Theatre Ontario

Getting Cast – Auditioning Masterclass

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Attention Actors!

Are auditions making you feel overwhelmed, underprepared, or simply in need of further training? This 4-session masterclass series will enhance your individual cast-ability by helping with:

  • Preparing for your audition
  • Choosing suitable material
  • Approaching and mining the text
  • Doing cold reads and breaking down film/TV sides
  • Handling nerves and taking direction

You will also:

  • Explore what makes you unique as a performer and build on your individual strengths
  • Expand your physical, vocal, and emotional capacities
  • Discover practical techniques to help you ground, focus and come to life in the audition process.

Meet the Instructor…

Anna Migliarisi

Anna Migliarisi: A longstanding member of ACTRA and CAEA, Anna Migliarisi earned a BFA from the School of Dramatic Art, University of Windsor and an MA and PhD in Drama from the University of Toronto. She has acted, produced, directed, coached, created international theatre conferences, and published several books. An accomplished and experience teacher, Anna has worked with actors and directors in conservatory, liberal arts, and private studio settings, including the following post-secondary institutions: Acadia, Ryerson, U of Toronto, Guelph, Waterloo and Humber College. www.annamigliarisi.com

 

You will be asked to prepare and bring one short piece of your choice.

Course fee includes all four class sessions, plus front-row attendance at Theatre Ontario’s Audition Talkback Panel on Monday February 8th, 2016 from 6:00-8:00pm. If there is space available, you may sign up for an individual class.

Suitable for adult performers only (18+)

Limited enrolment – reserve your spot before January 18th!

COURSE FEE
$175 plus HST Regular Price
$87.50 plus HST for Theatre Ontario individual members

REGISTER
Online at www.theatreontario.org
Or call for more info at 416-408-4556 x10

Auditioning Master Class Workshop

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With Anna Migliarisi, PhD, ACTRA, CAEA

Discover your personal technique to express your unique artistry. Explore practical and effective tools that will help you put your best foot forward—in every medium. Learn about preparation and presence, active scene analysis, and choosing material that’s right for you.

Suitable for emerging artists as well as experienced actors re-entering the business.

DATE: Monday March 28 to May 2, 2016
TIME: 6 to 10 pm
LOCATION: The Social Capital, 115 Danforth Ave. 2nd Floor, Studio 450 (Broadview Subway Station)
FEE: New Actors: $385 (HST included) Returning Actors: $350 (HST Included)
TO APPLY: Pic. & Res. & Statement of Goals to annamigliarisi@gmail.com
DEADLINE: $50 non-refundable deposit due Monday March 21, 2016

Workshop Leader: Anna Migliarisi earned a BFA from the School of Dramatic Art, University of Windsor and an MA and PhD in Drama from the University of Toronto.  An accomplished and respected teacher, she has trained actors and directors in conservatory, liberal arts, and private studio settings, at Theatre Ontario, Acadia, Ryerson, U of Toronto, Guelph, Waterloo and Humber College. Anna is privileged to have been mentored as a performer, director and teacher by gifted veteran NYC Actors’ Studio members Janine Manatis and the late Gene Lasko.  In addition to acting, producing, directing and coaching, she has also created international theatre conferences and published several books.  www.annamigliarisi.com