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CLASSIC THEATRE NEWS: July/August 2014

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Truth and Reconciliation is more than words. They must be equaled with action. As a means of acknowledging the land and people where we are privileged to live and work, we sought out the wisdom of Lynn Gehl, an Algonquin Anishinaabe-kwe from the Ottawa River Valley. For Lynn’s Land Acknowledgement Statement, click HERE.

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1 week ago

Burning Passions Theatre's Playwriting Circle continues, with a workshop this week of the new play Blanc by Guy Newsham. Facilitated by dramaturge and director Laurel Smith (with performers, left to right, Sachi Lovatt, Justin Hay, and Mitchell Eric Cohen), this work of historical fiction based on true events has a fascinating backstory:

Synopsis:
To win in life you need to read the right signals, stack the odds in your favour, and don’t let things spin out of control.

Francois Blanc and his twin brother Louis, pulled off “the world’s first internet scam”, in 1834. France built chains of semaphore towers, which transmitted government proclamations over long distances in only a few hours. Blanc hacked into the signal to gain advance knowledge of stock market movements, and made a fortune. They were discovered, but the sentence was light, as the semaphore technology was so new there were no laws to properly govern it. Several decades later Francois Blanc re-emerged, successfully managing the Monaco casino on behalf of Queen Caroline. However, his world was flipped by the arrival of Joseph Jagger, a financially-desperate English mill worker, with a fool-proof method to win at roulette. Is Jagger cheating? Blanc is baffled, but Queen Caroline has her own ideas. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Laurel Smith is looking forward to teaching again this September at the Kanata Acting Studio!

Go to: and click on KANATA Adult Classes.
Acting Level 2: Scene Exploration with Laurel Smith
KANATA STUDIO - $285
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM
September 9 - October 14 (6 weeks)

Through in-depth character exploration, emotional connection, and script analysis, participants will learn how to bring authenticity and depth to their performances. Each session will emphasize techniques for building strong scene partnerships, developing compelling subtext, and making bold choices that elevate dramatic tension or comedic moments. Actors will work with carefully selected scripts, receiving personalized coaching to refine their instincts and craft. Whether you're looking to deepen your acting skills, prepare for auditions, or just have fun acting...this course provides the essential tools to create powerful, unforgettable moments on stage.

No prerequisites required—just a willingness to explore the art of dramatic acting! ... See MoreSee Less
Kanata Acting Studio
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You will find all of our acting classes using the menu on the left side below. Classes at our KANATA STUDIO and our downtown GLEBE STUDIO are clearly marked.

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