A Fly Flew Over Wins Cinematographer Award

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A Fly Flew Over 1

Broccolo Creative is proud to announce that the SoLowe Short, A FLY FLEW OVER won the award for Best Cinematographer at the 2014 AIM Mumbai International Short Film Carnival.  This accolade is shared by filmmakers John B. Lowe and Miranda Lowe.

A FLY FLEW OVER is a whimsical short about a chance meeting between a vagabond poet and a fly who becomes both his muse and his audience.

SoLowe Shorts are a series of short films created for Broccolo Creative by filmmaker, John B. Lowe. These whimsical short films are written, directed and (sometimes) performed by John B.  with little or no assistance. However, for  A FLY FLEW OVER, John collaborated with a talented young filmmaker, Miranda Lowe.  Miranda created a believable and lively off-camera character solely through the skillful use of the P.O.V. “Fly Cam”.   Miranda’s contribution was invaluable to the success of this charming short film.

John has just completed shooting the next SoLowe Short, JUST ONE, which is currently in post-production.

Award Nomination for Broccolo Creative

 

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Congratulations to Broccolo Creative’s John B. Lowe and assistant camera operator, Miranda Lowe!

Broccolo Creative’s SoLowe short, A Fly Flew Over has been nominated for The Mumbai International Short Film Carnival 2014, in the category “camera”.

The awards will be declared on 11th August. 2014

Congratulations,
Team, AIM MISFC 2014

John B. Lowe nominated for ACTRA Manitoba Acting award

ACTRA Manitoba announced the 2014 nominations for outstanding performances. Broccolo Creative’s John B. Lowe was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Artist – Theatrical

ACTRA Manitoba (The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) has announced the nominations for outstanding performances by Manitoba actors in theatrical film and television productions, released in 2012 – 2013.

ACTRA Manitoba is thrilled with the quantity and quality of submissions that came from individuals and production companies – 59 submissions in total.  An independent jury selected 5 nominees in each category.

On Friday, September 19, at The Metropolitan Theatre, 4 performance awards will be handed out at a red carpet gala. One actor will be awarded from each of the following categories:

Most Outstanding Performance by a Female Artist – Theatrical

Kassidy Love Brown                     Euphoria
Doreen Brownstone                     Silent Night
Sarah Constible                               Euphoria
Marina Stephenson Kerr           My Awkward Sexual Adventure
Brooke Palsson                                Euphoria

Most Outstanding Performance by a Male Artist – Theatrical

Darcy Fehr                                        Euphoria
Adam Hurtig                                    Curse of Chucky
John B. Lowe                                    Silent Night
Lee Major                                           Violets Are Blue
Stephen Eric McIntyre               The Good Lie

Most Outstanding Performance by a Female Artist – TV

Arden Alfonso                                 The Christmas Heart
Marina Stephenson Kerr          Prosecuting Casey Anthony
Brooke Palsson                               Less Than Kind
Nancy Sorel                                       Less Than Kind
Ali Tataryn                                         Mr. Hockey

Most Outstanding Performance by a Male Artist – TV

Cruise Brown                                    The Christmas Heart
Paul Essiembre                                The Christmas Heart
Tom Keenan                                      Bunks
Mike O’Brien                                     Less Than Kind
Ross McMillan                                 Less Than Kind

Impressive Talent Roster for SHAMROCK Cabaret

Putting together the talented roster for the Common Sense SHAMROCK Cabaret on March 16th at The Park Theatre!

Very excited to see all this talent on one stage in one evening!

Shamrock POSTER ONLINESpecial Guests include: (SO FAR)
Randy Apostle, Rebecca Benson, Eric Blais, Tricia Cooper, Scott Cranwill, Yanin Cranwill, Matt Falk, Ardyth Johnson, 
Justin LaCroix, John B. Lowe, Chantel Marostica, Megan McArton, Steven McIntyre, Brian Richardson, RobYn Slade, Jeff Strome, Heather Witherden, Cory Wojcik, Melanie Whyte, and many more…
Musical Director: Süss 
Stage Management: Sandra McEwing
Videography: Daniel Lavoie

Common Sense SHAMROCK Cabaret

cropped-cropped-Broccolo-green-on-white-Medium1.jpg presents:

The Common Sense SHAMROCK Cabaret
The Park Theatre
March 16, 2014

A COMEDY, MUSIC & IMPROV SMORGASBORD

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The jokes will be funny & the music will be good.
Interesting people will do interesting things.
There will be no Artsy-Fartsy bullshit. 
(but a wee touch of the blarney)

Tickets are $15.00

The Common Sense SHAMROCK Cabaret is an evening of comedy and music  with a slight hint of an IRISH theme.

