The Actors Centre Programme OCT-DEC by Actors Centre

JAN - MAR 2018 Programme

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Contents Professional Development Programme ............................................................................................................................ 3 Acting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 TV & Film ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Writing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Shakespeare ................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Voice & Dialect ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 Recorded Voice ........................................................................................................................................................... 37 Physical........................................................................................................................................................................ 40 Casting & Audition ...................................................................................................................................................... 44 Musical ........................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Career & Advice .......................................................................................................................................................... 48 Other in-house opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 59

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The Keywords section serves as a summary to best describe the workshop, but is not finite to the workshop content. Full descriptions and workshop leader biographies are also listed. Look out for our Book Logo! Any workshops with this logo have an associated book which will be available from Reception. Please ask for more details. Please also look out for the wide range of FREE workshops and opportunities on offer to Actors Centre members. PLEASE NOTE: Any members that book a free workshop place and fail to attend without prior notice will be banned from attending any other free workshop for the duration of their membership. Our tutors generously give up their time to run these classes, and by not attending you are taking a space away from another member. If you are unable to attend, please call our reception as soon as possible. Equity

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OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Professional Development Programme We are thrilled to collaborate with Pleasance Theatre on this season of workshops. Combining the Actors Centre’s commitment to ‘Develop People Who Dare to Create’, and the Pleasance Theatre’s position as one of the leading producers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we are bringing the creators of exciting, dynamic and innovative shows to the centre to share their wisdom. Don’t forget about all the offers included in your membership: • 10% off at the Actors Centre bar • Use of our John Thaw Initiative to showcase your work-in-progress shows • Access to our ever-growing perks scheme • Discount tickets to all shows at the Tristan Bates Theatre and in the John Thaw Studio • Early-bird access to exclusive events including our OFF THE RECORD series, our annual CASTATHON and AGENTATHON We are currently working on some exciting expansions to the centre aimed to encourage the personal development of our members, with a number of big announcements due in the coming months. Make sure you are signed up to our mailing list, or attend our events, to be the first to hear.

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For the most up-to-date information on dates, times, tutors and prices, please go to the Actors Centre website or call Reception on 020 3841 6600.

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Please note that all information is correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to change. Our tutors are professional actors and creatives working in the industry and, like our members, their schedules are subject to change depending on work commitments. At times it may be necessary to postpone or cancel workshops, but we will always try to provide participants with a suitable alternative tutor.

Acting Building Characters: From Workshop to Performance Sarah-Louise Young Monday 1 October 10.30-17.30 Course: A254

Keywords: CHARACTERS | MOVEMENT | IMPROVISATION | BEHAVIOUR | FEEDBACK WHAT IS IT? A one day workshop on creating distinct and memorable characters, with guidance and advise around storytelling and making a show. HOW WILL IT WORK? In the morning we will focus on finding and creating characters, uncovering them via movement, costume, voice and improvisation. We will look at amplifying existing behaviours and exploring how character work can enhance and influence all areas of performance. In the afternoon we will look at ways to create stories and links between these characters, and how our findings might be used in creating a show. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Whether you already have an idea for a character and a show or are simply interested in opening up new aspects of yourself as a performer, this workshop invites you to come and play. Whilst there will be some discussion and theory, most of the day will be spent on your feet and in practice. Observing the group and giving constructive feedback are also a vital part of the event and there will be strong emphasis on creating a supportive and open-minded environment in which to explore. → Sarah-Louise is a writer, performer and director. Her critically acclaimed solo character shows (Cabaret Whore, Cabaret Whore Encore! and Cabaret Whore More! More! More!) have toured internationally and she has appeared in the West End with Julie Madly Deeply, Fascinating Aida and Olivier Award winning improvised musical group, The Showstoppers!. PARTICIPANTS: £35 (Associate members pay participate in this workshop)

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Introduction to Method Acting - Sense Memory Tatsu Carvalho Wednesday 3 October 10.30-17.30 Course: A288

Keywords: METHOD | RELAXATION | SENSE MEMORY | AUDITIONS | STRASBERG | BODY WHAT IS IT? A Method workshop, with the relaxation routine, followed by sense memory exercises and how they apply it into scene work and auditions. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will start with the relaxation routine, that was developed by Strasberg, and then we will move onto the sense memory exercises and apply it to scene work, monologues and improvisations. It will then be explained how to use it for auditions. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will get a sense of method acting, how to search for tension in your body, and relax them and get more in touch with your sense memories to make the work as truthfully as possible. → Tatsu Carvalho is an actor, producer and teacher from Rio de Janerio. Tatsu studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre institute in NYC, and has been giving workshops and classes in NYC and Rio. With more than 20 years of experience, Tatsu has been credited with more than 60 productions in TV, film and theatre. PARTICIPANTS: £30 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

Arthur Miller's Men Val Doulton Wednesday 10 October 10.30-17.30 Course: A286

Keywords: SUBTEXT | LANGUAGE | EXPLORE | CONFIDENCE | FOCUS WHAT IS IT? An opportunity to study in-depth scenes and characters from two of Arthur Miller’s great plays, Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge. HOW WILL IT WORK? Each actor will work on performing scenes from two of Arthur Miller’s great plays, Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge. Through working on subtext and language we will explore the world of these plays, and acting the people in them in-depth. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? The workshop will enable you to enrich and deepen you acting, and knowledge of Arthur Miller, and give you confidence to act from a deep focus, and express these texts emotionally, physically, and intellectually. → Val Doulton is an experienced Director and Producer having previously worked at The National Theatre, The Lyric Hammersmith, The Royal Exchange, The Bristol Old Vic, & The Wales Millennium Centre. In 2002 she founded her own performance company, The Live Literature Company and has since continued to create, produce, and direct, many successful productions both in the U.K. and internationally. PARTICIPANTS: £30

Produce and Perform a One-Person Play David William Bryan Thursday 11 October 10.30-17.30 Course: A282

Keywords: MOVEMENT | CHARACTER | STAGECRAFT | PRODUCE | MARKETING WHAT IS IT? First, we’ll look at how to go about creating an amazing one-person play based around your strengths as an actor. We’ll examine vocal and movement techniques, creating characters, stagecraft, choosing the right material, working efficiently and practically in a limited time period, audience interaction, timing and transforming for a role. Next we’ll look at how to actually produce the play and sell it out. This will involve delving into the marketing side, but very much from an actor’s point of view. HOW WILL IT WORK? The first half will be practical. We’ll be on our feet examining the unique form of a one-person play and how to act it. The second half will be note taking on the production side of things. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Everything you need to know about acting and producing a brilliant one-person play. → David William Bryan trained at the Stella Adler Studio in NYC. After five years of appearing in commercials, features and various theatre productions, he decided to specialise in one-person shows. His first one-person show “Trashed” at the Underbelly saw huge critical acclaim at Edinburgh and Vault Festivals in 2017. His second show “In Loyal Company” at the Pleasance sold out completely at Edinburgh festival 2018. PARTICIPANTS: £30

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Action and Impulse: Freedom and Specificity Simon Trinder Friday 12 October 10.30-17.30 Course: A247

Keywords: TRUTH | PRACTICAL | LOSE SELF-AWARENESS | TEXT | SKILLS WHAT IS IT? A workshop that will teach you a simple, repeatable approach to taking your attention off yourself, truly change the other person and create unbelievably truthful dialogue. HOW WILL IT WORK? The session will begin with an introduction to international theatre director Mike Alfreds' approach to text using genuinely useful actioning and objectives on short duologues. We will then move on to losing our self-awareness while exploring where the impulse to speak actually comes from. The workshop is guaranteed to be fun, energised and packed with practical skills. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A clear, practicable, economic approach to making any scene your own and releasing you into playing fully and boldly in the moment. → Simon is a longstanding member of the RSC with 14 productions under his belt in Stratford, the West End and abroad. Other theatre work includes seasons at Shakespeare's Globe, Royal Court, Hampstead Theatre and Young Vic. He recently played regular roles in ITV’s supernatural thriller Midwinter Of The Spirit and BBC’S smash hit series Ordinary Lies season 2. Other TV credits include The Hollow Crown series and Wolfblood. PARTICIPANTS: £32.50

