuffe
The emphasis in this course will be the production of Tartuffe by Moliere, translation by Richard Wilbur, on University Players’ main stage, Essex Hall Theatre.  Students will research, develop, and execute a role in the performance situation under the supervision of a faculty advisor-director. (December 7-8, 2012; and January 3 to February 17, 2013).

24-458-30 Directed Studies in Performance – The Importance of Being Earnest
The emphasis in this course will be the production of The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, on University Players’ main stage, Essex Hall Theatre.  Students will research, develop, and execute a role in the performance situation under the supervision of a faculty advisor-director.  (February 20 to April 14, 2013)

Applications from those who have taught previously in the School of Dramatic Art, University of Windsor, should be accompanied by an updated C.V.

Applicants who have not taught previously in the School of Dramatic Art should submit a current curriculum vitae with their letter of application and arrange to have three letters of reference forwarded to: Prof. Lionel Walsh,  Director, School of Dramatic Art, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON  N9B 3P4, phone (519) 253-3000, ext. 2805; FAX (519) 971-3629; e-mail: walsha@uwindsor.ca.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted before:  Monday April 9, 2012.

Note:
- Subject to budgetary approval and/or sufficient enrollment.
- When you apply, all class times are fixed.

The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies, practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments; and ensures that applications from members of traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. Those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups. The University of Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and to self-identify as a member of one of these groups. International candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Event: Cortázar Aluna Café, Aluna Theatre

Monday March 26, 2012
Aluna Café
(Free admission)

After three very popular Aluna Cafés, we invite you to join us for the 4th edition this Monday March 26th, 2012.

DOORS OPEN at 7:00 p.m.

Aluna Café invites you to our session Conservación de Cortázar, a study of Cortázar’s short story, Letter to a Young Lady in Paris, presented by Carlos Gonzalez-Vio. Originally from Argentina, Julio Cortázar (1914-1984) has been recognized as one of the leading writers of the Latin American literary Boom. This reading in Spanish and English explores translation and interpretation of a text challenging the way we interpret the written word.

Facilitating the session, Alejandro Zamora, professor of Hispanic Studies at York University (Glendon College) will lead us into the magical universe of Cortázar.

The Aluna Café presents informal, interactive readings of great Latin American works.

Join us at Aluna’s studio: 1 Wiltshire Ave., studio 128 Toronto, ON, Canada

DIRECTIONS:  Macondo is a little hidden gem.

-Take bus #168 from the Dundas West Station
-Get off at the first stop AFTER Symington and Dupont
-Walk half a block south to Adrian and Symington, TURN LEFT
-Walk one block east to the STOP sign and you are at the Wiltshire Studios
-Turn Right into the Parking lot and go straight toward the train tracks
-TURN Left into the courtyard and look for STUDIO 128

Event: Hear Simon Brault and Tim Jones Speak at APASO Toronto 2012, TAPA

TAPA is pleased to be hosting the APASO Toronto 2012 Conference from Wednesday, April 11 to Saturday, April 14, 2012.

APASO is targeted to arts service organizations, however we are pleased to open some sessions at APASO Toronto 2012 to other organizations and to YOU the TAPA membership! Specifically you are invited to register to attend the Keynote with Simon Brault O.C., CEO, National Theatre School of Canada and the Plenary luncheon with Tim Jones President, CEO, Artscape.

Keynote with Simon Brault
Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 9:15am to 10:45am
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Center.
The registration fee is $56.50 incl HST

Plenary Lunch with Tim Jones
Friday April 13 from 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Hart House, University of Toronto.
The registration fee which includes a buffet lunch is $56.50 incl HST

Would you like to attend both the Keynote and Plenary Lunch?
The registration fee to attend both the Key Note and Plenary Lunch is $113.00 incl HST

The registration deadline is Monday April 2, 2012 by 12 Noon.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions or any registration challenges, please contact Alexis Da Silva-Powell, TAPA’s Corporate Partnerships and Membership Manager directly at alexisdsp@tapa.ca.


Simon Brault: No Culture No Future Thursday April 12, 9:15-10:45am, Winter Garden Theatre
Simon Brault was named the National Theatre School’s CEO in 2008 and has held several key administrative positions with the NTS since 1981. He is Vice‐Chair of the Canada Council, an Officer of the Order of Canada, an Officier de l’Ordre national du Québec, a Fellow of the CGA, and a recipient of the Keith Kelly Award for Cultural Leadership.

Synopsis: No Culture, No Future by Simon Brault: “Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits,” proclaims the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Simon Brault takes these words to heart and goes one step further. In No Culture, No Future, he establishes that arts are not just a right but a necessity. A longtime advocate of the arts in Montreal, Brault has taken action to re-establish that city as one of the most culturally accomplished communities in Canada. No Culture, No Future is part of his campaign to convince the people and governments of cities across Canada that investment in the arts benefits all citizens.

