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!
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Friday, 23 September 2011
FINALIZED CAST - Alice In Wonderland
CAST LIST A
Aenea Bryson
Aenea Bryson
Alex Campbell
Alex Rocheleau
Alexis Wilcox
Alexis Wilcox
Andrea Mundy
Angelica Lepera
Autumn Owens
Chelsea Preston
Destiny Bryson
Eavenly Williams
Ella Smith
Emma Ducharme
Emma Ducharme
Eric Campbell
Grace Laforest
Hope Williams
Jack Ilijanich
Jocelyn Hoffman
Jack Ilijanich
Jocelyn Hoffman
Jordon Zaharchuk
Jordon Hayes
Jordon Hayes
Joy Robinson
Julia DiLuca
Kassidy Carter
Kate Bondy
Leah Ducharme
Mattias Milosevski
Maya Castillo
Maya Castillo
Michela Lepera
Natalie Charles
Steven Ilijanich
Talia Castillo
Tianna Cherubin
Amelia Chartrand
Arabella Belanger
Ava Grundner
Breelyn Vanier
Caitlyn Humber
Caitlyn Humber
Celia Bodchon
Chloe Chang
Cidney Langlois
Cidney Langlois
Dalton Virtue
Ella Tiveron
Elizabeth Russell
Eva Way
Haillee Gill
Holly Ormshaw
Eva Way
Haillee Gill
Holly Ormshaw
Kyla VanBuskirk
Lauren Dunn
Leila Pathak
Madelyn Bowler
Moira Hicks
Madelyn Bowler
Moira Hicks
Myah Pathak
Natalie Kersey
Natalie McLean-Duke
Onya Airgid
Rachel Tewkesbury
Ruby Grundner
Samantha Brammer
Ruby Grundner
Samantha Brammer
Samantha DiMario
Sarah DiMario
Sarah DiMario
Scott Ellsworth
Tia Kersey
Zoe Sawchuk
CAST LIST C
CAST LIST C
Alana Rae
Alexis Rae
Aliyah Davies
Allysa Rae
Angela Todorovski
Ashley Poulin
Autumn Davies
Braeleigh Davies
Briar Davies
Chris Vassos
Briar Davies
Chris Vassos
Emily Tong
Gabriella Sadler
Guilia Congi
Grace Kehoe
Julia Zakoor
Kasie Rayner
Lindsay Lauzon
Mackenzie Kelly
Mackenzie Kelly
Madison McDougall
Mara Vassos
Megan Davis
Michael Sinasac
Miranda Mullins
Natasha Sadler
Nikki Oligario
Olivia Mancini
Sarah Davis
Michael Sinasac
Miranda Mullins
Natasha Sadler
Nikki Oligario
Olivia Mancini
Sarah Davis
Taya Fanara
Tory Campbell
Zack Wilson
DATES TO REMEMBER
Sept. 26th - 30th - PICK UP YOUR Production Package!
Office Hours are 9am - 9pm - Monday thru Friday - Puce Centre
Sept. 30th - Good Luck Chris - OPEN HOUSE!!!
Puce Centre - 6pm - 8pm! Stop by and wish Chris good luck in working with Nelly Furtado!!! WOWZERS...
Oct. 1st- First Rehearsal - First READ THOUGH!!!
Cast A - 10 am - noon
Cast B - Noon - 2pm
Cast C - 2pm - 4pm
If there are any questions please feel free to email me at this address or call me at 519.728.9123. Thank you for the opportunity to ignite the spark of theater in you children's lives! Good luck!
Performance Days:
January 21st, 2012 - 2 pm - Cast C
January 21st, 2012 - 7pm - Cast A
January 22nd, 2012 - 2pm - Cast B
January 25th, 2012 - 10 am - (School) - Cast A
January 26th, 2012 - 10 am - (School) - Cast B
January 27th, 2012 -10 am - (School) - Cast C
January 28th, 2012 - 2pm - Cast B
January 28th, 2012 - 7pm - Cast C
January 29th, 2012 - 2pm - Cast A
Have an inspiring day,
Sarah Ilijanich
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
THEATRE COSTS for LSOH
Many people asked where the money goes for a production...The reason why tickets cost so much...
Theatre is expensive! The arts should be valued. Support the arts, by going to a show, donating a costume to your local theatre company, tweet your thoughts on a performance or even post a link to your local theatre company on facebook....
