Advanced Acting Training London

Saturdays (10.30am – 5.30pm, one hour lunch)
Wednesdays (7 – 8.30pm on ZOOM)
Scripts provided.

Week 1 – Michael Chekhov Acting Technique

Saturday 28^th September: Ariella Eshed              
Ariella has extensive experience as a director and has worked at Lyric Hammersmith, Soho Theatre, Hampstead Theatre, King’s Head, and the Union Theatre, to name but a few. In 2005 she set up her own theatre company ‘Tik-sho-ret’, Hebrew for ‘Communication’.
In this class we’ll work on ‘Michael Chekhov techniques’ and focus on Archetypes, Tensions and, if time, Elements. Excellent for ‘building a character’.

Wednesday 2nd October: ZOOM 7pm – 8.30pm Weekly Business of Acting Session, Self Tape Exercise, Showreels, Industry related matters & more

Week 2 – Developing your On-Screen Craft

Saturday 5th October:    Daniel Dresner          Developing your On-Screen Craft
Daniel has a strong, no-nonsense approach to acting on screen and as well as being an accomplished actor/tutor/director is also now a ‘life coach’ helping actors develop within our overcrowded industry.
You’ll be off book, on camera and really get behind the actors’ and the characters’ thought process. Detailed work so please learn the scripts! 

Wednesday 9th October: ZOOM 7pm – 8.30pm Weekly Business of Acting Session, Self Tape Exercise, Showreels, Industry related matters & more

Week 3 – Character Acting & Improv Acting

Saturday 12th October:  Christie Peto       Daring Improv and Character choices
Christie is a graduate of Drama Studio London and works regularly with  Dothinkdo, a leading actor development company. Her self-penned solo show ’Three’ is playing on the London Fringe Circuit.
You’ll work with some fascinating improv tools, make fresh, daring character choices and push your boundaries – an exciting and energising class, not for the nervous! You’ll be cast with a different scene partner each week.

Wednesday 16th October: ZOOM 7pm – 8.30pm Weekly Business of Acting Session, Self Tape Exercise, Showreels, Industry related matters & more

Week 4 – Character Development for Showreel

Saturday 19^th October:  Sarah Preston  Delving into Character/Showreel Prep
Sarah is an actor/writer and producer and has worked extensively in British TV Dramas.
After a vocal and physical warm up we’ll work on Camera on some character exercises and then prep the scenes to be shot for the following week’s Showreel filming.

Wednesday 23rd October: ZOOM 7pm – 8.30pm Weekly Business of Acting Session, Self Tape Exercise, Showreels, Industry related matters & more

Week 5 – Act and Film Showreel Scene

Saturday 26^th OR Sunday 27^th October:  Jon Sidgwick & Sushant Nair  Showreel filming in Clapham Junction
Jon is an actor of 20 years experience (Coronation Street, Eastenders, Hollyoaks, numerous stage credits (The Mousetrap, Steven Berkoff’s Oedipus & Messiah) and many feature and short films. He’ll rehearse and direct the Showreel scenes with you.
Sushant is an actor, writer, videographer, film-maker and editor. He works closely with Jon on scripts/casting and will film and edit the Show Reel scenes.

Cost: £500

Do join us for some detailed, intense, no nonsense work which should really push you!

Please note that all tutors are working, industry professionals and therefore classes and tutors may be subject to change. Alternative tutors provide excellent & equal cover.