Bad Dog Theatre Youth Program

Youth Improv Series

The Bad Dog Theatre Youth Program is excited to be entering it's fourth season! In the tradition of great workshops for all levels of improvisers, the Bad Dog is continuing to extend its top-notch classes to youths aged 15 through 17.

Participants in the Youth Improv Series will learn the fundamentals of storytelling, create their own characters on stage and gain the confidence to show off their new found skills. There will be a showcase at the end of each eleven week session where participants will perform in a final show.

The bad Dog youth teachers have years of improv experience both as performers and instructors, and through their workshops they have seen students become more confident, more socially intuitive and better all-round performers.

Ready to improv!?!?!

Click Here! http://www.baddogtheatre.com

The Meisner Technique with Jason Fraser

The Meisner Technique, developed by Sanford Meisner, draws its origins from Constantin Stanislavski's Method of Acting. Meisner developed a series of exercises that demand the actor to acheive the aim of "Living truthfully under imaginary circumstances" which is Meisner's definition of acting.

The exercises force the actor's attention off of himself and onto his partner. By taking the attention off himself, the actor has the freedom to behave spontaneously through his impulses, which leads to a more truthful and honest performance.

We offer scheduled segments of the Technique, designed to take the actor confidently from aspiring beginner to auditioning professional. Because we're dedicated to a high standard of quality, students are interviewed to ensure that serious actors work with actors of equal commitment.

Over 5 years of training excellence.

Visit us on Facebook: meisnertechniquewithjasonfraser

Contact: meisnertechnique@gmail.com

or call 416.562-2409

Tammy Frederick - Vocal Instructor

Accepting New Students Now!

Tammy opened her vocal studio Sing! in 2002 and has had the honour of training voices ever since. With her vocal approach she easily breaks down how the voice works so that students quickly experience progress from their first lesson. it is her goal to provide a fun and inspiring experience based in success where understanding and confidence build effortlessly.

In 2006, Tammy became a contributing vocal columnist for Canadian Musician Magazine enabling her to offer vocal support and advice to readers across Canada. Tammy has conducted many workshops throughout Toronto and surrounding area, has participated in two Toronto Music Expos, was a guest panslist at Queens University and has adjuticated many singing competitions. With Siiing! she has produced concerts at various Toronto venues including Lee's Palace, Lula Lounge, C'est What and the Rivoli.

In addition to her coaching career, Tammy has studied extensively in singing, acting and dancing and has performed on numerous concert stages and in many stage productions. Tammy's performance training has also taken her into the avenues of Directing, Music Directing and Choreogrphing on many different projects. She looks forward to continuing to support many aspiring singers through her coaching and workshops here at Fraser Studios!

For More information:

Please contact Tammy at: sing@siiing.ca

And check out her website at: www.siiing.ca

Shari Hollett - Acting and Improv Instructor

New 2012 Sessions registering now!

The Combination Workshop - "Unlock your spontineity and open the door to better auditions" This is a class specifically for performers who are looking to use improvisation as a tool both for auditioning and to help push themselves further as actors by heightening and exploring both teir instincts and flexibility. Using improvisation as a foundation, the class also offers an opportunity to do hands-on work with current television sides, incorporating side coaching to increase spontineity and sharpen the ability to make strong choices.

Shari Hollett is a veteran director/writer/actor and Second City Alumnust who has been teaching all levels of improvisation and acting for over 15 years.

For More information Please Contact: sharilynn60@gmail.com

Lori Pearlstein - Acting Instructor

New 2012 Sessions registering now!

Tuesday nights: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Cost: $300.00 (HST Incl)

Contact: 416.648.9055

Be prepared for the big audition. Bring power and reality to your craft with Acting Technique, Scene Study, Improv and Relaxation Exercises for your body and voice.

Monthly Audition Technique Workshops also available.

For more information, please visit www.lorip.ca

Stephanie Sheri - Vocal and Piano Instructor

Stephanie Sheri has been teaching piano and voice for nearly 20 years. Having studied classical piano, vocal jazz performance and musical theatre, Stephanie went on to have a vibrant career as a recording artist performing in Canada and the US, and as a teacher in and around Toronto.

