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Back to a packed newsletter - it's good to be able to offer this again!
Along with the usual, repeat News Page information, there are also the following specifics:
Performances; Skills: Lighting Clowning 'Rhythm in Colour'; Castings; Other: Tightlaced Theatre Equity Rokia Traoré; Of Interest
I trust that the more regular updates, with info on castings and events, are keeping you going in between these longer pages.
Do get in touch if you have any comments, information or requests.
And, as usual, whatever you are up to - have fun!
Danielle Farrow
Information
QUICK LINKS: SKILLS PERFORMANCES AUDITIONS OTHER
Back to a packed newsletter - it's good to be able to offer this again!
Along with the usual, repeat News Page information, there are also the following specifics:
Performances; Skills: Lighting Clowning 'Rhythm in Colour'; Castings; Other: Tightlaced Theatre Equity Rokia Traoré; Of Interest
I trust that the more regular updates, with info on castings and events, are keeping you going in between these longer pages.
Do get in touch if you have any comments, information or requests.
And, as usual, whatever you are up to - have fun!
Danielle Farrow
Information
QUICK LINKS: SKILLS PERFORMANCES AUDITIONS OTHER
PERFORMANCES
CHANGE - ACTive INquiry
With the Election upon us, Active Inquiry are ready to present their new piece of Forum Theatre exploring the concept of CHANGE and asking "how can we really make it happen?" Further information, incl. venue and time details.
Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th and Saturday 8th May; further details about ACTive INquiry at DF Acting Information
CLOSER - The Grads
’Closer’ by Patrick Marber is a searingly brutal exposé of the damage people inflict in the name of love. ADULT DRAMA - the adult themes are expressed in the play using highly sexual language and at times shocking images. Not suitable for the under-16s. (There is also a talk and discussion on the lighting for 'Closer'.)
Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th May; 7.30pm, with 2pm matinee on Sat. 8th; Churchill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh; £9/£7; www.egtg.co.uk
CHARLIE AND MY '45 - Tightlaced Theatre
1745: A Scottish soldier sets off unwillingly to fight for the Jacobite cause. Who is this Bonnie Prince and what’s so special about him anyway? Will it really change anyone’s life whether he’s king or not? A story of belief, charisma and defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, written by Robert Howat and currently being developed by Tightlaced Theatre. For more info and to book tickets, please email bookings@tightlacedtheatre.org or call Flavia D'Avila on 07847 177784.
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May, 2pm & 6pm; Augustine Church Centre, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL; £5; www.tightlacedtheatre.org; more about Tightlaced in Other
WHISKY KISSES The Musical - Right Lines Productions
The story of the battle for this fabled whisky!
Ongoing tour until Saturday 22nd May, incl. Brunton Theatre on Tuesday 18th May; various venues: details at www.rightlines.net - includes trailer
CASH ON DELIVERY - EPT
Riotous farce by Ray Cooney where fraudulent DSS claims lead to mayhem involving, among others, a lodger, a DSS Inspector, an undertaker, a bereavement counsellor, a corpse and a rather rebellious washing machine!
Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd May; 7.30pm, Churchill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh; £9/£7; www.ept.org.uk
SUSPICIOUS MINDS - Siege Perilous
Bouncing between the present and past, between narrative and drama, a mystery unfolds involving sex, drugs, rock 'n roll...and the death of a life-long Elvis fan. Comedy, pathos and tragedy combine in this play by Edinburgh-based Caroline Dunford, reminding us who we are as adults is shaped by who we were as children. Further information
Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th May; 8pm, The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh; £6; www.siegeperilous.co.uk
CHANGE - ACTive INquiry
With the Election upon us, Active Inquiry are ready to present their new piece of Forum Theatre exploring the concept of CHANGE and asking "how can we really make it happen?" Further information, incl. venue and time details.
Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th and Saturday 8th May; further details about ACTive INquiry at DF Acting Information
CLOSER - The Grads
’Closer’ by Patrick Marber is a searingly brutal exposé of the damage people inflict in the name of love. ADULT DRAMA - the adult themes are expressed in the play using highly sexual language and at times shocking images. Not suitable for the under-16s. (There is also a talk and discussion on the lighting for 'Closer'.)
Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th May; 7.30pm, with 2pm matinee on Sat. 8th; Churchill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh; £9/£7; www.egtg.co.uk
CHARLIE AND MY '45 - Tightlaced Theatre
1745: A Scottish soldier sets off unwillingly to fight for the Jacobite cause. Who is this Bonnie Prince and what’s so special about him anyway? Will it really change anyone’s life whether he’s king or not? A story of belief, charisma and defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, written by Robert Howat and currently being developed by Tightlaced Theatre. For more info and to book tickets, please email bookings@tightlacedtheatre.org or call Flavia D'Avila on 07847 177784.
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May, 2pm & 6pm; Augustine Church Centre, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL; £5; www.tightlacedtheatre.org; more about Tightlaced in Other
WHISKY KISSES The Musical - Right Lines Productions
The story of the battle for this fabled whisky!
Ongoing tour until Saturday 22nd May, incl. Brunton Theatre on Tuesday 18th May; various venues: details at www.rightlines.net - includes trailer
CASH ON DELIVERY - EPT
Riotous farce by Ray Cooney where fraudulent DSS claims lead to mayhem involving, among others, a lodger, a DSS Inspector, an undertaker, a bereavement counsellor, a corpse and a rather rebellious washing machine!
Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd May; 7.30pm, Churchill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh; £9/£7; www.ept.org.uk
SUSPICIOUS MINDS - Siege Perilous
Bouncing between the present and past, between narrative and drama, a mystery unfolds involving sex, drugs, rock 'n roll...and the death of a life-long Elvis fan. Comedy, pathos and tragedy combine in this play by Edinburgh-based Caroline Dunford, reminding us who we are as adults is shaped by who we were as children. Further information
Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th May; 8pm, The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh; £6; www.siegeperilous.co.uk
OTHER
Equity
The East of Scotland Equity Branch holds meetings and social evenings (with guest speakers from within the business, and some very useful prizes to be won). If you would like to know more, please contact edinburgh@equity.org.uk.
Next meeting: Monday 17th May - branch business starts at 7pm with social Quiz Night starting at 7.45pm.
Non-members are welcome to attend the social part of the evening.
Protecting Actors
Protecting Actors has been setup to address the fact that many production companies promise participants a DVD copy of the film, but fail to deliver this in a timely fashion, if at all. See DF Acting Information for further details, and help to spread the word!
Tightlaced Theatre
Tightlaced Theatre, under the auspices of Artistic Director Jennifer McGregor, has just been relaunched as a new writing company. For more information, incl. Facebook, Blog and Twitter links, visit www.tightlacedtheatre.org. More about Tightlaced in Performances.
Rokia Traoré + Sweet Billy Pilgrim
What will happen when Rokia Traoré, the award-winning Malian singer described as “the most adventurous African artist around”, tours with Sweet Billy Pilgrim, the Mercury Prize-nominated British trio likened to Radiohead and Talk Talk? Further information
Equity
The East of Scotland Equity Branch holds meetings and social evenings (with guest speakers from within the business, and some very useful prizes to be won). If you would like to know more, please contact edinburgh@equity.org.uk.
Next meeting: Monday 17th May - branch business starts at 7pm with social Quiz Night starting at 7.45pm.
Non-members are welcome to attend the social part of the evening.
Protecting Actors
Protecting Actors has been setup to address the fact that many production companies promise participants a DVD copy of the film, but fail to deliver this in a timely fashion, if at all. See DF Acting Information for further details, and help to spread the word!
Tightlaced Theatre
Tightlaced Theatre, under the auspices of Artistic Director Jennifer McGregor, has just been relaunched as a new writing company. For more information, incl. Facebook, Blog and Twitter links, visit www.tightlacedtheatre.org. More about Tightlaced in Performances.
Rokia Traoré + Sweet Billy Pilgrim
What will happen when Rokia Traoré, the award-winning Malian singer described as “the most adventurous African artist around”, tours with Sweet Billy Pilgrim, the Mercury Prize-nominated British trio likened to Radiohead and Talk Talk? Further information
AUDITIONS
48 Hour Film Competition - DETAILS
Scotland-based Boyband - DETAILS
Arkle Fringe Productions - DETAILS (NB: may be a further audition date, please contact company for info.)
thecastingscene.com
thecastingscene.com is an online auditioning site, which is now live following its beta stage (previously mentioned here at DF Acting). Directors, producers and casting personnel post projects on this site and you can audition for them online, cutting out that initial travel hassle. It is free to join and create your online profile. Further information.
