Tuesday 29 November 2011

LAFA UPDATE - December

Hello Everyone,
 
I had the pleasure of speaking with many of you last night; many more I am sure I will speak with today!  This will be a recap of dates and things to know that may have been mentioned last night and will be spoken of tonight...
 
Thank you for your time.  It is very nice to touch base.
 
Important info:
 
Tickets-- 
 
Tickets are quickly being purchased, so if you have your heart set on seats in section A, be sure to come in before and/or after class to purchase your tickets.  Everytime we are at the Puce Centre, we seem to sell out.  Lake residents (public) like to attend our shows and they will be able to purchase very soon!
 
You can purchase them in person every Saturday with cash and/or cheque.  However, mastercard and visa will be accepted over paypal on www.lakeshoreacademy.ca under the sidebar BOX OFFICE.  As of January 1st, you may purchase them in the office Monday thru Friday business hours. 
 
Important Dates ---
 
Show dates are as followed:
 
DRESS REHEARSAL - ALL ATTEND!!!
 
January 20th 5-8 pm
 
Cast A - January 21st, 2012 - 7pm
          - January 25th, 2012 - 10 am (school performance)
         - January 29th, 2012 - 2pm
 
Cast B - January 22nd, 2012 - 2pm
          - January 26th, 2010 - 10 am (school performance)
          - January 28th, 2010 - 2pm
 
Cast C - January 21st, 2012 - 2pm
          - January 27th, 2010 - 10 am (school performance)
          - January 28th, 2012 - 7pm
 
Note** School performance is held at the puce centre and many of the surrounding schools come to see their peers as a field trip! It is an exciting day and many teacher's have enjoyed our DISCOVER THE ARTS day!  This will be our 3rd year doing this!  Invites will come next week in an email you may print off and have your child hand into their classroom.  This has been approved by all school boards.
 
Note*** All children will need to arrive 1 hour prior to ALL Dress Rehearsals and Performance.  We are very adamant about this.  A dress rehearsal and performances without children attendance can stress the rest of the cast.  I strongly urge you to be sure to attend the DRESS REHEARSAL please and thank you in advance!
 
NO Rehearsal---
 
As Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve land on a Saturday there will be NO practice on these days.  Happy Holidays!!!
 
PJ ALL DAY PARTY!!! ---
 
Friday, January 6th, 2012 (please note this is correct...I apologize for the misunderstanding for I did mention that it was the 4th)  So...on Friday, the 6th, we will be having a blast of a day. Sometimes after the holidays, the kids are excited to come back and because there will be a 2 week break, LAFA finds that a PJ party is a perfect way to revisit all we have learn up until this point and it's a way to start the new year off with a bang!
 
9:00 - 11:30 am - practice, practice practice!!!
11:30 -12:00 am - pot luck lunch
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Vocals
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Movie & Popcorn
3:00 - 4:00pm - Talent Show!
 
NOTE*** I will be sending an email later with who can bring what so we don't have a million cookies and no Veggies... (LOL)  Also, I could use a few parent volunteers for clean-up and lunch duty!  Thanks in advance for those who have already volunteered so kindly!  Again, please note there will be myself and 6 Student Instructors for the days' events!  Any allergies may be reminded to me in an email please!
 
PARENTS WORKSHOP -- January 15th, 2012
 
1 - 3:30 pm - Puce Centre
 
In the past 3 years, over 100 LAFA students have been involved in many local film projects as well as many tides to Toronto paid gigs.  We are now receiving weeks phone calls for talent in the area.  Some have even had the pleasure of auditioning for the Diary of a Whimpy Kid 3 and the new Resident Evil.  Very exciting stuff!  Time and time again, I hear from the filmmakers and talent agency that they love LAFA kids because they understand the craft of acting and they are very well behaved and educated when it comes to the understanding of the business. 
 
However, there are MANY scams out there and I have had many parents ask me many questions pertaining to the business of acting.  I feel that this workshop will benefit families to be better educated on what it is they want their child be involved in.  There will be 3 categories we will be putting your child in.  With this we will be compiling list that best suit your family values and needs!  There will also be a Toronto based agent, that LAFA has worked with attending to answer many of your questions!
 
Category A - I only want to be in Plays and LAFA projects
 
Category B - I want to be involved in LAFA projects, plays and anything LOCAL!
 
Category C - I want to be involved in LAFA projects, plays, local and want to go the
                   Toronto route!
 
I hope this will help establish everyone needs when it comes to your child's opportunities within the arts community, to better advance what it is they need!.
 
In regards to the play, the children are doing so well! We are ahead of schedule and the kids are moving along perfectly without snags!  I am very proud of these casts and I know the show will be our very best one!  I would also like to thank the many student instructors for their amazing efforts to this point! They have really help make these past months a success and many of your children look up to the older actors with pride and have hopes of being in their positions one day too! The Instructors have taken their mentor role very well and I am proud of the family we are creating here at LAFA!
 
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at home 519.728.9123 or email me!
 
Thank you and I hope you have an inspiring day!
 