In 1998 she formed Dragonfly Productions, teaching over 200 students the joys of music in private study. Having settled in Halton Hills the past 10 years, she is now back in downtown Toronto at Fraser Studios on Saturday Mornings.

Now accepting new piano and vocal students for private sessions.

For More information Please contact Stephanie at:

email: info@dragonflymusiclessons.com

Or Call: 647.220.1223

www.dragonflymusiclesson.com

Cathy Sobocan - M.A. Voice Coach

Catherine has been working for over twenty years in Canada and NYC as a radio announcer, show host and interviewer. She has graduate degrees in journalism and voice teaching and a wealth of experience and training as a voice-over artist and singer. She teaches broadcast journalism students at Sececa College and coaches private clients. You can hear Catherine each Friday on Toronto's JAZZ FM Radio doing news and arts reports. Catherine is passionate about helping others discover and speak with their natural voice.

In this fun, interactive class, discover how your true voice really sounds. Learn how to feel comfortable speaking in public. Identify and release habits that block your voice. Learn to speak on impulse. Find out what your body language is saying. Speak with energy and commitment make stronger personal connections when speaking to others.

For details about Catherine's upcoming upcoming classes, contact her at: csobocan@yahoo.com

Or Call 416.388.1165

Janet Williams - HAR, RAC, MBCMA, Cert Ed.

Director of Footsteps School of Reflexology

New 2012 Sessions registering now!

Janet is a certified Reflexologist and Massage therapist trained in the UKand has been practising and teaching since 1992. She is committed to sharing her wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in Reflexology. Her constant effort supporting her students to experience and master the healing power of one of the safest complementary therapies, has brought her international recognition.

In the UK, Janet was responsible for introducing a two year complementary therapies programme to local community colleges as well as teaching at private holistic schools. She opened her own Reflexology School in Toronto in July 2003, and the courses are now available in other Provinces.

Courses Offered:

Introduction to Reflexology

Reflexology Diplolma Course (78 CEU's - Category A)

Advanced Reflexology

Hand Reflexology

Anatomy & Physiology

Idian Head Massage

For More information Please visit: www.footstepsreflexologyschool.com

Contact: info@footstepsreflexologyschool.com

Or call: 416.778.5970

Tai Chi & Meditation Center

The Tai Chi and Meditation Centre offers instruction in the transformative mind-body disciplines of the Buddhist-Daoist tradition. Historically, these skills have been successfully applied in the martial arts, health maintenance, healing, and spiritual (enlightenment) transformation. Specific disciplines include Insight Meditation (Vipassana), Taijiquan, Qigong and the “internal” martial arts of Baguazhang and Xingyiquan.

We feel that these time-tested skills are more than ever needed to help us cope with increasing complexity, rapid change, stress and the loss of a sense of intrinsic value and interconnectedness in life. These skills are not just something else way down on your to-do list, but constitute the underlying master template, which can integrate, simplify, and make coherent sense of all activities. We need evolved consciousness to wisely operate evolved systems and technologies.

We offer on-going classes, medical qigong therapy as well as customized on-site workshops for outside organizations. Our clients include the Government of Ontario, University of Toronto, Ryerson University, IBM, Xerox, Bell, American Express, The United Church, Sears, Nortel, the Canadian Film Centre and Outward Bound Canada.

Instructors:
Andy James, Donna Oliver, Suzanne Taka, Colin Outram, Jeff Willis, Sheila Furness

Visit: www.torontotaichimeditationcentre.com for more info.

Acting Coach Carlos Diaz

The Carlos Approach:

To make it personal. To help actors bring themselves to the character and situation. Ask a lot of questions about the role and the characters around you. Preparing the actor for the imaginary situation and the very real audition. Teaching the actor to think for themselves so that eventually, they won't need me anymore.

Coaching:

Private audition coaching. First auditions or callbacks. A good coaching session can make the difference between just another callback and a booking.

Contact Carlos at: krlos.diaz@gmail.com