QUEBEC DRAMA FEDERATION - EMAIL UPDATES -
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008
"Unless the theatre can ennoble you, make you a better person, you
should flee from it." - Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky |
QDF NEWS
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
The contact info for The Children’s Theatre was listed incorrectly in
the summer ’08 issue of the Theatre Calendar, on the Theatre
Workshops/Classes page. The correct contact info is as follows:
www.childrens-theatre.ca erin@childrens-theatre.ca |
THEATRE NEWS
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
ACTRA's Montreal branch is offering its members an opportunity to
double up on their contributions to the Actors' Fund of Canada with the
ACTRA Montreal Member Challenge. The branch is challenging its members
to match its initial $5,000 contribution with their own personal
donations totaling $5,000, which the branch will then match with a
further $5,000 contribution to the Fund. Deadline is December 30th,
2008. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
PIE (Performance Improvisation Exchange) is a group of CI dancers,
performers and teachers dedicated to the education, research and
performance of Contact Improvisation. This event is supported by ACI
(Association of Contact Improvisation of Montreal). For registration and
information, contact Robert at 514-934-5972 or visit the website:
http://www.freewebs.com/piefest/ |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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
Infinitheatre is accepting applications for the position of
Box-Office Manager to work for their upcoming 2008-2009 season. This
position is slated to start on September 15, 2008. Reporting to the
General Manager, the Box-Office Manager will manage and assist in many
aspects of the administrative management of the company. He/she will be
required to: Manage the Box-Office database (FileMaker), Manage all
ticket reservations and purchases, Provide Box-Office reports to the
General Manager and Production Manager, (is responsible for) Front of
House and Box-Office at performance venues, Assist the Associate General
Manager in her marketing and communication duties when possible.
Infinitheatre is an English-language theatre company, but bilingualism
(French/English) is a definite asset for this position. This is a
position sponsored by Emploi-Québec. Only applicants eligible for this
government program will be considered. http://www.emploiquebec.net
Please submit applications to: Associate General Manager (infinitheatre),
Email: info@infinitheatre.com, Mail: 5413 Blvd. St. Laurent, Suite 302,
Montreal, QC, H2T 1S |
AUDITION
JOKE-E-OKE AUDITIONS AT THEATRE STE CATHERINE
Selected contestants get a chance to put their comedy skills to the
test by doing killer material off of a karaoke monitor as they compete
for cash prizes. The Format: A comic Host leads four contestants through
three elimination rounds in front of a studio audience and panel of
comedy expert judges whose combined votes determine one Joke-E-Oke
winner. Weekly winners may be based on anything from spot-on impressions
to unexpected spins and styles - from the sublime to the sublimely
ludicrous. Auditions for participating in Joke E-Oke are on Tuesday July
15th from 2pm to 5pm, at Theatre Ste-Catherine, 264 Ste-Catherine Est.
Please email: nbourdon@hahaha.com to confirm your presence. |
OPPORTUNITIES
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
Optative Theatrical Laboratories' Sinking Neptune is looking for
Québec City-based performers, helpers and supporters to play in their
show, help behind the scenes with tech, costumes, publicity, etc. and
people to help billet some of their performers in Québec City. Please
call 514-808-9053. |
WORKSHOPS
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
On Camera Audition Workshop with Casting Director/Producer Aldo
Tirelli who has worked on such films as Lucky Number Slevin, The Jacket,
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and with directors, George Clooney, Ron
Underwood, Anthony Drazan, and Brian Singer. Students will work on cold
readings, mock auditions, callback auditions, voice, acting as an
individual and as a team member, what is constructive criticism and the
art of Improvisation. From July 15 to July 31, 2008, (3-Week workshop)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30pm - 10pm. Ages 13+, Cost $260.00 + taxes,
Limited Space 14 students max. For more information please call
514-483-5526, or email: info@msopa.com www.msopa.com |
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
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 $1,000 and a
professional staged reading.For more information call 514-987-1774. The
deadline for submissions is September 1, 2008. Submit script, cover
letter, and resume to: Write-on-Q, c/oInfinithéâtre, 5413 boul.
St-Laurent, #302, Montréal, QC, H2T 1S5.
NEW ARTS ACTIVISM PRIZE
ArtVenture, in association with ARTICLE 19, has launched the
inaugural ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize. The US$ 100,000 prize
consists of three categories and is designed to recognise artists whose
works promote human rights, free expression, empathy, equality and
understanding. Submissions for the prize close on October 31, 2008. For
details visit: www.freedomtocreateprize.com |
ABOVE AND BEYOND
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
STRIKE AVOIDED
NEW YORK - The show will go on. The Actors' Union and Broadway
theatre producers reached a tentative agreement for a new contract
Wednesday, averting the possibility of a strike such as the one that
shut down Broadway for almost three weeks in November [2007].The new
contract, which covers 39 months and expires in September 2011, would
increase the compensation package for actors including health benefits
and pension. Actors' Equity Association and the Broadway League, which
represents both producers and theater owners, had been negotiating past
the midnight Sunday deadline, when the last contract expired. The sides
started negotiations in April. (DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press Writer
July 2nd/08). |
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