HART HOUSE
presents
The Actors Training Summer Conservatory

with:
The Canadian Conservatory for the Development of Artists
Artistic Director: Kevin McCormick

At Hart House, the University of Toronto
Coming: Summer 2011

Join Kevin McCormick and a faculty of nationally and internationally renowned artists and educators for a 4-week full-time Actors Training Summer Conservatory at Hart House.

“I have never in my life experienced anything like the Conservatory. The support, the teachers, the freedom and nurturing I felt, nothing compares to and nothing can prepare you for how much growth you will experience.” - Former Conservatory Student

The Actors Training Summer Conservatory provides a unique well-structured comprehensive introductory training ground that addresses the actor’s body, mind and soul.

The day-to-day curriculum of the Actors Training Summer Conservatory is carefully crafted to help the actor explore, grow and build the necessary connections between the different subject matters to create a richer, more dynamic and skilled actor. Students are encouraged to be fearless and explorative in a non-judgmental environment.

The Actors Training Summer Conservatory at Hart House marks the 16th year that Kevin McCormick has nurtured, encouraged and served the next generation of artists, creators and educators through Conservatory Training Programs for the Actors Tutorial.

WHO IS THIS CONSERVATORY FOR?

The Actors Training Summer Conservatory is designed as an introductory (journeyman) experience and is ideal for many prospective students:

* Creative individuals looking to explore the world of acting for the first time.
* Those who have been involved in an academic-based theatre-arts program looking for more hands-on training.
* Those planning to enter a full-time actors training program and are seeking an advance primer.
* Recent high-school graduates interested in the performing arts who are ready to take the next step in their development.
* Teachers/educators at all levels looking for professional development and an opportunity to acquire new skills and teaching tools.
* Professional and semi-professional artists wishing to reconnect to the roots of actor-training and those moments of re-discovery.
* Actors who have been away from the profession and need preparation to return.
* Film and television actors needing a deeper theatre-actor training to strengthen their film-acting skills.
* Film and television actors planning to transition into stage work.

“You will never be the same as an actor after doing this conservatory. Open your heart, leave your ego at the door and watch you fly.” -Former Conservatory Student

TRAINING INCLUDES

An introduction to:

* Voice	* Speech
* Text	* Mime
* Movement	* Clown
* Scene Study/Script Analysis	* The Art of Acting
* Acting Techniques	* Improvisation
* Monologue Work	* Audition Technique
* Group Song	* Self -Creation

The Actors Training Summer Conservatory includes the inspirational "Spotlight On Artists Series" with Guest Artists and Industry Professionals who will address a variety of subject matter in a Forum, Seminar or Demonstration format. This exciting series will involve such topics as; Working with a Director, stage craft, building a career, the art of the interview, story telling, Alexander Technique and more.

“The amount I gained over the last 4 weeks is a hundred times more valuable than the amount I gained from a full year of classes.” - Former Conservatory Student

REGISTRATION DETAILS AND DEADLINES

The Actors Training Summer Conservatory is a full-time program, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, Dates TBA (Summer 2011).

* The Actors Training Summer Conservatory is physically intense, concentrated and demanding.
* Participants must bring a yoga mat each day.
* Out of class homework is required.
* Enrollment is limited.
* The cost is $2,400 (plus GST).
* If you are interested in learning more about this program, please e-mail Kevin McCormick the Director.
* There is an administrative charge for all withdrawals
* Registration proceedures will be announced soon.
* Hart House reserves the right to substitute instructors as required.

Each applicant will be contacted as soon as they register with details regarding what to prepare for the Conservatory and information on the various arrangements that have been made regarding food, refreshments, location, supplies etc.


ABOUT THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Kevin McCormick is one of the most sought after acting instructors in Toronto, having worked with thousands of artists over the years and is currently the Director of the acclaimed Equity Showcase Theatre and Artistic Director of the Theatre and Empowerment division for The Creative Classes at Hart House. Kevin also teaches regularly for Equity Showcase Theatre, The Actors Tutorial and co-ordinates and teaches within a unique arts program at the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University. Other teaching highlights include York University, The Ryerson Theatre School, The Canadian College of Dance, The National Ballet of Canada, Young Peoples Theatre, The George Randolph Studio Dance Theatre, Leah Posluns Theatre School, and The University of New Brunswick. Mr. McCormick has produced and directed a variety of productions and has held the position of Artistic Director for 2 of Ontario's Summer Theatres. He is a founding member of the Toronto Association of Acting Studios where he has also served as President.