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IN THIS ISSUE: ROGUES ROCKS| Spring Schedule Extra| EMERGE 2013 Participants| Now Auditioning Master Class 2013/2014 ROGUES ROCKS!! Rogues Rocks the Calgary Film Industry In recent weeks several Rogues students in the Masterclass program have won roles on various high profile projects shooting in Alberta: In Klondike, Executive producer, Ridely Scott Sophia Lauchlin Hirt as Maid Mary, working opposite Tim Roth Caleb Theissen in the role of Petro Cliff Liknes in a recurring role Joel Jackshaw in a principle role Blackstone the Series Bernard Starlight- previously cast in a recurring role as Jumbo Sasha Barry in a principle role. Feature Film (title yet to be released) Joel Jackshaw, in a principle role. One of the most comprehensive programs in Canada, Rogues Masterclass Program trains actors from the ground up accelerating their careers to meet the professional demands of the Film and Theatre Industry’s. Rogues is now offering a Six week primer session for those interesting in a year long Masterclass program commencing this fall. If you are seriously considering a professional acting career, this is an opportunity not to be missed.  The Six week Primer session sets the actors foundation upon which they will continue to build and hone their skills during a year- long Masterclass program. Please check out our website for more information on who we are, our credentials and what we offer. www.corogues.com For more information or to book a one-on-one interview with a studio director, please email or contact our Studio Administrator, Amanda Wiebe. info@corogues.com  or call 403 228 5526 Starting Tuesday, April 2nd: TEEN Film Fundamentals! Explore on-camera technique and the audition experience through partnered scene work.  Students work with the Instructor to create an engaging character and authentic performance while learning to work creatively from the text. 6 weeks $275+GST Schedule: Tuesday evenings, April 2nd-May 7th, 6-8:30pm Instructor: Meaghan Farhall Contact The Studio for more information or to register! 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGE ACTORS We are proud to announce the attendance of our following actors at EMERGE 2013: Cheryl Kroeker Shields Grace Lu Ben Francis Aya Staley Sarah Irwin Congratulations! For more information on Theatre Calgary’s EMERGE visit here to learn what the event is all about! MASTER CLASS PROGRAM Evolve your craft to  a higher level! Learn how to apply for our year round program starting this upcoming Fall by reading on! Booking auditions soon! Master Class Program is a one-year full-time acting program.  The program is intended to provide the student actor with an intense level of training under the highest caliber of professional instruction. Master Class consists of four primary streams of study:  Scene Study, Meisner Technique, Acting for Film &Television, and Voice & Movement for the Actor. Steeped in the New York Tradition of actor training, we believe that these four core streams provide a well-rounded foundation for those actors with professional aspirations towards a career in stage, television and film. While there are many worthwhile University and College-level training programs, Rogues provides a highly professional environment free from academic requirements. We believe this allows total immersion into the development of the actor’s craft and the authentic style of performance that is the hallmark of the New York Tradition of actor training. Located on Calgary’s funky and exciting 17th Avenue Strip, Company of Rogues is deeply immersed in the vibrant theatre and film communities in both, Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, B.C. Our actors are sought after by local/regional casting directors, filmmakers and theatre companies alike. Furthermore, at Rogues all our instructors are working professionals who offer the highest quality of instruction and mentorship; providing career counseling and guidance even beyond the term of the program. Our Studio Directors, Christianne Hirt and Joe-Norman Shaw are available to provide you with more detailed information through a Master Class Interview. Actors interested in applying for the Master Class Program should contact the Studio to arrange an interview and to set up an audition. Our full-time program runs from early September to the end of June. Students are accepted into the program through the interview/audition process during the previous spring and early summer months (May-July). However, if enrollment permits we occasionally admit students at a later date. Please submit either a headshot and resume or a photo with an accompanying letter of interest (detailing any previous experience) via e-mail or in person to the Studio (info@corogues.com). Please include the subject heading “Master Class Audition/Interview”. Upon receipt of your application we will arrange for an audition and interview with one of our studio directors. Master Class Interviews The Master Class interview process is dedicated to creating a program that is right for each actor, taking into consideration individual scheduling needs and previous acting experience. We also offer a customized payment plan and our flexible scheduling allows students to remain employed during their training period- a feature unique to our program. Beyond the one-year full-time program, actors will find opportunities to continue to train with us on a course-by-course or session-by-session basis for as long as they choose to call Company of Rogues their creative home. Master Class Auditions For new students applying to the Master Class Program you are required to audition for one of our studio directors. Auditions consist of the presentation of one contemporary monologue of your choice, two minutes in duration. The half-hour audition will consist of the presentation of your selected piece and a working session with our director. Please bring in a hardcopy of your headshot and resume or photo and letter on interest to the audition.

