Act II Studio, Ryerson University
 
 
 
 
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Courses taught by theatre professionals
include acting, voice, monologues and audition pieces, restoration period
study and performance, Shakespeare, improvisation, reader's theatre, on
camera and acting for commercials techniques, collective play creation,
mask and mask making, playwriting, directing, and lecture courses in film
criticism and theatre. 350 Victoria St., Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3 |
The Acting Academy
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Ongoing courses utilizing different
techniques are tailored for each individual and designed to meet your
goals. A creative and fun approach for the beginner, a more serious approach
for the intermediate, and the advanced class ends with a production. Scene
Study, Monologues, Improv, Camera, Audition Techniques, and The Business
of Acting. Weekend Workshops and Private Coaching available.
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Actors' Audition Training
Institute
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Veteran L.A.,N.Y.,/To. teacher,
casting director/director/playwright/author of "The Perfect Monologue",
"Callback"& "Casting Directors' Secrets"/in-depth
acting classes/the focus on acting for film/tv/ theatre 280 St. George St., Ste. #1501, Toronto,
ON M5R 2P7
Tel: (416) 966-9704 E-mail: ginger@gingerauditiontraining.com Web: www.gingerauditiontraining.com Contact: Ginger Howard Friedman |
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The Actors Network
Film and Television Studio
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| The Actors Network
Televison and Film Studio (Toronto location established in 1988, Montreal
location and Los Angeles affiliate locations established in 1999, with Vancouver
scheduled to open in 2004) is Canada's largest professional training facility
specializing in "on camera" technique specifically geared toward
the North American film and television industry. Each studio location of
The Actors Network is a five (3 studio, 2 broadcast) camera film studio
with a minimum of six separate modular film sets with real time linear and
post production non-linear editing capabilities. The technical aspects of
training incorporates the use of of crane-cam, jib, dolly and steadicam
with post applications to Chroma Key, ADR, loop, foley and continuity/ replacement
filming. Scene study, technique and audition classes run on an "on-going"
basis. Application is by interview and waiting list availability. Demo reels,
private coaching (in studio and on-set) and taped auditions available.
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| Bad Dog Training Centre
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| The Bad Dog Theatre Training Centre offers affordable courses in improvisation from some of the finest instructors in the city. We feature classes at the
beginner, advanced, and master levels. All classes are kept small as we stress individual attention. Regular student shows allow our students to practice their skills in front of a live audience. In addition to improv courses, we occasionally offer classes in musical improv, clown, mask, and writing. For more information, contact the Bad Dog Training Centre at workshops@baddogtheatre.com.
138 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
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Tel: (416) 491-3115 Ext 1 E-Mail: workshops@baddogtheatre.com Website: www.baddogtheatre.com Contact: Ralph MacLeod |
| Bernadette Jones
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| Bernadette Jones has been a director and teacher in Toronto,
Vancouver, Montreal and Los Angeles since 1979. Coaching on-set for TV and film as well as directing extensively for stage, Bernadette is fully informed as to the demands put upon today's professional actors. She has been associated with Michael Shurtleff since 1984 and is Canada's leading authority on the Shurtleff approach, effectively applying the "guideposts" to film/TV role preparation. Bernadette teaches intermediate and advanced on-camera audition and scene study classes. She is also available for one-on-one monologue and audition coaching by appointment. These classes ARE NOT suitable for beginner actors. Studio 407-90 Sumach St., Toronto,
ON, M5A 3J9
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Tel: (416) 466-7379 - Fax: (416) 466-1207 E-mail: theatreworks@rogers.com Contact: Bernadette Jones |
| bongo productions
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| Busy actor & coach Michael Caruana offers
process oriented coaching for film & television audition preparation,
on camera scene study, dialects, monologues, commercials & more, for
actors of all ages. This is practical, inspirational, challenging &
supportive, professional coaching, on set, in workshops or in private &
semi-private sessions in the new bongo productions studio. Adult workshops
include SUCCESSFUL AUDITIONS and ON CAMERA SCENE STUDY, also KIDS ON CAMERA
for kids 8-12, and TEENS ON CAMERA for teens 13-17. 14 Columbus Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R 1S2
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Tel: (416) 427-2473 o Fax: (416) 531-7165 E-mail: sunny_dca@yahoo.ca or bongo-coach@sympatico.ca Web: www.bongoproductions.com Contact: Sundance Clugston |
| John Boylan c/o Centre for the Arts |
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The Centre offers acting classes at different levels and classes include on-camera, voice, audition and teens. John Boylan taught at The Yale School of Drama, Janine Pearson is the voice coach at the Stratford Festival and Nola Augustson, Shannon Barnett and Anthony Lemke are all experienced working actors and teachers. There is a Film Camp for Teens at March Break and in August and we also have a Filmmaker-in-Residence and Playwright-in-Residnece program. The Centre screens independent short films monthly and has projects for young professional artists to create and produce new work and a youth program. 263 Adelaide Street West, Suite 513, Toronto, ON M5H 1Y2 |
| The Cindy Tanas Actors
Workshop
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| A personal and unique approach to the craft of acting.
