We are very excited to announce dates for the third annual Arts Club Actor’s Intensive. Here are the details:

• Classes will commence April 17, 2012 and end with a showcase on May 22, 2012. Debriefs will be held the evening of May 24, 2012.
• The basic schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-10pm and Sundays from 10am-6pm.
• Please make sure you can attend ALL classes before applying. Because there is lots of scene work, your absence means other students don’t get instruction.
• View the whole schedule here >Actor’s Intensive Schedule 2012
• All classes will be held at the rehearsal hall at the Arts Club offices on Granville Island. The showcase will be held at the Revue Stage.
• Total number of instruction hours is 75, which is up 3 hours from last year.
• Scott Bellis and Dean Paul Gibson will once again be leading the acting training. Other instructors will be updated as they are confirmed. Watch the bios page.
• The total cost is $663 + $80 HST for a grand total of $742. If your application is selected you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $350 by March 1, 2012 and the remaining $392 by March 31, 2012.
• Here is our policy on refunds: If you have to drop out of the class between March 31 and April 17, if we can fill your spot with another student, your tuition, less the deposit, will be refunded to you. If we cannot fill the spot you will forfeit the entire amount. Failure to make the deposit or pay the remainder of the tuition by the due dates will result in a loss of your spot in the class.
• To apply: please send a one-page cover letter that clearly states why you think you would be a good candidate for the class AND a 1-page resume summarizing your performing experience and training. Please include your contact information. Headshots may also be sent, but they are not necessary. Send this information to actors[dot]intensive[at]artsclub.com. The deadline to receive your application is February 10, 2012. There are currently more than 50 people waiting to be notified about dates, so our recommendation is to apply early so as to not get lost in the crowd.
• New to the application process this year–Auditions! If your application indicates you might be a good fit for the class, you will be invited to come to an audition. At this audition you will be asked to present a monologue from either the classical or contemporary canon. The monologue should be no more than 3 minutes long and should be from a play that has at least 1 professional production to its credit.

Good luck!