THANK YOU

The QDF staff would like to thank Koby Rogers Hall who has been working on the E-Mail Updates for the past two years. She has been diligent in hunting down information and news tidbits to share with the community and ensuring that these are distributed in a timely fashion. We wish her well in her new endeavours and if you want to track her down, she notes that she "will continue to write from Montreal for alternate reviews such as Artthreat, an online art and politics magazine as well as the national Emerging Arts Professionals network". She can be reached by e-mail at: kobyrh@gmail.com.

SUMMER CLOSURE PERIOD

QDF will be closed as of July 21st for two weeks and will open again Monday, August 4th. The next email update will go out on Wednesday, August 13th. Deadline for submissions is Monday, August 11th, 2008 at 5pm.

NEW RESOURCE CENTRE MATERIALS

QDF has expanded its resource center once again to include many fantastic plays as well as books on Costume Design, Stage Management and a new collection of contemporary monologues. New additions include plays by David Mamet, Tom Stoppard and Sam Shepard. Resource centre materials are loaned free of charge to members for up to three weeks.

CORRECTION

PWM MOVES

Playwrights Workshop Montreal will be moving from 4324 St - Laurent to a new studio space at 5337 Blvd. St. Laurent over the summer closure period.

STAFF CHANGES AT IMAGO

After an incredible five and a half years at Imago Theatre, Catherine Bourgeois is not renewing her contract as Associate Director for the upcoming season as she feels it is time to move on and focus her creative energies on her company Joe Jack et John and pursue more freelance work. Catherine brought so much to Imago and she will be very much missed by everyone. To reach Catherine by e-mail after July 11th 2008: info@joejacketjohn.com

ACTRA MONTREAL MEMBER CHALLENGE

THE CODY RIVERS SHOW & BLASTBACK BABYZAP AT MAINLINE

Just For Laughs Festival presents Fringe Award winning shows The Cody Rivers Show (8pm nightly) and Blastback Babyzap (10pm nightly) playing from Tuesday July 15th to Saturday July 19th at Mainline Theatre. Tickets are $10 (+ $2 service charge) for one show, and $15 (+ $2 service charge) for both shows (same night only). To purchase tickets please call 514-849-3378, or stop by Mainline Theatre located at 3997 St-Laurent between 12pm and 8pm - Monday, 12pm and 10pm - Tuesday through Saturday. For more information please contact Patrick Goddard at 514-836-3894.

MSOPA ANNUAL BARBEQUE FUNDRAISING EVENT

The Montreal School of Performing Arts invites you to join them for a celebration of their 16th Anniversary with their Annual Barbeque Fundraising Event. The event takes place on Saturday, August 9th, 2008 from 4pm to 12am / midnight, at the UNIA Building, 2741 Notre Dame Ouest (east corner at Atwater), metro Lionel Groulx. Admission is $8 for all you can eat. Please provide your own alcohol. For more information please contact MSOPA at 514-483-5526.

PIE FESTIVAL OF CONTACT IMPROVISATION AND ALTERNATIVE DANCE

PIE Festival of Contact Improvisation and Alternative Dance will take place in Montreal from August 11-16th. Early registration is due by June 15 (costs range between $212-$300 depending on income and advance registration). The workshop includes the possibility to participate in up to 35 hours of training and to perform for an audience.

Eryn Dace Trudell will be teaching Skinner Releasing Technique Classes 1-5. Robert H. Schweitzer will be giving Private Alexander Lessons. David Flewelling and Stephanie Goudreau will team up to teach Contact Improvisation. Catherine Lessard will be teaching Improvisation Scores.

