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Brendan: On Filling the Audition Room with Imagination

Brendan: On Filling the Audition Room with Imagination

The Other Side; Auditioning Revisited Last month I wrote about my experience of auditioning for theatres over the past several months. I’ve always been curious about this particular activity and its efficacy in accessing an actor’s ability. As I wrote

Brendan Patrick McClarty October 10, 2014October 10, 2014 Brendan, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Brendan: Relying on someone else to give me work as an actor is just too limiting of an existence

Brendan: Relying on someone else to give me work as an actor is just too limiting of an existence

Since April of this year I have done 5 theatre auditions after not doing any for over a decade. The journey has been very informative and a hell of a lot of fun so far!  Almost all of the auditions

Brendan Patrick McClarty September 3, 2014September 3, 2014 Brendan, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Brendan: Theatrical Magic in The Winter’s Tale

Brendan: Theatrical Magic in The Winter’s Tale

Shakespeare’s play, ‘The Winter’s Tale’, has been my favourite of his dramatic works for a number of years now. The reasons for this are too elaborate to give proper explanation here, but let me simply say that they have to

Brendan Patrick McClarty August 8, 2014February 7, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist", Additional Resources, Brendan Read more

Brendan: A Perspective on The Profession of Playing (And His Return to the Theatre!)

Brendan: A Perspective on The Profession of Playing (And His Return to the Theatre!)

Last month I was engaged to work professionally as an actor for the first time in 12 years. (Point of clarity: the facts of the matter are ~ during that period of time I had ceased seeking acting work, and

Brendan Patrick McClarty July 4, 2014February 7, 2015 Brendan, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Brendan: I will use what talent & ability I have to resist this cultural drive to a living dead-end.

Brendan: I will use what talent & ability I have to resist this cultural drive to a living dead-end.

What excites me most about being apart of this project is it’s intended purpose: “A mastermind group is designed to help you navigate through challenges using the collective intelligence of others.” I love the idea of sharing experiences with, and

Brendan Patrick McClarty June 6, 2014February 7, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist", Brendan Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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