AMERICAN METHODS & TECHNIQUES
Six Gesture Types
This course breaks-down every hand gesture into six types. This is a new way to simplify gestures and clarify meaning. This course best facilitates the communication between director and actor.
For all levels.
Physical Comedy: Mechanics
Learn how to build physical comedy into a moment, the rules of three, and other fun essentials that can be applied to a range of genres and projects. Build your knowledge of rhythm and practice your timing.
For all levels.
American Realism
Certified by Larry Silverberg's, True Acting Institute, learn an American approach from a true teacher. Refine your repetition and discover everything you need from your partner(s). Introduce more elements to the progress and deepen the work.
For beginners, only.
The Story: Breakdown & Analyze
Uncover this solid way to breakdown a scene, a play, or an audition side. This method of analysis considers the audience's experience, in a way other methods don't. Discover why.
For all levels.
Fundamentals of Space
Learn the many uses of empty space around the actor. Discover fixed point essentials and learn how to open small spaces, both with the voice and the body. In a variety of ways, learn how empty space is the actor's canvas.
For all levels.
Improvisation: Long-form
Group improvisation is a great reward when done well. By setting structural boundaries, a group of actors can tell an improvised narrative, as an ensemble. Learn the rhythms for storytelling the hero's journey.
For advanced groups.
EUROPEAN METHODS & TECHNIQUES
Commedia dell'Arte
Learn to master bold gestures, vibrant characters, and the essence of improvisation with Commedia dell'Arte. With training from masters Antonio Fava and Carlo Boso, I provide an authentic learning experience, utilizing my own collection of masks.
This technique will elevate your ability to express yourself physically, making you a more versatile and engaging performer.
Larval & Expressive Masks
Learn embodiment with two simple masks. A useful tool for an actor to become transformable. Using my own collection of masks, discover the power of these tools and how a face and body can be in, and out of sync.
For all levels.
Biomechanics + le Masque Neutre
Learn the essentials of biomechanics using a neutral mask. Learn how to clean your movement and structure a scene. Unknown (and rare) in the USA & Europe, this technique marks a Renaissance of 21st cent. theatre performance.
For intermediate & advanced.
Études du Masque Neutre
These fundamental études are excellent ways to bring the body alive. Discover essential archetypal movement and how to command space thru physical presence.
For all levels.
Delsarte & Laban
Discover two giants of the Anglo theatre & dance world, François Delsarte and Rudolf Laban. Both uncovered new ways to analyze movement, which has resonated across genres. Learn these essentials and open your possibilities to character, gesture, space, voice, and more!
For all levels.
Method of Physical Actions
One of Stanislavski's (unknown) later techniques, this is an excellent compliment to the American methods. Actors can better analyze scenes, and directors can help the actor create through-lines, and character arcs. Learn a new classic.
For all levels.
Active Analysis
Active Analysis
Active Analysis
Fundamentally a tool of the director, actors must know the process if they are to reap the full benefits. Stanislavski's last technique brings a synthesis of storytelling and improv .
For advanced groups.