Here is a little info on LSOH - Payed out for this FREE Performance. And LAFA is a very humble theatre company...imagine a Broadway show...we are talking millions!
...
Basic Breakdown
Props $1600
Costumes $1500
Sets $800
Theatre Rentals/Rent/Insurance/Copyrights $15000
Programs/Tixs $200
Choreography $950
***note Director, Vocals Coach & Stage Manage donated their time...they never got payed -- which they should have! Transportation, social media, emails, website...and many hours organized are also not valued with a price tag.
Total Payed: $20,500
10 x 250 = $2500 Advertisements
37 x 113 = $4100 Script Fees
Raised from Fundraising $9000
Total Raised: $15,600
***note that is over $6000 lost
The way a student feels on the stage, the moment the applause roars, the moment a child feels like they accomplished something significant...is PRICELESS!
Theatre is expensive! The arts should be valued. Support the arts, by going to a show, donating a costume to your local theatre company, tweet your thoughts on a performance or even post a link to your local theatre company on facebook....
Here is a little info on LSOH - Payed out for this FREE Performance. And LAFA is a very humble theatre company...imagine a Broadway show...we are talking millions!
...
Basic Breakdown
Props $1600
Costumes $1500
Sets $800
Theatre Rentals/Rent/Insurance/Copyrig
Programs/Tixs $200
Choreography $950
***note Director, Vocals Coach & Stage Manage donated their time...they never got payed -- which they should have! Transportation, social media, emails, website...and many hours organized are also not valued with a price tag.
Total Payed: $20,500
10 x 250 = $2500 Advertisements
37 x 113 = $4100 Script Fees
Raised from Fundraising $9000
Total Raised: $15,600
***note that is over $6000 lost
The way a student feels on the stage, the moment the applause roars, the moment a child feels like they accomplished something significant...is PRICELESS!
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
CAST LIST - Alice In Wonderland - The Musical
Our mission is simple; we at Lakeshore Academy of Fine Arts wish to enrich your child’s life using the medium of fine arts. We want to ignite the spark of creativity that resides within each and every child empowering them to cultivate their individual talents.
Every child attending LAFA will be trained in all aspects of theatre, concentrating on developing a fun, safe and encouraging environment to inspire creative thoughts and challenge fears, all the while, creating long-lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.
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Dates to remember:
Dates to remember:
Sept. 20th - Look at Cast List on website! www.lakeshoreacademy.ca
Sept. 21st & 22nd - OPEN HOUSE!!! Wednesday & Thursday!!! 6pm - 7pm!!!
Register your child within your cast, Q & A and make a payment! We will be taking their
picture as well!
Sept. 26th - 30th - PICK UP YOUR Production Package!
Office Hours are 9am - 9pm - Monday thru Friday - Puce Centre
Sept. 30th - Good Luck Chris - OPEN HOUSE!!!
Puce Centre - 6pm - 8pm! Stop by and wish Chris good luck in working with Nelly Furtado!!! WOWZERS...
Oct. 1st- First Rehearsal - First READ THOUGH!!!
Cast A - 10 am - noon
Cast B - Noon - 2pm
Cast C - 2pm - 4pm
If there are any questions please feel free to email me at this address or call me at 519.728.9123. Thank you for the opportunity to ignite the spark of theater in you children's lives! Good luck!
Performance Days:
January 21st, 2012 - 2 pm - Cast C
January 21st, 2012 - 7pm - Cast A
January 22nd, 2012 - 2pm - Cast B
January 25th, 2012 - 10 am - (School) - Cast A
January 26th, 2012 - 10 am - (School) - Cast B
January 27th, 2012 -10 am - (School) - Cast C
January 28th, 2012 - 2pm - Cast B
January 28th, 2012 - 7pm - Cast C
January 29th, 2012 - 2pm - Cast A
Have an inspiring day,
Sarah Ilijanich
Artistic Director
Lakeshore Academy of Fine Arts
www.lakeshoreacademy.ca
Friday, 12 August 2011
Toronto Trip
LAFAs Toronto Trip
All I have to say is ... WOW! LAFA had the incredible honour of having a private workshop with amazing professionals from the entertainment sector! We all walked away with an overwhelming feeling of humbleness, knowledge and an understanding of a business that has complicated roots.
