Acting: Masterclass

About this course

Participants develop acting choices through exercises and games informed by Stanislavski and Meisner techniques. The work focuses on genuine, responsive listening, creating credible characters and sustaining an immersed state in performance. The course builds towards an extended, character-led improvisation and includes collective ensemble work. Physical theatre techniques are also part of the class, with activities designed for a peer group working together.

What you'll learn

• Apply Stanislavski- and Meisner-based techniques in acting exercises and improvisation
• Use attentive, responsive listening during performance work
• Create detailed and credible characters
• Sustain an immersive state during extended improvisation
• Contribute effectively to a dynamic ensemble

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners with some acting experience, including those coming from other intermediate acting courses. It involves collective exercises, extended character-led improvisation and physical theatre techniques, so a general level of fitness is requested. Regular attendance and punctuality are expected. No audition is required, with level suitability identified during the first session.

• Some acting experience or previous intermediate acting study is required
• Includes group and ensemble-based participation
• Involves physical theatre techniques and requires a general level of fitness
• No audition is required

Before you go

• Wear clothes comfortable for movement and soft-soled shoes.
• Bring note-taking materials and a bottle of water.