The Actor as Storyteller: From Audition to Performance Lisa Pescia Friday 26, Saturday 27 October 11.00-17.00 Course: A182

Keywords: STORYTELLING | AUDITIONING | AUTHENTICITY | TV | CHALLENGE WHAT IS IT? Art communicates. Whether it’s Stage, TV, Film or even the audition to get one of those jobs, the actor must find the heart beat of the story, connect and make strong, unique choices that support both the storytelling and their talent and belief as an artist. HOW WILL IT WORK? Day 1 will be focused on auditioning. I’ll send you sides from a current US TV show in advance so that you can work on it before the class. Day 2 you’ll be paired up for scenework and we’ll look at choices and execution. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A supportive, fun, yet challenging workshop to explore how to best make choices that allow you to fulfil the demands of the script/story while staying true to your own authenticity and create a dynamic performance. Plus, you get the perspective and extensive knowledge of someone who has been, and currently is, working as an actor in the trenches of LA. → Lisa Pescia is a Los Angeles based actress, producer, director and teacher. Her training has been primarily with the late film and theatre director Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse for the last 25 years. She also studied with Mark Travis (The Directorʼs Journey) and co-taught a class for film directors with him at UCLA and AFI.. She currently is an independent producer and an acting coach to international and local LA students while continuing to remain active in her TV, stage and film career. PARTICIPANTS: £110

Playing the Detective Malcolm Davies and Paul Bourne Monday 29 October 10.30-13.30 Course: A289

Keywords: DETECTIVE | INVESTIGATE | AUTHENTICITY | INTERACTIVE| FILM & TV Presented by two retired senior Detectives, this is a unique opportunity to get into the mindset of a Detective when investigating crime in order to assist actors when playing Police roles and give their performances authenticity. Using their wealth of experience in the Police and, as Directors of Cops on Film & TV, they will present an interactive 3 hours walking participants through crime scenes, arrests and interviews. → Malcolm Davies and Paul Bourne were both Detectives in the Metropolitan Police and have a huge amount of experience in high profile investigations. Upon retiring in 2012 Malcolm became an actor and Paul a writer. They identified that there was a serious lack of experienced Police advisors in the entertainment industry and set up Cops on Film & TV. They work closely with scriptwriters, Producers, Directors and Actors to ensure realism in Police methodology and Procedure. PARTICIPANTS: £22.50

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Flat on My Farce Ian Masters Tuesday 30 October 10.30-17.30 Course: A111

Keywords: PHYSICAL | SENSES | IMAGINATION | STORY-TELLING | TOOLS WHAT IS IT? This workshop is for actors wishing to enhance their comedic playing skills; those with little or no experience performing in farce or comedies and for actors wishing to enhance their experience. HOW WILL IT WORK? You will work on extracts from various comedies, looking at precision, delivery, feeding and timing. Scripts will be provided, but ideally bring one short comic dialogue or monologue. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will gain confidence in playing comedy and discover how precision, energy and teamwork help to develop a professional production. → Ian has over thirty years’ experience working in radio. He was twice a member of the BBC Radio Drama Repertory Company and has appeared in over 150 plays, together with readings and narrations. He spent two years with the BBC World Service, has been a voice-over artist for four decades and has recorded several audio books. Ian has also worked in the industry for over 40 years as an actor and director. His directorial debut was at the Kings Head Theatre with a production, Beck that played a lunch time slot at the National Theatre, and a fringe play The Orange Penguin which won an award at the Edinburgh Festival. He went on to direct many national tours and theatre seasons, 20 productions at The Mill Theatre, Sonning, and 15 large commercial pantomimes. He has worked for Alan Ayckbourn and Ray Cooney directing many of their plays. His directorial career led him to direct a myriad of names from Mickey Rooney to Barbara Windsor. PARTICIPANTS: £30

Method Introduction Sam Rumbelow Wednesday 31 October, Thursday 1 November 10.30-17.30 Course: A46

Keywords: TECHNIQUE | RELAXATION | EMOTIONAL MEMORY | SENSE MEMORY | CHARACTER WHAT IS IT? A two-day course introducing the structure and techniques of Lee Strasberg's methodology, commonly known as Method. HOW WILL IT WORK? Day One will start with a talk and discussion about the structure of Method as part of the actors craft. We will work through first and second technical exercises (basic relaxation and sense memory) with break down and feedback. On Day Two we will move on to Scene Work. We will investigate tools and techniques within the actor’s approach, and through working on the text we will break down how and when such techniques and tools come into play. We will also consider the specific habits that you may confront when trying to unlock the greater potential of your work. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A full introduction and understanding of Method on a practical level with a selection of tools and techniques to take away and practice. → Sam Rumbelow brings over 30 years experience in stage, TV and film. As an actor he has worked with Helen Mirren, John Thaw, Bill Paterson and Penelope Wilton amongst others. As a Method teacher Sam has worked with many established actors and coached for stage and screen. PARTICIPANTS: £60

David Hare’s Women Val Doulton Thursday 1 November 10.30-17.30 Course: A284

Keywords: WOMEN | EXPLORE | CHARACTER | MOTIVATION | LANGUAGE WHAT IS IT? An opportunity to study in-depth two of David Hare’s women from his plays Plenty and Skylight. HOW WILL IT WORK? Each actor will work on performing scenes from these plays experientially. We will explore the world of these plays and acting the people in them in depth, looking at character, motivation, language, and laying the foundation for acting these great women’s parts. We will also discuss in groups. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? The workshop will enable you to enrich and deepen your acting, knowledge of David Hare’s plays, and give you confidence. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £30

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The Meisner Technique Scott Williams Wednesday 7, Thursday 8, Wednesday 14 , Thursday 15, Friday 16 November 10.30-17.30 Course: A11

Keywords: SANFORD MEISNER | METHODOLOGY | TRUTH | INSTINCT | RESPONSIVENESS WHAT IS IT? Five days that can change your life as an actor. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using five simple, practical exercises during this intensive course you’ll explore the Meisner Technique in depth. Taking you from the start of the process all the way through to working with text, Scott will help you discover that acting is living truthfully under a given set of circumstances. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You’ll walk away with a complete experience of a single approach to the acting process, with a renewed sense of your own ability to ‘live truthfully’, and with a sense of inspiration at what is possible for you in the world of performance. Please note: on occasion, one of Scott's associates from the Impulse Company may lead a session. → Scott is founder of the Impulse Company, working internationally with actors, writers and directors to create vibrant and dynamic theatre. PARTICIPANTS: £150 / OBSERVERS: £75

Viewpoints and Composition Adna Sablyich Saturday 10 November 10.30-17.30 Course: PH49

Keywords: STORYTELLING | PHYSICAL | JAPANESE THEATRE | DEVISING | FOCUS WHAT IS IT? Invented by the acclaimed Anne Bogart and Lisa Landau, of the New York based SITI Company, Viewpoints is the physical actors training, for the performers’ theatre authorship; while Composition constitutes the follow-up creative process, designed to embrace any style of storytelling. HOW WILL IT WORK? The training is designed in collaboration with the Japanese theatre maker, Tadashi Suzuki. It strengthens the body, improves the coordination and focuses the mind, in the context of the creative ensemble and metaphysical enquiry. The creative devising processes give broad frameworks for creativity, putting the performers at the heart of the creative process and forming narrative links ‘on feet’. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Viewpoints and Composition form the foundation for an empowered creative theatre career as a performer. They give specific and solid tools for creating a piece of theatre from as little as a kernel of an idea, a thought, a feeling, an inkling or even a stage presence… or as big as a concept, campaign, play or a complex brief… and everything in between. → Adna is an experienced actress, theatre maker and teacher, specializing in devising from the performer’s perspective. In all her teaching, she strives to empower the actor, giving the tools to generate content out of the sense of personal presence and collective unity. Adna’s first encounter with Viewpoints and Composition came about over a decade ago, during her collaboration in The Playground Network of theatre devising artists in London. Since then, Adna has expanded her practice of Viewpoints and Composition, through workshops and collaborations with a number of artists, from England, USA, Australia and Switzerland, making the practice her own and using its philosophy, to frame all her teaching. Adna is also a successful audiobooks narrator, with her own production and publishing company, Sharp Eared Owl. PARTICIPANTS: £30

