Here is an update from across the country from our friends in Beijing. The Beijing Actors Workshop,  whose motto is "Become better actors by acting!", is located in Beijing and features "acting". Perhaps my introduction lacks some detail, so here is a rundown of their available workshops:

Weekly Workshops: Beijing Actors Workshop presents our Fall Workshop, "I Heart(e) Shakespeare" a 12-week bilingual performance development workshop using the works of William Shakespeare. Meets Sundays from 2-5pm (Level 1) and 6-9pm (Level 2) at the Peng Hao Theatre (35 Dongmianhua hutong, Nanluoguxiang, just outside the east wall of the Central Academy of Drama 64006452/ 64006472 ). 30rmb per session (half price for local residents) Registration open until November 2nd.  "我 '哈儿特儿' (爱) 莎士比亚" 一个为期12周的莎士比亚戏剧表演工作坊。之后的每个周日下午2－5点（新手班）6－9点（高级班）蓬蒿剧场（中央戏剧学院南门东，在南锣鼓巷和交道南街之间）12周工作坊收费300元人民币（外籍人士）/ 150元人民币（中国籍人士） 
Beginning in November:
这些活动将于11月开始定期推出，敬请关注！

Beijing Actors Workshop presents our new Winter Workshop, "Screenwriters Workshop" --an 8-week screen writing workshop resulting in a finished screenplay and advice on how to get it produced. Meets Saturdays from 2-5pm at Peng Hao Theatre. 300rmb for the 8 week program (half price for local residents). Sign up today!
 
Actors Readings @ Peng Hao Theatre
Tuesdays at 7:30pm Poetry and Classic Literature Readings 诗歌之夜/经典著作读者剧院
Fridays at 7:30pm Movie Night (Reading scenes from movies) 电影之夜
Saturdays at 7pm Modern Play Readings 当代剧作阅读
 
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Every month we will host several events including:
我们每月都将举办一系列活动，包括：

Poetry Night--both classic and original poetry from Greek Goat Songs to SLAM!
诗歌之夜－包括从希腊山羊歌到SLAM的经典诗歌和原创诗作！

Movie Night--reading from screenplays of famous movies and classic films
电影之夜－阅读著名电影和经典影片的剧本

Classic Reader's Theater--running the gamut of English language works from Shakespeare to Mark Twain
经典著作读者剧院－范围大到所有英文著作，从莎士比亚到马克吐温

Contemporary Dramatic Reading--focusing on modern dramatists (late 20th century to present) such as Neil Simon, Christopher Durang, Tennesee Williams, and Tom Stoppard
当代剧作阅读－主要是现代剧作家的作品（从20世纪末到今天），如 Neil Simon, Christopher Durang, Tennessee Williams, Tom Stoppard 等作家的作品。

New Playwright's Workshop--offering a chance for playwrights in Beijing to hear their original works read by local and expat actors
新剧创作工作坊－让北京的剧作家能够有机会听到本地人和专业演员阅读他们的原创作品

Chinese Spoken Word Readings--featuring famous Chinese playwrights including Cao Yu, Tian Han, Lao She, Ouyang Yuqian and more
中国话剧阅读－主要涉及中国著名剧作，如曹禺、田汉、老舍、欧阳于谦等剧作家的作品

We need actors, audience, playwrights, and anyone who wants to donate to the collection of literature available.
我们需要演、观众、编剧，和任何想要向我们捐助相关文学作品的人。

If you want more information contact the people that run the workshop at:

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.bjactorsworkshop.org.cn

It is always great to see filmmakers doing their work for the love of it. One such project, dubbed "Moonlight Melody" will have it's premiere this Sunday, October 26 at 1:00pm.

《月光曲》电影短片首映---上海青年一代电影人作品展映2008年10月26日下午13：00
上海曲阳路574号 曲阳图书馆三楼 数字放映厅
活动详情: http://www.douban.com/event/10291559/
影片详情: http://ssarea.blogbus.com/

Here is the trailer to give you a taste of what is in store:

Here is the Youtube link if Tudou does not work.

If you want more information you can contact Yaoyi on Live Messenger at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit their website at www.ssarea.com

Calling all writers in Shanghai! This does not give you much time, but here is a great workshop opportunity:

Shanghai Actors Newsletter - 上海演员通讯

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I am glad to see the community coming together. Plenty of things happened this month! Hope that you were successful in your auditions!

SAA News 新闻

1. Game Show Contestants Needed

We need contestants for a cooking game show "Eats meets West". The only requirement is speaking at least a little Chinese. Tell all your non-actor friends too!

In each episode, 3 Chinese contestants learn to cook a dish from a foreign theme country with the help of a Laowai Taste Test Group. The dishes get judged by an expert panel, including an expert chef, a representative of the theme country and a That’s Shanghai food critic. Winners get great prizes!

Currently we are looking for these roles for shooting after October 5th.

2. Agent listing - 代理目录

I just wanted to remind everyone that we need your help to find the good agents and weed out the bad ones. Go on to the site, rate the ones you know, and leave comments so other can know about your experiences. This way we can all help each other to find good agents and avoid being ripped off.

我只是想提醒大家，我们需要你们的帮助，找到好的代理商和淘汰坏的。去上的网站，估价那些大家都知道，和留下意见，以便其他可以知道你的经验。这样，我们都可以互相帮助，找到好的代理商，以免被敲竹杠。

Other News – Community
其他新闻 - 社会

1. Another MeiWenTi Film Competition!

Every once in a while MeiWenTi productions decides to do a film competition. This time it's something more raunchy!

2. Zuloo Productions

They are hosting a Women's Drama Group as well as staging a Cinderella Pantomime!

Coming Meeting - This Thursday September 25, 6:30pm @ Bulldog (3 days left)  未来的活动 - 星期四9月25日,下午六时在Bulldog(还有3天)

Another Shanghai Actors meeting is upon us!

We will have all sorts of specials:

• 2 for 1 drinks
• Free selected cocktails for ladies
• Actor's Burger & Fries special! Cheap food for starving actors!

Come down, meet the community and make some connections! Everyone is welcome!

The address is: 1 WuLuMuQi Nan Lu ( Near Dongping Lu. Opposite the American Consulate)

地址是： 乌鲁木齐南路1号（近东平路。对面的美国领事馆）

You can find a map here - 你可以找到一个地图在这里 - http://www.bulldog-shanghai.com/site/find_us!!.html

I hope to see you all at the event this Thursday!

希宛这个星期四看你们！

Karl DominiK
凯洱

This is your chance to be on TV!

We need foreigners that can speak any Chinese. Even very basic Chinese is OK.

The show is: Eats Meets West 《老外来做客》, a cooking game show for NMTV Satellite, China's fastest-growing satellite TV station.

In each episode, 3 Chinese contestants learn to cook a dish from a foreign theme country with the help of a Laowai Taste Test Group. The dishes get judged by an expert panel, including an expert chef, a representative of the theme country and a That’s Shanghai food critic. Winners get great prizes!

Currently we are looking for these roles for shooting after October 5th.

Shooting for one episode is roughly a 6-hour commitment, and pays 500RMB. Just come down, have fun and be on TV!

Just send an email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it