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AUDITION NOTICE: 24/30 Cinemas

Sideshow Blotto

Call for auditions in Calgary AB, for our latest feature-length movie.  All those interested, please submit you headshot and resume through our website http://2430cinema.com/sideshow-blotto/

Synopsis

Ray, a worker from the refineries up north, comes into the city for the weekend and is determined to have a good time… and to drag anyone he meets along with him. Concurrently, there is a new-agey self help seminar happening over the same weekend, and everyone seems to be talking about it.


The project will be shot in a semi-documentary style, fast and loose, with a great deal of improv. Performers will be given character sketches as well as an outline of the entire story, and then through a few rehearsals we will fill in all the details.

Sideshow Blotto – Tina

Tina is not from Calgary; she’s from a larger city (Vancouver, Toronto?), and when push comes to shove she can’t help but remind people that she’s used to much better. She works off and on, and will take the odd waitressing gig (around Stampede — good cash), hostess for club openings, extra in commercials, all while maintaining a minimal portfolio on the Model Mayhem website. Mainly she can live off of boyfriends. Providers and lovers can sometimes (rarely) overlap. She knows a lot of low-quality guys are paying her attention and pursuing her for her looks and her vibe, so why not take advantage of it and treat them the same single-minded way in return (“oh, thanks for dinner, actually I’m kinda tired, I’m gonna go home early tonight”). Despite her protestations, she has never gone home early.
She’s known Ray for about two years. They met at an after-hours staff party (she worked with a friend of his, briefly), and he assumed the role of impromptu party host, maitre d’ing and getting behind the bar to mix drinks. He was one of the few guys who could dance with her properly. She likes to hover around him and wedge herself in between his current girlfriends. She has her sights set vaguely on greater men, but he can be a fun guy and he’s one of the few who seems to not need her (which is a bit weird since what guy wouldn’t?). Once when she was in dire financial circumstances she hinted to Ray — knowing that his circles included men who introduced women to other men under the auspices of “party companions” — that she needed to meet the right kind of people. She’s not sure herself how much of it was a test and how much serious, but when he went along with it (even if it didn’t work out), it soured them. They don’t see each other as much as usual anymore. The pursuit was always more exciting than the consummation.
Physical Characteristics: Female, late 20s-early 30s, stylish in an aggressive way, ⅓ pixie and ⅔ vamp.
Notes for Performer: We’re flexible with the age and the style, but looking for a bit of aggression and hysteria in a shrewd urban dweller. She’s not too worried about being perceived as creative, and if she is a romantic it’s kept firmly in the closet. A preoccupation with stars and signs and symbols is a must.

Sideshow Blotto – Amber

Amber is from Calgary, lives with her parents, and is still in high school. She plays volleyball and works part-time at a local grocery store, but neither interest her too terribly much at this point. Truth be told, she’s not feeling very passionate about any direction in her life right now. Every day is good fun; she’s just not thinking about the future. She has a couple close friends and a few relatives she likes to hang around with, but no one “best friend”. She’s always been close with her parents but lately they (especially her mom) have been annoying her. She dresses sporty-feminine (eg. lululemon) and wears some (but very little) makeup, yet there will be the odd event (weddings, formal dance at school) where she’ll bust out a hairdo and a cocktail dress and notice that a lot of people are staring at her. She’s considered dependable and mature for her age, and she’s begun to show an interest in classic literature, but mainly through the showcasing of pop culture (the latest Jane Austen books turned movies, The Great Gatsby, etc).
She met Ray a few months ago, at a volleyball tournament. He was in town, drinking with a buddy in the afternoon, with nothing to do. The buddy mentioned his younger cousin’s volleyball game and they decided to go and make it a laugh, heckling and cheering like it was a pro sporting event. Some of the other girls were terrified/scandalized, but he seemed harmless and funny. When a bunch of her teammates tagged along with the guys after the game, she came as well. The older men were cute and offered to get some alcohol, and the whole group ended up goofing around for the remainder of the afternoon and into the evening. She and Ray hung out a few times since and it is now accepted by both that they are dating. She’s been looking forward to his visit this weekend, as they get a whole day together. He doesn’t treat her like other people do, like her parents (telling her what to do)… but like another adult. And it’s interesting that he’s got his own place and does his own thing, like a different world. She doesn’t care what kind of plans he has for the future or anything like that; it’s just a good time right now.
Physical Characteristics: Female, 15-18, cute, no visible piercings or tattoos.
Notes for Performer: We are firm with the age and look. Those older wishing to try for the role must pass convincingly for a high schooler. Her cultural touchstones and other interests are open for discussion. We’re looking for a combination of naivete and a quick wit able to banter with the elders, but absolutely nothing that would suggest helplessness.

AUDITION NOTICE: Aspen Crossing Theatre

Aspen Crossing Theatre will be holding auditions for the upcoming 2013-2014 season on April 20 at Aspen Crossing Garden Centre, in Mossleigh, AB between 1 – 4.

Aspen Crossing Theatre is a dinner theatre, non-union production company that presents 5 shows a year.  Each show runs between 3 – 26 performances, Thursday – Saturday.  Shows include murder mysteries, dramas, romantic comedies and historical comedies.  The performances rely heavily on improvisation. A full range of actors is needed for the season.

