SEEKING EQUITY MEMBERS TO SIT ON COUNCIL’S OPERA COMMITTEE
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This is a call to Equity members who work in the Opera discipline
including stage management and directors/choreographers. In order to
generate discussion and heighten Council’s awareness of members’
concerns regarding working in the opera discipline, Equity’s Council has
created an Opera Committee to comprise a diverse group of members for
the 2012-2015 term.
Council will provide some financial and staff support to assist the
Committee in its endeavours. The Committee will report concerns and
issues relevant to the opera discipline back to Council through a
councillor liaison. The advisory is also required to submit an annual
report to Council.
A few examples of topics for discussion are:
- non-Canadians hired for principal roles
- future negotiations of Equity opera agreements (COC, VOA, Opera
Agreement, Guest Artist etc)
- independent and small “opera” companies and their relationship with
Equity
- communication to members in the Eastern and Western Opera regions
- AND whatever you would like to discuss.
A Committee volunteer will need to commit to attending a minimum of two
annual meetings through teleconference or Skype. Only regular members in
good standing are eligible to serve on a Council Advisory Committee.
Cross-country communication will benefit the Opera membership as a whole
and will improve the Opera membership’s connection to Equity Council.
If you are interested in volunteering to sit on the Opera Committee ,
please contact Wade Nott, Councillor, Western Opera, Opera Committee
liaison: nottwade@yahoo.ca / 604-662-7483.
Tag Archives: National
Call for Submissions (National): Award Nominations – CITT Awards 2013
CITT is proud to recognise individuals and companies that excel in their field of live performance in Canada. The CITT Awards are designed to honour individuals and companies from a wide spectrum of the Canadian live performance industry.
The deadline for nominations to be received at the CITT office has been extended to May 15th.
The six CITT Awards are:
Dieter Penzhorn Memorial Award
The Ron Epp Memorial Award For Professional Achievement
CITT Educational Achievement Award
CITT Supplier (Corporate) Achievement Award
CITT Award of Technical Merit
The Honorary Membership Award
The nomination of candidates for CITT Awards is driven directly by the membership. This is your chance to recognise a company, the work of a mentor, a colleague or someone whose work you admire. The final selection is made by the Award Committee and the awards are handed out at the award banquet held on Saturday August 17 during the CITT annual conference in Calgary Alberta. To view the list of past recipient, please click here.
To nominate your candidate, please submit the following information:
1 – A letter listing the following:
a) The Candidates name.
b) The Award for which they are nominated.
c) The names of two Nominators, both of whom must be members in good standing of CITT.
d) A short text from the nominators stating their support for the nomination.
e) A list of the accomplishments of the individual or the company stating why you believe they are worthy of being honoured by CITT.
2 – Signature: The letter must be co-signed (electronic signatures are accepted) by both nominators.
3 – Resubmitting a nomination: If you presented a nomination in a previous year that was not chosen, you may continue to support this nomination by sending a letter to the Nominations Committee expressing your continued support.
For more information about the awards and nomination procedures click here.
Send all nominations by e-mail at info@citt.org to the attention of:
Awards Committee
CITT National Office
PO Box 85041 345 Laurier Bvld.
Mont Saint-Hilaire QC J3H 1P5
Call for Submissions (National): Uprising Playwriting Competition – Downstage & Consortium for Peace Studies at the University of Calgary
Downstage and the Consortium for Peace Studies at the University of Calgary are proud to announce the fifth annual Uprising National Playwriting Competition: Peace, Politics and Society. This competition celebrates Canadian playwrights whose work dynamically engages with social and political issues and/or promotes peace, social justice and human rights.
DEADLINE: Submissions must be received by September 23, 2013 in order to be considered for this year’s competition.
AWARDS:
1st Place Award: $1000, and a public staged reading on Friday, December 6, 2013. Included will be a two-day workshop prior to the reading as well as reimbursement of the playwright for travel costs to and from Calgary.
2nd Place Award: $250
Please visit http://downstage.ca/uprisingrules.pdf or see the attached document for competition details.
Workshop (Montreal): 20th Annual National Stage Combat Workshop – Academy of Fight Directors Canada
The Academy of Fight Directors Canada is pleased to announce it’s 20th
annual National Stage Combat Workshop, to be held July 13-28th, 2013 at
Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec.
Since 1993, Fight Directors Canada has been offering world-renowned
classes for actors in the art of dramatic combat. And our 20th anniversary
workshop is shaping up to be the best yet, with Fight Masters, Directors
and Instructors from across Canada coming to share their expertise in the
art.
Stage combat training can offer an exciting and challenging method of
expression for performers in theatre and on camera. Learning to
communicate physically is essential to any actor’s training, and Fight
Directors Canada can help you to discover new ways to express characters
through a solid grounding in safe performance of simulated violence, clear
and strong choices, and commitment to the intent of the character and to
the story being told. Training in physical expression, and in stage combat
specifically, is an essential part of the ‘toolkit’ for actors, directors
and teachers alike.