Looking for more? Do you know these: Talent Circle; Casting Call Pro; Mandy; Equity Job Information; Spotlight Breakdowns?
48 Hour Film Competition - DETAILS
Scotland-based Boyband - DETAILS
Arkle Fringe Productions - DETAILS (NB: may be a further audition date, please contact company for info.)
thecastingscene.com
thecastingscene.com is an online auditioning site, which is now live following its beta stage (previously mentioned here at DF Acting). Directors, producers and casting personnel post projects on this site and you can audition for them online, cutting out that initial travel hassle. It is free to join and create your online profile. Further information.
Looking for more? Do you know these: Talent Circle; Casting Call Pro; Mandy; Equity Job Information; Spotlight Breakdowns?
SKILLS
Professional Actor Studios
If you are a professional actor and interested in meeting up with other professional actors to practice and share your skills, then check out DF Acting Information for information about:
Edinburgh - ACTORS KITCHEN - weekly studio; email admin@actorskitchen.org
Upcoming workshops include: Clowning and Mask Work
Glasgow - THE ACTORS BOTHY - weekly Meisner studio; email admin@theactorsbothy.com
Community Choir
This is run by Chandra Mather and a great way to become comfortable with your singing voice if you are not yet secure with it (and if you are, it's a great way to get in some enjoyable practice). Please contact Chandra for details. You can also read more at DF Acting Information.
Laughter Workshops - Sharon Miller / Joyworks
These laughter workshops have been platformed on Radio Scotland, Radio Clyde and featured on the STV 5.30 show. A laughter workshop is a cathartic experience based on the scientific fact that your body can’t tell the difference between ‘real’ and ‘fake’ laughter. Using simple, tension-releasing exercises based on mime and play, the laughter soon taps into natural laughter. See DF Acting Information for further details.
Lunchtime session Wednesday 5th May 12.30-1.45pm. Spring 2 for 1 ticket offer is available for West End & Stirling workshops. Forthcoming evening sessions are on Wednesday 19th in Stirling and Monday 24th May 7.00-8.30pm. Please book via the website www.joyworks.co.uk
Talk and Discussion on the Lighting for ‘Closer’
Led by Gordon Hughes (Lighting Designer for 'Closer')
Saturday 8th May 2010
This show consists of 12 different scenes with minimal staging, and using the lighting to establish each scene, giving each scene a distinctive mood. The talk will describe what design decisions were made for the lighting of each scene and give those attending the chance to ask questions about the design process.
If you are interested in attending the talk please contact Gordon on j.gordon.hughes@googlemail.com. The precise timing is yet to be confirmed but it will be between the matinee and evening performances on the final day.
For 'Closer' the production see Performances.
RHYTHM IN COLOUR ©
Music ~ Movement ~ Colour ~ Word
Creative Workshops For Women - DETAILS; www.rhythmincolour.com
THEATRE CLOWN AND BOUFFON WORKSHOPS - Plutôt la Vie
DETAILS
FUNNY BONES
Personal Stupidity for Serious Performers - Weekend intensive in Theatre Clowning
Saturday 29 May and Sunday 30 May 2010, 10am to 6pm
BOUFFON
Set Your Ugly Self Free - Weekend intensive in Bouffon
Friday 11th June, 6pm to 9pm; Saturday 11th June and Sunday 12th June, 10am to 6pm; plutotlavie@blueyonder.co.uk
Professional Actor Studios
If you are a professional actor and interested in meeting up with other professional actors to practice and share your skills, then check out DF Acting Information for information about:
Edinburgh - ACTORS KITCHEN - weekly studio; email admin@actorskitchen.org
Upcoming workshops include: Clowning and Mask Work
Glasgow - THE ACTORS BOTHY - weekly Meisner studio; email admin@theactorsbothy.com
Community Choir
This is run by Chandra Mather and a great way to become comfortable with your singing voice if you are not yet secure with it (and if you are, it's a great way to get in some enjoyable practice). Please contact Chandra for details. You can also read more at DF Acting Information.