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The Process: Advanced James Bowden Thursday 11 October 10.30-17.30 Course: A283

Keywords: SKILL | RESPONSE | PERFORMANCE | DELIVERY | AUDITIONS WHAT IS IT? A 1 day workshop for those who have already attended the 2 day "The Process - The Secret of Truthful Acting” workshop designed to develop and hone your skills further to enable you to consistently create truthful emotions in performance. It builds on the ABC of approaching a role from page to performance and is suitable for actors who have attended courses with James previously.. HOW WILL IT WORK? During the day you will build on the exercises and techniques discovered in your previous workshop to help you discover how to create a truthful character for performance. The Process is a systematic and streamlined approach to the art and craft of creating character designed to keep it simple! You will also look further into how the subconscious is the key to creating truth. As well as using elements from Stanislavski, Meisner and Strasberg, The Process has at its core the ‘Four Principles’ – the secret of truthful acting. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? This course re-enforces the step by step approach to creating a complete character for performance. The Process will also give you the keys to maintaining truthful emotions throughout your performance. → James graduated from Rose Bruford in 1994 and has worked regularly as an actor in theatre and TV. His career has been diverse, appearing in the original West End cast of The Beautiful Game, open air Shakespeare, pantomime, repertory theatre, off West End, number one tours, TV and music videos. James has also trained as a teacher and recently he has developed his own approach to the art and craft of acting called ‘The Process’ which is a fundamental element of the training at The Dorset School of Acting. Most recently James shadowed the renowned acting coach, Mel Churcher, who works with the likes of Luc Besson, Daniel Craig and Angelina Jolie, on a short course on acting for the screen at Pinewood Studios. PARTICIPANTS: £40

Sensory Awareness- What Are You Aware Of? Sonny Beycher Monday 12 November 10.30-17.30 Course: A287

Keywords: PHYSICAL | SENSES | IMAGINATION | STORY-TELLING | TOOLS WHAT IS IT? Inspired by the work of the late, great Elizabeth Kemp (The Actors Studio NYC), this a deep process that is physical, method-based and about your senses. Travel through sense memories to learn how to technically bring personalised and truthful connection to your work. Awaken your imagination, unlock imagery that will guide your work to greater heights, immerse yourself into a physical world of play and story-telling. HOW WILL IT WORK? Tension is an unavoidable element of the actor’s instrument. In this class, actors will be guided through a series of physical exercises to become aware of their own physical, emotional and mental tensions, and plug into a collective consciousness with other artists. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Actors will develop razor sharp focus and specificity in their work, armed with the tools to articulate and locate physical, emotional and mental tension quickly, a necessary skill to have in an audition environment, on set or stage. → Sonny is an Australian actor and teacher who has had the great privilege of training and working with some of the greatest acting teachers of our generation from the U.S.A and U.K. A graduate of 16th Street Actors Studio in Melbourne, Sonny has trained directly under teachers who hail from The Actors Studio in New York City, including Elizabeth Kemp and Bronwen Coleman. Directors he has worked with include award-winners Alkinos Tsilimidos (Melbourne), Jason Raftopolous (Melbourne), Larry Moss (Los Angeles) and Carl Ford (New York). Sonny’s work is all about awareness of self, others and the space in which a character inhabits to bring forth work that is grounded in truth. PARTICIPANTS: £40

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Breath Work for Character, Creativity and Confidence Anthony Clegg Wednesday 14 November 18.00-21.00 Course: A276

Keywords: CHARACTER | DEVELOPMENT | MOVEMENT | CREATIVITY | PERFORMANCE | SENSATIONS WHAT IS IT? A way of getting under the skin of character development using breath and movement as tools to activate emotional freedom, creativity and to build performance confidence. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will explore the relationship between the way you breathe and the chain reaction of feelings and sensations created using specific breathing techniques, improvisation, movement and script. This is a fun half day workshop designed to free up and create more depth to your acting process. Some exercises have an intensity designed to increase overall awareness both as an actor and in life. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare a short piece to work with. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Techniques of tuning into the power, control and freedom you have in your work and beyond, as well as the ability to be and stay in the moment. Ways of coping with the stress and anxiety of performing. → Anthony has over thirty years of experience as an actor, having performed roles at the National Theatre, Almeida Theatre, Regents Park, Palladium, Chichester Festival Theatre, Hull Truck, as well as many other west end and highly respected regional theatres. He has also appeared in film and television productions and most recently studied ancient and modern breathing techniques with one of the worlds leading breath work coaches in Mexico and the USA. He is also a behavioural coach with years of experience in communication and body language training. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Body Memory: Put The Text Down Lotte Johnson Sunday 18 November 10.30-17.30 Course: PH52

Keywords: TEXT | PHYSICALLY | VOCALLY | MEMORY | FUN | CHARACTER ANALYSIS WHAT IS IT? A workshop exploring how to approach text, physically and vocally, without relying purely on memory. There is no writing or sight reading involved! HOW WILL IT WORK? The workshop is fast paced, active, fun, playful but rigorous! There will be a lot of laughter as you learn how to approach text in a completely new way. We will explore line learning as well as character analysis and text analysis, all while on your feet! There will be a series of exercises in pairs, groups and as a class that will push you, allowing you to find strengths that already exist but are tucked away underneath habit and expectation. It is structured process that requires full commitment, energy and positivity. This workshop is about self-love, determination and getting out of our own way as an artist. We will use exercises derived from Laban, Stanislavski and Chekhov working with small pieces of text and some basic improvisation. (This process can be particularly beneficial to those with dyslexia.). WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will come away with a completely new way to work with scene partners, a new technique to learn lines quickly, confidently without the stress. You will find a new approach to preparing for auditions, and lots of joy! → Lotte Ruth Johnson is a director, teacher and writer with a focus on politically and socially engaged theatre. Lotte has an MA in Actor Training and Coaching from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, alongside a decade of teaching experience. Lotte works with young people and adult learners as well as Directing professional Theatre and strives to make the learning process fully accessible. PARTICIPANTS: £30 (Associate members may participate in this workshop)

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Intro to Stand Up Comedy Maria Shehata Monday 19 November 10.30-13.30 Course: A262

Keywords: CONFIDENCE | SKILLS | PRACTICAL | INSIGHT | INDIVIDUAL Stand up can be a very intimidating art form, especially if you’re not sure where to start. In this introductory course, Maria will break down the different styles, guide you through the joke-writing process, and provide insights into getting started in the world of stand up. At the end you will be encouraged to perform material in a very supportive environment. You will come away with a short set you can start building at open mics, or just to have to add to your skill set. → Maria Shehata is a comedian featured on BBC, Channel 5, Comedy Central, and Netﬂix. Winner of Best Comedian at the Hollywood Festival of New Cinema, Best Comedy at the Miami Web Fest, and shortlisted as one of the Five Best New Performers at 2017 Edinburgh Fringe by The 99 Club. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Create a One-Person Show Madelaine Moore and Guleraana Mir Tuesday 20 November 10.30-17.30 Course: A285

Keywords: CREATIVE WRITING | INSPIRE | CHARACTER | STEREOTYPES | JOURNEY WHAT IS IT? Fresh from their smash hit debut at Edinburgh Fringe with one-woman show, ‘Ladykiller’ by Madeline Gould, The Thelmas bring you a practical guide to writing/creating a one-person show. Perfect for actors looking to make work for themselves. The workshop uses creative writing and performance skills to unlock the creativity of participants. HOW WILL IT WORK? The Thelmas (writer and director team) will deliver a range of activities designed to provoke and inspire participants to create a complex new character that challenges the stereotypes of their traditional casting. We will then take these characters on a journey, creating an outline of a full-length piece of work. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Participants will leave with a fully formed character and journey that will allow them to structure a complete idea for a one-person show. They will use different approaches to creating work, learn new dramatic techniques and flex their creative muscles. → Madelaine Moore is a freelance director, producer and drama practitioner, specialising in developing new writing, devising, working with young people, working within criminal justice settings, and with marginalised adults. Guleraana Mir is a writer and drama practitioner specialising in working with community and youth groups to script new plays inspired by participants’ devised work. She is currently piloting a young playwrights program at Southwark Playhouse. Her debut play COCONUT saw her nominated for the Off West End Award for most promising playwright. PARTICIPANTS: £40

