Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Pumphouse Theatre is Hiring

BOX OFFICE / PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (temporary full-time)
The Pumphouse Theatre, one of Calgary’s leading performing arts venues provides affordable, quality rental facilities and box office services to many of Calgary’s performing arts organisations. We are seeking a Box Office / Program Administrator. This is a temporary full-time 1 year maternity leave contract from January 30, 2012 – January 30, 2013.
The Pumphouse is offering a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual who is motivated and self-directed. This position will allow the successful candidate to hone their skills while taking ownership and management of a unique service that contributes to the continued growth and success of the arts in Calgary. We are also pleased to offer our employees a competitive benefits package including extended health care, dental and vacation.
The Box Office Coordinator’s duties and responsibilities include:

1. Reception
  • Receive and direct visitors by phone and in person (customer service)
  • Receive deliveries, invoices and mail; direct them to the appropriate staff member
  • Maintain and update multi-line phone system
  • Maintain, clean and organize front desk/box office area and lobby
  • Open the front doors at the start of the business day
  • Inform staff of visitors and appointments
  • Maintain and stock counters and lobby areas with promotional materials
2. Box Office
  •  Manage and direct all phone, email, and in person ticket orders and inquiries
  • Build shows for sale and process all ticket orders via the central box office system
  • Be accountable for the balancing of daily box office receipts
  • Receive and respond to box office emails
  • Prepare and mail out ticket orders, including season tickets
  • Provide frontline support and reporting to Promoters of both on and offsite events
3. Program Administration & General Office
  • With the Executive Director – coordinate class schedules, locations and staffing of educational programming
  • With the Executive Director and Technical Director – coordinate The One Act Play Festival and any other Pumphouse productions
  • Process Drama Class registrations and payments, charitable donations, tax receipts and memberships
  • Ensure the office is equipped with appropriate supplies.
  • Assist in the coordination of publicity for Drama Classes and the One Act Play Festival
  • Produce the Pumphouse Playbill and other promotional materials.
  • Update the Pumphouse Theatre website
  • Perform other duties as assigned for the professional and efficient management of the Box Office and Pumphouse Theatres Society
This is a full time position with occasional evening and weekend work required.
The Ideal Candidate is…
… Imaginative. You are highly focused and flexible with a willingness to learn new skills
… Self-directed. You work independently as well as in a team environment
… Articulate. A strong communicator, you have superior customer service skills
… Educated. You possess a Post-Secondary education in arts or arts management
… Computer Savvy. You are comfortable with basic MS Office software and learning new applications.
… Experienced. While not a requirement, previous box office experience is an asset.
If you are interested in this opportunity,
please forward a resume and cover letter no later than December 18, 2011 to the attention of:
Meaghan Farhall
boxoffice@pumphousetheatre.ca
Fax: 403-237-5357
The Pumphouse wishes to thank all those that apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Rogues Update


IN THIS ISSUE:
Winter Schedule – Now Registering: Classes Filling Fast
Back by Popular Demand – Master Screenwriting Class
Winter Performance Intensive – Show Chosen and Cast
Rogues Holiday Party – Booked and ready to go
Follow Us – Now on Twitter

WINTER SCHEDULE

Now registering for Winter classes. Be sure to register early to guarantee your spot


FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR FALL CLASSES DOWNLOAD OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE HERE OR CALL(403)228-5526

MASTER SCREENWRITING CLASS

January-March                                 FILM STRUCTURE CLASS 1

STRUCTURE IS THE ESSENCE OF SCREENWRITING AND THE FUNDAMENTAL TOOL IN A GOOD SCREENPLAY.   BUILDING THE CLOTHESLINE TO HANG YOUR SCREENPLAY ON IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES, BUT ALSO THE MOST REWARDING WHEN YOU GET IT RIGHT.  IT WILL SAVE YOU INNUMERABLE DRAFTS, GIVE YOU A SKELETON TO BUILD FROM, AND ENSURE YOUR CHARACTERS HAVE STRONG INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL GOALS AND THAT THEIR DESIRES AND PASSIONS ARE THE CENTRE OF YOUR SCREENPLAY.