Internationally recognized certification will be offered at the Basic,
Intermediate and Advanced Actor/Combatant levels, as well as Fight
Instructor and Fight Director certification for select candidates.. All
levels will receive a minimum of 80 hours of instruction from FDC
certified teachers, with opportunities for enrichment and interest classes
as well.
To register today, or for more information, visit www.fdc.ca, or contact
Christopher Mott, National Workshop Coordinator at nationals@fdc.ca.
World Theatre Day 2013 – Canadian Messenger: Micheline Chevrier
The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT), Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) and l’Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (ATFC) have once again joined forces to promote World Theatre Day from a distinctly Canadian perspective.
Says Micheline Chevrier, Associate Director of Imago Theatre:
I am very honoured to have been asked by PACT, PGC and ATFC to write the message on the occasion of World Theatre Day. In doing so, I have had to reflect on the importance of telling stories, taking risks and broadening one’s understanding of the world. It has been a great gift. I look forward to reading other messages and taking inspiration and strength from those thoughts into my work.
The English version of Micheline’s World Theatre Day message is embedded below. To watch the French version, click here.
Download the text of Micheline’s message here: Canadian World Theatre Day Message 2013
Micheline is currently the Distinguished Visiting Artist at the University of Alberta and guest director of Saint Joan at U of A Studio Theatre.
All are invited to hear Ms. Chevrier deliver her World Theatre Day message publicly at 12 noon on March 27th in the Timms Centre for the Arts lobby.
Created in 1961 by UNESCO, World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27 by theatre communities around the globe. The impetus behind World Theatre Day is to honour and further UNESCO’s International Theatre Institute’s goals to:
• Celebrate the power of theatre as an indispensable bridge-builder for mutual international understanding and peace.
• Promote and protect cultural diversity and identity in communities throughout the world. Each year, a renowned theatre artist of world stature is invited to craft an International Message to mark the global occasion.
News:Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) publishes Budget Analyses
The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is happy to meet its commitment to publish its Analyses of the Provincial and Territorial 2012–13 Budgets from the perspective of arts, culture and heritage.
For several years, the CCA has produced an Analysis of the Federal Budget’s impact on the cultural sector widely used by policy makers and academics. As part of the 2012–2017 Business Plan, the CCA had identified the need for a similar type of publication looking at how provincial and territorial Budgets affect the various cultural sectors across the country.
Why have we undertaken this study? No pan-Canadian analytical overviews on this subject exist, and as Statistics Canada recently terminated its annual survey on Government Expenditures on Culture, it seemed timely to begin a series that would at the very least examine annual fluctuations in cultural support by the two senior levels of government, and attempt to discern trends in funding.
This report was scheduled to be published in the fall of 2012. Further to the CCA having had to shut down its Secretariat at the beginning of November, the work had been delayed, but thanks to the partnership with the Centre on Governance of the University of Ottawa, and with the generous support of volunteers, these Analyses are now available on the websites of both organizations.
News (National): Equity Announces Two New Policies
EQUITY ANNOUNCES TWO NEW POLICIES TO FACILITATE SMALL-SCALE THEATRE PRODUCTION
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As the culmination of the work of Equity’s Council, Independent Theatre Review Committee, staff, and most importantly the Association’s membership, Equity is pleased to present two new policies designed to facilitate work in small-scale theatre productions. The ITRC report, the membership survey, a cross-country member consultation, Council policy directives and Councillor input, have all served to inform the creation of these policies. A great deal of time and consideration went into the evaluation of (sometimes conflicting) information. We believe that the newly created policies capture most of the issues in need of reassessment while protecting the most members.
The INDIE 2.0 and the Artists’ Collective Policy, replace the Independent Artists Project Policy (the “Indie”), the Co-Op Guidelines (Co-op) and the Small Scale Theatre Addendum (SSTA). Equity members indicated a strong desire to be able to work together in ways that better suit both their needs and the requirements of the production and to do it with more autonomy from Equity. Both policies offer much greater flexibility in all aspects of engagement and encourage participants to determine many terms and conditions themselves and report them to Equity rather than to conform to pre-determined conditions. An overview of both new policies is available at http://www.caea.com/EquityWeb/NewsAndEvents/News/2013/INDIE2.0-CollectiveAnnouncement.pdf.
Members and independent small-scale producers are encouraged to contact Equity to discuss how a production may be accommodated. For more information please visit EQUITYONLINE (http://www.caea.com) for copies of the new policies OR call the National Office at 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and ask to speak to the Business Representative who is handling these new policies.
The new INDIE 2.0 (visit http://www.caea.com) provides for a decision-making process based on the needs of the individual artists participating and the requirements of a production. The policy has two weekly fee options, including one for revenue sharing, and provides for touring. Theatres that have previously operated under the Guest Artist Policy or ITA, but meet the theatre and production requirements, will be eligible to operate under the INDIE 2.0. All artists working in categories within Equity’s jurisdiction are now contracted under the INDIE 2.0, regardless of membership status. As a new advantage, insurance weeks earned under the INDIE 2.0 will count towards the minimum requirements regular members will need under Equity’s new insurance plan for year-round coverage (coming in April 2013).
