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Acting Technique, Theory, and Audition Preparation

There are many considerations for how one performs - from comprehensive theory and how it manifests to the physical connection between the body and mind. In our lessons we will take an individualised approach; some actors struggle with confidence, others with emotional connections, most with sincere relaxation. For the more cerebral actors, understanding the theory behind the motive helps internalise its necessity. Simplicity is a great form, but only when assumed knowingly.

As for myself, I have 11 years' experience in the field - 7 professionally - spanning theatre, commercials, musical theatre, and dance. I've performed in numerous theatres across the UK (as well as Cyprus) and have been featured in a number of international commercials.

Extra information

For our first lesson I ask you to prepare three things:
1) An understanding of your general expectations
2) A descriptive history of your acting experience (including knowledge of practitioners)
3) A brief list of your favourite pieces of art (not all have to relate to acting/theatre, but most should)

You should always have a pen / pencil, a notebook, and a folder.

Location

At student's location: Around London, United Kingdom
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I enjoy working with students individually. No same strategy works equally for two different people, and most of my work is in helping each student find what helps them the most. I have experience in acting and directing, so while I'll be doing some directing during our lessons, I will always have an actors' mindset. As any actor should, I work from within, so that anything that manifests externally is never wrong. As long as you feel what you're doing, it is always the correct course of action. Some things might need tweaking for practical reasons, but the essence always remains, and it is the ability to concoct this essence we will seek to harness.

Education

MGA Academy of Performing Arts, BA in Acting

Performers College, CertHE in Musical Theatre & Dance

Trinity College, LTCL in Acting

Workshops with Frantic Assembly, The Royal Court, and miscellaneous other actors in London, Edinburgh France, and Cyprus.

Experience / Qualifications

Over 20 productions of various stage productions in:

established & recognisable plays such as Macbeth, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Three Sisters, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz, The Addams Family.

newly written and lesser known plays such as Jekyll & Hyde ( by Evan Placey), The Little Prince (Eleni Cosma), Mary Barnes (David Edgar)

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