Upcoming Workshops...

These are last workshops running before the New Year...

• Rosemary Dunsmore's Master Class has sold out! We hope to offer another session of this exciting class beginning next week (the week of November 23rd) for those on the waiting list, as well as others who may have missed the opportunity. Pre-registration has begun for this class, so if you wish to be considered please sign up ASAP.
• Dramatic Scene Study with Kevin McCormick - The next Fall sessions of this class will be returning November 24th. "Bringing passion, truth and feeling to the written word and challenging the actor to new levels of awareness." Deadline for applications is November 20th!
• To Act Is To Do with Tedde Moore - Bringing your work to life through the vanishing art of Stage Craft. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity with one of Canada's acclaimed and Dora Award winning actors. This workshop provides an excellent experience for those who have taken 'Unearthing the Human Condition of a Scene' with Kevin McCormick, and is highly recommended by Kevin as a way to enrich your ability and provide the next step in your development. Deadline for applications is November 20th!

Pre-Registrations & Coming Soon...

• EST is pleased to announce under our Unique New Projects Category: Exploring the World of American Legend Arthur Miller with Director/Instructor Rod Ceballos. This course is an intensive Scene Study with an open class performance before an invited audience. Arthur Miller was one of the most prominent writers in the history of American Theatre and winner of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. Some of his works include; Death of a Salesman, The Crucible and An Enemy of the People. Rod Ceballos, a talented and passionate director, won rave reviews for his production of Miller's "After the Fall" (a previous EST Showcase Production) and brings with him a wealth of knowledge on the works of Miller. A special Project not to be missed - Limited enrolment! This exciting workshop has an extensive time period of classes, and a great Training & Performance Day experience as well as feedback session. Price for this class is $425 (CAEA-Members $340). A waiting list has been started on the EST website, be sure to check out all the details and pre-register.
• Three Pieces for Your Pocket with Tedde Moore - The Chinese symbol for luck is two figures on top of each other: Opportunity and Preparation. Every actor should have audition pieces they can do at the drop of a hat, pieces you love and are confident doing no matter what or when. Do you have your classical or Shakespearean or Canadian piece in hand? "Out of the selection of acting coaches in Toronto I sought out Ms Moore for her outstanding approach to Shakespeare in my audition for the Stratford Festival (I am writing this in my second season). Her attention to detail and understanding of dramatic text continues to contribute greatly to my ability to perform classical theatre professionally." - former student. Dates for the next session of this class have not yet been set, but pre-registration has begun on the EST website.
• Congratulations to Brenda Bazinet for the successful Chekhov Experience Workshop that was presented at the Historic Quaker House in the Annex in July. Look for this event coming again at EST: course description and pre-registration option now available online on the EST website.
• The Shakespeare Conservatory with Andrew Tidmarsh from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London England, will be returning to EST in 2010! This course, as part of our International Guest Artists Program in partnership with Theatre Ontario, was sold out in August. Look for all the details and pre-registration procedures on line under International Guest Artists.
• Coming in 2010: EST is pleased to announce: Cinema AND Acting, a Seminar Experience for Film Makers and Actors with Leon Marr, Internationally recognized for his acclaimed feature film, Dancing In The Dark, which was the Official Selection at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Toronto Festival of Festivals, New York, and twenty other festivals around the world; as well as the winner of three Genie Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Find more about this exciting event under PDP Courses & Training: Special Events. Pre-registration for this course has begun online!
  “An excellent perspective, rarely taught, and not understood by most actors. I got so much out of this course, I took it twice! An invaluable insight. Highly recommended.” - Norma Dell'Agnese, Dora Award Winner
  “Leon has a wealth of information about the language of film. It is a passion for him. History of cinematic language is generally not included in actor training. Leon's course fills that gap. It is vital and stimulating for the actor to be film literate. Best recommendation I can give is "when is the course because I want to take it.” – Rosemary Dunsmore, Actra and Dora Award winner.
• The acclaimed Classical Theatre Lab Fall Session #2 (the last Lab session of 2009) has sold out, but a pre-registration has been listed on the EST website for the New Year. Dates and further information for this class starting in January will be posted when available.
• David Smukler's Voice Workshops are currently in session. Announcements of the next sessions of classes for 2010 will be coming soon. Pre-registration has begun on the website for Introductory Voice Training for the Camera & Stage Winter Session 1 (Level 1) and Int/Adv Voice Training for the Camera & Stage Winter Session 1 (Level 2).
• The Actors Forum with Kevin McCormick - The Forum provides a place to grow, stay tuned, take risks and be inspired. Next session will begin in 2010. "Kevin's Class, The Actors Forum, was more then my monies worth. A passionate and incredibly knowledgeable teacher, Kevin gives the support, training and personal attention to make each new student feel more prepared to succeed as an actor." - Talia Schlanger, cast of the Mirvishes 'We Will Rock You'.
• Look for Renewing the Spirit of the Artist Within - Coming in 2010, with special guests from The Artists Health Centre Foundation.

News...

• EST is pleased to announce a new aspect of its mandate: The National Outreach Program. This program is for professional performers across Canada and for the serious emerging artists who one day will be. Check out the information listed under National Outreach under the PDP panel for more information. Plans are currently under way for Outreach to Ottawa, Halifax and Winnipeg.
• Equity Showcase Theatre is pleased to launch our NEW! Online Registration Process, created by Jennifer Robertson of Aurelia Media Designs. The new process is easy to use and follow: Simply go to the EST web site at www.equityshowcase.ca, click the PDP Courses & Training link and find the class you wish to apply for under the All Classes category, or refine your search to one of the many other new categories. Once viewing the class information then simply click "Apply for this course now!" - there is no site registration required to submit an application for a course! At your finger tips will be the application guidelines immediately followed by an application form. Simply fill out all the required fields (don't forget to double-check the class number you are applying for!), click submit and wait for your email confirmation! Special thanks to Jennifer for all her support towards EST.
• Zomagë Productions now have a great new space to serve the Arts Community called The Space. Several of EST's Workshops and Master Classes will be held here. Thanks to Zoë Carter and her business partner, Margarida Barbosa-Clayton, for doing so much to serve the arts community and aide in the ongoing development of Equity Showcase Theatre. If your looking to rent Studio space for rehearsals, workshops and more, you can contact Margarida (Facilities Manager) at or (519) 761-0169. Great rates! The Space is located at 2451 Bloor St. West (at Jane and Bloor St).