ISSUE 6 June 2009
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I am really looking forward to Shakespearean and Restoration dance with an expert international practitioner at the Historical Dance Workshop, 20th and 21st June - hope to see a lot of you there!
I am also rather busy this month, acting and directing, as well as coaching private students (see main site if you are interested) and this newsletter has been a little rushed - please forgive any errors / omissions.
On top of which, the new DF Acting course on General Acting starts on Wednesday, 17th June - there are a couple of places left for anyone wishing to join us. Go on, you know you want to!
As always, read on for further news and events (remember ActorExpo is this month) and, of course, whatever you are up to - ENJOY!
Danielle Farrow
Diary Dates
Check out the Discover Fine Acting Calendar! Note that you can adjust the calendar to show chosen sections, i.e. performances / DFA classes / external workshops, etc. Also, if you have a Google calendar yourself, you can copy events directly into that.
Event information is found below. Anything you want added? Send info to d.f.acting@gmail.com
Information
QUICK LINKS: SKILLS PERFORMANCES AUDITIONS OTHER
SKILLS
Free Forum Theatre Workshops - edgeeradica
edgeeradica is pleased to announce its second set of workshops using forum theatre as the basis of devising. These workshops are FREE. They have been extended until the end of June and new participants are still welcome. No previous experience is necessary. A planned workshop timetable is available by going to www.edgeeradica.co.uk and clicking on the workshop tab. A previous workshop is available for viewing from the home page as well as pictures in the gallery. If you wish to attend these workshops you should contact David Roberts via edgeeradica@yahoo.co.uk or 07906 111125 to confirm your interest.
2 - 5pm Thursdays until end of June, Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh
Professional Actor Studios
If you are a professional actor and interested in meeting up with other professional actors to practice and share your skills - for free - then check out DF Acting Information on the following and contact:
Edinburgh - ACTORS KITCHEN ; email admin@actorskitchen.org
Glasgow - THE ACTORS BOTHY; 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). The Choir's venue is changing, so please contact Chandra for details. You can also read more at DF Acting Information.
General Acting Course - Discover Fine Acting
Get to grips with the basic essentials of acting!
This 6-week course is ideal for beginners, but also caters for those looking to strengthen their acting skills. It covers basics which will stand any actor in good stead, providing tools for the individual that can be used in home preparation as well as in rehearsal.
The course includes:
- text, voice and movement work
- building a character
- improvisation
- the 7 Ws of acting
7.30 - 9.30pm Wednesdays, 17th June to 22nd July; central Edinburgh venue; £100; contact d.f.acting@gmail.com
Historical Dance Workshop - Tightlaced Theatre Some places left - email jennifermcgregor@gmail.com
A weekend of movement and dance covering Shakespearian and Restoration styles, taught by Philippa Waite (Artistic Director of Consort de Danse Baroque and guest teacher at RWCMD and Bristol Old Vic). Please dress comfortably and wear either flat shoes or shoes with a small heel. Suitable for all levels. Details at www.tightlacedtheatre.org.
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June, 10am to 5.30pm, Columcille Centre, Edinburgh. Cost: £50 (two days)
Bernard Hiller Masterclass - see News Page 5 in Archives for how he has affected my life
You may just wish to dive right in, spontaneously, and see what this fascinating coach can do for you. Detailed information here; email: bernardhillerlondon@hotmail.com
Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th June; London
Laughter Workshops - Sharon Miller / Joyworks
These laughter workshops have been platformed on Radio Scotland, Radio Clyde and featured on the STV 5.30 show. See DF Acting Information for Joyworks details.
Monday 29th June, 7.30-8.30pm; The Osprey Room, The Glasgow Steiner School, 52 Lumsden Street, Yorkhill, Glasgow, G3 8RH; £8 per person
Let's Impro! - Charioteer Theatre (see News Page 5 in Archives for my view on this great company)
A course for all - from total beginners to those wishing to improve existing skills. Detailed information here; application form here or from admin@charioteertheatre.co.uk
Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th July, applications in by Friday 26th June; Forres
Little Shakespeare Theatre School - "discovering, playing, learning, acting, speaking Shakespeare"
The Little Shakespeare Theatre school holds classes in Musselburgh for 3-11 year olds on Saturday mornings and 11-16 year olds on Thursday evenings, as well as providing private voice coaching for adults and children in Haddington. For more information, contact Michelle van Rensburg via 07724 937331 or www.littleshakespearetheatreschool.co.uk.