 
Sarah Ilijanich
Artistic Director
Lakeshore Academy of Fine Arts
www.lakeshoreacademy.ca

Tuesday 15 November 2011

LAFA is Coming to Amherstburg!



LAFA is opening a sister school in Amherstburg!!!!
Auditions December 18th 1pm - 5 pm
Alice In Wonderland
Call for Audition time today!
519 728 9123

Friday 11 November 2011

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Hello Everyone!

Hope all is well, Alice In Wonderland is going splendidly!  Everyone is working very hard and excited for the hard work!

Costumes and Props are quickly moving along. 

*** We are looking for a baby carriage like this one

If anyone has any leads, please contact me at sarah.lafa@yahoo.ca

Also, if you have not received the music as of yet, please email me so I may send you the MP3's.  There are 10 all together.

Thank you,

Sarah Ilijanich

TROUPE INFO

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know in Troupe our schedule.

Thusday, 17th - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Class @ Puce Centre
      - classes will be working on Christmas Carols and Tag Lines for the Riverlights Festival

Friday, 18th - 4:45 pm - 7: 00 pm - Gordon House In Amherstburg
      - follow this link for directions - http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
      - performing in choral vinettes from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thusday, 24th - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
      - classes will be working on Choral work for Lakeshore Tree Ceremony and Nutcracker Monologues

Friday, 25th - 5:15 - 6:00 - Lakeshore Optimist  (right next to Belle River OPP station)
      - performing in Choral Vinettes from 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday, Dec 1st - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Puce Centre
      - classes will be working on the Nutcracker Performance

Thusday, 8th - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Class @ Puce Centre
      - classes will be working on Nutcracker Performance

Friday, 9th - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Villanova High School
      - dress rehearsal  - follow the link - http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Thursday, 15th - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Puce Centre - Inside the LAFA Studio" 
       - workshop with real working actors and film makers

Thursday, 22nd - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Puce Centre - Inside the LAFA Studio" 
       - workshop with real working actors and film makers

END of TERM
     

NUTCRACKER REVUE

Thursday 20 October 2011

Oct, 22nd - Rehearsal #3

These past weeks have been incredible! Everyone is eager and excited for our upcoming performance.  Last week we blocked 2 scenes, worked on our GOTE sheet (An Acting Tool for Characterization) and also finished placing everyone in their collective parts!  Jonah also worked with each group to find out each persons' dancing skill level!  Everyone did fantastic!
 
This week we will be doing the following:
 
Blocking - pages 1-3 
Choreogaphy - Daydreams (7 minutes)
Costumes - choices for our characters
 
**I have included the vocals & instrumentals for this song in an email
 
A few notes: 
 
Please note there is still an opening for the following production classes:
 
Cast A - 1 minor speaking role
Cast C - 2 minor speaking roles
 
Perhaps you know of a friend, who would like to particpate in our production, or maybe they have missed the auditions.  Please have them email me at sarah.lafa@yahoo.ca or call me at my home 519.728.9123
 
Also note: 
 
Many of you have asked about tickets.  You may puchase them online at www.lakeshoreacademy.ca under the Box Office and then call me at 519 728 9123 for your pick of seats.  Seats are at a first come first serve basis.
 
You may also puchase them in person before or after class on Saturdays, starting this week.  Tickets will be available for pick up on Nov. 5th.  Tickets will not be avaiable in the Puce Office until Dec 1st, at this time - you may come in during office hours and purchase them with Pat.  The number is 519 727 0470.
 
Also Note:
 
Our Haunted Hallway is an exciting project our Troupe is working on, and Alice's production will reap the benefits.  On Saturday & Sunday of October 29th & 30th, the Puce Centre will be in full swing with a Haunted Hallway, full of LIVE ACTORS from 6pm - 11pm.   In the gym, there will be centres set up for the family friendly atmosphere for children during the hours of 6-8.  Please forward these details to everyone you know and feel free to print a poster off and put it up in your office, local store or anywhere you see fit!!!  All this for only $5. 
 
The proceeds will be going to the LAFA's need for proper mics and lighting board for the upcoming Alice play!  
 
Thank you for your support, every bit counts!!!   Have an inspiring day!
 
Sarah Ilijanich
Artistic Director
Lakeshore Academy of Fine Arts
http://www.lakeshoreacademy.ca/
 



 

Thursday 29 September 2011

Responsibility and Teaching!

The right acting teacher can unlock your potential!  When you stumble upon a proper studio, with responsible instructors that teach true acting techniques, your potential can exceed your expectations! 

There are many theatre companies out there that are more concentrated on the end result!  Instead, the emphasis should be on the journey; when you focus on how you get to where you need to be, then the end result will organically unfold in a positive direction.  The product will be amazing! 

If you are at an acting studio taking classes, they should be teaching you about characters goals, obstacles and the tactics one does in order to gain what the character desires.  Basics, like monologue & scene work should be picked apart textually as well as intelligently.  Acting is a craft.  It takes intellect, strength and compassion.

A teacher should teach you to love your craft more than yourself.  Tis the responsibility of teaching artistry!