Sunday May 21st 2:00 – 3:30pm – Rehearsal Hall

Challenges Coaching Young Performers in Studio

Managing expectations of parents and kids. How to include parents in the process. How to make home studios safe for everyone. How to recognize possible red flags. Balancing agency of the young performer with requirements of the audition. How to safely deal with material that is not age appropriate.
Roundtable discussion and open up to Q & A

BIOs
Michael Gordin Shore
“One of Canada’s Top Audition Coaches”, and “One of Canada’s Most Appreciated Acting Teachers”. Working actor with twelve bookings in 2021. Fifty years of training and experience on stage and on camera. Two degrees in Theatre.
www.michaelgordinshore.com

Wayne Davis has been working with young performers in theatre, TV and film for over 20 years. ​ Over the past 25 years, he has also worked professionally as an actor on both the stage and screen. Wayne has coached students privately for auditions and productions and has been the on-set acting coach for two Emmy-nominated children’s television programs. He currently owns and operates a performing arts studio which specializes in performing arts training for children.
charactors.ca

Jen Viens (they/she) is a queer filmmaker, acting coach, intimacy coordinator and activist with over fifteen years of experience in film, television, and stage. In addition to a strong background in theatre and film, Jen has dedicated many hours and years to training and education in anti-oppression, conflict resolution, mental health support and constructive communication, to name a few. Jen mobilizes these skills in all of their professional roles, and in their activism, in order to create safe, healthy spaces for creation and exploration. Jen has a deep love for storytelling, and aims to make it a safer, healthier place, one project at a time.
www.jenviens.com

Asha Vijayasingham is an actor, voice performer and singer based in Toronto. She has been a member of both ACTRA and CAEA for over 20 years. Throughout this time, she has worked consistently with veteran acting coach Lewis Baumander. It is with Lewis that Asha trained to become an acting coach and she now coaches adult and youth actors at LB Acting Studio. Prior to working at LBAS, Asha created and taught an acting class for Toronto elementary school students with the Lytton Sports Camp Afterschool Arts Initiative. Believing that one is never too young for creative expression, she also designed the curriculum for Rainbows ‘N’ Rhythms, a music program for toddlers and their parents as part of the City of Markham’s Sports and Recreation Program. Asha also teaches Improv for New Friends at SoCap Comedy. Asha is committed to building a strong arts community through mentorship and co-creating a community in which all artists are appreciated.
lbactingstudio.com/pages/coach-asha-vijayasingham