Working Actor Practice
An advanced acting workshop covering scene study, audition preparation, direction and camera technique through collaborative scene work.
About this course
Participants work with fellow actors on new scenes from a range of texts, preparing and workshopping material for theatre, film and television. Sessions focus on responding quickly to unfamiliar material, making considered creative choices and taking direction on and off camera. Teaching draws on practices associated with Stanislavski and Meisner alongside practical camera technique. The course also addresses professional audition preparation, self-tapes and approaches to participants’ own creative work, with regular opportunities to share prepared scenes.
What you'll learn
- Develop audition preparation and technique for professional work
- Analyse and rehearse scenes from unfamiliar texts
- Apply Stanislavski and Meisner-based practices in scene work
- Use practical camera techniques for film and television performance
- Respond to direction and make clear creative choices
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for advanced actors, including working actors between jobs, actors returning from a career break and professionals seeking further scene study. The advanced label indicates work beyond fundamental acting techniques. Selection is by application, with applicants required to demonstrate professional credits or equivalent training.
- Applicants need either three professional acting credits or at least one year of acting training
- Participants must be over 18
- Fluent, confident use and knowledge of English is required
- Selection takes place through an application process
Where this course runs
At a glance
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Mon 5 Apr 2027
10:00 – 17:00 • 6 days
£1,100
16 Chenies Street, Bloomsbury
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