An Intensive Intro to Impro Dave Bourn Sunday 25 November 10.30-17.30 Course: A92

Keywords: IMPROVISATION | SPONTANEITY | CONFIDENCE | TEAMWORK | CREATIVITY WHAT IS IT? You will learn all the basic principles of improvisation in a day. Also great as a refresher! HOW WILL IT WORK? This workshop is 100% practical - the only way to learn it is to do it. With Dave Bourn of Sprout Ideas you will spend most of your time in pairs and small groups learning all the ‘rules’ of improvisation and engaging in exercises to develop the core skills. Ideal for anyone who still has a fear of letting go of a script and stepping into the unknown. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Improvisation is a great way to explore your creativity, spontaneity, learn to create stories and ideas collectively, as well as develop confidence and your ability to be in the moment. → Dave Bourn formed SPROUT IDEAS in 1998, teaching the skills of improvised theatre to actors, the business community and to the wider general public. Dave is currently the resident improvisation tutor at University of West London and the Court Theatre Drama School. He has directed shows by Stephen K Amos, Carey Marx, Felix Dexter and Phil Nichol. He has written for many comedians and sketch shows and also owns The Funny Side comedy club. PARTICIPANTS: £30

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Emotions and Character Joy Richardson Wednesday 5 December 11.00-17.00 Course: A52

Keywords: AUDITIONS | STORYTELLING | CONFIDENCE | PREPARATION | INSTINCT WHAT IS IT? We will explore the emotional landscape available to you as a performer, helping you to make clear choices with freedom and confidence. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using games, storytelling and improvisation, we will explore six primary emotions: disgust, anger, fear, surprise, happiness and sadness. No preparation necessary. Just be ready to play. WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT? This workshop will help you with auditions, rehearsals and performance. Preparing you to trust your instincts whilst being in the moment. → Joy is an actor who has worked extensively in theatre and television. For over 20 years she has delivered acting workshops in the UK and abroad. She has performed in productions for Shakespeare’s Globe, The National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company and in the West End. Directors she has worked with include Peter Hall, Richard Eyre and Katie Mitchell. PARTICIPANTS: £30

Finding the Funny Charlie Barker Tuesday 11 December 10.30-17.30 Course: A275

Keywords: ANALYSIS | TEXT | COMEDY | INSTINCT | DECIVES WHAT IS IT? A theoretical and practical session introducing, in broad strokes, the basics of the analysis of comedy text. HOW WILL IT WORK? By introducing the student to a set of comedic devices that can be used by the actor to release the comedy within a text without having to rely solely on comedic ‘instinct’. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? An understanding of how to start working on comedy texts in order to recognise and release the comedy written within. → Charlie Barker acted professionally for over 20 years before being bitten by the teaching bug and the joy of passing on her vast experience to a new generation of performers. As an actor, lecturer, director, and practical workshop leader, Charlie specialises in working with various acting techniques including emotional motivational techniques and techniques designed to build an actor’s confidence. Charlie has an academic as well as vocational background having achieved an MA in Text & Performance and a PGC in Shakespeare & Theatre. As a vocational tutor and director Charlie has worked at Central, Mountview, ALRA, LCM and ArtsEd MTS where she spent six years as Head of Acting. Charlie has also performed, taught, and lectured in comedy for nearly thirty years. PARTICIPANTS: £30 / OBSERVERS: £10

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Stanislavski Reinvestigated Seb Harcombe Monday 17, Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 December 10.30-17.30 Course: A227

Keywords: STANISLAVSKI | ACTING EXERCISES | OBJECTIVES & ACTIONS | DEVELOPING CHARACTERS WHAT IS IT? A short course for actors new to the Stanislavski system or those wanting to reinvestigate it. HOW WILL IT WORK? In a safe group setting, we will begin with examining the Stanislavski questions and terminology from its source basis, at essence, before it began to develop under the hands of other practitioners and teachers. We will use practical exercises, methods of improvisation and scenes from a varied repertoire to examine objectives, actions, obstacles, tactics, super objectives, stakes, circles of attention and more - with the specific aim of creating understanding and freedom, (rather than confusion and encasement), the ultimate aim of any technique. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will leave the course with a fresh understanding of the Stanislavski system and many different strategies and exercises to further develop your engagement with its principles - in any repertoire, stage or screen. This course aims to support an individual's talent and uniqueness, always with the aim of inspiring confidence, depth, pleasure and freedom in their acting. â&#x2020;&#x2019; Previously Director of the BA Acting courses at both RADA and Drama Centre, Seb is now a freelance director and acting coach. See web listings for full credits information. Seb is also Artistic Director of the theatre company Secret/Heart, whose remit is to give professional opportunities actors in their foremost years out of UK drama schools. The company has been resident at Southwark Playhouse for the last five summers, garnering more than 12 awards and nominations for their work, including a Peter Brook ensemble award. www.secretheart.org. PARTICIPANTS: ÂŁ120

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Acting: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly Improvisation – Monthly Workshops Charlotte Gittins/Jonah Fazel Tuesdays 9 October, 13 November, 11 December 18.30-21.30 Course: A63

Working Nathan Osgood Wednesdays 10, 24 October, 7, 21 November, 5, 19 December 18.00-21.00 Course: A49

Keywords: FORTNIGHTLY | AUDITION | SCENE WORK | CHARACTER | RETURNING | PRACTICAL We all know how good we are when an audition comes during, or just after a period of work. These fortnightly workshops are hands-on and aim to help you stay that sharp. Working on scenes from new American and British plays, hot-seating audition piece characters, improvisation on text and taking quick direction in an audition setting. → Nathan’s many directing and acting credits include seasons at the National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, the Tricycle, Henry Street Theatre in New York and the films Velvet Goldmine, Sahara, Piccadilly Jim and Mission Impossible. He has most recently appeared in Cool Hand Luke and A Life with Joan Rivers, and can be seen in the recent film Red Lights with Sigourney Weaver. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Stanislavski Drop In Seb Harcombe Saturdays 6, 20 October, 3, 17 November, 1, 15 December 14.30-17.30 Course: A281

Keywords: STANISLAVSKI | SCENE | ADVANCED | PRACTICE | FORTNIGHTLY

ACTING: WEEKLY/ FORTNIGHTLY/ MONTHLY

The ability to think on your feet freely and without fear can allow an actor to reach new levels in performance and in the elemental process of rehearsal. These monthly improvisation workshops allow actors to be more present, to connect to other performers and create work that will even surprise themselves. Not necessarily geared towards comedy, but towards creating truthful scenes that will inspire and re-energise any performer. Allow yourself to play, be free and gain confidence and take these skills to auditions, rehearsals and even your own creative work. These sessions will be run by either tutor. → Charlotte is an actress, comedian and writer. A seasoned improviser, she is one of the cast of Chortle Awardnominated show Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel and improvises regularly as part of the Monkey Toast Players. See web listing for full credits information. → Jonah is an experienced theatre maker and comedian who trained at the Central and the Webber Douglas Academy. He has studied clowning under Philippe Gaulier, stand-up comedy under Logan Murray. See web listing for full credits information. PARTICIPANTS: £18

WHAT IS IT? A fortnightly class working with exercises and scenes bases on the Stanislavski acting system. Suitable for previous attendees of the 'Stanislavski Reinvestigated' workshops at the Actor's Centre or those with a good foundation in the technique wanting further exploration. HOW WILL IT WORK? Each class will explore a different exercise from the Stanislavski system and explore a scene from relevant material. It is also possible to work on specific pieces or roles requested by the participants - although this would require prior notification. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A deeper and more advanced understanding and practice of the Stanislavski acting system. → See above for tutor biographies. PARTICIPANTS: £18

