#FutureFridays Theatre Ontario - Ask an Agent - Toronto, ON ------------------------- Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Please register by: March 28 Email applications to: outreach@theatreontario.org Contact name: Nicole Pena Contact email: outreach@theatreontario.org Contact phone: 416 408 4556 Engager website: http://www.theatreontario.org/training/courses-and-workshops What does an agent do and why should you have one? This session covers the basics of the agent/performer relationship and some general business information, answering questions such as: How do you go about looking for an agent? When meeting with agents, what should you look for? Is it best to join one of the two unions right away or stay non-union while gaining experience? $40 plus HST regular $32 plus HST equity $20 plus HST member

#TheatreandPerformanceTuesdays Spring term is around the corner and open enrolment has started. Have you considered taking a 6-week intensive course in Sustainability and Performance? Open to students from any faculty. Also open to those in the community wanting to broaden their knowledge. May 1 - June 7 Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 - 2:20 p.m. Instructor: Paul Cegys This is a 6 week Spring course for students who would like to explore how theatre, art and activism are responding to the ecological and social challenges posed by climate change. The course will focus on the following thematic areas: political theatre, biological stressors, social change and economics alternatives. • Create an on-campus art / performance • Perform a mock international climate change conference • Practice an interdisciplinary approach to wicked problems • Approach topics that you have always wanted to know more about • Imagine new ways of being and knowing

#MotivationalMondays Shout it loud Will Smith! https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/4366567730032919/

A Sunday laugh...

Another #FutureFriday JM Drama is looking for a Stage Manager for our summer production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Directed by Kevin White. This is a volunteer position with an established community theatre group. Performances will run from August 9-18 at The Registry Theatre. Auditions will take place March 21 and 22, with rehearsals beginning by mid April. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings. Extensive experience is not required! We have mentors who can work with emerging Stage Managers. The most important thing is a genuine enthusiasm for theatre! To apply, or for questions, please contact Sam Varteniuk at 519-745-6565 or info@registrytheatre.com.

#FutureFridays Single & Sexy Auditions Wednesday, March 28 4 p.m. (Registration at 3:30 p.m.) Theatre of the Arts No need to prepare anything. Be a part of a great orientation experience.

#tbt #UWUpStart18 opened last night to a large crowd. So in honour of that here are photos from two days ago (not much of a throwback but bear with me). Photos are from "The Game of String" by Jenn Addesso, "Hamlet Reworked" adapted by Gareth Potter and "Hopscotch" by Joanna Cleary

We open TODAY! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, you can still call box office at 519.888.4908 today from 12-5 or buy tickets at the door (but remember that we have assigned seating for this performance!) See you tonight at 7:30 in the Modern Languages Building! #UWUpStart18

#WhatsOnWednesday How appropriate...#UWUpStart18 opens tonight! Have you bought your tickets yet? There is assigned seating so make sure you book early in order to get the seat you want. Thank you to Marinus de Groot for the mention in his column this past Saturday. https://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/8319178-arts-and-culture-upstart-festival-proves-young-people-not-impervious-to-troubled-times/

#TechCallTuesdays We are 1 day from opening and our 244 crew is getting serious about getting this set put into place! Our amazing Technical Director Gill Lesperance better watch out for flying hot glue!

A Sunday laugh...

#FutureFridays Casting Call Production Title: Book promotion Union / Non-union: Non-union Production description: I am a local author who is doing some voice recordings to promote a forthcoming novel. One of the characters is Darren, a male, 18-year-old, Chinese-Canadian horror movie enthusiast who works part-time as a mascot at a Chuck-E.-Cheese-style restaurant. I am looking for an actor to record a few of Darren’s sections. The recording would be used on the web and in a podcast. Project length: Approximately 5 minutes Project format: Voice recording Recording dates: Flexible timing between late March and early April Recording Location: Waterloo Email: clairetacon@gmail.com Compensation: $200 for up to two hours of work Special considerations: The actor’s identity should align with the character’s (young, male-identifying, of Chinese descent). I’m interested in a casual, natural delivery and have no expectations in regard to accent. Please send me an email if you are interested, along with any links to performance clips.