REPERCUSSION THEATRE SEEKS DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Repercussion Theatre is seeking applicants for the position of "Development and Administration Assistant". Applicants should have a background in theatre and/or not-for-profit organizations, computer proficiency, and be bilingual (English/French). Experience with accounting (preferably Simply Accounting) is strongly recommended. This is a six-month, full-time contract, funded by Emploi Québec. There is a possibility of remaining with the company at the end of the contract. Responsibilities include: July to August: Coordinate volunteers for the summer festival, maintain the company website, assist the Administrative Director with all administrative duties for the 20th anniversary of Theatre in the Parks: reception, accounting, donations, etc. September to December: Manage the registration and human resources of the "Shakespeare Training Program", manage box office for fall/winter programming assist with administrative duties: reception, accounting, donations, etc. Interested applicants should contact Mr. Ray Hiltz, Executive Director, Repercussion Theatre: Phone: 514-931-2644, Fax: 514-931-4426, Email: 411@repercussiontheatre.com, Address: 1006 de la montagne, Suite 111, Montreal, QC, H3G 1Y7.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Le Théâtre français de Toronto, Southern Ontario’s only professional French language Theatre Company with a full season is looking to fill the full-time position of Director of Development and Communications beginning September 1st. Deadline for submissions is August 22nd, 2008 and can be sent to: gcaron@theatrefrancais.com.

INFINITHEATRE SEEKING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR 2008-2009 SEASON

Inifinitheatre is accepting applications for the position f Technical Director to work on a project-to-project basis for their upcoming 2008-2009 season. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Technical Director will manage an assist in all aspects of the technical department for each production. He/she will also be required to: consult and cost the technical requirements of each production, supervise and assist in the construction of the set and the audience seating, and all aspects of lighting and sound installation and preparation, acquire all technical materials as needed, hire and supervise work crews when necessary, and assist in Load-Ins, Strikes, and Returns. The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications: post-secondary education in Technical Theatre Production, or at least 3 years experience in a related field, strong knowledge of carpentry, lighting and sound, the ability to work long hours, and a driver's license. Knowledge of French is an asset. Please submit applications to: Production Manager (Infinitheatre) production@infinitheatre.com, or by mail to: 5414 Blvd. St. Laurent, Suite 302, Montreal, QC, H2T 1S5

CBC RADIO - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITIONS

CBC, Radio Canada seeks two Administrative Assistants (one technical), to coordinate in-house and external service requests, ensure that the relevant procedures and policies are applied, and perform administrative duties required to run the department. The ideal candidate has the following qualifications: College diploma in administration or a related field, Minimum one (1) year's experience performing administrative duties; Good knowledge of the Windows environment and MS Word and Excel; Knowledge of MS Access and PowerPoint an asset; Solid command of French; Good knowledge of English; Basic accounting knowledge an asset. Candidates may be subject to skills testing. For more info follow the link below to the CBC job website: http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/current.shtml

INFINITHEATRE SEEKS BOX-OFFICE MANAGER

JOKE-E-OKE AUDITIONS AT THEATRE STE CATHERINE

HEAD SHOT PHOTO SESSION

Altera Vitae now offers Head Shot Photo Sessions: private access to the photographer’s online site to choose your headshot, 1 hardcopy + a hi-res digital copy of your own to reprint as many as you want. Session Bookings: Sundays July 20 & July 27 (other dates can be arranged).Demo Recording sessions continue to be offered including private consultation to choose scripts that will best showcase the actor’s vocal range, 1 hr recording studio time with a Vocal Director, CD with full editing and sound effects. Session Bookings: Mondays July 14 & July 21 (other dates can be arranged)

Voice Demo OR Photo Shoot: 195$ (180$ for QDF/ACTRA/CAEA/UdA members) For BOTH Voice Demo Recording Session and Head Shot Photoshoot Cost: 360$ (345$ (QDF/ACTRA/CAEA/UdA members)

*A 50$ non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Contact: 514-935-7277 x105 or: askus@alteravitae.com

INDEPENDANT FILMAKER SEEKING INTERESTED COLLABORATORS

Independent Montreal filmmaker Lukas Constantine is shooting an introduction to present two of his short films, and seeks interested parties (company or individual) who could use the promotional opportunity. He would like to organize a sort of "event" for this upcoming film shoot, and already has a proposed space in mind. This project has many possibilities of further development, and could be mutually beneficial to all participants. Curious or interested, please contact Lukas at: lukasconstantine@yahoo.ca.