Received Pronunciation Workshop - Tightlaced Theatre
RP is an important accent for actors to have in their toolbox. It is also one that many find difficult to work in with ease. This workshop will explore the sounds, rhythm and tune of this accent together with practice on informing a character and text confidently. Taught by ALEX GILLON, a freelance Voice Coach specialising in Accents and Dialects who has worked extensively in theatre and also TV and film.
Saturday 25th July, 10.30am to 4.30pm; Ukrainian Club, 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB; £35
PERFORMANCES
Siege Perilous @ The GRV - Self Help and Respect by Anita Gallo, directed by Andy Corelli
Siege Perilous presents its latest double bill of new writing in The GRV's new space, The Cube:
Self Help is a light-hearted romantic comedy about Victoria's quest for a soul mate or rather, a bed-mate! Surviving dodgy dating agencies, she discovers true empowerment and possibly more satisfaction than even she could have imagined.
Respect is a dark, disturbing thriller which reflects on how the excitement of a one-night stand can so easily and quickly twist in the sobering reality of daylight.
Tuesday 23rd to Sunday 28th June, 8pm; tickets £5. Online booking or phone to reserve tickets: 0131 554 3005; further information - www.siegeperilous.co.uk
ALRA - Unprotected by Esther Wilson, John Fay, Tony Green, Lizzie Nunnery; directed by Paul Robinson
Should you happen to be down south, you may wish to check out the ALRA students for free!
Two mothers remember their savagely murdered daughters; clients recall the women they've bought; the police and the politicans want to move it out of the resident's backyard; whilst the women themselves explain why they do what they do. Taken from actual interviews; these are true stories, using real words, debating the need to protect the women who walk the streets; and each argument has a human face. First produced at the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool on 10th March 2006; Winner of the 2006 Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award
Tues 30th June - Fri 3rd July; ALRA, Wandsworth, SW18 3SX; tickets are free and are available by phoning: 0208 870 6475, or emailing: bookings@alra.co.uk
Tightlaced Theatre - Project Carthage
Fantastic experiment in Elizabethan staging: how do actors cope with no director, no full script (only their cues and own lines) and an hour or so of rehearsal? Details can be found at www.tightlacedtheatre.org. Still time to be involved - see Auditions.
Saturday 4th July, 2pm; Southside Community Centre. FREE.
Tightlaced Theatre - Triple Bill of Rehearsed Readings, directed by Jennifer McGregor
Details will be found at www.tightlacedtheatre.org.
Wednesday 15th July, 7.30pm; Southside Community Centre. FREE.
AUDITIONS
TIGHTLACED THEATRE are auditioning for Project Carthage, an exciting performance that brings together modern actors and Elizabethan theatre practice. Casting details here.
FUTURE CINEMA is looking for actors and dancers for the UK premiere of the All Tomorrow's Parties Film in the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Casting details here - note audition is Thursday 18th June.
VAINGLORY ARTS TEAM is auditioning for the Fringe production, The Works of Fate, a new comedy adapted from the Marquis de Sade’s 'Florville and Courval'. Casting details here.
Looking for more? Do you know these: Casting Call Pro; Mandy; Equity Job Information; Spotlight Breakdowns?
OTHER
ActorExpo - 27th of June 2009
Scotland's first and only dedicated trade show and exhibition for actors and performers. There will be an abundance of career advice for those who want to endure in the business. Further information can be found via the website of Raw Talent Productions, the Scottish Partner, and now is the time to book if you wish to attend specific events!
Writers - Project
If you are a writer and would be interested in working with professional actors to create a script for performance, and you have not yet received information about this from me, please do get in touch. Any writers who have not received this information are not in the DF Acting Writers mailing group - if you wish to be added, say so!
Equity
The East of Scotland Equity Branch holds regular meetings and social evenings, and if you would like to know more, please contact edinburgh@equity.org.uk.
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!
Thoughts of Interest
Thank you to Sharon Miller, of Joyworks, for this quote, excerpted from a workshop in Los Angeles on August 2nd, 1998 with Jerry & Ester Hicks: "Life is supposed to be fun. . . .You cannot struggle to joy. Struggle and joy are not on the same channel. You joy your way to joy. You laugh your way to success."
And quickly, just for fun, two clips:
Thanks to Laura Tough for Show Us Your Haggis! (You Tube)
And because I was recently reminded of how much I enjoyed this: Lordi's Hard Rock Hallelujah!
And that's it for another month! As ever, if you want something included in the next newsletter, email d.f.acting@gmail.com making this request - and feel free to pass the News Page on to anyone who might be interested.
Until next time, then, and remember:
ENJOY!