Aspen Crossing is SE of Calgary on Hwy 24, about 1 hour drive from Calgary For further information about the performance space, please check out our website at aspencrossingcom.

To book an audition time or to ask any questions, send resume and headshot to gailwhiteford@shaw.ca

thanks for posting this,

Gail Whiteford,

Artistic Director,

Aspen Crossing Theatre.

NEW CLASS!! TEEN Film FUNdamentals

Company of Rogues Actors' Studio is excited to offer a Teen Film Fundamentals course.  

Explore on-camera technique and the audition experience through partnered scene work.  Students work with the Instructor to create an engaging character and authentic performance while learning to work creatively from the text. 6 weeks, $275+GST
Contact the Studio for more information or to register 403.228.5526 or info@corogues.com
www.corogues.com

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

“As the Company of Rogues teen program director, I am so delighted to be sharing my passion for performance with the teen students. I have worked with teens for many years and I am excited to help them pursue their craft of acting. My approach is to create a safe environment for students to feel free to take risks in order to develop a path to authentic performance. Along the way they will learn practical information about the industry and techniques to help them deliver truthful performances.”
– Meaghan Sholdice Farhall, TEEN Acting Program Director

Theatre for Living (Headlines Theatre): Live Streaming of Final Show

Live, interactive, global web cast:
Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 8PM (PST)
pre-show: 7:45pm PST
curtain: 8:00pm PST

Do you have a story to share? Are you interested in connecting with communities around the world? Fascinated by the power of the internet to encourage interactivity? Theatre for Living (Headlines) is a pioneer in using online broadcasts to connect world wide audiences to local communities. From Australia and The Philippines, to Croatia and South Africa, individuals from across the globe have all been a part of this innovative interactive dialogue through the use of online broadcasts.

maladjusted offers audiences around the world the unique opportunity to contribute to this meaningful dialogue about struggles within the mental health care system.

For more information about the show and the work that Theatre for Living does go to www.theatreforliving.com and click on maladjusted


Join the conversation! Our webcast for maladjusted will be live, streamed March 24th, 2013 at 8pm PST. Airing at an odd time in your location? Get a group together to have a late night webcast party or enjoy a webcast brunch. You can also tune in by yourself and join the conversation with folks in our online chat space. When the forum theatre component begins there will be web actors stationed backstage. You can interact with them and watch your idea go live on stage in real time on your behalf.

Follow this link for more information regarding time zones:
http://www.theatreforliving.com/present_work/maladjusted/webcast_maladjusted.htm

Don't miss the chance to contribute to this important dialogue about mental health care.

WAY TO GO ROGUES!!!

And the good news keeps on coming!

WAY TO GO

Cliff Liknes on being cast in Klondike

and

Sasha Berry on landing a principle roll on

Blackstone

KEEP IT UP ROGUES!!!    

SPRING 2013 EXTRA!!

KEEP YOUR TRAINING GOING!! or GET READY FOR OUR YEAR LONG MASTER CLASS PROGRAM WITH THESE 6 WEEK SESSIONS!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congratulation cupcakes all around!! Sophia and Caleb have been cast in the Ridley Scott mini-series Klondike!!

Actors Needed! Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre Company

Actors Needed!

Swallow-a-Bicycle Theatre Company is teaming up with Beakerhead Festival of Arts and Engineering this September to bring i-ROBOT Theatre to life!

Until then, I'm working on putting together a promotional team of Robots to hang out at different times in different areas of the city throughout this spring and summer. We'll be attending certain cultural events throughout the summer as well as taking to the streets to get the word out about i-ROBOT.

This is going to be a super fun, collaborative and creative project that we'd love for you to be a part of. This is a volunteer gig, however, joining the team means some possible perks such as free entry to certain events!

One of our first events is none other than the Comic Expo!

*April 26th - 28th* @ BMO Roundup Centre

At the event, we'll be sharing a booth with Apocolypse Now.

http://www.apocalypsewars.ca/

At the Expo, we'll need two volunteers to dress up and act as either a zombie or a robot. We'll have a "Choose Your Foe" theme at the booth where guests get to take pictures and interact with the zombie and robot. It's going to be a super fun event to be a part of and we'll need people for the following shifts!

*Friday April 26th: 12pm-4:30pm/ 4:00pm - 8:30pm* *Saturday April 27th: 10am - 3:30pm / 3:00pm - 7:30pm Sunday April 28th: 10am - 2:30pm / 2:00pm - 5:30pm*

This is just one event you can be a part of.

If you'd like to join us for this, please reply with your availability for the weekend and we'll set up a date to meet with you prior.

If you're not available for the expo, but would still like to join the team for other upcoming events, please send a rough availability of your spring/summer to: tarynjc@gmail.com

Thanks!

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Taryn Craig | 403.471.1902