Studio 58 Or Navigating Your Way Through a Sea of Options, Our Focus Is on You And

Langara is a community of thinkers, collaborators, and mentors who value exceptional learning opportunities. Whether you are on a set path Studio 58 or navigating your way through a sea of options, our focus is on you and ACTING your experience here. “This program is entirely unique. It has been invaluable to me. In essence at Studio 58, ABOUT STUDIO 58 GRADUATE SUCCESS each student’s education is tailor-made to fit their own needs.” Studio 58 is the professional theatre training program at The Studio 58 family extends far and wide, spanning Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. five decades and encompassing hundreds of students Sonja Bennett We are the foremost conservatory-style theatre training who have trained here. We are proud of the talented, Studio 58 Acting Alumna program in Western Canada, offering training for actors disciplined, and experienced alumni who are part of the and production personnel at an industry standard. performing arts today. More than 90% of our graduates Career Highlights: find professional work in the theatre or the related arts Our three-year Acting Diploma Program and two-year • Vancouver Critics Circle Merit Award for Punch within six months of graduating. (Best Canadian Actress in a Lead Role) Production Diploma Program are designed to prepare • Lead roles in Cold Squad and Godiva’s students for diverse careers in theatre, film, television, Our grads can be seen working coast to coast for • Leo and Gemini nominations for Atom Egoyan’s and related arts. organizations such as The Belfry, The Arts Club, Bard on Where The Truth Lies the Beach, Théâtre la Seizième, The Stratford Festival, We graduate actors and production personnel who have The Shaw Festival, The Citadel, Prairie Theatre Exchange, a high level of commitment and ability, and who have Soulpepper, Canadian Stage, The Centaur, and Mermaid acquired the skills to become contributing members of “Hopefully, we all do one thing pretty well. Theatre, to name a few. They appear in countless films At Studio 58 they acknowledge that and ask, the artistic landscape in Canada. and commercials globally. They create independent film ‘Now what else can you do?’, and they never Our instructors are working artists, leaders in their and theatre companies; write plays, screenplays, and stop asking. If being a well-rounded, motivated, and dare I say exciting actor is for you, come to respective fields. We maintain a close liaison with television shows; design lights, costumes, videos, and Studio 58.” professional companies in Vancouver, casting agents, and sets; stage manage at theatres across Canada; and tour directors, many of whom regularly employ our graduates. internationally. Josh Epstein Studio 58 Acting Alumnus The school operates its own theatre and presents four DEGREE OPTION full-length and two indie-style productions annually. Graduates of Studio 58’s Diploma in Acting can upgrade Career Highlights: Professional directors and designers are hired to work to a Bachelor of Performing Arts with an additional • Two seasons at The Stratford Shakespeare on each production. Studio 58’s immensely popular Festival, The Lord of the Rings (Mirvish) year of training offered by Capilano University and seasons are open to the public and reviewed by the • Multiple seasons at Bard on the Beach Douglas College. This is a valuable option for those Vancouver media. • Four Jessie and three Ovation acting interested in going into teaching or graduate studies. nominations with two wins • Co-Owner with Kyle Rideout of Motion 58 Entertainment (films have played internationally and won awards from BravoTV, NFB, NSI, and CBC) • Currently has a feature film in development with the Movie Channel Studio 58 - Acting WHAT YOU’LL LEARN There will be practical on-stage experience in rehearsals DEMANDS OF THE PROGRAM COLLEGE CONTACTS You will dive into the fundamentals and advanced and public performance. We present four fully-produced Caution: Plenty of hard work. An average day begins Admissions Advising in Registrar and Enrolment Services: techniques of acting for three years: scene study, plays per year, which run for two to three weeks, as well at 8:30 am and winds down around 10:00 pm. The daily 604.323.5241 | [email protected] improvisation, modern and classical text, voice, speech, as two indie-style projects. routine is filled with classes, crew calls, rehearsals, and Counselling: 604.323.5221 choir, singing, physical theatre, movement, alignment, evening performances for our public shows. You will International Education: 604.323.5023 Within the vibrant theatre community of Vancouver, period dance, tap, writing, one-person shows, and also work on the weekends. Our programs are intensive, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2Z6 there are sometimes opportunities for senior students theatre skills. Through these classes, you will unleash and we insist on high standards. to perform while still in school. These students will get your artistic and aesthetic talents. langara.ca a chance to work as actors in professional productions GETTING IN You learn to: as part of their practicum. By the time you graduate, To be admitted to Studio 58’s Acting Program, your work will have already been seen by many of the • Audition you will participate in an audition. The audition professionals who can offer employment opportunities. • Develop your character vocally and physically includes improv, theatre games, and presenting • Understand your script and your director one short, prepared monologue. A second monologue THE TRAINING PLAN • Communicate effectively as an actor may be requested. As a prospective acting student, Particular emphasis is placed on the development • Perform on film and television, as well as on stage you must demonstrate the potential to become a ADMISSION TO LANGARA COLLEGE of an integrated voice and body as an expressive • Market yourself as an artist professional actor. Interviews and auditions will be Studio 58 begins accepting applications in October for tool. Communication with the audience and fellow • Make your own creative contribution to the process held online in April. An audition fee is required in entrance into the following Fall semester, or subsequent actors is stressed. You will be encouraged to develop • Create your own work addition to the application fee. Please visit our website Spring semester. The application deadline is in April. your creative contribution to the theatre process. for more information about the application and General admission requirements are as follows: You will learn in small groups, so that the faculty can The acting option comprises six terms. The emphasis in audition process. continuously observe and assess your progress while Terms 1, 2, and 3 is on class and project work. In Terms • Completion of BC Grade 12 (or equivalent) or lending crucial individual support and attention at 1, 2, and 3, you must also participate in crew work on 19 years of age (or older). CONTACT the right time. You will also support the productions Studio 58 productions. In Terms 4, 5, and 6, you will devote • Canadian citizenship or permanent resident Linda Pitt, Communications & Administrative Manager (landed immigrant) status. International students through backstage crew work. By doing this, you will most of your time to rehearsals and performances while [email protected] should contact the International Education (IE) gain familiarity and ease with all elements of the theatre, continuing with class work. You will develop audition department for admissions information. and find marketable new skills as a result. techniques for film and television and prepare audition • English language proficiency to support material to be used upon graduation. Learn more. college-level studies. Please refer to specific program requirements on the website for details. Studio 58 studio58.ca PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID COOPER davidcooperphotography.com.

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