more calls from b current!

We have more calls! It's the beginning of the year. That time again.

Still accepting applications for our Resource Development & Marketing Director
click here

We are accepting submissions for rock.paper.sistahz 9 in April 2010. click here

All you creators out there, send us your submissions for the Ontario Art Council Creator's Reserve. Get some money to create. click here

Voicescope Intensive @ Young Centre

VOICESCOPE INTENSIVE:
A 4-day exploratory workshop in voice and movement
with Patricia O'Callaghan, Suba Sankaran and Claudia Moore

The Voicescope Intensive is a professional development workshop in which artists will be exposed to a variety of approaches to the voice, including both diverse cultural (western/eastern) and musical (classical/jazz/cabaret) styles. The Voicescope Intensive is aimed at emerging and established performing artists of all disciplines who are interested in expanding the scope of their voice. The program is comprised of four days of master classes followed by a public workshop presentation.

Thursday Oct 22, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday Oct 23, 11:00am – 6:30pm
Saturday Oct 24, 11:00am – 6:30pm
Sunday Oct 25, 11:00am – 6:30pm

The Voicescope Intensive was conceived by Young Centre Resident Artist Patricia O'Callaghan and will be led by O'Callaghan (classical and cabaret), together with fellow Resident Artists Suba Sankaran (jazz and classical Indian) and Claudia Moore (movement). The focus of Voicescope is on process rather than a polished sound or the development of particular repertoire. Objectives are freer vocal expression, improved body-voice connection, comfort exploring unfamiliar vocal styles and increased confidence.

Fee: $160 + GST for 4 day workshop
Participants must be 18 or older.
There is limited availability. Book early to avoid disappointment.

How to register
A vocal assessment will take place at the time of registration to determine group placement. Participants will be asked to prepare two songs of any style to be used as the "jumping off point" for vocal, musical and artistic exploration throughout the intensive, including improvisation.

Complete the 2009 Voicescope Intensive registration form or contact Program Coordinator Noora Sagarwala noora@youngcentre.ca or 416-866-8666 ext. 443 to register.

Tetrault Productions Presents Gandhi High

TETRAULT ARTS PRODUCTIONS

Hello Friends! Please come and see an important new Canadian play that deals with the issue of youth alienation and the violence that has been occurring in our neighbourhoods and communities. Tétrault Arts Productions is producing the stage play, Gandhi High to be shown in Toronto during the period of October 13 to 25, 2009 , with two previews October 10th - 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m..

Gandhi High is a challenging new play about a South Asian teenager named Jehan Sachi who encouraged by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, develops the courage to come to terms with his abusive past and the strength to challenge his peers and the community to rise above and fight the violence that is overtaking them. Gandhi's principles help these teens realize that they are entitled to protest against the poverty, racism and abuse that they have been subjected to - but that this fight is most effective through non violence, love, and forgiveness . We will be using excerpts from CBC radio interviews with community leaders re. gun violence.

You can buy tickets online at www.gandhihigh.ca. Plus we are selling $5 raffle tickets (Prize - Trip - two roundtrip airfares to India + $500 cash)! You will also be able to buy raffle tickets online - but in the meantime for raffle tickets contact Brian Eastcott at brian.eastcott@rogers.com.

Paprika Festival for Playwrights 21 and under!

PAPRIKA FESTIVAL 09.10
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Paprika Festival 09.10 has four distinctive opportunities for artists 21 and under:

Paprika Collective NEW for 09.10!
This program is exclusively for past festival participants looking to further develop their skills in a tightly-knit creative ensemble. This intimate group will work together to create a devised ensemble piece, to be presented in the 2010 Festival.
Click here for the application

Productions
We are seeking scripts currently in development which are less than 30 minutes in length. To apply for a production, you should have a group of collaborators who will work with you throughout the year to develop the project and perform it during the festival. Productions are presented nightly as part of the festival.
Click here for the application

Creator’s Unit
This is the right place to submit if you want to develop your skills as an artist and meet and collaborate with other young artists to create a new piece for the festival.

In a unit of approximately 10 young artists, you will meet weekly for a number of workshops with professional guest artists and experiment with various ideas and forms. Then you will develop a specific piece for the festival—it could be a roaming improv, a piece for an audience member of one, spoken word, a cabaret, stand up comedy, a sound or art installation piece. Anything goes!
Click here for the application

Playwright-in-Residence
If you have a play (or an idea for one) and you would like the opportunity to develop it with support from the festival, apply to be a Playwright-in-Residence. Participants in this program will work with dramaturges to create new scripts of any length. A reading of each script will be presented as part of the festival programming.
Click here for the application

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More from Paprika!
All participants attend the four mandatory Festival Training Days. Participants will also get the chance to see free performances at various arts institutions throughout the city.

Questions?
Contact Artistic Producer, Rob Kempson, at info@paprikafestival.com.

All participants must be available for 2010 Festival Dates (March 17-28, 2010) as well as tech times in the week prior. No exceptions.

Pics from summer aRts & season wrap!

rcurrentz, Sample Resume & Bio!

As promised for rcurrentz applicants, here is a sample resume and bio for you. Have any questions? You can contact outreach@bcurrent.ca.


Sample Bio

Keisha James is a spoken word poet and dancer, born and raised in Toronto. She is currently in grade 12 at Valleyhill Collegiate where she has danced with her school's hip hop group in several talent shows and featured in school assemblies performing her spoken word. She likes to perform at open mics across the city and recently completed the Spoken Word Up! program last summer. Keisha hopes to pursue the performing arts after high school and continue to become a dynamic performer.


Sample Resume

Click here for a sample resume.

calls out galore, resource dev, rcurrentz & artwalk

We had a very busy summer and after a little hiatus we are back! Three things to report:

-we are looking for a resource development and marketing manager (a kick butt arts administrator with fab people skills and the ability to write stellar grants.) Go the b current website for more info. Deadline for applications is Friday, October 11, 2009.

-are a musician, actor, singer, creator, poet, looking to develop your skills and get onstage? we are looking for new members for our rcurrentz program for emerging artists. Click here for more info. Deadline for applications is Monday, September 21, 2009.

-Studio 251 presents ArtWalk with visual artist Le'vi Lingwabo on Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 12pm - 6pm. See here for more info

Pass along!