Zahalan says commercials are an extremely viable way to earn a living or even a few extra dollars on a partâ€" time basis and "anybody can do it." Her upcoming workshop â€" May 7th between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Sheridan College â€" is geared to those who have experience, and those who don‘t, That insider is Mary Lu Zahalan, who has been in the entertainment field for more than 15 years, accumuâ€" lating a Juno nomination in the Most Promising vocalist category, two albums, four top 10 singles and numerous stage and TV roles as well as commercials along the way. Zahalan, who expects to release her third album this fall, is also head of the commercial vocal department at Sheridan Collece. Hosted by Marilyn Lawrie, Chair of Arts Development for the Faculty of the Arts, the MA‘s are celebrating 10 years and a highlight of the evening will be the onâ€"air burial of a time capsule that will remain underground for 25 years. Items to be inserted in the time capsule include copies of the Oakville Beaver and Sheridan Sun newspapers, cigarettes and high heel shoes plus media equipment that will be obsolete in 25 years. Shot liveâ€"toâ€"tape, this student produced and driven. production will air on area television stations durine the 1994 Christmas season. There are all kinds. of ins and outs in the world of commercials, informaâ€" tion that only an ‘insider‘ could give you to increase your chances of bemo successful. The 1994 Media Arts Awards honoring students with awards for the best video, film, audio, sponsored and multiâ€"media productions, is scheduled for tomorrow evening at Sheridan Collece. . If you‘ve ever dreamed of being in a television commercial, here‘s your opportunity to leap one step closer to your goal. Time capsule burial highlight of MA‘s How to get started in television commercials workshop subject Choose from our Dinner Special or our Regular Menu. Prime Roast of Beef... $12.95 SUNDAY GREEK BRUNCH BUFFET FOR MOTHER‘S DAY â€" SUNDAY MAY 8STH Come join us for the best brunch value around. A wonderful display of hot cold buffet tables. Including: Roast Leg of Lamb, Lemon Chicken, Penne with Greek Sausages. Salads, desserts cookies. Call for reservations. Specials include soup or salad, garlic bread, vegetables potato Grilled Salmon DELICATESSEN DINER SUNDAY, MAY 1ST Royal Windsor Dr. Misissauga 822â€"2260 In it, the couple, who between them have more than 27 years in show business, have covered all the basic information, everything from where and how to get photographs taken and how to find an agent, to the commerâ€" cial audition process and how to find work as an extra or in the jingle/voiceâ€" over arena. _ "This is as basic as it gets," said Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to experiâ€" ence the commercial audition process using a video camera and actual TV commercial scripts. Zahalan will also provide tips on wardrobe and makeup, preparation for cold readings and findâ€" ing an acent. The workshop is timely considerâ€" ing publication of a booklet entitled How to Get Started in Show Business, written by Zahalan and her husband, Christopher John, which will be availâ€" able early next month via mail order at a cost of $12. : those who may have an agent but no work, teens or retired people, in other words, participants of all ages and levâ€" els. Dance to the sounds of DJ. Ace World until 1 a.m. DINNER DANCING Join us for an evening of fun! Saturday April30th Rovyal Windsor Dr. Zahalan. To register for Zahalan‘s workâ€" shop, contact Sheridan‘s Summer School of the Arts at 845â€"9430, ext. 2610. _ _ If only learning had been so much fun when we were kids! Adults who come to Glen Abbey Educational Books and Toys are usually overwhelmed by the selecâ€" tion of books, toys, games, puzâ€" zles, audio cassettes and computer software designed to stimulate young minds, but children are the stars here. Learning can be so much fun! cent of the Thomas Juvenile Books. She is probably reading at a Grade Three level now." Children from birth up to 14 years of age will delight in the vast array of ageâ€"appropriate learnâ€"atâ€" home materials, designed to reinâ€" force classroom work. Some are for independent use, while others create wonderful opportunities for family fun.