I am really looking forward to Shakespearean and Restoration dance with an expert international practitioner at the Historical Dance Workshop, 20th and 21st June - hope to see a lot of you there!
I am also rather busy this month, acting and directing, as well as coaching private students (see main site if you are interested) and this newsletter has been a little rushed - please forgive any errors / omissions.
On top of which, the new DF Acting course on General Acting starts on Wednesday, 17th June - there are a couple of places left for anyone wishing to join us. Go on, you know you want to!
As always, read on for further news and events (remember ActorExpo is this month) and, of course, whatever you are up to - ENJOY!
Danielle Farrow
Diary Dates
Check out the Discover Fine Acting Calendar! Note that you can adjust the calendar to show chosen sections, i.e. performances / DFA classes / external workshops, etc. Also, if you have a Google calendar yourself, you can copy events directly into that.
Event information is found below. Anything you want added? Send info to d.f.acting@gmail.com
Information
QUICK LINKS: SKILLS PERFORMANCES AUDITIONS OTHER
SKILLS
Free Forum Theatre Workshops - edgeeradica
edgeeradica is pleased to announce its second set of workshops using forum theatre as the basis of devising. These workshops are FREE. They have been extended until the end of June and new participants are still welcome. No previous experience is necessary. A planned workshop timetable is available by going to www.edgeeradica.co.uk and clicking on the workshop tab. A previous workshop is available for viewing from the home page as well as pictures in the gallery. If you wish to attend these workshops you should contact David Roberts via edgeeradica@yahoo.co.uk or 07906 111125 to confirm your interest.
2 - 5pm Thursdays until end of June, Theatre Workshop, 34 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh
Professional Actor Studios
If you are a professional actor and interested in meeting up with other professional actors to practice and share your skills - for free - then check out DF Acting Information on the following and contact:
Edinburgh - ACTORS KITCHEN ; email admin@actorskitchen.org
Glasgow - THE ACTORS BOTHY; 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). The Choir's venue is changing, so please contact Chandra for details. You can also read more at DF Acting Information.
General Acting Course - Discover Fine Acting
Get to grips with the basic essentials of acting!
This 6-week course is ideal for beginners, but also caters for those looking to strengthen their acting skills. It covers basics which will stand any actor in good stead, providing tools for the individual that can be used in home preparation as well as in rehearsal.
The course includes:
- text, voice and movement work
- building a character
- improvisation
- the 7 Ws of acting
7.30 - 9.30pm Wednesdays, 17th June to 22nd July; central Edinburgh venue; £100; contact d.f.acting@gmail.com
Historical Dance Workshop - Tightlaced Theatre Some places left - email jennifermcgregor@gmail.com
A weekend of movement and dance covering Shakespearian and Restoration styles, taught by Philippa Waite (Artistic Director of Consort de Danse Baroque and guest teacher at RWCMD and Bristol Old Vic). Please dress comfortably and wear either flat shoes or shoes with a small heel. Suitable for all levels. Details at www.tightlacedtheatre.org.
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June, 10am to 5.30pm, Columcille Centre, Edinburgh. Cost: £50 (two days)
Bernard Hiller Masterclass - see News Page 5 in Archives for how he has affected my life
You may just wish to dive right in, spontaneously, and see what this fascinating coach can do for you. Detailed information here; email: bernardhillerlondon@hotmail.com
Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th June; London
Laughter Workshops - Sharon Miller / Joyworks
These laughter workshops have been platformed on Radio Scotland, Radio Clyde and featured on the STV 5.30 show. See DF Acting Information for Joyworks details.
Monday 29th June, 7.30-8.30pm; The Osprey Room, The Glasgow Steiner School, 52 Lumsden Street, Yorkhill, Glasgow, G3 8RH; £8 per person
Let's Impro! - Charioteer Theatre (see News Page 5 in Archives for my view on this great company)
A course for all - from total beginners to those wishing to improve existing skills. Detailed information here; application form here or from admin@charioteertheatre.co.uk
Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th July, applications in by Friday 26th June; Forres
Little Shakespeare Theatre School - "discovering, playing, learning, acting, speaking Shakespeare"
The Little Shakespeare Theatre school holds classes in Musselburgh for 3-11 year olds on Saturday mornings and 11-16 year olds on Thursday evenings, as well as providing private voice coaching for adults and children in Haddington. For more information, contact Michelle van Rensburg via 07724 937331 or www.littleshakespearetheatreschool.co.uk.