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

There’s No Such Thing as Character Chris New Saturdays6, 13, 20, 27 October, 3, 10, 17, 24 November, 1, 8, 15 December 10.30-13.00 Course: A176

Keywords: METHOD | CONFIDENCE | AUDITION | VOICE | MIND | WEEKLY | CHARACTER | MASK WHAT IS IT? A startling and fresh viewpoint on acting and how to do it. Evolved from Chris New's experience as a working actor this weekly class cuts through the myths and mysticisms that surround acting and delivers a clear, concise process which you can rely on. HOW WILL IT WORK? Beginning with the simplest principles of what acting is, each class will work to craft your method, solidify within you a technique and create confidence and relaxation in your work - confidence that you can rely on in every audition and on every film set or stage. Each week will be a mixture of 'no prep' exercises and prepared work all designed to encourage you to remove the mask of character and, instead, have the confidence to trust what is already within you. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Through a discipline of process and a clear understanding of why acting works, each participant will learn to trust what is within themselves and speak with a clear voice and mind. Ultimately, this weekly workshop aims to nurture your confidence in you. → Chris trained as an actor at RADA. Graduating in 2006, he landed his first professional role starring in the West End revival of Martin Sherman’s Bent, for which he was nominated as Best Newcomer at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards. He then went on to lead companies at the NT, the RSC, the Young Vic, Sadler’s Wells and Manchester Royal Exchange, returning to the West End in 2009 to play Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears. He made his New York theatre debut in 2011 in Peter Nichol’s Lingua Franca and his film debut in 2012 in Andrew Haigh’s Weekend, for which he was nominated as Best Newcomer at the BFI London Film Festival Awards. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Meisner Workout Kate Maravan Mondays 22, 29 October, 5, 12, 19, 26 November, 3, 10, 17 December 14.00-17.00 Mondays 5, 19 November, 3, 17 December 18.00-21.00 Debbie Bridge Monday 8 October 14.00-17.00 Course: A222

Keywords: WEEKLY | MEISNER | INSTINCT | LISTEN/OBSERVE | SPONTANEITY | MOVEMENT These drop-in classes are for those who have experience in the Meisner Technique. A chance to continue or refresh the work, whether as an occasional drop-in or a regular workout. The key Meisner exercise Repetition encourages a moment-to-moment capacity to listen/observe and respond authentically with an emphasis on staying firmly rooted in the present. Kate has been increasingly incorporating movement into her classes. The more embodied the actor, the easier it is to be present. In these regular sessions you will discover that being embodied enables us to listen fully to ourselves and the other actor, and to enter a state of flow in which spontaneous impulse and responsivity in the moment are unencumbered. → Kate is an actress/writer and teacher. She trained at RADA and has co-written scripts for theatre, the BBC and Channel 4. In 1997 Kate discovered the Meisner Technique and embarked on an on-going practice and exploration of the work. She began teaching in 2000 and now teaches in the UK and internationally. → Debbie's class is for actors who want to express themselves with song, for those who want to work on releasing their spoken/singing voice, for those who perhaps feel restricted or self-conscious when singing and for more experienced singer/actors who want to find greater freedom and expression. PARTICIPANTS: £18 / OBSERVERS: £10 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Method Toolkit Drop In Sam Rumbelow Tuesdays 2, 16, 30 October, 11 December 10.30-13.00 Tatsu Carvalho Tuesdays 13, 27 November 10.30-13.00 Course: A280

Keywords: METHOD | PRACTICAL | TOOLKIT | AUDITION | CAMERA | STAGE | CHARACTER WHAT IS IT? Building on the Method intro, for those interested in the practical application of sense memory and other aspects of the method tool kit, with regards to auditioning and or working in front of the camera or on stage. HOW WILL IT WORK? Bring your own material, audition speech, or duoloage. The workshop will play with or clarify the use of sense memory along with a structure of method to explore and bring alive the character, text. Also considering how your habits may hinder and how to turn such habits into part of your creative approach. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A far better sense of how you might use and bring into play a more psychologically dynamic approach to your work as an actor. How to deepen with practice your greater potential. How to unlock a more adaptable and more improvisational dynamic in your work. Enabling a more flexible sensibility to the various environments of auditioning or work. â&#x2020;&#x2019; Sam Rumbelow brings over 30 years experience in stage, TV and film. As an actor he has worked with Helen Mirren, John Thaw, Bill Paterson and Penelope Wilton amongst others. As a Method teacher Sam has worked with many established actors and coached for stage and screen. As well as teaching in the UK he has also run workshops in Sweden, Denmark and Italy. PARTICIPANTS: ÂŁ18

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme TV & Film Awareness in Your Acting - On Camera David Corbett Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 October 11.00-18.00 Course: TV82

Keywords: TRUTH | REACTION | EXERCISES | COACHING

Action on Action – Exploring Screen Acting Clifford Milner Wednesday 17 October 10.30-17.30 Course: TV34

TV & FILM

WHAT IS IT? A workshop to help rid the actor of ego, the self that watches the self. You will learn techniques to: get rid of tension by focussing on what you want; listen and respond truthfully; know who and where your character is and to get what your character wants in the scene; focus on what you can give. HOW WILL IT WORK? Actors will receive scene sides in advance to prepare for this workshop. David will give a brief introduction to the exercises of mind, body and breathing to enable actors to start scenes with a calm, focussed clarity. Each actor will do specific relaxation exercises before their scene is filmed. The scene will be played back and specifically coached for the second recording. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A set of relaxation and focus exercises for mind and body that help focus positivity and inner strength as an artist. You will be enabled to get what you want in your auditions and your work as an actor, knowing your character and that you are simply part of a story telling process. → David Corbett is a working actor and drama teacher. He trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City for three years. He lived and worked in LA for seven years, acting in film, television and theatre. David writes and directs short films and comedy sketch shows. He has chalked up over 50 TV commercials. David’s most recent TV credits include WPC 56 and Doctors. David teaches acting and audition technique to all ages of students. He leads a comedy improv class, for actors to develop new writing and is presently writing his own TV comedy series. PARTICIPANTS: £110

Keywords: STRATEGY | PRACTICE | PERFORMANCE| CONFIDENCE | TECHNIQUE WHAT IS IT? Acting for the camera, beginners to advanced, looking at strategies for dealing with little or no rehearsal in film and TV. It can be a surprise to actors whose training is rooted in theatre traditions that there are often no rehearsals in TV and film, and any rehearsals that do take place are usually for technical reasons. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using contemporary TV/film scripts the workshop will deal with the three key questions you need to ask for every scene and associated choices in regard to your relationship with the camera. We will look at what works, what doesn’t, how much freedom you have and the old chestnut, is less really more? WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? The ability to bring specifics, and therefore clarity to your performance on screen. The acquisition of a camera savvy technique, in order to create compelling, watchable performances. → Clifford trained as an actor at Webber Douglas and worked extensively in TV. He trained as a director at GITIS the Russian Academy of Dramatic Art in Moscow, Skillset, BBC and DGGB and has directed at Watford Palace, Oldham Coliseum and The Lowry, Salford. He has directed several short films screened at BAFTA, the Budapest Film festival (Busho) and the BBC TV serial Doctors. Clifford has directed and taught acting for both stage and screen at several leading UK drama schools. He is Senior Acting Tutor in Rec Med at Birmingham Conservatoire. See web listing for full credits information. PARTICIPANTS: £55

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Speak Softly - Think Loud Laurence Moody Saturday 20, Sunday 21 October 10.30-17.30 Course: TV50

Keywords: SCREEN ACTING | TRUTH | EMOTION | PERSONALITY | ENERGY | SKILLS WHAT IS IT? A workshop designed to develop your ability to deliver a convincing and truthful performance on camera that combines intimacy with energy. HOW WILL IT WORK? Over two days, Laurence will work through monologues of your choosing and duologues of his choosing taken from current TV and film drama. These will be rehearsed, filmed and reviewed in class, with the emphasis on time oncamera. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will discover a fresh way of approaching screen acting to bring your personality and uniqueness to the screen, ensuring you make the strongest possible impression on an audience. →Laurence is one of the country's most experienced TV directors with over 300 hours of drama credits. See web listing for further credits information. PARTICIPANTS: £120

