Equity Showcase Theatre
Weekly PDP Highlights - Updated Weekly

Details regarding the highlights listed below from Kevin McCormick, Director of the Professional Development Program, can be viewed by clicking 'PDP Courses & Training' or going to 'All Classes' in the main menu :

• Equity Showcase Theatre is proud to announce the following 50th Anniversary events:

  • Equity Showcase Theatre is proud to announce one of our many 50th Anniversary Projects, A Historical and Inspirational look at EST 1960-2010: a new book by Joan Fairweather! This Book will reflect the history of this landmark non-profit arts organization and its place within the Canadian Theatre Scene. EST would love to hear from anyone who has been a part of its programs and Showcases throughout the years. In particular we are looking for stories that artists have about their experiences, pictures you may have collected, reviews, memories and any comments on what EST has meant to you. For more information, and to contact Joan, please visit link in the left menu.

  • The Actor and The Director with Kate Lynch and The Emerging Directors Observation and Forum Experience with Kate Lynch (A Companion Experience to The Actor and The Director Master Class).

• Introductory Voice Training for the Camera & Stage Fall Session (Level 1) with David Smukler. Deadline for applying to this class is September 13th.

• Intermediate On-Going Fall Session (Level 2) with David Smukler. Deadline for applying to this class is September 13th.

• The Classical Theatre Lab Fall Session #1 with Peter Van Wart. Deadline for applying to this class has been extended to September 20th!

• Alexander Technique with Kathryn Akin. Deadline for applying to this class is September 27th.

• The Actors Forum Fall Session #1 with Kevin McCormick. Deadline for applying to this class is September 27th.

• Dramatic Scene Study - Unearthing the Human Condition Fall Session #1 with Kevin McCormick. Deadline for applying to this class is September 27th.

• Audition Technique Fall Session #1 with Kevin McCormick. Deadline for applying to this class is September 27th.

• The EST Writers Laboratory Presents: From Your Head to "The End": A Six Week Intensive with Yuval Daniel and Dave Sparrow. Deadline for applying to this class is September 27th.

• Mother Courage Revisited: and Themes of Women and War in the 21st Century with Michele George featuring Matthew Romantini, Rex Deverell and Jaron Freeman Fox. Deadline for applying to this class is September 27th.

• The Odyssey: An exploration of the voyage to self with Martha Ross, John Millard and Claire Calnan. Deadline for applying to this class is October 25th.

• The Organics of Acting for the Camera and Film Craft with Kevin McCormick & Tedde Moore Fall Session #2 Deadline for applying to this class is November 1st.

• 3-Day On-Camera Audition Intensive with Bernadette Jones Deadline for applying to this class is November 8th.

• Exploring the World of Legendary Arthur Miller with Rod Ceballos Deadline for applying to this class is December 20th.

• Coming Soon

  • 'Master Class Scene Study and Performance Piece' with Michele George

  • a 5-week salon series 'Renewing the Spirit of the Artist Within' with special guests from the Artists Health Center Foundation

  • a new pay-as-you-go drop-in for artists 'The Rendezvous Night' to keep you empowered and connected

  • 'Empowering the Creative Process of the Dancer through the Art of the Actor'

• In honour of our Golden Anniversary, Jennifer Schwarte of Aurelia Media Designs has created a dynamic and new look for the EST website.