The show is a live variety show in two acts modelled after TV Variety shows of the 60s and 70s. The Common Sense Cabaret is an entertaining mix of sketch comedy and music with some improv and a few novelty acts thrown in.

The host is the old-school, has-been, local celebrity, Joseph Common, (played by John B. Lowe) Joseph is reluctantly supported by his extended family of entertainers.  The Macho Poo-Poo choir are also scheduled to perform.

The Show is at The Park Theatre Cafe on Sunday March16th at 8:00pm doors open at 7:00 because comedy is funnier after a beer or two…

 

PTE School’s Bridge to your acting career

PTE@PTE =
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ENSEMBLE AT  Prairie Theatre Exchange
PERFORMANCE  PTE @ PTE is a PERFORMANCE based actor training program structured around rehearsals and PERFORMANCE of a professionally directed play which will be presented on the MAINSTAGE of Prairie Theatre Exchange at the end of the program.
TRAINING PTE @ PTE is an advanced TRAINING program designed for serious emerging actors who have had some training and have made a serious commitment to a career as an actor. You will study and work with some of Winnipeg’s finest theatre professionals to develop your skills, enhance prior training and gain realistic knowledge and practical tools you will need to purse a career as a professional actor.
ENSEMBLE  As part of the ENSEMBLE, you will work collaboratively with other serious and talented actors under the guidance of professional theatre artists to explore your craft and create excellent theatre. Training, rehearsing and performing as an ensemble enables the entire group to challenge and learn from one another, which greatly enhances your training experience as your explore your talents and expand your skills.
WHO IS IT FOR?
PTE @ PTE is an advanced TRAINING program for SERIOUS EMERGING ADULT ACTORS who have some experience and training and have made a commitment to develop their talent and performance skills to the highest level in preparation for a professional acting career.
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PROGRAMS?
PTE is one of Winnipeg’s oldest and finest professional theatre companies with an excellent national reputation for producing quality professional theatre. PTE School has been training actors since 1972.
PTE @ PTE is the most advanced program offered at PTE School.
PTE @ PTE enhances prior training and experience with the realistic knowledge and practical skills need to make the transition to becoming a professional actor.
PTE @ PTE is a practical opportunity for trained and experienced, emerging actors to develop their skills and talents as part of a performance ensemble with the guidance, instruction and support of Winnipeg’s finest theatre professionals.
PTE @ PTE is an opportunity for emerging actors to be directed by a professional director and showcase their talents in a public performance on PTE’s main stage.
HOW IS THE PROGRAM STRUCTURED?
PTE @ PTE is a training program structured around rehearsals and PERFORMANCE of a play. ENSEMBLE members will attend classes and rehearsals for three evenings per week to receive intensive training in acting, improvisation, movement, voice and speech production, acting for camera along with private coaching as they prepare for a public performance of a full length play. The program will culminate in a public performance presented over two weekends on the MAINSTAGE at PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE.
WHO ARE THE PTE@PTE INSTRUCTORS?
All PTE@PTE classes will be taught by many of the highest calibre of working, professional theatre & film artists including, Sharon Bajer, Brenda McLean, Debbie Patterson, Miriam Smith and John B. Lowe.  PTE’s Artistic Director, Robert Metcalfe will act as Artistic Consultant.  The PTE@PTE Main stage production will be directed by one of Winnipeg’s leading directors.
WHAT TRAINING IS INCLUDED?
Rehearsals / Performance – PTE@PTE is practical, performance based training – classes will be scheduled around the rehearsals for a production on the PTE Main Stage.
Acting  – way beyond the basics – take your understanding of the actor’s craft to a new level with useful, practical techniques that will demystify the process and help you discover ways to create interesting, authentic characters in active, connected and truthful performances.
Voice and Speech – Voice and speech are fundamental tools for an actor and this class will help you develop and integrate the mechanics of voice production and speech to effectively enhance your performance. Some singing may also be included
Body and Movement – The language of acting includes more than just words. An actor communicates through body language and physical expression. This class will provide essential tools to enhance the physical aspects of an effective and dynamic performance.
Improvisation – (more than games) Improvisational exercises are not just tools for creating comedy they also develop actor’s flexibility, spontaneity, and creativity. Learn to use improvisation as a tool to discover the truth of a scene within and beyond the text.
Film and TV Acting – An acting career includes work in film and television as well as theatre.  Theatre and Film provide very different technical challenges. Acting on a film set and in front of a camera requires specific knowledge and a different set of technical skills. This class will help you understand and develop the skills needed to work on a real professional film set.
Coaching and Scene Study – PTE@PTE will also provide one-on-one coaching for character development and text work.  Coaching sessions will be tailored to the production rehearsal schedule and designed for your specific training needs.
 