Cindy's aim is to help actors develop strong, expressive, open and available
instruments. A safe, nurturing environment opens the door to the imagination
and invites the actor to risk. A wide variety of successful techniques are
applied to help the actor drop out of the head and into the body. Classes
are intense, emotional and physical. Classes include Exploring and Releasing the Actors Instrument, Scene Study, Voice and Movement. Private Coaching and Weekend Workshops also available. 643 Yonge St., 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1Z9 |
| The Creative Theatre Company
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| The focus of CTC's curriculum is on the fundamentals
of acting, voice, creative movement, stagecraft, character study, improvisation,
focus and concentration, and development of professional etiquette. For
children ages 7 and up. March Break and summer programs offered. P.O. Box 1422, Waterdown, ON, L0R 2H0
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Tel: (905) 777-4647 Contact: Claudette Brundage or Jennifer Walton |
| Demo-sistants
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| Teaching Voice-over Excellence since 1994. We offer in
depth classes monthly in fundamental basics of voice-over work and practical
exercises focusing on technique, style and behind the mic experience. We
also offer an Animation Character Development Workshop that teaches practical
exercises and fundamental tools to create characters for animation work.
Demo-sistants provides individual coaching for auditions as well as producing
customized voice-over demo tapes. Mission Statement: To provide the highest
quality of education in the voice-over industry so that the student can
apply the tools necessary to achieve excellence in voice-over work. 12 Elmdon Court, Scarborough, ON, M1J
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Tel: (416) 439-8777 - Fax: (416) 439-8777 E-mail: demosist@rogers.com Web: www.demosistants.com
Contact: Claudelle Tremblay or Greg Flett
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| Dragontrails Drama School
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| Veteran performer, Jill Frappier, provides classes for
young actors from 7 to 19. The school runs the gamut from theatre games,
improvisations and collective creations to detailed scene study and full
scale professional-style productions at downtown theatres. Private TV acting
classes also available. Summer TV and theatre day camps are available in
July and August. Private coaching also offered. Unit 1A Felim Court, 1444 Dupont St.,
Toronto
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Mailing Address: 5 Churchill Avenue, Toronto, ON M6J 2B3 Tel: (416)536-6553 - Fax: (416) 536-4366 Contact: Jill Frappier |
| Equity Showcase Theatre
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| Equity Showcase Theatre exists to provide a range of
training and professional development opportunities to professional actors,
directors and stage managers. By actively pursuing artistic collaboration and mastery of their disciplines, EST students develop their talent, enrich life-long careers and make a distinctive contribution to the body of dramatic arts in Canada. Voice, Movement, Monologue, Modern & Classical Scene Study, Audition Technique, Acting for Film & Television, Stage Combat, Clown, Career Management, Stage Management and Directing Performance – featuring top Canadian and International Instructors. 651 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M6K
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Tel: (416)533-6100 ext. 21 - Fax: (416) 533-2449 Contact: Daphne Moens, Registrar E-mail: registrar@equityshowcase.ca Web: www.equityshowcase.ca |
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Humber College,
Continuing Education
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| Evening and Weekend classes taught by experienced professionals
mirror the quality of our full-time programs. Entry level acting classes
lead to more advanced scene study and on-camera classes. Audition, the Business
of Background Performance, and Theatre History courses address both general
interest and professional needs. All classes take place at our historic
Lakeshore Campus (Kipling & Lakeshore), readily accessible by TTC. 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto,
ON M8V 1K8