Structure encompasses, external action, inner and outer character goals and arcs, thematic structure, A & B subplots or multiple subplots and visual images/ metaphors structured into your screenplay.  It is the layers of the screenplay that give the screenplay depth, but it starts first with laying the groundwork of the main external A structure and character goals and arcs. 

Saturday 2:00-4:30

8 classes plus 4 weeks independent study writing assignments with work handed in
January 7th to March 24, 2012

Participants will study screenplay structure, character, use of theme, visual imagery, BEAT outlines and major turning points and complete exercises online.  Part of the class will be independent work which the participants will hand in or email to me for comments and discussion. 
This is a working class designed for writers, screenwriters, directors, playwrights, actors and film buffs using actual films and screenplays for study.  It will also include discussion of marketing, how to get an agent and selling a screenplay.

$690.00(+GST) – 8 Classes plus 1on1 online feedback based on completed assignments
Payment schedule can be arranged with Rogues Studios.
For an Additional $100.00 those with completed manuscripts and screenplays will be read by Wendy with feedback provided

About the Instructor  Wendy Hill-Tout has produced, executive produced, written and directed over 30 films, including Into the West with executive producer Steven Spielberg, nominated for 16 Emmy's, Undercover Christmas for CBS which swept the ratings with 18M viewers, Goose on the Loose, a feature starring Chevy Chase, the Perfect Man, a feature, winner of Best Screenwriting, Best Drama, Shattered Dreams, a documentary nominated for Best Documentary and Best Direction, at the Academy of Canadian Film and Television, No Place To Go, winner of a Columbus Award and San Francisco Award for Best Documentary,  among many others.  She has studied with many industry professionals and story editors including Michael Hauge (Writing Screenplays that Sell), Robert McGee, Lew Hunter (head UCLA screenwriting), Sid Field and others.   Her screenplay courses have received rave reviews from professionals and amateurs alike. She is currently co-writing a TV mini-series and a feature film.


WINTER PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE
This year’s Performance Intensive is All in the Timing by David Ives, Directed by Stacie Harrison.  Featuring Natalie Davidson, Wonser De Gbon, Ben Francis, Shayla Gitterman, Ariana Hodge, Shawn Horsey, Adam Kadey, Shae Keebler, Sage Kitchen, Jerrall Prakash and Natascia Vervena.  We would also like to welcome Rachel Sheridan as Stage Manager.
Performances will take place Sunday, December 18th – Tuesday, December 20th at 8PM in the EPCOR Centre’s MOTEL.

ABOUT US
Rogues was founded in 1993 in Vancouver, B.C. by seasoned working professionals, Christianne Hirt and Joe-Norman Shaw - who shared a desire to establish a creative home where actors could explore their craft in an environment devoted to the highest and most demanding artistic principles. After Christianne won the lead role of Hannah in the series Lonesome Dove, the two moved to Calgary where they re-established Company of Rogues in 1996, continuing their vision to cultivate a community of first class actors.

We invite you to audit our classes and discover why Company of Rogues is the place to be.

ROGUES HOLIDAY PARTY
Once again we will be celebrating the season!! We welcome all for good company and cheer at the Barley Mill Eau Claire on December 21st -festivities will begin at 7PM
Please RSVP to info@corogues.com prior to December 14th.

*Appies provided, Cash Bar

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
@CoRogue
Keep up to date on all the goings on at the Studio and with Rogues Theatre!


Cheers,

Amanda Wiebe
Studio Coordinator
Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio
Administrator
Rogues Theatre
Monday – Friday (1-6PM)
(403) 228-5526

“Mentoring and developing professional Film and Theatre Artists since 1993…”

Looking for Holiday Help

Are you someone who is really good at reading and interacting with an audience? Have you ever been told you should be a Game Show Host?

If you answered yes, and are available Saturday, December 17th, please contact Allison Lane @ Out Of Our Heads Productions, she has just the job for you!

