Auditions (Calgary): Evil Dead: The Musical – Hit & Myth Productions

Hit & Myth Productions will be holding auditions for their up-coming production of
EVIL DEAD: The Musical

The show is to run in Calgary in August / September 2012 
Rehearsals start in July, 2012 
Show runs in Calgary from August 15 – September 9, 2012 at The Pumphouse Theatre

EMAIL RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Please send them 
ATTENTION: Ryan Luhning
General Manager, Hit & Myth Productions
gzt@shaw.ca

Audition dates: Saturday, May 12

Residents of Calgary, Alberta will be given priority casting.

Roles available:
2 MALE ROLES
Good Old Reliable Jake: A down –to-earth hillbilly with a couple of solo songs. The comic relief in a very fun musical. Must be able to sing, dance, and have excellent comic timing.
Moose/ other roles: The voice of a talking moose, a decapitated body and other fun things! Must have an excellent character singing voice and good physical comedy.

Priority will be given NON-EQUITY Performers

About Evil Dead: the Musical:
For those who don’t know, this hilarious live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. 
Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons are telling bad jokes… and all to music.
The songs in the show are completely off the wall as well. Titles like “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons” and “What the F*@k was That” will have you rolling in your seats, and screaming for more and more blood.
You don’t need to be a fan of Evil Dead to love this show. You don’t need to be a fan of horror to love this show. You don’t even need to be a fan of musicals to love this show. As long as you like having fun… this show is for you. 

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Auditions (Calgary): Season Generals – Sage Theatre & Downstage

Audition Notice 
General Auditions – Sage Theatre & Downstage

In preparation for the upcoming 2012-13 season, Sage Theatre and Downstage will be jointly holding General Auditions for artists not familiar to the companies.

General Auditions will be held on:

Tuesday, May 8, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 9, 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Both Equity artists and Non-Equity artists will be seen. Due to the companies’ presence at the event, participants of Theatre Alberta’s Emerge 2012 will not need to be seen.

Those selected for an audition will be asked to prepare two contrasting monologues, totaling no longer than four minutes.

Audition requests may be made, via email only, to auditions@sagetheatre.com.

Deadline for audition requests will be Friday, May 4, however auditions slots are limited and will be scheduled as submissions are received

Sage Theatre and Downstage operate within the jurisdiction of the Independent Theatre Agreement (ITA). Equity members cast in any production will be engaged under an Equity contract.

www.sagetheatre.com
www.downstage.ca

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Workshop (Calgary): The Art & Craft of the Director – Fire Exit Theatre

THE ART & CRAFT OF THE DIRECTOR
A workshop hosted by Fire Exit Theatre and Acts of God

May 8th (7:00-9:30)
May 10th (7:00-9:30)
May 12th (10:00-4:30)

Only $75

With BARRETT HILEMAN
Barrett recently completed his Master of Fine Arts in Directing with the New School University (NY), studied acting with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NY) and mentored under Ron Redd at Pacific Theatre (Vancouver). His 20 years of Theatre experience include working with Jesse Berger and Red Bull Theater, Firebone Theatre, the Public Theater’s Emerging Writer’s Group (Ghostlight Productions), and the Obie-Award winning Artistic Director of the Flea Theatre, Jim Simpson. Directing credits include, Mysterious Way (Firebone Theatre), The Drowned World (New School), Crazy Eights (The Cell) and the Canadian Badlands Passion Play.

FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER: email val@fireexit.ca

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Audition (Edmonton) – Moon People – 2012 Edmonton Fringe Festival

AUDITION FOR FRINGE PRODUCTION

COMPANY: Opening Ears and Eyes Theatre
PLAY: Moon People
PART: Marilyn (30-45)

AUDITION DATE: May 5
LOCATION: Edmonton Public Library, Old Strathcona Branch, 8331-104 Street
TIME: 10:30-14:30

Marilyn is an actress who lives a somewhat high lifestyle. As she reads her manuscript in the park, a teenager named Harriet joins her on the park bench. As they talk Marilyn discovers that Harriet is in fact the daughter she put up for adoption years ago. A blast from the past she tried to put behind her but never truly forgot.

Please email headshot and resume.

For more information or to book and audition contact: 
Producer Shannon at 447-4479 or email iamweird@telus.net
or Director Maria Colonescu at colonescu.maria@gmail.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Call for Submissions (Edmonton): Music Video Shoot – Rend

Rend MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT!!! WE WANT YOU!!

Rend is shooting their first music video and they want you and your friends to rock out with them! ALL AGES! 

“Come out for a Sunday afternoon and make history with our very first music video!”