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Tel: (416) 675-6622 ext. 3417 • Fax (416) 251-5829 Contact: Diana Belshaw, Director, Theatre Performance Program School of Creative and Performing Arts, Humber College E-mail: diana.belshaw@humber.ca Website: www.humber.ca/creativeandperformingarts |
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Jane Gibson
- Professional -Track Film Acting
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| Actors learn to master the skills needed to play a
lead role in film. Utlilizing an update of the complete Stanislavski System,
classes focus on two essential actor preparations. Preparation alone - analyzing
the full screenplay; creating outer and inner character; making moment-to-moment
choices. Preparation on set - trigger images; playing actions; experiencing
reactions. All private one-on-one coaching, followed by work with a scene
partner. Jane Gibson's system is distilled from her actor training in Paris
and New York, her 30 years of professional experience, plus her MFA from
Columbia Film School, where she studied with directors Brian DePalma and
Stefan Sharff (who apprenticed under Sergei Eisenstein). Actors she has
directed on film include Thomas Gibson and Marcia Gay Harden, winner of
the 2001 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "Pollock". Ms. Gibson
is writing a book for actors on the "ABCs of Acting" by Constantin
Stanislavski. 20 Vanauley St., #606, Toronto, ON,
M5T 2H4
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Tel: (416) 703-3467 Contact: Jane Gibson |
| Kevin McCormick - Actors'
Tutorial
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Kevin offers private coaching and career counselling as well as conducting several Conservatory Training programs throughout the year. Please contact (416) 410-3204 for voice mail brochure. Mailing Address: 12 St. Clair Ave.
E., P.O. Box 69016, Toronto, ON M4T 3A1
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Tel: (416) 410-3204 (voice mail) Contact: Kevin McCormick |
| Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People - Drama School
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| Since the late 1960's, LKTYP's
vibrant drama classes have provided a unique opportunity to participate
in the excitement of the theatrical process. Our program also aims to stimulate
the imagination, promote self- expression and develop self-confidence. 165 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
M5A 3Z4
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Tel: (416) 363-5131 X242 - Fax: (416) 363-5136 Email: pgallagher@lktyp.ca Website: www.lktyp.ca Contact: Peter Gallagher, Drama School Director |
| Miriam Laurence - Integrated
Acting System
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| One of the most respected film/television coaches and
teachers in Toronto for over 15 years, Miriam teaches Beginner/Intermediate/Working
Professional levels. Miriam's Integrated Acting System classes cover Method-based
and other exercises, cold reading/audition techniques, monologues and scene
study for theatre and film. Scenes are extensively taped on digital video
in order that students become used to the rigours and demands of filming.
Ms. Laurence's Ensemble Film Group Projects Programs incorporate a process-oriented
improvisational approach. Actors develop a shooting script which is shot
on dv and professionally edited. Miriam Laurence has directed four short
films.
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| The New School of Drama
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| Recognized as Canada's foremost centre for Meisner Technique,
we have been training professionals since 1980. Diploma program available
as well as individual workshops. Classes for beginner to advanced, offered
in day or evening classes. Our instructors are working actors with years
of teaching experience including: Louise Nolan, Michael C. Smith, Michael
Connolly, Audrey Jolly, Martin Randez, Janet Lemon and Colombe Demers. Our
classes are small and the emphasis is on personal attention to the students'
growth. Private coaching, audition preparation and career counselling are
available. 184 Munro Street, Studio 4, Toronto, ON,
M4M 2B9
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Tel: (416)461-9790 Contact: Tony Pearce E-mail: newdrama@idirect.com Web: www.newschoolofdrama.com |
| Rose Dubin and Company
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| Experienced respected professionals teach practical workable
approaches to Acting, Scene Study, Improvisation, Audition Technique, On-Camera.
