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UPCOMING CLASSES

Monika Dalman

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 

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 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)

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 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! 

 $350 $325 

 Book before Oct 21 

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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

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