Rend is a pop/rock band that recently released their first cd. They are being played all over Canadian radio, and will be featured on the main stage at Calgary’s Lilac Festival this summer!

Check them out @ 
www.facebook.com/rendmusic
http://soundcloud.com/tracks/search?q%5Bfulltext%5D=rendmusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/RENDMUSIC?ob=0&feature=results_main

Sunday, April 29, 2012
3-5pm
Alberta Avenue Theatre
9030 118ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 0T8

If you’d like to join us, please email Leah at leah.beaudry@hotmail.com, or message Rend on facebook!

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Classes (Calgary): Spring Session – 2nd Half – Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio

Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio is now Registering for the 2nd half of our Spring Session. Don’t miss this opportunity!

ESSENTIALS OF ACTING
Students will explore the fundamentals of acting through partnered scene work. Class work includes improvisation, scene analysis, character development and playing for truth. Scenes will be developed with the instructor’s guidance over the course of six weeks; some rehearsal is required outside of class time $380+GST; 1 Tuesday, 5 Saturdays after the Long Weekend

ESSENTIALS OF FILM
The fundamentals of on-camera technique are introduced through scene work and an exploration of the audition process. The actor works on new sides (scenes) each week, with the emphasis on crafting an authentic performance for the camera. This six-week class culminates in a simulated audition. Includes discussion on the business of acting and related topics 6 weeks $380+GST; 1 Thursday (before the Long Weekend), 5 Saturdays after the Long Weekend

Contact the Studio today to register! 403.228.5526 or info@corogues.com.

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Workshop (Calgary): Singing Basics for Actors – Morpheus Theatre

Morpheus TheatreSinging Basics for Actors
With Susan Lexa
Saturday, May 5 10:00 – 4:45

SYNOPSIS:
Under the guidance of Susan Lexa, we will be exploring projection, speech song, singing as a learnable skill, singing anxiety, choosing and preparing appropriate songs for auditions and more! In class we will work on developing and promoting a healthy vocal technique that allows the singers to explore various musical styles, while enhancing effective communication of text.

INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Check out our website for an updated bio soon!

Where: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (Lower Level – 3512 5 Avenue NW)

Cost: $40 (discounts available for groups of 5 or more, Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off! Contact Morpheus Theatre for details)

Refreshments served from 9:30 to 10:00am.
Lunch break from 1:00 to 1:45pm (please bring your own food and drink)

For more information, or to register, please visit our website at www.morpheustheatre.ca, or call (403) 246-2999.
This workshop is sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of community theatre.

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Call for Submissions (Edmonton): Donations – Artists for Life Fundraiser

Are you an artist or do you know someone that would want to donate a piece of art to Artists for Life: Edmonton – a fundraiser for HIV Edmonton & Camp fYrefly? We already have several pieces of art in our silent auction, but would love to welcome new artists to the JTMF West family! Spread the word and let us know!

For more information on who we are, please visit www.jtmfwest.com.

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Workshops (Calgary): Spring Class Schedule – Acting for Stage and Screen

Ania Danyl
Eric Pettifor
Lisa Harrigan

Spring Class Schedule

Story Telling/Voice and Diction

Learn the age old art of storytelling. Students will explore a wide vocal variety of stories and traditional and innovative ways of sharing them with an audience. Narrative styles, as well as characterization through vocal changes and simple gestures will be introduced. Students will work through traditional, fairytales, myths and folklore, as well as original stories written by the students. Gain a solid understanding of a variety of storyline structures and performance techniques. Combined with voice and diction exercises to gain confidence in personal speaking as well as public speaking. Develop ease of conversation in any setting. Learn how the voice works — increase projection, pronunciation, clarity of tone and stage presence. Learn how to colour words and focus on presentation to connect with any audience. All students will receive a DVD of their final work.

Tuesdays, May 1st to June 18th Ages 6-12 6pm – 7pm – $95.00
Ages 13-60 7pm-9 pm -$200.00
Register at www.anidanylo.com

Improvisation Class/Monologue

Gain confidence and acting skills through the use of games, exercises and situational set-ups. Learn the art of making instant choices, reacting, developing story lines and exploring characterization. In the younger class, emphasis will be on fun and games. While fun will be a priority for the older class as well, emphasis will also be placed on improv as both creative tool and audience worthy entertainment. Then students will move to scripted monologues and carry over the work from impov to enhance their characterization with exciting choices and strong performances for their monologues. Students will receive a DVD of their final performances.

Fridays, May 4th to June 22nd Ages 6-12 Improvisation 5pm – 6pm $95.00
Ages 6-12 Monologues 6pm – 7pm $95.00
Ages 13-60 Improvisation/Monologue $195.00
Register at www.anidanylo.com

Phone 403-547-2700 for more information.

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