Beginner to Advanced levels. Reasonable fees. Certificate Program and intensive
workshops available. Develop your skills and technique in a caring atmosphere. Seneca College, Continuing Education
Division,
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70 The Pond Road, Toronto, M3J 3M6 Tel: (416)491-5050 x4112 Contact: Rose Dubin E-mail: rose.dubin@senecac.on.ca Web: www.senecac.on.ca/parttime/theatricalperformance |
| Sears and Switzer
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| Beginner to advanced levels. Professionally focused workshops.
Theresa Sears and David Switzer have been creating, producing, and training
performers in film, theatre, radio and television since 1978. Focus on Film
Acting, Acting Fundamentals, Creating the Camera Relationship, Scene Study,
The Voice-over Weekend, the Director's Boot Camp, TV Commercial and Audition
Immersion classes. 626 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1M7
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Tel: (416) 516-4612 Contact: Theresa Sears, David Switzer E-mail: mail@searsandswitzer.com Web: www.searsandswitzer.com |
| The Second City - Workshop Training Centre
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| Focusing on Improvisation, with speciality programs available.
Adult, teen and pre-teen classes at various levels. No experience necessary.
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced and Professional students welcome. Each
level is once a week for 8 weeks, and classes are available 7 days a week,
afternoons or evenings. Submit photo & resume if interested in Conservatory
or Improv for Actors programs. Registration runs every 9 weeks. Check website
for dates, times, each term’s available classes, etc. 70 Peter Street,
Studio 4, Toronto, ON, M5V 2G5
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Tel: (416) 340-7270 Contact:Janice Rae Web: www.secondcity.com (select "Training Centres") |
| The Sirius Theatrical Company
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| Professional training from beginner to intermediate levels
since 1989. Classes are small. The environment is dynamic. The core of the
program is the belief that creativity and ability are supported and strengthened
by the development of specific acting skills. Solid techniques, taught using
a combination of improvisations and exercises as well as scene study, create
a strong foundation for all future acting studies. Acting Technique, Scene
Study, Audition Technique, Cold Reading, Text Analysis, Character Develoment,
Relaxation and Sensory Work. Monologue and Audition Coaching also available.
Heather Dick is a veteran actor, director and coach with over 23 years in
the business. She has taught classes for Ryerson Polytechnic University,
The New School of Drama, Theatre Ontario, The Brooke Studio and numerous
community theatres. 83 Glenaden Ave. E., Etobicoke, ON,
M8Y 2L5
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Tel: (416) 236-9011 Contact: Heather Dick E-mail: info@siriustheatre.com Web: www.siriustheatrical.com |
Theatre Ontario
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| We offer access to a wide variety of services designed
to provide information and support to emerging and established theatre artists,
educators and companies. Audition postings, Summer Courses for Youth and
Adults, Getting Started Seminars, Non-union talent files for actors, Talent
Bank and grant information for established artists, individual counselling,
and newsletter. 215 Spadina Ave., Suite 210, Toronto,
ON, M5T 2C7
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Tel: (416)408-4556 • Fax: (416)408-3402 Contact: Cornelia Persich E-mail: info@theatreontario.org Web: www.theatreontario.org |
Theatre Resource Centre
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| This company is based in the pioneering work of Richard
Pochinko. Sue Morrison, who was Pochinko’s apprentice, teaches the
unique beautiful work of Clown Through Mask. She also teaches Master Classes
in Clown and also the genre of the grotesque, Bouffon. 3 Pine Cres., Toronto, ON, M4E
1L1
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Tel: (416) 694-8123 • Fax:(416) 694-8681 Contact: Sue Morrison E-mail: jeremy.w@sympatico.ca www.canadianclowning.com |
| Voiceworx
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| Voiceworx offers in studio voice-over training for radio
and television commercials, documentary narrations and cartoons, in various
recording studios in Toronto. All Voiceworx instructors are professional
performers, directors and producers who make their living in the entertainment
industry. 74 Duggan Ave,
Toronto, ON M4V 1Y2
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Tel: (416) 944-0444 - Fax: (416) 322-0011 Contact: Libby Lennie or Mike Kirby E-mail: kirby@voiceworx.com Web: www.voiceworx.com |
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