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UPCOMING CLASSES
CASTING DIRECTOR'S WORKSHOP
WITH ERIN BOYES & MONIKA DALMAN
Single day class. Warm up and prepare with Erin, perform your scene for Monika who will then offer you feedback & end with a Q&A
Sunday Nov 17th 11am - 4pm
Shoreline Studios
$168
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
$168 $150
Book before Nov 3rd
ABOUT MONIKA DALMAN
From non-union commercials to full-scale UBCP/ACTRA and SAG features, Monika's casting expertise knows no bounds. Her growing resume includes casting film and tv projects CBC, TVO, and PBS, as well as commercials for over 50 brands, including iconic brands like Disney/Marvel. In the indie film scene, Monika has left her mark, casting for projects backed by renowned institutions such as the Canada Media Fund, Canada Council for the Arts, TELUS Storyhive, Canada Arts Council, Telefilm, DGC Greenlight, Harold Greenberg Fund, and Crazy8s. Her versatility extends beyond traditional mediums, having also delved into casting for voiceover and motion capture for video games. As a parent to two highly successful actors, Monika's empathy and understanding of the actor's journey are unparalleled. She takes pride in nurturing talent, supporting actors through their struggles, and ensuring they are prepared to seize opportunities when they arise. With projects spanning across Canada and the US, Monika's dedication to supporting actors and bringing stories to life knows no bounds. Her commitment to excellence and passion for the craft make her a trusted ally for actors and filmmakers alike.
FALL SCENE STUDY
6 weeks of scene and character breakdown, followed by a showcase in December
Erin will guide you through the key points to breaking down your character, analyzing the scene and finding out what works best for YOU.
What works? what doesn't work? Train in a supportive environment with a love of the craft, the industry and play!
In mid-December, you will take what you've learned and perform for an audience of casting directors, agents, directors, producers & fellow actors.
Mondays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Oct 28 - Dec 9 (no class Nov 4)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
$350 $325
Book before Oct 21
DIRECTOR'S WORKSHOP
WITH ERIN BOYES & DAVID STRASSER
2 days weekend intensive class, guided by Erin and David, learning how to take direction in a scene. Take a demo tape of your scene home with you at the end.
DATES TBA
CURRENT CLASSES
SCENE STUDY TO FILM
4 weeks of scene and character breakdown, followed by 2 weeks of filming it on camera.
Erin will guide you through the key points to breaking down your character, analyzing the scene and finding out what works best for YOU.
What works? what doesn't work? Train in a supportive environment with a love of the craft, the industry and play!
For the last 2 weeks, you will film the scenes in a real set environment to teach you how to translate what you've learned to being on camera.
Mondays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sept 9 - Oct 14
The Filming Space
Contact Erin to request to audit a class