JOHN HOBDAY AWARDS IN ARTS MANAGEMENT DEADLINE

The application deadline for the John Hobday Awards in Arts Management is September 30th, 2008. The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are made possible by a $1 million donation from The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation. Annually, two $10,000 awards will be presented and will allow recipients to enhance their own professional development by taking part in a recognized program, seminar or workshop; or to pass their knowledge on to the next generation as a mentor for another arts administrator outside their own organization. The awards are intended for established and mid-career arts managers. The application forms and guidelines can be found on the Canada Council for the Arts website at: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/john_hobday.

GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES FAST APPROACHING

The grant application deadlines for the CALQ (Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec), CAM (Conseil des Arts de Montréal) and for the CCA (Canada Coucil for the Arts) are coming up very soon. Here are those very important deadlines, not to miss if you are planning on applying for a Theatre grant for the coming year.

CALQ: the grant program for professional artists and the Artistic Research & Creation Commissioned Works, Development Grant program for upcoming artists and writers have a registration deadline of September 12, 2008. The application form for the latter grant is available (at least) one month prior to the registration date. For more information please contact the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec at their Montréal offices at 514-864-3350 or 1-800-608-3350, or visit: www.calq.gouv.qc.ca. Registration material is available on the website.

CAM: The deadline for the Project Grant for activities to occur between February 1st and June 30th 2009, in relation to Theatre and Music only, is September 15th 2008. For more information and to fill out the registration form please visit: www.artsmontreal.org/dates_inscription.php

CCA: There is a September 15th, 2008 deadline for: the Production Project Grants for Established and Emerging Artists, as well as for the grant for Developmental Support to Aboriginal Theatre Organizations (results, however, will not be received until February 2009). Both the Extended Project Support grant, and the Theatre For Young Audiences Prizes grant are suspended unitl next year. Please visit: www.canadacouncil.ca to learn more about these grants available through the Canada Council for the Arts.

Good luck to all applying!

SUPPORT OPTATIVE THEATRICAL LABORATORIES IN QUEBEC

MSOPA OFFERS FRIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR $10

The Montreal School of Performing Arts is giving workshops during July and early August. Every week, on Friday night, there is a different workshop for only $10. July 18th from 7pm to 9pm: Musical Theatre (for beginners with Marie Francis, singing coach at Dawson July 25 from 7pm to 9pm: On Camera Commercial Auditions with Julie Matthews August 1st from 7pm to 9pm: On Camera Commercial Work with Julie Matthews For more information please call MSOPA at 514-483-5526, or visit: www.msopa.com

ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP

WRITE-ON-Q PLAYWRITING COMPETITION

Infinitheatre has announced WRITE-ON-Q, a new playwriting competition aimed at raising the quality of writing on Quebec stages. Infinitheatre is on the search for innovative and challenging work by Quebec playwrights. This contest is open to English or bilingual scripts that are ready for further development. The winning play will be selected by a jury of noted Montreal writers and artists. Infinitheatre will announce the winner in the fall of 2008. The prize is $1,000 and a professional staged reading.For more information call 514-987-1774. The deadline for submissions is September 1, 2008. Submit script, cover letter, and resume to: Write-on-Q, c/oInfinithéâtre, 5413 boul. St-Laurent, #302, Montréal, QC, H2T 1S5.

NEW ARTS ACTIVISM PRIZE

THEATRE & DANCE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT

L'Agora de la Danse, located at 840 Cherrier in Montreal, is offering a space for rent for the 2008/2009 season. For more information please contact Martin Bisson at 514-525-7575, or: diretechnique@agoradanse.com

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