fall 2014 kyle blair workshop series
audition |
acting with intention |
song analysis |
song & dance |
About Kyle:
Kyle is a London native and an Original Kids alumnus. Growing up, he attended Lester B. Pearson and Oakridge S.S. Since graduating from the University of Windsor (BFA) and the Stratford Festival's Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training, Kyle has spent 12 seasons between the Stratford and Shaw Festivals appearing in leading roles in many musicals and in a range of work by Shakespeare, Noel Coward, J.M. Barrie and Oscar Wilde. He has worked extensively throughout Canada including appearances at the National Arts Centre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, The Grand Theatre, Acting Up Stage, Theatre Aquarius, Neptune Theatre, Ross Petty Productions, Drayton Entertainment, Talk is Free Theatre, and the Rose Theatre.
Kyle is a London native and an Original Kids alumnus. Growing up, he attended Lester B. Pearson and Oakridge S.S. Since graduating from the University of Windsor (BFA) and the Stratford Festival's Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training, Kyle has spent 12 seasons between the Stratford and Shaw Festivals appearing in leading roles in many musicals and in a range of work by Shakespeare, Noel Coward, J.M. Barrie and Oscar Wilde. He has worked extensively throughout Canada including appearances at the National Arts Centre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, The Grand Theatre, Acting Up Stage, Theatre Aquarius, Neptune Theatre, Ross Petty Productions, Drayton Entertainment, Talk is Free Theatre, and the Rose Theatre.
Audition workshop ($20 HST Included)
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A mock audition. What to expect from an audition in the "real world". Please come with a memorized song and/or monologue prepared. Limited to 10 participants in each workshop.
Junior Workshop (Grade 7 & under): Thursday, August 28th at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Senior Workshop (Grade 8 & up): Thursday, August 28th at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Kyle Blair - Sky Masterson, Guys & Dolls (Shaw Festival) |
acting with intention ($20 HST INCLUDED)
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Techniques to keep your scene or monologue active. No preparation necessary. Come ready to act! Limited to 10 participants in each workshop.
Junior Workshop (Grade 7 & under): Saturday, September 6 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Senior Workshop (Grade 8 & up): Saturday, September 6 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Kyle Blair
- Ernest, The Admirable Crichton (Shaw Festival) |
song analysis ($20 HST INcluded)
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How to approach a song as an actor. We will learn and analyze Giants in the Sky from the musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. No preparation necessary. Come ready to sing! Limited to 10 participants in each workshop.
Senior Workshop (Grade 8 & up): Sunday, September 7 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Kyle Blair
- Jack, Into the Woods (Stratford Festival) |
song & dance ($25 HST included)
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Learn a production number from a classic musical. No preparation necessary. Come ready to sing, dance, and have fun! (Please wear clothes you can move in).
Junior Workshop (Grade 7 & under): Sunday, September 7 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Senior Workshop (Grade 8 & up): Sunday, September 7 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Kyle Blair
- Phil, White Christmas (Royal Manitoba Theatre) |