Informed, by John Boylan. Toronto-based actor, teacher and mentor.
I often hear actors say they don’t know the minimum fee, hours of work, residual payments or other key points in the Independent Production Agreement.
Each entry from this series will highlight one different clause or rule taken either from the Independent Production Agreement or other documents and agreements that outline your rights.
An informed actor is a better professional on and off screen.
ACTRA Members’ professional rights include:
the right to a fair wage.
the right to compensation for use of the performer’s image and performance.
the right to safe and acceptable working conditions.
the right to artistic freedom.
the right to maintain control over artistic output.
the right to be treated respectfully as an integral component of the production industry and as a contributing member of the Canadian cultural fabric.
John Boylan | Toronto Acting Coach
These are professional track acting classes with practices that help meet the actor's needs to work in the film and TV industry.
The format of the class is that you will use typical television scenes as a device to get you up in front of the camera practicing …
After delivering Directing the Actor at the New York University, Graduate Film School, the National Screen Institute, Winnipeg and for The Directors Guild of Canada this course is now being offered here.
Suitable candidates have a level of previous experience: either …
These are professional track acting classes with practices that help meet the actor's needs to work in the film and TV industry.
The format of the class is that you will use typical television scenes as a device to get you up in front of the camera practicing …
Using a feature film scene and typical TV scenes you will have time and space to pursue questions that you need to work on. With only one other actor there is a peaceful atmosphere to do detailed work that can most assist you…
This is a one-hour session over Zoom geared to discuss the work in your most recent class or anything relating to your acting career.
For years I’ve been frustrated that I don’t get to speak much to the actors …
Working on Zoom this method of recording all the takes while I coach you has proven successful. We keep working, hone the scene, make adjustments …
I can help you make a demo reel and we can schedule it at whatever time suits us both. Please send your photo and resume.
The first step is a one-hour consultation where we discuss who the reel is for, what types suit you, which scenes to do, your hair and wardrobe.
Second step is …
IT'S YOUR SPACE. TAKE YOUR PLACE.
All posted class times are Eastern Time Zone (EDT/EST). A photo and resume must be submitted before registration is confirmed. Scheduled classes and coachings cannot be re-scheduled. If you’re unable to attend you forfeit the time and fee. Make up classes are not held over to future sessions, there are no refunds and money cannot be used towards another class. We reserve the right to change the time, date, and price of our courses.
john@centreforthearts.com
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