ACTRA Maritimes Blog

Maritimes member Ellen Page’s Star on the Rise

 Ellen Page and Michael Cera in Juno.

PETER HOWELL – MOVIE CRITIC The Toronto Star

There’s a scene in Juno, the movie that will make Ellen Page an international star, where her teen title character is getting parental heat for getting knocked up.

How could this have happened? the parents demand. She’s not that kind of girl.

“I don’t really know what kind of girl I am,” Juno replies.

Consider it good acting. In real life, Halifax native Page, 20, knows exactly what she’s about, as she serenely handles her press chores in the midst of the Toronto International Film Festival. More »

Intro to Voiceover Workshop

Instructor Thelma Farmer

So, you’ve survived a few auditions and maybe done a gig or two. Now you want to know more and are looking for a fun, safe environment where you can explore the skills and techniques necessary for voice acting….well here it is..

The ACTRA Maritimes Training Committee is pleased to offer an Introduction to Voice Over.

Working with ACTRA Maritimes member and experienced voice artist Thelma Farmer and one of Halifax’s most respected audio producers, John Rosborough of RPM Studios, you’ll explore voice acting fundamentals including: studio etiquette, breath and microphone technique, controlling nervousness, script interpretation, acting choices, the characters that live within you and much more… More »

Nominations sought for National Councillor

Branch Council is seeking nominations for the position of National Councillor.

The National Councillor represents ACTRA Maritimes on the National Council – the body which sets policy for ACTRA nationally.   The term of National Councillor is two years.  The position involves meetings at the National headquarters in Toronto at least twice a year, as well as occasional conference call meetings.  The National Council is responsible for keeping up-to-date on activities and events which occur at National, will be required to participate in committee work and is responsible for reporting to Branch Council and the Maritimes membership.   The National Councillor, once elected, automatically becomes a member of ACTRA Maritimes Branch Council and is therefore required to attend the monthly Council meetings and participate in committee work.

Our current National Councillor is Jamie Bradley.  Jamie has served as such for ten years, during which time he has been National Treasurer and (currently) the National Vice-president.

The Branch Council election procedure follows. To nominate a candidate, the nominator must be a full member in good standing.  The candidate for National Councillor must also be a full member in good standing.  The nomination form must be signed by both the nominator and the nominee. More »