Plenary Description:
The idea of the arts as a distinct and separate sector of society became embedded in western consciousness early in the 19th century, and many of our arts organizations still operate on a 19th century business model. But as we advance into the 21st century, we can observe signs of a change of attitude. There is an urgent need to reconcile the notion of arts and culture as a specific sector of the economy with the notion of arts and culture as en essential dimension of your individual and collective lives. This is where our future lies.

If you have not already read Mr. Brault’s book, No Culture, No Future, there will be copies on sale at the APASO conference.


Tim Jones of Artscape: Advancing the Arts in a Low-Growth Economy Friday April 13, 12:45-2:00pm, The Music Room at Hart House

Tim Jones is a champion for the role that the arts play in transforming cities and communities. Under his direction as President and CEO since 1998, Artscape has grown from a Toronto-based affordable studio provider to an internationally recognized leader in city-building through the arts. In Toronto, Tim has played a catalytic role in the redevelopment of the Distillery District and galvanized the vision, interest and investment to create Artscape Gibraltar Point and the award-winning Artscape Wychwood Barns. In Canada and abroad, Tim acts as a consultant and advisor on projects, policy and initiatives and speaks at more than 20 conferences and events each year. He and his colleagues at Artscape are passionately committed to exchanging knowledge with others on how arts, culture and creativity can help make our world more livable, sustainable, and prosperous.

Plenary Description:
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis with many economists predicting an extended period of slow growth ahead, are the glory days of the arts winding down or are we on the precipice of a bold new future? In this lunchtime keynote, Artscape President and CEO Tim Jones will discuss the ramifications of a low-growth economy for the arts and offer a three-part prescription for their future. Tim will make the case that by re-booting culture-sector advocacy, re-thinking creative sector entrepreneurship and re-inventing capitalism through a shared-value approach, the arts can help lead the way to a new era of creativity and prosperity.

 

Event: APASO Toronto 2012 Registration Now Open, TAPA

TAPA is thrilled to be the host organization for APASO Toronto 2012 and we are glad to announce that local registration is now OPEN!

The current climate and financial challenges our industry faces are daunting. More than ever before, we need the solidarity of working cohesively together toward solving challenges, with the opportunity for exploration of new ideas and diversity. APASO provides this forum and delivers excellent networking opportunities that invigorate and re-energize delegates.  I am happy to invite you all to participate at APASO this year and hope that you will join us!

To register for APASO Toronto 2012 click here

Please visit the APASO website for full Schedule and Sessions detail.

APASO is the Association of Performing Arts Service Organizations. At TAPA we have been meeting for many years with our fellow ASO’s (arts service organizations) who participate in the annual APASO Conference. APASO was founded almost 30 years ago when a group of organizations providing services to their performing arts communities got together to share their experiences as a way of learning from each other. Today APASO is an association that includes cross-disciplinary not-for-profit arts service organizations and cultural alliances from across North America (including New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Vancouver and others).  We share many common goals, and many common passions drive our work. Almost all of us work to increase public awareness of, engagement with, and support for the arts in our local municipalities and are membership driven.

Announcement: WIN A pair of free tickets to The Calm Before…!, The Chimera Project’s

Call or email now – each day first 5 individuals to respond will receive a pair of tickets to an evening show between March 21 – 24, 2012.

With intense and kinetic physicality a cast of diverse performers, ranging from the extreme contemporary artistry of Brendan Wyatt to bboy Lee “Lethal” Pham dive into a shadowy world.

Monday – Saturday I March 19 – 24, 2012 | 8:00 p.m.
part of Harbourfront Centre’s
NextSteps 11/12 Season
Enwave Theatre
231 Queens Quay West, Toronto

www.chimeraproject.org

Call for Submissions: Apprentices 2012-13, Obsidian Theatre Company

Obsidian Theatre Company is passionately dedicated to the exploration, development and production of the Black voice.

Obsidian Theatre’s Mentor/Apprentice Program provides emerging theatre artists much needed work experience and a deeper understanding of professional practises by working with some of the most sought after theatre practitioners in Canadian theatre, including members of Obsidian Theatre Company.

Funding by the Department of Canadian Heritage allows us to offer paid apprenticeship positions. Placements will occur between Autumn 2012 and Spring 2013.

Recent partners for this program include: Shaw Festival, Young People’s Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre Company, Canadian Stage Company, Studio 180 and Tarragon Theatre.

Apprenticeships are available in the following fields of interest:

  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Lighting Design
  • Production Management
  • Costume Design
  • Set Design
  • Producing
  • Music Directing
  • Technical Direction

Requirements:

You must be actively pursuing a professional career in the theatre. Having an education in theatre, or equivalent experience at the community or professional level is essential to this program.

You are Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and you are, or identify yourself as, a member of the Black community.

In addition to a resume, applicants must provide a letter of intent indicating their career goals and how an apprentice position would help in achieving those goals.

Submission deadline: May 31st, 2012. Late applications will not be considered.

Submit applications by e-mail only to:

Rupal Shah
Apprenticeship Coordinator, Obsidian Theatre
training@obsidian-theatre.com