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Inspiration – Take Care of Yourself

I wanted to share some thoughts with you from The Actor’s Survival Kit by Miriam Newhouse and Peter Messaline on taking care of yourself.

But first a thought from me, Hallie. It may be something you have heard many times but is always worth repeating: Classes are always out there to keep yourself working on something. If you can’t afford to take classes, take on the challenge of trying to motivate yourself to stretch, read, sing, dance, write, draw, breath… treat your body and mind with kindness.

And now from The Actor’s Survival Kit  by Miriam Newhouse and Peter Messaline:

“One of the few advantages of an acting career is that there is no mandatory retirement. As long as there is breath in your body, strength in your limbs, and a neuron or two in your brain you can continue. But once your wind has gone, your limbs are wracked, and your brain is fried, you’re finished […]

Read the rest of this post in The Vision Board

And watch this to get inspired!

-Hallie

Cabaret playing at Hart House Theatre

Check out this theatrical trailer for Hart House’s production of Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret.  The Show runs until Jan 28, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Jan 28 at 2 pm. $25, stu/srs $10-$15. 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849, harthousetheatre.ca. See it before it’s too late!!

 

Call for Submissions: Fresh Grounds New Works

The Harbourfront Centre is calling for submissions for Fresh Ground new works. They are awarding prizes up to $20,000 to  a new collaborative artistic creation incorporating more than one discipline or field. Click here to read the guidelines.

Project Leads must submit a Letter of Intent briefly but clearly outlining the core concept of the project, and how it relates to the stated focus for 2013/14 commissions. The Letter will also describe how the project will be realized and include a brief introduction to each collaborator and their contribution. The Letter of Intent shall be a maximum of two single-spaced typed pages (using 10pt font) in length, pasted as unformatted text into the field provided in the online application form.

Good luck to those who apply!

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/freshground/index.cfm

Tales from a Suitcase – Acting up stage

Everyone should check out Tales From a Suitcase at the Berekley Street Theatre on January 30th. The show is a part of Acting Up Stage’s Dark Night Cabaret series.

Through a variety of songs and stories about life on the road, Laura Caswell takes you on an unforgettable journey.

Laura has been living at least part of her life out of a suitcase for nearly twenty years. As a young girl her father moved to Europe, followed by years of studying abroad, then life on the road in regional theatre and tours and, of course, yearly vacations with loved
ones. Come laugh and learn through her incredible tales of the joys and woes of travel.

Featuring her talented sister Andrea Caswell (EP: Love and the Afters) and the amazing musical skills of Greg Gibson on piano, you will hear everything from old familiar show tunes to popular music, original Canadian songs, and contemporary musical theatre.

Full of fun, comedy, laughter and tears this Cabaret is sure to be “packed” with something for everyone.

Box office: actingupstage.com/productions/dark-night-cabaret
416 363 3110

Inspiration – Show Others What Few Take Time to Notice: “The Beauty of a Second”

Here is a beautiful video that was submitted for a contest I just stumbled upon. It’s something to inspire you or maybe even something for you to participate in. The deadline has been extended. Read more in The Vision Board for more information or just watch this lovely video and try not to miss a second…

Also, I have something for you to think about: if you could make a video like this, what would you choose to film?

Tweet Us! and let us know…