“As a Casting Director, I found the Tarlington Showcase to be invaluable. In fact, I had six performers I knew little about, into my room to audition within two days of the show. It bridges beautifully between theatre and film work to allow me to really view the young actors work. The training is obviously excellent as the work by everyone was exemplary. The show delivered a large number of students in a quick, comfortable and easy manner. I will be thrilled to return again.” -Stuart Aikins- Casting Director, Aikins/Cossey Casting
AGE: 9-18 years
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
Pre-requisites:
Audition
Completion of Showcase Program (for Advanced Showcase)
Duration: 27 weeks (54 hours + Showcase rehearsals and performance)
Every year, young actors audition to participate in this three-term acting and auditioning program that develops on-camera acting and auditioning technique, on-set etiquette, blocking and movement, taking direction in a filmed scene (that is later edited and reviewed to evaluate performance), making smart character choices, accessing emotion on camera, analyzing scenario and environment and preparing for our year end Showcase Of Talent — the biggest industry showcase of young actors in Canada.
About the ADVANCED SHOWCASE — requires completion of Showcase program.
Advanced Showcase is a three term program that builds on the work accomplished in Showcase. Actors continue exploring the fundamentals of acting and auditioning for camera. Emphasis is placed on working to access emotions necessary in more demanding roles along with the techniques vital to a working screen actor.
Actors in this course work together with our professional instructors in the development and production of a short film which is shown as part of the Tarlington Training’s Showcase of Talent. This hands on training and experience is simply the best!
The Advanced Showcase class takes place on Thursday Evenings from 4:30 till 6:30pm.
Images and Reviews of Showcase 2010
Images and Reviews of Showcase 2011
AUDITIONS
Entrance into this program requires prospective entrants to audition.
Participants will be sent details of requirements for the audition when their booking is received. For the Showcase program the audition is run like a class, come with a headshot and resume, dressed to work. It’s your chance to get to know us, see our space and to show us what you can do.
DATES AND TIMES
Actors participate in one session per week. Day and time determined upon admission into the program. Current sessions and term dates are as follows.
| SHOWCASE |
TERM 1 | TERM 2 | TERM 3 | ||||
| Day | Time | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End |
| Tuesday | 4:30-6:30 | Sep 27th | Nov 29th | Jan 10th | Mar 13th | Apr 3rd | May 29th |
| Saturday | 10:00-12:00 | Sep 17th | Dec 3rd | Jan 7th | Mar 10th | Mar 31st | May 29th |
| Saturday | 12:30-2:30 | Sep 17th | Dec 3rd | Jan 7th | Mar 10th | Mar 31st | May 29th |
Advanced Showcase
Thursdays 4:30 – 6:30pm — TERM 1: September 29th – December 1st 2011. TERM 2: January 12th – March 15th 2011.
Showcase Dress Rehearsal (May 28th), Tarlington Showcase of Talent (May 29th 2012)
Please note, Tarlington Training is not open on Public Holidays. There will be no classes, Thanksgiving Weekend etc.
COURSE FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Total Cost: $2,138.40 + HST
An non-refundable deposit of $500 +HST ($560) is required upon acceptance into the program. (Due within 5 business days)
The Remainder is split into two equal payments of $917.51 due on or before September 15, 2011 (Payment 1) and March 15th 2012 (Payment 2)
