Workshop: Improve Stage Performance and Alleviate Stage Anxiety: The HeartMath® Way 

with Shamir S. Ladhani

Saturday Mar 7, 12:00 – 5:00pm

At this workshop you will learn scientifically validated HeartMath® techniques that have been proven to enhance stage performance, overcome stage anxiety and enable you to reset and rejuvenate after an intense performance so you can get a good night’s rest.

SYNOPSIS:

As an actor or a performer, you know that your character is brought to life by emotions you induce on stage.   Did you know that when you create these emotions, the impact on your body is exactly the same as if you were experiencing these off-stage?  When your character requires you to create anger, your body begins to trigger a chain of 1400 chemical responses.  These responses could potentially result in release of stress hormones, suppression of immune functioning, cortical inhibition (forgetting lines) and so on.  Your body is not able to distinguish between stage anger and off-stage anger and therefore you pay the price off-stage.

At this workshop, you will learn how your body responds to emotions so you can better prepare yourself for auditions, performances and for resetting your body’s biology after your emotional-charged performance.   All you need to know are two things: a) how to breathe and b) how to create emotions on demand.  Well Thespian, isn’t this something you do already?

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Shamir Ladhani is a former Vice-President of a fast-paced and dynamic energy corporation.  He left this position to pursue his dream of developing health and wellness programs for individuals and groups who are interested in alternative approaches to optimal health and wellness.  Shamir is a Certified HeartMath® Coach and Trainer and has helped his clients reduce anxiety, overcome grief and enhance decision-making capabilities.  He is also a community theatre actor and has performed in various productions in the Calgary area including the title role in Morpheus Theatre’s Ali Baba.  In 2010  Shamir was honored with Workshop Theatre’s award  ‘Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role’ for his work in  Inherit the Wind.

COST: $40 (registration online or by phone)

Register a group of 5 or more, and attend for less! Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off (Call Morpheus Theatre to redeem).

WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW, Lower Level)

Refreshments served from 11:30 – 12:00pm

For more information, or to register, please visit our website HERE or call (403) 246-2999.

MORE WORKSHOPS COMING! Watch our WORKSHOP TAB for details

This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.

Intro to Improv Workshop

With Karen Johnson Diamond

Sunday, February 15, 2:00pm – 9:00pm

Lost without lines? Stuck to a script? Learn liberation with Improv!

SYNOPSIS:

Scared of Improvising?  This class aims to change your mind. Through games, exercises, and discussion, you’ll learn some of the tricks, the tactics, and the dos and don’ts of improvisation. Come prepared to step up, step out, and act out in this dynamic, hands-on workshop.  Participation is not only mandatory, it’s inevitable. Note: it is not necessary to make the instructor or anyone else in the class laugh….less scared? Sign up!

INSTRUCTOR BIO: Coming soon!

Where: Lower Level, Parkdale Community Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW)

Cost: $40    (discounts available for groups of 5 or more, Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off! contact Morpheus Theatre for details)

Refreshments served from 1:30 – 2:00pm

Dinner break from 5:00 to 6:00pm (please bring your own food and drink)

For more information, or to register, please visit our website at https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca  or call (403) 246-2999.

MORE WORKSHOPS COMING! Watch our WORKSHOP TAB for details

*These workshops are sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.

Morpheus Theatre invites the community to make proposals for shows to be produced during our 2015/2016 season.

Morpheus presents 4 quality shows each year (a farce or comedy, a Christmas family production, a contemporary drama, and a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta) at the Pumphouse Theatre, in both the Victor Mitchell & Joyce Doolittle Theatres. We are looking for WELL-KNOWN SHOWS with HIGH AUDIENCE POTENTIAL that fall within our four show categories.

Ideally, the shows will appeal to a wide family audience (primarily 12 and up, although under 18 is not the target audience).

SUGGEST A SHOW
* Title & Playwright of show
* Cast size of show, with male/female breakdown
* Why you think Morpheus should produce it
* Which theatre it would work best in
* Potential challenges

We are also seeking experienced and passionate directors to submit a letter of interest along with a resume with related theatre experience and background. Applicants do not need to submit for a specific show.

APPLY TO DIRECT
* Name of director
* Directing and theatre related experience
* Types of shows applicant is interested in directing
* Director’s Vision for the show (including overall thoughts about how it would be staged & any special effects, set ideas, costume ideas, technical considerations) (if applicable)

Morpheus Theatre thanks everyone for their submissions, however, only candidates being considered for this season will be contacted.  If you suggest a play that we accept, you will receive two free tickets to see that production.

Please email or deliver letters of interest by mid-January, 2015 to:
               Sean Anderson, Artistic Director, Morpheus Theatre
               3512 – 5th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2N 0V7
               info@morpheustheatre.ca