PTE @ PTE Alumni: Heather Russell, Kevin Anderson, Rachelle Fordyce, Karl Thordarson, Erin Essery, Theresa Thomson, Toni Reimer, Jill Guingcangco, Kim Zeglinski, Daryl Dorge, Murray Farnell, Arthur McKinnon, Duncan McGregor, Andraea Sartison, Cindy-Marie Small, Stephanie Sousa, Kalysha Watson-Towle, Jessy Ardern, Dan Augusta, Joshua Banman, Lisa-Marie Carlson, Colin Connor, Adam    Jennings, Loc Lu, Gislina Patterson, Christine Reinfort, Samara Von Rad and Alissa Watson
WHAT IS THE 2014 PTE@PTE SCHEDULE?
Schedule: 3 nights / week -Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
                 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm  + extra rehearsals as needed
Classes and rehearsals    February 04 to March 27, 2014
Spring Break                     March 28 to April 07, 2014
Classes and rehearsals    April 08 to May 222014
Production week               May 25 to May 31, 2014
Performances                   May 29, 30, 31, 2014 

 

The Common Sense HOLIDAY Cabaret Guests

Starring Joseph Common & The Dark Sisters,
with The Former Mrs. Common & Little Joe
Featuring The Talentless Lumps & The Macho Poo-Poo Choir

The Common Sense HOLIDAY Cabaret is an evening of comedy and music in the style of an old-school TV variety show redesigned for a modern, Winnipeg audience.

A COMEDY, MUSIC & IMPROV SMORGASBORD
The jokes will be funny & the music will be good.
Interesting people will do interesting things.
There will be NO Artsy Fartsy BULLSH*T!

The show is a live variety show in two acts modelled after TV Variety shows of the 60s and 70s. The Common Sense Cabaret is an entertaining mix of comedy and music with some improv and a few novelty acts thrown in.

The host is the old-school, has-been, local celebrity, Joseph Common, (played by John B. Lowe). Joseph is reluctantly supported by his extended dysfunctional family of entertainers. Joseph’s singing nieces, The Dark Sisters are featured performers, (played by Sarah Constible, Trish Cooper and Erin McGrath), along with Joseph’s ex-wife, the controversial chanteuse, Constance Common (Marina Stephenson Kerr) and his nephew, Little Joe, (Cory Wojcik). The Talentless Lumps and the Macho Poo-Poo choir are also scheduled to perform.\

Music Director: Süss
Stage Manager: Michelle Lagassé

Guests include: Tobias Hughes, RobYn Slade, Jane Testar, Andrea del Campo, Ardyth Johnson, Aileen Audette, Daina Leitold, Brenda McLean, Spenser Payne, Heather Russell, Alissa Watson, Yanin Cranwill, Scott Cranwill, Alix Sobler, Greg Lowe, Randy Apostle, and many more…

At The Park Theatre Café, 689 Osborne St.
on Sunday December 15th at 8:00pm
doors open at 7:00 because comedy is funnier after a beer or two…
Tickets are $15.00 and available at 1-866-943-8849 or www.ticketbreak.com/parktheatre

 Broccolo Creative       www.broccolocreative.com
The Park Theatre        www.parktheatrecafe.com