Allison Lane
alane@outofourheads.ca

Monday, November 21, 2011

Looking for Actors


Saturday Dec 3rd  - 3 men and 2 women SATURDAY 2-4:30 At Rogues Studios

Calgary Arts Academy (should have car) 4931 Grovehill Road SW (close to AMA on 17th Ave SW in old Glenmeadows School)  MONDAY NITE – 6:30-9

Dec 3 – Need 4 women and 2 men  *(minimum)

Dec 10 – Need 4 men and 2 women *(minimum)

I could use more actors Dec 3 & 10th as I have more students (hence more scenes and more groups).

The acting students will be performing a “scene” that my writers have written.  The scene will be rehearsed with the writer, then performed and if time the scene will be rehearsed again (with changes) and performed.


Voice Pictures Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
(403) 283 9993 
info@voicepictures.com

Friday, November 18, 2011

Rogues Holiday Party


RSVP by December 14, 2011

Join our Facebook Event HERE

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Indie Filmmakers' With Elliot Grove


Alberta Buzz and Raindance Canada would like to offer Company of Rogues and your members a 15% discount off the Indie Filmmakers' Weekend with Elliot Grove coming up this weekend - November 19-20.

If your members wish to register and receive the discount, please have them email Stacey Perlin at Alberta Buzz at staceyperlin@gmail.com with the subject line: Company of Rogues Discount

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Space available in Shakespeare Scene Study

Limited spots available for Winter Scene Study!
Prepare for general auditions in the Spring!
Contact the Studio to register!

Monday, November 14, 2011

QOTW

I believe that as much as you take, you have to give back. It's important not to focus on yourself too much. - Nicole Kidman

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Back for Winter Session


MASTER SCREENWRITING CLASSES ROGUES                WINTER 2012

January-March                                 FILM STRUCTURE CLASS 1

STRUCTURE IS THE ESSENCE OF SCREENWRITING AND THE FUNDAMENTAL TOOL IN A GOOD SCREENPLAY.   BUILDING THE CLOTHESLINE TO HANG YOUR SCREENPLAY ON IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES, BUT ALSO THE MOST REWARDING WHEN YOU GET IT RIGHT.  IT WILL SAVE YOU INNUMERABLE DRAFTS, GIVE YOU A SKELETON TO BUILD FROM, AND ENSURE YOUR CHARACTERS HAVE STRONG INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL GOALS AND THAT THEIR DESIRES AND PASSIONS ARE THE CENTRE OF YOUR SCREENPLAY.

Structure encompasses, external action, inner and outer character goals and arcs, thematic structure, A & B subplots or multiple subplots and visual images/ metaphors structured into your screenplay.  It is the layers of the screenplay that give the screenplay depth, but it starts first with laying the groundwork of the main external A structure and character goals and arcs. 

Saturday 2:00-4:30

8 classes plus 4 weeks independent study writing assignments with work handed in
January 7th to March 24, 2012

Participants will study screenplay structure, character, use of theme, visual imagery, BEAT outlines and major turning points and complete exercises online.  Part of the class will be independent work which the participants will hand in or email to me for comments and discussion. 
This is a working class designed for writers, screenwriters, directors, playwrights, actors and film buffs using actual films and screenplays for study.  It will also include discussion of marketing, how to get an agent and selling a screenplay.

$690.00(+GST) – 8 Classes plus 1on1 online feedback based on completed assignments
Payment schedule can be arranged with Rogues Studios.
For an Additional $100.00 those with completed manuscripts and screenplays will be read by Wendy with feedback provided

About the Instructor  Wendy Hill-Tout has produced, executive produced, written and directed over 30 films, including Into the West with executive producer Steven Spielberg, nominated for 16 Emmy's, Undercover Christmas for CBS which swept the ratings with 18M viewers, Goose on the Loose, a feature starring Chevy Chase, the Perfect Man, a feature, winner of Best Screenwriting, Best Drama, Shattered Dreams, a documentary nominated for Best Documentary and Best Direction, at the Academy of Canadian Film and Television, No Place To Go, winner of a Columbus Award and San Francisco Award for Best Documentary,  among many others.  She has studied with many industry professionals and story editors including Michael Hauge (Writing Screenplays that Sell), Robert McGee, Lew Hunter (head UCLA screenwriting), Sid Field and others.   Her screenplay courses have received rave reviews from professionals and amateurs alike. She is currently co-writing a TV mini-series and a feature film.