Received Pronunciation Workshop - Tightlaced Theatre
RP is an important accent for actors to have in their toolbox. It is also one that many find difficult to work in with ease. This workshop will explore the sounds, rhythm and tune of this accent together with practice on informing a character and text confidently. Taught by ALEX GILLON, a freelance Voice Coach specialising in Accents and Dialects who has worked extensively in theatre and also TV and film.
Saturday 25th July, 10.30am to 4.30pm; Ukrainian Club, 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB; £35
PERFORMANCES
Siege Perilous @ The GRV - Self Help and Respect by Anita Gallo, directed by Andy Corelli
Siege Perilous presents its latest double bill of new writing in The GRV's new space, The Cube:
Self Help is a light-hearted romantic comedy about Victoria's quest for a soul mate or rather, a bed-mate! Surviving dodgy dating agencies, she discovers true empowerment and possibly more satisfaction than even she could have imagined.
Respect is a dark, disturbing thriller which reflects on how the excitement of a one-night stand can so easily and quickly twist in the sobering reality of daylight.
Tuesday 23rd to Sunday 28th June, 8pm; tickets £5. Online booking or phone to reserve tickets: 0131 554 3005; further information - www.siegeperilous.co.uk
ALRA - Unprotected by Esther Wilson, John Fay, Tony Green, Lizzie Nunnery; directed by Paul Robinson
Should you happen to be down south, you may wish to check out the ALRA students for free!
Two mothers remember their savagely murdered daughters; clients recall the women they've bought; the police and the politicans want to move it out of the resident's backyard; whilst the women themselves explain why they do what they do. Taken from actual interviews; these are true stories, using real words, debating the need to protect the women who walk the streets; and each argument has a human face. First produced at the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool on 10th March 2006; Winner of the 2006 Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award
Tues 30th June - Fri 3rd July; ALRA, Wandsworth, SW18 3SX; tickets are free and are available by phoning: 0208 870 6475, or emailing: bookings@alra.co.uk
Tightlaced Theatre - Project Carthage
Fantastic experiment in Elizabethan staging: how do actors cope with no director, no full script (only their cues and own lines) and an hour or so of rehearsal? Details can be found at www.tightlacedtheatre.org. Still time to be involved - see Auditions.
Saturday 4th July, 2pm; Southside Community Centre. FREE.
Tightlaced Theatre - Triple Bill of Rehearsed Readings, directed by Jennifer McGregor
Details will be found at www.tightlacedtheatre.org.
Wednesday 15th July, 7.30pm; Southside Community Centre. FREE.
AUDITIONS
TIGHTLACED THEATRE are auditioning for Project Carthage, an exciting performance that brings together modern actors and Elizabethan theatre practice. Casting details here.
FUTURE CINEMA is looking for actors and dancers for the UK premiere of the All Tomorrow's Parties Film in the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Casting details here - note audition is Thursday 18th June.
VAINGLORY ARTS TEAM is auditioning for the Fringe production, The Works of Fate, a new comedy adapted from the Marquis de Sade’s 'Florville and Courval'. Casting details here.
Looking for more? Do you know these: Casting Call Pro; Mandy; Equity Job Information; Spotlight Breakdowns?
OTHER
ActorExpo - 27th of June 2009
Scotland's first and only dedicated trade show and exhibition for actors and performers. There will be an abundance of career advice for those who want to endure in the business. Further information can be found via the website of Raw Talent Productions, the Scottish Partner, and now is the time to book if you wish to attend specific events!
Writers - Project
If you are a writer and would be interested in working with professional actors to create a script for performance, and you have not yet received information about this from me, please do get in touch. Any writers who have not received this information are not in the DF Acting Writers mailing group - if you wish to be added, say so!
Equity
The East of Scotland Equity Branch holds regular meetings and social evenings, and if you would like to know more, please contact edinburgh@equity.org.uk.
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!
Thoughts of Interest
Thank you to Sharon Miller, of Joyworks, for this quote, excerpted from a workshop in Los Angeles on August 2nd, 1998 with Jerry & Ester Hicks: "Life is supposed to be fun. . . .You cannot struggle to joy. Struggle and joy are not on the same channel. You joy your way to joy. You laugh your way to success."
And quickly, just for fun, two clips:
Thanks to Laura Tough for Show Us Your Haggis! (You Tube)
And because I was recently reminded of how much I enjoyed this: Lordi's Hard Rock Hallelujah!
And that's it for another month! As ever, if you want something included in the next newsletter, email d.f.acting@gmail.com making this request - and feel free to pass the News Page on to anyone who might be interested.
Until next time, then, and remember:
ENJOY!