Dear fellow Actors & Actresses,

Another bulletin with some interesting opportunities out there. Some
workshops, an audition notice, a few projects and a play, so a bit of
everything out there for you. Hope is useful!

Best wishes,

Marcus

WORKSHOPS

ACTING for Camera: From Stage to Screen,
From 17th to 30th of August, 2008
In the Actors Space, VIC, Spain

– ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT - IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP:
marcusbale@gmail.com OR 0863173543 —-

The tecniques used for this workshop are drawn from the experience of
the teachers through the work they did with Jacques LeCoq.
Here is a bit of info about the course:

Acting for Camera: From stage to screen
17th – 30th August 2008 (10 days of training)

This workshop is designed to train the actor in techniques that have
been developed specifically for film or TV acting. A fine-tuning
experience that enables the actor to find and give a true performance
for the camera without distortion or exaggeration.

We will be working with:

• Physical Listening & the Senses.
• Script Work, Cold Reading & Analysis of Text.
• Fundamental Techniques for acting for the camera.
• Character’s Inner Voice.
• Character through Action.
• Rehearsing and Taking Direction.
• Working on Set.
• Creating your own filmed work.

This innovative approach is performance led and allows the actor to be
a fully creative artist and not just an interpreter of text.

Throughout the workshop participants follow a series of specially
crafted exercises leading to working in front of the camera (on set).

During the course an ambience of teamwork is created allowing actors
to work together in a creative way.

This workshop is about empowering the actor which has great value for
the participants and often leads them into professional work in the
film industry.

“Coming from a performing background we realized that the actor’s
power was being overlooked and more often that not was only being used
as a cog in a machine. Drawing on the training we received in Paris
from Lecoq (teacher to Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, European actor of
the year 2000 Sergi Lopez and Steven Berkoff) we took these principals
of dramatic/comic creation and developed them specifically for the
techniques of Acting
for Camera.”
Simon Edwards on the ‘Acting for Camera’ workshop.

- Where are the workshops ?: The Actors Space ( - Vic (Barcelona)-).
The Actors Space is located in a place of outstanding natural beauty,
right in the heart of the Catalan countryside only one hour from
Barcelona. The workshop takes place in a 16th century farmhouse, which
holds accommodation for up to 20 people. The main barn has been
converted into a large studio, this is where most of the workshop
sessions happen. The house has also a swimming pool, which is enjoyed
during the breaks on hot days. (Its a BEAUTIFUL PLACE believe you
me!).

- How much for each workshop?: 650 € - What does this price include?:
The price includes the fees for the
10-days of training + shared accommodation and all home-made
Mediterranean meals! (Food is gooooood!)

If you are interested in participating in any of these workshops or
want more information, please contact me:

Email: marcusbale@gmail.com
Phone: 086-3173543

Best wishes,

Marcus Bale

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AUDITIONS

Auditions for short film “Star Struck’

Writer/Director Emma Teck – Flyby Films
Producer Bryan O’Brian

Winner of Filmbase/RTE Award for Short Film Production

‘Star Struck’ is the story of two 15 yr old girls from Limerick who
dream of becoming pop stars. Their dream seems like it could become a
reality when they hear of auditions for ‘You’re a Star’ in Cork. The
one small problem is that they have no money and no way to get to the
auditions. The story follows the two girls as they face the many
obstacles that stand in the way of them achieving their dream. What
prevails is their determination to succeed against all odds and an
unfailing hope that their dream will come true.

Auditions will be held in Limerick on

Monday 21st July , 2008 From 2.00pm – 10pm
Tuesday 22nd July , 2008 From 2.00pm – 10pm

To register interest and get an audition time please email or phone
the following;

emma@twotoefilms.com or 086 3293056

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

2 Female (Lead Characters) Age Range 14 – 17
2 Female Age Range 14 – 17 – must be able to dance. Will be included
in a choreographed dance class
2 Female (Brother’s Girlfriend and her best Friend) Age Range 17 – 20
1 Male (Brother) Age Range 18 – 20
1 Female (Mother) Age Range 40 – 50
1 Female (Grandmother) Age Range 60 – 75

We also need a group of age 16+ dancers for a dance scene in the studio.

ALL CHARACTERS MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK IN A LIMERICK ACCENT

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PROJECTS

This project is in collaboration with the Health Promotion Unit of
the HSE in Bray. Specifically with the Breastfeeding Awareness
Steering Committee who have commissioned this for Breastfeeding
Awareness Week the 1st week in October…Quite a coup for Arts and
Health from our less than progressive Health Service !

Some of the workshops will involve working with Mums who have
experienced difficulties with BF’ing and also those who have chosen
not to BF at all. Their stories and experiences will form the basis of
the devised piece of work and will be performed to Health
Professionals, Ante Natal Classes, Community Groups etc. using Forum
Theatre Format which involves ‘audience participation ‘.. The aim is
to raise awareness and address issues around the low rate of BF’ing
and the reasons women either give up early or choose not to.

I would like younger M and F actors because there is also an element
of promoting BF’ing to your age group…and to men..!

This all sounds very serious I know, but it will be a very interesting
process and I’d like the work to be lighthearted and a bit of fun
whilst addressing the problems.It does mean though that the actors
must be willing to engage in the process with the Mums and the subject
matter.

Workshops will be held weekly probably in the Dun Laoghaire area,
times and day TBC

If you are interested please contact Marie McNamara at: playright@eircom.net

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SUBMISSIONS

UNFRINGED, Limerick’s landmark performance festival is calling for
submissions for its 12th year. The festival will run from Friday 30th
Jan through to Sat 7th Feb 2009 inclusive. We are now calling for
submissions from all performers, theatre companies, visual artists,
filmmakers, dancers, poets, circus and street artists, musicians, etc.

The Belltable itself will be in the midst of renovation but we are
seeking to follow on the success from previous years and host
performances across the city in many different venues.

The Festival will be a showcase of International, National and Local
work that is emerging, experimental and innovative.

If you have an event that you would like to include in the festival,
showcase your work, experiment with other artists, or premiere new
work please contact us with your ideas.

How to Submit
Deadline for Submissions to UNFRINGED is 20th September 2008. Please
send us as much information as possible. This can take the form of
written proposals, videos, DVD’s, CD’s etc. For further information
please check our website www.belltable.ie

Email to: info@belltable.ie
Mail to: UNFRINGED
Belltable, 69 O’Connell Street
Limerick
Tel: 061 315 871

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PLAYS

Tragic Eyes Theatre Company
in co-production with the Granary Theatre present the Irish Premiere,

‘Stallerhof’
Running from the 16th to the 26th of July (excluding Sunday 20th) at
8pm in the Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade, Cork
Tickets €15/€10 (conc.)
Box Office Bookings: 021 4904275
Starring: Frank Prendergast, Roisin O’ Donovan, Cormac Costello and
Paula McGlinchy

http://www.granary.ie/events.htm
http://tragiceyestheatre.wordpress.com/