There were 44 of us that arrived early morning in Chatham to take the train. Taking the train is always a treat. Many students shared stories of past LAFA trips, while others had enjoy their first. We also were accompanied by an up and coming local band Overdrive 145, who were excited to be invited. We all rode on the train hopeful for the days events, but none of us could foresee the adventure that was in store.
As the train came to a halt in Toronto, we all found ourselves in the basement of Union Station. Dr. Matt Dodd graciously met us and ended up being a fantastic host! LAFA was very lucky to have such an amazing guy show us the best of Toronto. Matt, along side, LAFAs instructor Chris Domenicucci had organized the workshops together. And they were something we will never forget.
We were headed to the Subway. The young starry-eyed aspiring actors and hopeful rock stars had rounded the corner and heard the sounds of Phantom of the Opera from street performers. For many, this was a scene out of a movie. Many students drop a coin or two as the piano man smiled at us as we past by.
The chatter grew and the awe was starting to set in, when we arrived at a beautiful loft like building that had a beautiful courtyard. When we entered the building, we were excited to see that the room that had been rented was gorgeous. The group enjoyed a 4 hour workshop while sitting on plush chairs and leather seats.
Our first speaker was Cheryl Murphy, the Manager of Nelly Furtado at Chris Smith Management. What a wealth of knowledge! She spoke of industry expectations, personal stories of artists and how important it is to be humble. This was going to be a reoccuring theme that always made its way into the conversation. Not only did she spend the hour sharing priceless information but she took the band aside and personally spoke to them one on one after. The advice she gave to the young aspiring rock stars was tremendous. Her mentorship was outstanding and the boys of Overdrive 145 were hopeful as she took their demo to listen to. Thank you so much for coming out to speak to our little theatre group.
The next person up, was a very successful Talent Agent, JC from Just Canadian Talent Agency. This was a popular workshop where many LAFA kids had great questions to ask. He talked about a tough business that has a lot of pressures, expectations and hopes. The kids were given information on the process of auditioning. More importantly, he spoke of humbleness. The need to know where you came from, always be willing to learn more and never think your better than anyone else because there will be 20 others kids ready to take your role in heartbeat! We even got to hear the story of a girl who could not keep her grades up and did not care to fix it; she was no longer being represented by JC.
A hearty lunch followed as JC gave out his cards and promised to view all the kids portfolios and told them he would try to answer any other questions their parents may have.
Our third speaker was the beautiful young Nashville singer and songwriter Sara Giguere. She inspired the kids with her amazing story. She also shared with the kids the importance of being true to yourself, never selling yourself short and always go for your dreams! She spoke of understanding the business, never stop learning and to always be gracious, even for the things that do not happen. One student was so moved, she gushed a thank you saying how inspired she was! Here is her youtube link! What a powerful voice. Thank you Sara.
| Sara Giguere - You Are (Official Music Video) |
| Sara Giguere's first music video for her single 'You Are' off her debut EP. Director: Jean-Pierre Joubertwww.saragiguere.com |
Our last speaker was also our host Dr. Matt Dodd. Not only has he worked on the set of SYTYCDC, trained on Broadways stages but he is also a trainer for the New York Yankees. His story was a remarkable one. We spoke of a personal story of his struggles that had an overwhelming message of staying positive! The kids listened in that final hour with an eagerness that has present during the first hour. They were amazed and were inspired to follow their dreams! They had many questions for Matt and his story stayed with them as they took the train home. LAFA is indebted to you for your time, graciousness and humble mentorship we could never thank you enough. You truly, have imprinted these kids lives!
Back to the Subway, Matt brought us to Casa Loma where Harry Potter had just premiered. Then we headed to Much Music where we got to witness Degrassi High interviews only 10 feet away from us. The entire city was gracious and friendly! Even the security guard spoke to the kids of the VMA awards. They shopped down the main street and we headed to the Mall before we boarded the train back home.
Students were tired as we boarded the train in Union Station but still high from the days events. So inspired, taken back by the amount of information, knowledge and connections we all made. What a fantastic day!
Thank you to Visjna, Steve and Nicole for accompanying us. A very HUGE thank you to Chris for being a star, for the day could not have been so successful without your passion and drive to inspire LAFA.
Sarah Ilijanich
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