Screen Acting: The Keeping Continuity Exercise Class Inquisitive Pictures – Linda & James Curle Monday 22 October Monday 17 December 10.30-17.30 Course: TV96

Keywords: CONTIUITY | PERFORMANCE | EDITING | AWARENESS | TECHNIQUES |REVIEW & FEEDBACK WHAT IS IT? What if your best take ends up on the cutting room floor because you picked up your cup with the wrong hand? Continuity can seem terribly difficult. How could you make sure to always do EXACTLY the same thing and yet offer something DIFFERENT in every take? This workshop is designed to get into the mind of the editor and explain the paradox once and for all. This monthly drop-in will give you the chance to practise continuity regularly and effectively – without destroying your performance in the process. HOW WILL IT WORK? You will be sent a short scene to learn in advance. In the morning, we will talk about your experiences and frustrations with keeping continuity. You will learn about the editing process and what an editor is looking for in a performance, where they can cut and where they can’t. We will also look at common pitfalls such as drinking and eating and other ‘special’ cases. Then we rehearse the scene. The afternoon is all about practice. We will be filming and playing back a scene with difficult continuity, and you will learn how to make it work and find the fun in it – whilst still offering new things in your performance. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will be able to truly understand the editor’s mind and learn about the things an actor should be aware of when shooting that can help or hinder the editing process. Filming and playback will enable you to gain confidence with continuity. At the end of the day, you will understand how to combine the two paradoxical elements of ‘doing the same’ and ‘doing it differently’ and you will be able to apply this knowledge and practice in the future. It you want to build on your skills more, come regularly and use this space to practise – to make sure that your best take always ends up in the film. → Linda Ludwig and James Curle have worked together at Inquisitive Pictures as joint directors since 2011. They have produced and directed many corporate projects, actor showreels, commercials, music videos and drama, including more than 10 short films. PARTICIPANTS: £55

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Working on Camera Marcus DF White Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 October 10.30-17.30 Course: TV46

Keywords: CLOSE-UP| DIRECTOR | EDITING | SCREEN ACTING | CAMERA |FILM EDITOR WHAT IS IT? An intensive and practical two-day workshop exploring screen acting and how a director, actor and production team work together to create visually exciting and entertaining work. HOW WILL IT WORK? Participants will work on elements of screen performance including the close-up, the power in your eyes, thoughts and actions and being aware of where the camera is in relation to you. There is no hiding place on camera and if you are not being equally and spontaneously reactive and proactive in a scene, you leave the director and, more so, the film editor with fewer options when cutting the show. For those who have worked with Marcus before - welcome back - we shall work on a specific scene from a film. For those who are new to this workshop, we shall work on monologues first. Book early so you can learn scripts. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A deeper understanding of your relationship with the camera and how this can make you shine on screen. → Marcus studied drama at The RSAMD (now The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) and trained to be a teacher at the University of Glasgow. He then gained a place on the highly competitive Directors Training Course and his many TV credits since then include Howards Way, Casualty, Emmerdale, Taggart, Peak Practice, The Bill, Dream Team, Monarch of the Glen and Urban Gothic. His children’s drama credits include Gypsy Girl, Jeopardy – a BAFTA award-winning series shot in Australia, Roman Mysteries for CBBC and Half Moon Investigations. PARTICIPANTS: £110

How to Play Comedy on Screen Caroline Webster Thursday 25 October 10.30-17.30 Course: TV6

Keywords: COMEDY | ON-SCREEN | TV & FILM | COMIC RHYTHM | AUDITIONS | CONFIDENCE WHAT IS IT? A fun one-day workshop that will help you develop the skills you need to prepare and play a comedy character on screen. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using scripted scenes from TV and film, Caroline will guide you through understanding the structure of comedy screenplays, and what makes a funny character. Through making clear, dynamic thought process choices, and observing the comic rhythm of the script, you will have the opportunity to rehearse and record your scene on camera. Scripts will be provided, a camera operator will be present, and all scenes will be reviewed at the end of the day. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A clear method for approaching comedy scripts which you can apply to auditions and professional work on screen, helping you to stand out from the crowd and feel more confident. → Caroline began her career as an actress working extensively in theatre and TV and became a familiar face when she appeared in four series of BBC1's Casualty. She is currently a freelance director and photographer and has written and directed a number of half hour films for Dramatic Media and Tara Television. PARTICIPANTS: £55 / OBSERVERS £15

Acting on Screen Caroline Webster Friday 26 October 10.30-17.30 Course: TV32

Keywords: SCREEN ACTING | TRUTH | TECHNIQUE | CONFIDENCE | ON-SET ETIQUETTE WHAT IS IT? A workshop that will give you the skills you need to prepare and play a role on screen. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using scripted scenes from TV/film, Caroline will guide you through understanding the structure of screenplays, and how to make clear dynamic thought-process choices, enabling you to create a truthful and entertaining performance on camera. All scenes will be rehearsed & recorded with a camera operator, and reviewed at the end of the day. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A clear method for approaching screenplays that you can apply to auditions and professional work on screen, that will help you stand out from the crowd and feel confident. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £55 / OBSERVERS £15

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Screen Audition, Rehearsal and Performance Robert Knights Monday 29 (14.30-17.30), Tuesday 30 (10.30-20.00) Course: TV144

Keywords: CLOSE-UP| DIRECTOR | EDITING | SCREEN ACTING | CAMERA |FILM EDITOR WHAT IS IT? A chance to work at The Audition, The Rehearsal, and The Shoot, and discover what a director is looking for in you. HOW WILL IT WORK? Working in small groups, the aim, over three sessions, is for you to learn to look quickly for the clues in a completely new scene before an Audition. We will explore how to perform your way of doing it, how to recognise what the director is looking for, and taking on the director’s notes. These auditions will be filmed for feedback and discussion. We will then film these scenes completely, looking at different shot sizes – wide shots and close-ups – and explore what the actor does in silence. The scenes will be reviewed so that you can see what you are doing absolutely right, and where some mannerisms may be getting in the way. Lastly, we will talk about the pressures of filming, and how an actor can be confident in front of a crew and team when meeting for the first time. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will know what to expect on a film shoot, and, with this practice and confidence, you will get it right. These three sessions, over two days, are for you to ask any question you want, as often as you want, and show how you can improve by understanding the whole process. Group size is capped at 6, to give participants optimum time on screen and time with the tutor. → Before becoming a TV and film director Robert was an AD at Bristol Old Vic and Royal Court. For his screen work he won an international Emmy for Porterhouse Blue and has been BAFTA-nominated 3 times. Some of his credits include The Dawning, Tender is the Night, Mosley, Double Vision, The Glittering Prizes, Inspector Morse, The Bill and Monarch of the Glen. He has directed Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dame Helen Mirren, Sir David Jason, Dawn French and Kim Cattrall. He teaches at East 15, BOVTS, RWCMD. For more info visit IMDb. PARTICIPANTS: £220

Screen Acting – Be Real and Believable Daniel Dresner Wednesday 14, Friday 16 November 10.30-17.30 Course: TV11

Keywords: SCREEN PERFORMANCE | PRACTICAL | CONFIDENCE | ON SET PREPARATION WHAT IS IT? A two-day workshop designed to give you the skills and tools to be real and believable on screen every time. Help the viewer believe it because you do. HOW WILL IT WORK? On the first day you will work on a prepared script and be directed. Everyone is involved in a constructive environment. You are then filmed doing exercises on thinking and believing. Homework is given to prepare for the second day when you will be filmed doing a prepared inner monologue. Then more exercises where you meet your character. This is then incorporated into your initial scene. Filmed work will be reviewed as we go. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Through observing your progress both during and at the end of the workshop, using all the learned skills and tools, you will build confidence and be able to deliver real, believable and honest screen life. → Daniel studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in NYC and works as a coach, teacher & actor. His recent credits include playing George W Bush for Channel 4, internet TV series, pilot sitcoms, radio stories, Mercenaries for ABC, Sixty Six for Working Title, various commercials and a training video series for the NHS. PARTICIPANTS: £110 / OBSERVERS: £30