Laughter Workshops - Sharon Miller / Joyworks
These laughter workshops have been platformed on Radio Scotland, Radio Clyde and featured on the STV 5.30 show. A laughter workshop is a cathartic experience based on the scientific fact that your body can’t tell the difference between ‘real’ and ‘fake’ laughter. Using simple, tension-releasing exercises based on mime and play, the laughter soon taps into natural laughter. See DF Acting Information for further details.
Lunchtime session Wednesday 5th May 12.30-1.45pm. Spring 2 for 1 ticket offer is available for West End & Stirling workshops. Forthcoming evening sessions are on Wednesday 19th in Stirling and Monday 24th May 7.00-8.30pm. Please book via the website www.joyworks.co.uk
Talk and Discussion on the Lighting for ‘Closer’
Led by Gordon Hughes (Lighting Designer for 'Closer')
Saturday 8th May 2010
This show consists of 12 different scenes with minimal staging, and using the lighting to establish each scene, giving each scene a distinctive mood. The talk will describe what design decisions were made for the lighting of each scene and give those attending the chance to ask questions about the design process.
If you are interested in attending the talk please contact Gordon on j.gordon.hughes@googlemail.com. The precise timing is yet to be confirmed but it will be between the matinee and evening performances on the final day.
For 'Closer' the production see Performances.
RHYTHM IN COLOUR ©
Music ~ Movement ~ Colour ~ Word
Creative Workshops For Women - DETAILS; www.rhythmincolour.com
THEATRE CLOWN AND BOUFFON WORKSHOPS - Plutôt la Vie
DETAILS
FUNNY BONES
Personal Stupidity for Serious Performers - Weekend intensive in Theatre Clowning
Saturday 29 May and Sunday 30 May 2010, 10am to 6pm
BOUFFON
Set Your Ugly Self Free - Weekend intensive in Bouffon
Friday 11th June, 6pm to 9pm; Saturday 11th June and Sunday 12th June, 10am to 6pm; plutotlavie@blueyonder.co.uk
Of Interest
Have you been inspired by a quote pertinent to acting? Send your inspiration to d.f.acting@gmail.com and we'll create an inspirational page!
"Over prepare, then go with the flow." - Regina Brett of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks to Kristiane Goetzsche-Robertson for this one. I see it as the work actors do - so much to get through to prepare for being able to perform "in the moment", completely with the flow, no matter what has been rehearsed before. Unsurprisingly, life and acting relate directly once again.
TV Bomb
TVBOMB is an online arts & culture magazine: "Fresh Perspectives on Film, Theatre and Music, from Edinburgh and London with Love..."; www.tvbomb.co.uk
HOLISTIC MASSAGE
Adrienne Zitt, holistic massage therapist, offers special rates for Equity members! www.adriennezittmassage.co.uk
Entertainment online:
Fun stunt on YouTube!
And something to get your mind around, also YouTube.
That's it for now! As ever, to respond to anything in this newsletter / have something included in the next one, email d.f.acting@gmail.com - and feel free to pass the News Page on to anyone who might be interested.
Until next time, then, and remember:
ENJOY!
Have you been inspired by a quote pertinent to acting? Send your inspiration to d.f.acting@gmail.com and we'll create an inspirational page!
"Over prepare, then go with the flow." - Regina Brett of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks to Kristiane Goetzsche-Robertson for this one. I see it as the work actors do - so much to get through to prepare for being able to perform "in the moment", completely with the flow, no matter what has been rehearsed before. Unsurprisingly, life and acting relate directly once again.
TV Bomb
TVBOMB is an online arts & culture magazine: "Fresh Perspectives on Film, Theatre and Music, from Edinburgh and London with Love..."; www.tvbomb.co.uk
HOLISTIC MASSAGE
Adrienne Zitt, holistic massage therapist, offers special rates for Equity members! www.adriennezittmassage.co.uk
Entertainment online:
Fun stunt on YouTube!
And something to get your mind around, also YouTube.
That's it for now! As ever, to respond to anything in this newsletter / have something included in the next one, email d.f.acting@gmail.com - and feel free to pass the News Page on to anyone who might be interested.
Until next time, then, and remember:
ENJOY!
ISSUE 10 May 2010
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