Art Gallery of Ontario’s Retrospective Launch Party

Art Gallery of Ontario’s Retrospective Launch Party

Date: August 12th, 2009
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
Admission: FREE
NB: High school students with valid ID can access the gallery free from 3:30-5:30, general public free hours from 6 to 8:30pm
Address: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario
Description: The AGO is hosting a launch party on August 12th from 5-9pm in celebration of ten years of youth and art at the Gallery! Come out for a night of music, dance performances, the launch of an exhibition and video project, and connecting with old friends and meeting new friends!

Hope to see you there!

http://www.ago.net/tenth-anniversary-party

Check out our Facebook page for more information about the party and other events!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102452704708&ref=ts

Nightwood Theatre Seeks Apprentices

Nightwood Theatre, Canada’s National Women’s Theatre, is now accepting applications for apprenticeships in the 2009/2010 Season.

The following positions are available:

Apprentice Set and Costume Designer (2 Positions) Apprentice Lighting Designer (2 Positions) Apprentice Sound Designer (1 Position) Production Management/Technical Direction Intern (1 Position)

Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Seeks Development and Marketing Intern

This unpaid (volunteer) internship position is part-time up to 24 hours a week and some evenings. This position is an ideal opportunity for a student looking to fulfill a co-op or a recent graduate who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in sponsorship and marketing.

The Canadian Stage Company Seeks Props Volunteer Intern

The Canadian Stage Company is now accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of PROPS VOLUNTEER INTERN.

Nationally and internationally acclaimed, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre company. Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company develops and produces the best in Canadian and international contemporary theatre.

Red Sky Performance Seeks Female Actor/Dancer

AUDITION NOTICE

Red Sky Performance will hold auditions for its theatre dance production for young audiences – “Raven Stole the Sun”, written by acclaimed Canadian author Drew Hayden Taylor. Performances will be in Toronto, throughout central and northern Ontario, in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and various other locations from October 5 through late November, 2009 and mid-January through late May, 2010. Red Sky will be casting one female actor / dancer for the length of these tours.

Youth Arts Jam in High Park

Hey!

Are you looking to stay involved in theatre over the summer break?

Are you looking to be away from all the stinky garbage in the city?

Come to the Youth Arts Jam!

Who is the Youth Arts Jam for? All Youth between the ages of 14 to 24

CBT Play Creation Unit Call for Submissions

CBT Play Creation Unit

The CBT Play Creation Unit is a novice play creation program. It introduces participants to various approaches to making theatre. Through regular workshops and sessions with professional theatre artists, we help participants identify, cultivate and explore their creative voice. Each member will create a 10-15 minute piece of theatre that will be presented in CBT’s annual showcase of new work Tales from the Flipside at the end of February 2010.

The Concerned Kids Seeks Volunteer Puppeteers

The Concerned Kids is looking for volunteers who can commit to one half-day shift every week (or twice a month) to present interactive puppet programs to children ages 6-12.
Puppeteer training will begin in mid-August.

Educate young people about:

Multiculturalism
Violence, Gangs, and Prejudice
Bullies and School Safety
Substance Abuse and Peer Pressure

Theatre of Human Health Seeks Performers

Theatre of Human Health is currently looking for performing artists for a new psychological play, staging July 24th – August 1st.

Four positions available, males and females.

Character Qualifications:
- athletic
- energetic
- passionate
- artistic

The Canadian Stage Company Seeks Acoustic Musical Performers

The Canadian Stage Company seeks acoustic musical performers for 20 minute opening sets at the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park on Sunday nights throughout the summer. Acts may be any musical performers with no power needs, and virtually no set up time. Youth performers, choirs and non-traditional acoustic performers are especially welcomed.

Vespera Women’s Choir Auditions

The Vespera Ensemble – a Choir of Women’s Voices will be holding auditions on September 2nd, 2009.

For more information and audition requirments please reply to ad or see our website.

http://www.vesperaensemble.com

Requirements
Ability to read music well.
Some vocal or choral experience.
Interest in contemporary music.
Able to commit to weekly rehearsals (Wednesday evenings)

Additional Information
The Vespera Ensemble of Toronto is an auditioned group of exceptional singers dedicated to performing new music.
Along with their classical focus, Vespera embraces popular genres of music from the 20th century, including jazz, gospel and beyond. We are very fortunate to have a unique blend of excellent singers, both choral and soloists of many styles.

After three successful seasons Vespera has shown it’s continued commitment to performing new works, especially those by Canadian composers. In spring 09 Vespera presented an concert of all Canadian works. As a result of it’s success, we will dedicate each spring concert to works by Canadian composers.

Rehearsals – Wednesdays 7:30-9:45 Location: TBA

Music Director: Sarah John M.Mus, B.Mus.
A native of British Columbia, Sarah completed both her M.Mus in Performance (Conducting) and B.Mus at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Previous appointments prior to forming Vespera have been: Assistant Conductor of the Windsor Symphony, Chorus Master-Windsor Symphony Chorus, Powell River Girl’s Choir and Co-Founder and Conductor of the Echo Women’s Choir of Toronto.

Mixed Company Theatre Youth Advisory Committee

Do you like to…
o tell stories?
o perform for your friends?
o sing or beatbox?
o dance or break?
o rap or write spoken word?
o speak your mind about issues that affect your community?

Bloorcourt Graffiti Mural Program

The Graffiti Mural program is a two month visual arts program for young artists aged 15-21. All applicants must be able to commit 8-10 hrs a week (including Saturdays from 10am-4pm). Successful applicants will collaborate with emerging graffiti and visual artists on murals in the Bloorcourt Neighborhood, build and expand thier skills in aerosol and latex painting, participate in a short graffiti film / documentary, and possibly showcase thier work publically.

Requirements
-background in the visual / graffiti arts
-be able to work well with other artists (give and take feedback well)
Additional Information

-Applications must be filled out and submitted by July the 14th.
-To request an application form and more information send us an email

For more information, email Javid at artviviana@yahoo.com or visit http://www.conccommunity.org/