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Screen Acting: Self Taping Paul Cawley & Inquisitive Pictures Thursday 15 November 10.30-17.30 Course: TV90

Keywords: AUDITIONS | SELF-TAPING | TECHNIQUE | PRACTICAL EXERCISES | CONFIDENCE WHAT IS IT? A workshop designed for actors who want to master self-taping, with input from both sides of the camera. This workshop will train you on interpreting a brief, realising the brief, performance, all the tech specs of filming and easy lighting, importing, editing, exporting, sending – and how to let go. It is designed to make you feel more confident about the process so it becomes routine, and you can get (and keep getting) jobs on screen. HOW WILL IT WORK? You will be provided with a 30-second monologue to learn in advance. In the morning we will give you the know-how to produce the perfect self-tape. The afternoon will be about hands-on practice and building your confidence with the process. Throughout the day you will record several self-tapes which will be reviewed with feedback so you can learn how to avoid the pitfalls. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A FULLY CHARGED SMARTPHONE WITH A VIDEO FACILITY AND A CHARGER/CABLE. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will get to see self-taping in the round, from both a technical and artistic perspective, which will take the fear out of the process. At the end of the workshop you will have made and reviewed self-tapes and will have built the confidence to do it on your own. By practicing the techniques and workflow they will become second nature and you will be able to let go once you press send. → Paul’s screen career has recently included work in McMafia, Deep State, Father Brown, Peaky Blinders, Catastrophe, Casualty, Unforgotten, as well as both series of The Wrong Mans. On stage his work includes appearances at the NT, Sheffield Crucible, Hampstead Theatre, Chichester, BAC, Southwark Playhouse, Theatre 503, The Gate and The Finborough, as well as appearances in the West End. He has taught at The Actors Centre, Mountview, City Lit and The Drama Studio and he has been one of the three Equity/Skillset Careers Advisors since 2005 → See above for tutor biography for Linda & James. PARTICIPANTS: £65

Screen Acting: Performing Your Best in Showreels and on Set Inquisitive Pictures Monday 19 November 10.30-17.30 Course: TV92

Keywords: CONFIDENCE | MOCK SET | INSECURITIES | TECHNICAL | SHOWREEL WHAT IS IT? What if your confidence dips when it really matters? Screen acting involves working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment, so knowing how to work within that is essential to giving a great performance. Build confidence in a mock set environment and break through your insecurities once the camera starts rolling and the boom tickles your forehead. Learn how to work with direction and how to keep raising the character stakes with every take to perform at your best when it matters. HOW WILL IT WORK? You will be sent a short scene to learn in advance. In the morning we will talk about your experiences and any nerves or worries you feel when working on set. You will learn about the technical side and what’s going on while you’re getting ready to perform, including keywords and language and how to filter the noise from what’s useful to you. You will learn what a director expects from an actor on set. In the afternoon we will rehearse, shoot and review a scene. At the end of the day we will discuss good set practice and what to bear in mind for showreels. There will also be time for a Q&A. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will be fully prepared to deliver your best performance, so you work confidently on set and/or on a showreel day. You will learn to improve your on screen performance. You will find out what matters to the director and crew, how to make their lives easier and common crew practice and language which will build your confidence and take your mind off the technicalities of filming. You will develop strategies for doing your job whilst others do theirs, so you can work together and perform at your best - and shine when the pressure is on. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £60

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

The Camera Loves You Suri Krishnamma Tuesday 20 November 10.30-17.30 Course: TV19

Keywords: ACT ON CAMERA | TAKING DIRECTION | TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING | TECHNIQUE WHAT IS IT? This workshop will lead actors through the nuts and bolts of performing on camera, helping to give insight into key questions such as: what are the specific requirements of a screen actor? How do you stay ‘in the moment’ when filming out of sequence? What effect should shot size have on your performance? What impact does building a scene in ‘cuts’ versus single, developing shots have on the actor? How to work with or without marks, and does continuity really matter? HOW WILL IT WORK? This workshop will start with an introduction to the distinct expectations of the screen actor. This will be followed by the rehearsal, shooting and debriefing of selected scenes. Actors will be expected to learn a scene given to them before the start of the workshop which they will then perform in pairs, on camera, with a debrief to follow at the end of the workshop. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will gain practical experience of rehearsing, shooting and debriefing scenes. You will be able to examine choices made during work on a scene under the guidance of an experienced professional film and television director, and in close to real world conditions. This will include help in identifying the meaning of a scene, giving options as to how to stage that meaning, and an insight into how the scene may end up being photographed. The discussion will examine what impact a director’s choices have on performance and help gain a better understanding of how to take direction (and what to do if you are given bad direction), how to change a performance quickly and effectively without rehearsal - and perhaps along the way learn a little of the on-set protocol. Learning how to act more effectively for the camera is not difficult for a good actor but perhaps sometimes needs demystifying. Everything we learn we learn by doing and creating scenarios that deliver experience is what this workshop is all about. → Suri Krishnamma is an award-winning director with more than 30 years’ experience. Credits include BBC dramas A Respectable Trade, The Cazalets and Waking the Dead as well as feature films A Man of No Importance, New Year’s Day and Locked In. Industry recognition includes BAFTA nominations and other awards. Most recently, he directed Bad Karma with Ray Liotta and and Dark Tourist starring Melanie Griffith. Also a writer, Suri has a number of new projects in development. PARTICIPANTS: £65

Starting Out in Screen Acting Martin Denham Thursday 22 November 10.30-17.30 Course: TV27

Keywords: SCREEN PERFORMANCE | ON SET ETIQUETTE | TECHNIQUE | FOCUS | TRUTH WHAT IS IT? A workshop that offers a collaborative and supportive introduction to screen acting from a professional director, for those with little or no experience. HOW WILL IT WORK? Film and TV allows an actor greater freedom to create a more nuanced performance so we will initially rehearse some characters to find performances that work for camera. We will then work on set to fine tune the performance and block the action for camera, looking at hitting your marks for camera focus and lighting set-ups. We will also look at the mechanics of the repeat performance – getting the shots on camera does not only include multiple takes to get the right performance but also different shot sizes and angles on the scene. There is pressure on the actor to perform the same each and every time and we will look at how to maintain focus whilst at the mercy of the technical equipment. During the workshop scenes will be shot and reviewed with feedback. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A clear overview of how film/TV production works for you the actor. A general understanding of screen performance in addition to the etiquette, processes and terms used on set, and why Film/TV production is done the way it is. → Martin is a director, producer and scriptwriter. His short film Close To Heaven was an official selection for the Cornwall Film Festival 2013, and was produced in association with Directors UK and ARRI. One of Martin's previous films Dear Mr Cameron, screened at the British Urban Film Festival 2012, and was accepted into the London Metropolitan Archives as a work of historical importance. See web listing for full credits information. PARTICIPANTS: £55

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Screen Acting: From Audition to Set Paul Cawley & Inquisitive Pictures Friday 23 November 10.00-17.30 Course: TV91

Keywords: ETIQUETTE | UNDERSTANDING | DIRECTION | CONFIDENCE | PRACTICAL WHAT IS IT? A workshop designed for actors who want to ace auditions every time and work effectively on set – with input from both sides of the camera. Work will include: getting into the mind of a casting director; audition etiquette, the things no one tells you, and how to deal with a recall. Once you’re on set: how to deal with the directors ‘advice’, how to behave on set, understanding who the crew are, understanding their language, how to avoid pitfalls, how to make the most of the experience and how to be remembered for the right reasons. HOW WILL IT WORK? You will be provided with a short scene to learn in advance. In the morning we will master auditions via role-play, breaking them down into different stages. We will film mock-auditions and review them with feedback, so you can discuss where you want to improve. In the afternoon we will look at working on set and you will find out what to expect on a typical filming day. We will use role-play to understand how to interpret direction and always make it useful for your performance. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? By having both sides of the camera represented you will get key insights into the audition and on-set process, allowing you to understand and enjoy your next audition and screen job more. Through role-play you will build confidence so you can take the fear out of the process. → See above for tutor biographies. PARTICIPANTS: £65