The Artists’ Collective Policy (visit http://www.caea.com) is ideal for those productions where there is no guarantee of any fees and instead there is an agreement to share revenues, including box office proceeds. The Collective may be made up of individuals or a group of individuals which may or may not operate under a “company” name. Revenues may be shared in any way that is agreeable to the participants and that reflects their individual contributions to the project. Insurance premiums have been reduced to $10.00 per week. There is a new $25 administration fee.
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Job (Kimberly, BC): Producer – Kimberly Summer Theatre Society (KST)
Kimberley Summer Theatre Society (KST)
Position: Producer
Contract: 7 months ($8000) February – August 2013
Accommodation may be available and negotiable with pay
Application Deadline: January 20th, 2012
Kimberley Summer Theatre Society (founded 1997) produces yearly theatre shows and a summer theatre school in Kimberley BC, a small, scenic town in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Their objective is to provide affordable but professional theatre for an international audience of all ages.
Kimberley Summer Theatre is looking for a producer to oversee their upcoming summer season of two shows: Self-Help by Norm Foster (July 9 – August 17) at Centre 64 Theatre, and The Wizard of Oz (July 30 – August 9) at McKim Theatre.
Responsibilities: The Producer oversees all aspects of the Theatre Company’s Season and reports to the Kimberley Summer Theatre Society Board of Directors. These activities shall include, but not be limited to the following
1. Budget: Check that all expenditures stay within the prescribed budget.
2. Auditions: Advertise, set up, and conduct with Board/Show Directors.
3. Contract Recommendations: Present contract positions for Board approval.
4. Promotion: Work with Promotions Manager to see that deadlines are met.
5. Actor’s Accommodation: Check with Board Rep on house readiness.
6. Parades: Work with Board Rep for Theatre Company’s entry/readiness.
7. Actor’s Arrival: Give orientation regarding expectations, rehearsal schedule, accommodation, welcome dinner, and an information pack on Kimberley.
8. Theatre Readiness: Work with SM, Directors, Set Builder, Light/Sound Technician, etc. to ensure theatre readiness at least one week before opening show.
9. Theatre Program: Assist with actor bio, ads and general info with regards to accuracy and meeting the printing deadline.
10. Opening Night: Orchestrate and oversee cast, crew, volunteer, audience party.
11. Season Wrap-Up: Orchestrate closing night party. Oversee operations for dismantling of set, props and costume storage, laundry, and theatre cleanliness. Prepare a final report for the Board.
Interested parties should submit a cover-letter and resume by January 20th to Shirley Rossi at shirlrossi@shaw.ca.
News: Release of Translation Guidelines for playwrights and translators – Playwrights Guild of Canada
Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) is proud to announce the release of Translation Guidelines for playwrights and translators.
In August of 2012, PGC contracted Governor General’s Award for Literary Translation nominee and former literary agent, Bobby Theodore, to conduct the research, with the goal of create contract guideline for playwrights and theatre translators to protect the artistic rights of writers.
The resulting Translation Guidelines are designed to provide helpful tips for playwrights seeking professional translation of their work, as well as guide to aid negotiating fair terms, once a translator is found.
“We are excited to be able to provide this brand new contract guideline for theatre translation,” said Robin Sokoloski, Executive Director of Playwrights Guild of Canada, “Bobby Theodore has done an excellent job at bringing together the key elements that one must consider before having their play translated,”
The guidelines (including a contract template) are now available for download by members at: www.playwrightsguild.ca/translation-guidelines-playwrights-and-translators or, by contacting PGC’s Membership and Contracts Coordinator, Rebecca Burton for assistance, at: 416.703.0201 or membership@playwrightsguild.ca.
Playwrights Guild of Canada is a national arts service organization mandated to advance the creative rights and interests of professional Canadian playwrights, promote Canadian plays nationally and internationally, and foster an active, evolving community of writers for the stage.
New 2012-2015 Canadian Theatre Agreement Available Online
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2012-2015 CTA NOW ONLINE & IN HARD COPY
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A searchable, printable and downloadable version of the new 2012-2015 CTA is now available at EQUITYONLINE (http://www.caea.com). The material terms of the 2012-2015 CTA will go into effect December 31, 2012.
Hard copies of the 2012-2015 CTA will be mailed to all working Equity stage managers in good standing by the end of this week. Members in good standing will be sent a hard copy upon request. Please email agreements@caea.com with your name, member number and any contact information updates.
Please note: The 2012-2015 CTA is comprised of two items; the CTA material terms booklet and the 2012-2015 CTA Fee Booklet.
Any questions about the application of the CTA should be directed to a Business Representative in the National Office (by email to busrep@caea.com, or by phone to 1-800-387-1856 / 416-867-9165 in Toronto) or in the Western Office (by email to woffice@caea.com, or by phone to 1-877-682-6173 / 604-682-6173 in Vancouver).