Douglas College Theatre Department
700 Royal Ave V3M 7X3 New Westminster, BC, Canada

This is a great resource for currently registered B.C. post-secondary students. https://here2talk.ca/home

TWO Fantastic Workshop / Audition Opportunities: THIS ONE: Free! Historical Performance Audition Prep Workshop... Sunday Nov 29 at the Dance Centre 3:30 - 6:30 pm -intended for any accomplished performer from any background in movement, but especially for those who might wish to audition -of special interest to those who wish to expand their capacities in petit allegro and in partner connection This workshop is in preparation for an audition on Dec 5 Please bring: a mask, soft soled shoes to dance in, plus a bag for your street shoes and if you desire, a notebook. Be prepared to follow all Dance Centre covid protocols (see website). There will be one short break after approximately 2 hrs What we will cover: 3:30 - 4:30 an introduction to Renaissance dance and its context by learning basic steps and improvisation of the galliard, a group dance and a portion of a spirited Renaissance dance duet 4:30 - 6:30 an introduction to Baroque dance and its context by learning several common Baroque dance steps, usage of the arms and by reconstructing part of a simple choreography from Baroque dance notation a brief intro to Baroque gesture (useful for dancers, singers, actors, clergy, politicians, public speakers). Please Register by emailing [email protected] AND THIS ONE: Two Part Audition in Vocal Body With Catherine Lee, AD, True North Performance Two Part Audition Process: 1. Free Vocal Body Workshop for Interdisciplinary Performers: Dec 6, 2020, 35 pm at the Dance Centre 2. Vocal Body Audition (short contract ending mid Feb. 2021): Dec 7, 2:30 4:00 pm at the Dance Centre You may attend the workshop even if you do not wish to audition Pre-register by emailing [email protected] by Dec 5. If you wish to audition, please also forward a short bio and 1st page of your CV What is Vocal Body? This work combines voice and movement in a theatrical envelope: contemporary musical theatre. Do you have experience singing in choirs, in musical theatre, contemporary dance, mime, or theatrical voice work? This may be for you! Those with experience in improvisation are especially encouraged. Health: All Dance Centre protocols for covid will be observed (please see website). Please bring socks or dance shoes for studio use & a bag for outdoor shoes. Additionally, specially made, clean singers’ masks provided for each participant. Please see True North Performance Society of BC facebook page for more info and photos of our work. Or leave a message on 604-303-0377.

Theatre grad, Lois Warwick, who will be returning to work with us in an guided studies term this Winter, had some fun in the studio with photographer Albert Normandin. Check it out: https://albertnormandin.blogspot.com//11/lois-entertains.h Albert Normandin Photography Inc.

This was brought to my attention by two of our graduates. One of them, Sarah Roa, wrote: "GRAB A TISSUE BOX BEFORE WATCHING THIS. You will ugly cry alongside th...is profound, brave, insightful young woman. It made me uncomfortable, it made me think, it made me reflect on times I wish I spoke up, it made me ask myself how I can have my voice heard and to amplify the voices of people that are so often seen as threats or difficult. I promise you that this is worth 20 minutes of your time today. ESPECIALLY if you are a white creative. Please do it, see it through to the end even if it makes you uncomfortable. Pass it along to anyone and everyone, whether or not they are doing a good job in the arts. I wish I could give this woman a big hug and thank her for her words. I am so moved by this."

This class is coming up on Thursday. Another great way to stay connected. https://www.movingvoice.org

The Theatre Department has moved auditions for the Fall intake online. If you are a current applicant we will be sending information out shortly. We continue to accept audition applications for April 24. Please contact Erin Byers, ... Administrative Associate [email protected] for information about applying online. See more

The École nationale de théâtre - National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) is allocating $60,000 in support of emerging artists (as 80 grants of $750). These funds will be granted to theatre artists in training, or artists who have completed a theatre training program within the past five years, to present a piece of art online. Eligibility Theatre artists currently enrolled in and artists graduated within the past five years from a theatre training program are invited to su...bmit a project. Artists from all theatre disciplines, including set and costume design, lighting, sound and video design, playwriting, directing and acting, are eligible to apply. Artists from all regions of Canada, from all backgrounds and languages are welcome. How to apply To submit a project, artists are invited to fill out the application form at https://ent-nts.ca/en/art-apart. Artists have until March 31, 2020 to submit their work or their project proposal for a live performance. To learn more, visit: https://ent-nts.ca/en/art-apart See more