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15 Year Anniversary

Before becoming "Cancer Man" on the hit TV series The X-Files, William Davis had a long career as a teacher, director and actor. He has been the Director of Canada's two leading acting schools: the National Theatre School and the Vancouver Playhouse Acting School. He was the founding Artistic Director of Festival Lennoxville in Quebec, Director of the Dundee Repertory Theatre in Scotland and Assistant Director at the National Theatre of Great Britain.

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Intro to Acting

(prerequisite for all other part-time Acting courses)

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Sep 8, 2010 - Nov 10, 2010
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Oct 14, 2010 - Dec 16, 2010
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Acting Dept. welcomes Frank Cassini

September 8th, 2010

The William Davis Centre for

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Frank Cassini has been a working actor for over 25 years, honing his craft in Toronto, New York, and ultimately Los Angeles and Vancouver.  He is a lifetime member of The Actor's Studi

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VanArts Earns "Education Quality Assurance" Standing

August 19th, 2010

VanArts has just been awarded British Columbia's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) standing.

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Upcoming Events in September

August 16th, 2010

September is a busy month at VanArts, and we hope to see you at some of these events coming in the coming weeks! 

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VanArts at FanExpo

August 16th, 2010

This is a final reminder to those in the Toronto area to visit VanArts at FAN EXPO this weekend!  

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Acting Grads at Spectral Theatre

August 16th, 2010

Avery Cochrane, graduate of our full-time Acting progr

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New Audition Technique Course with Aaron Douglas

August 16th, 2010

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Part-Time Courses coming up for Fall Session

August 13th, 2010

As summer winds down and people start longing for the routine of the fall season to return, minds often turn to exploring part-time studies.  VanArts has a variety of courses starting in Septe

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