Next Symposium Date: September 27th - September 28th
Location: Innis Hall - U of T Campus - 2 Sussex Ave. - Downtown Toronto
Location: Innis Hall - U of T Campus - 2 Sussex Ave. - Downtown Toronto
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| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH | |
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| 08:00am | SIGN-IN - Sign-in - Visit our Sponsors & Vendors Booths - For a list of Sponsors & Vendors - click the link above |
| 08:30am | WELCOME - A preview of what to expect over the next 2 days - Participants are briefed about the “rules of engagement,” - Introductions of team and sponsors. |
| 09:00am | DISCUSSION - The Business of Show Business - An active and spirited discussion about the business side of show business. - Working WITH your agent....or.....Finding an agent. - How to be a GREAT client or an actor that can present him/herself well and be of interest to potential agents. - Photos & Resumes – advice, dangers and pitfalls - Demo Reels – sound advice on what is appropriate and useful on a reel. - A who’s who on the decision making side. - How the whole process works, where the actor fits in and how to get cast. - The audition process – Who are those people behind the table? This active discussion will give you an overall ‘view’ of how the industry works and who does what with whom. ....and more. |
| 09:30am | WORKSHOP #1 - They Went That Away (aka Hit Your Mark and Bark) - Mastering one to five liners - This is where Actors fail – underestimating the power of the small role in kick starting a career - How small roles, expertly done, translate to leading roles. - Warning: Be Prepared to ACT - Sides will be sent out 24 hrs prior to the Symposium. |
| 12:00pm | LUNCH BREAK - Visit our Sponsors & Vendors Booths - For a list of Sponsors & Vendors - click the link above |
| 01:00pm | GIVEAWAYS - Raffle Prizes will be given away - A special thanks to our generous Sponsors - For a list of Sponsors - click the link above |
| 01:15pm | WORKSHOP #2 - I Can Sell That ! - Commercial Workshop - Commercial scripts will be sent out prior to the Symposium – Learn the skills to master commercial technique – We will examine where actors fail most frequently in commercial auditions. **SPECIAL GUEST ADJUDICATOR STEVEN MANN ** – Steven will work with participants AND choose our cast!! - This workshop will be fast paced and not for the faint of heart!! - Be prepared to ACT. |
| 05:00pm | Q&A PANEL #1 - AGENTS FORUM - An opportunity to find out what the agents side of the business involves. How they choose actors for their rosters, working with producers and directors, helping their clients choose photographs...and the right photographer, building an actor’s resume, the art of negotiation and much more. This forum will be open to the floor for questions from participants. - For a list of attending Agents - click the Guests link above |
| 06:00pm | SYMPSOSIUM RECEPTION SCHMOOZE - The bar is open, meet the agents from the Agents Forum, schmooze with Ron, Brian and Crystal as well as other invited industry guests, our vendors and your fellow performers. |
| 08:00pm | THAT'S A WRAP ! - End of Day 1 - Check your email for your sides for tomorrows workshops!! - Talent: Your call time tomorrow is 8:00 a.m. sharp! |
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| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH | |
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| 08:00am | SIGN-IN - Sign-in - Visit our Sponsors & Vendors Booths - For a list of Sponsors & Vendors - click the link above |
| 09:00am | WORKSHOP #3 - LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION - This is where we will work you with sides that have been sent to you specifically. - ALL participants will do a scene today and many will read opposite other actors as well. - Find out what it takes to be cast in a role opposite a producers International Star. The importance of casting well and all of the considerations that must come into play throughout the casting process. - This is an on-camera audition class and will demonstrate the difference in scale, both emotional and physical, between theatre and film. - Bring your ‘game’ Be prepared to act!! |
| 12:00pm | LUNCH BREAK - Visit our Sponsors & Vendors Booths - For a list of Sponsors & Vendors - click the link above |
| 01:00pm | GIVEAWAYS - Raffle Prizes will be given away - A special thanks to our generous Sponsors - For a list of Sponsors - click the link above |
| 01:15pm | WORKSHOP #3 CONTINUED... Everyone will have a chance to perform |
| 05:00pm | Q&A PANEL #2 - PRODUCERS & DIRECTORS - Chat with working Directors & Producers - A rare opportunity to meet and to find out what producers and directors are looking for. - How do they approach the casting process. - How can actors make the most of an audition opportunity. - Where, for them do actors fail in the audition process. - Who makes the final decision and how are those choices made. - This is your opportunity to ask our very talented panel members direct questions. |
| 06:00pm | CLOSING ADDRESS - Swag Bags are given out |
| 06:00pm | SYMPSOSIUM SCHMOOZE & RECEPTION - The bar is open, have a drink, meet the panel, fellow actors, the Symposium crew, vendors and invited industry guests. |
| 08:00pm | THAT'S A WRAP FOLKS ! - End of Day 2 - Break a leg out there ! |
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| RAFFLE - 50/50 DRAW - 50% of the money raised will be split between 2 charities - 50% will be split again in two and raffled off with the other ‘prizes’. PRIZES INCLUDE - Sears & Switzer Audition Workshop - Tickets to AGOKWE (presented by Buddies in Bad Times) - Dinner & Show Tickets to Dancing with Stars (presented by Mysteriously Yours) - Headshot Photo Shoot with Tim Leyes - Headshot Photo Shoot with Lisa Mininni |
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