Developing Screen Acting Technique Vivienne Cozens Monday 3 December 10.30-17.30 Course: TV23

Keywords: FEEDBACK | TV & FILM | PERFORMANCE| TECHNIQUE |SCENES WHAT IS IT? A workshop for those who are new to screen acting and those wanting to brush up on their technique. HOW WILL IT WORK? Participants will learn and understand the disciplines required for film and television performance, working with different shot sizes and close-ups. Using scripts from TV and film as well as improvisation, scenes will be recorded and reviewed with feedback and tips on voice, physicality and overall performance. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? This workshop will build confidence on camera, and develop your ability to make quick decisions to arrive at the best results and give a truthful performance. Scripts will be sent out in advance to be learned. → Vivienne Cozens is a highly experienced director, with many screen credits including Emmerdale, EastEnders, Grange Hill, Brookside, In The Picture, Fair City, Angels and Some of My Best Friends. Vivienne has taught screen acting at ALRA, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, City Lit and most recently Italia Conti the University of Bedfordshire. PARTICIPANTS: £55 / OBSERVER: £15

A Close-Up on Screen Acting Bob Bierman Tuesday 4 December 10.30-17.30 Course: TV16

Keywords: SCREEN PRESENCE | CLOSE UP | REVIEW | TV AND FILM WHAT IS IT? These workshops are aimed at Premium members to help improve screen presence when shot in close-up. HOW WILL IT WORK? By shooting and watching TV and film scripts, actors will see their performance change and improve from take to take. We will spend as much time as possible shooting and reviewing scenes with director’s comments, giving actors maximum on-screen time. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Detailed practice on screen with feedback and advice, resulting in developed skills and improved performance → Robert is an experienced TV and film director. Credits include Keep the Aspidistra Flying, Blonde Bombshell, Between the Lines (BAFTA Winner) and Waking the Dead (Emmy Winner). PARTICIPANTS: £65

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Acting on Screen: Less is More Carolyn Pickles Thursday 6 December 10.30-17.30 Course: TV72

Keywords: TRUTH | SHOWING & TELLING | SCREEN ACTING | STORYTELLER | NARRATIVE WHAT IS IT? A workshop that will show you how to access the presence and simplicity of truthful screen acting. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will start by doing exercises designed to free oneself from nerves and the tendency to 'overwork'. Then we will extend those techniques to work on monologues and duologues. The class will look at the journey from the initial preparation at home, to the rehearsal, and onto filming by a camera operator. The scenes will be played back at the end of the session, and feedback encouraged. WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT? A method of accessing the simple truth of the character whilst in studio conditions; understanding the arc of a scene and how that translates in performance. → Carolyn read Drama at Manchester University alongside three seasons with the National Youth Theatre. She began in Rep, then worked at the National Theatre and the RSC before embarking on a long screen career. From Polanski's Tess of the D’Ubervilles to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, her most recent TV work includes three series of Broadchurch. PARTICIPANTS: £55

Screen Acting Intensive Caroline Webster, Paul Cawley, Linda Ludwig and James Curle Monday 10, Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Thursday 13, Friday 14, Saturday 15, Sunday 16 December 10.30-17.30

Keywords: SCREEN PERFORMANCE | TECHNICAL | SCRIPT WORK | AUDITION| SELF-TAPE | MARKETING This seven-day course is specifically tailored to those who have just finished studying, or are currently undertaking further training, in stage acting. The course will focus on developing characterisation, use of voice and movement, and understanding the technical requirement of film, including camera shots hitting marks, technical jargon, close-ups, and continuity. You will also explore auditioning on camera and self-taping, focussing on presentation, technique, focus, taking direction, confidence and dealing with nerves. You will get the chance to try out ‘mock-auditions’ followed by feedback and advice. We will discuss what is required from your marketing materials, an understanding of the different approaches to employ across different media, networking, how to use Spotlight, what makes a good CV, and how to write a better covering letter. Throughout the week you will work from a selected monologue, which will be professionally filmed and directed. On the final afternoon we will have a viewing of the footage, followed by drinks in the green room bar. You will receive a copy of your monologue to use following the course. PARTICIPANTS: £495 for Actors Centre Members, £645 for non-members

Screen Acting and Performance Tim Leandro Thursday 13 December 10.30-17.30 Course: TV42

Keywords: INTERACTION | CAMERA | REHEARSE | REVIEWED | RUSHES | DISCUSSION | REALISTIC WHAT IS IT? This workshop will explore the interaction between actor and camera. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will rehearse and shoot scenes in a variety of shots and set-ups and the rushes will be reviewed by the group who will discuss all aspects of the process. WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT? The aim is to achieve the full potential of the scenes under the time pressure of a realistic television shooting schedule, providing a valuable insight into current TV rehearsal and shooting practices. → Two-time BAFTA nominee Tim Leandro is a director of television drama and film with over 15 years' experience. His credits include Eastenders, Casualty, Emmerdale, The Bill, Ultimate Force, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, The Vice, North Square and The Famous Five. PARTICIPANTS: £55

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

What Do TV Directors Want? Amanda Boyle Thursday 13 December 10.00-16.30 Course: TV453

Keywords: SCHEDULES | REHEARSAL | TRUTHFUL | SCRIPTS | DIRECTION | OBSERVE | TECHNIQUE WHAT IS IT? Television today often works with impossible schedules and hardly any rehearsal. This workshop will look at how to make that a strength, as we unpick how to find truthful performances within those constraints and how to be prepared but open. We’ll explore how to listen and give variety when your director is rushed, working with late scripts and trying not to hurt your feelings. HOW WILL IT WORK? Participants will be given scripts in advance. Those scenes will be filmed on a phone. Camera and lighting is important to Amanda but the focus here is on performance not pieces of kit or watching takes back, however 'camera’ issues like blocking will be covered. You will get one to one direction from Amanda throughout the day, as well as the chance to observe others as she works with them, and the opportunity to ask questions. WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT? Amanda wants you to leave with a checklist of techniques to take to and then forget on set, a sense of what makes you unique and a no nonsense idea of the pressures everyone is under in telly. She’ll reveal her own personal approach to directing and address the issues raised in casting, rehearsals and shooting. Ultimately Amanda wants to help you be prepared, professional and present on set. → Amanda is a director working in Film, TV and commercials. She has directed BAFTA award-winning shows (Skins, Cast Offs, Sirens), won Vimeo’s ‘Best Fashion Film’ and been named ‘Best New Commercial Director’ at the British Arrows. She’s been called a ‘visionary’ by Dazed magazine and is currently in the late stages of development on her BFI funded first feature PARTICIPANTS: £40

TV & Film: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly Putting in the Hours

TV & FILM: WEEKLY/ FORTNIGHTLY/ MONTHLY

Various Tutors Thursdays 13.30-15.30 or 15.45-17.45 Course: TV48

Keywords: WEEKLY | SCREEN PERFORMANCE | CONFIDENCE | CREATE | SHARE | DISCUSS | PRACTICAL In order to excel in any field of human endeavour it’s necessary to accumulate about 10,000 hours of practice. That’s what they say and it’s probably true. There’s no doubt that commitment and opportunity produce superior skill, but where can trained but actors get an opportunity to put in ten, let alone ten thousand hours of experience in front of a camera? These innovative weekly workshops are specifically designed to help members improve their screen skills and to gain experience and confidence. During these record-and-review sessions, participants will film short sequences and discuss the playback with an experienced director or tutor. Each session is run to a slightly different format, dependent on the director, actor or casting director who is running it. This is not a drop-in workshop. Scripts will be emailed to participants the day before each session and because each workshop is limited to four participants, a high standard of pre-learning, punctuality and commitment is essential. Please book by 2pm on the Tuesday before in order for prep to be sent out in good time. → These workshops will be led by a small team of tutors including Daniel Dresner, Akbar Kurtha, Gill Wilkinson, Camilla Laxton, Laurence Mitchell, Suzy Catliff, David Corbett and Nirpal Bhogal. Please check individual dates on the website for tutor biographiess. PARTICIPANTS: £20

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Audition Practice on Camera John Melainey Tuesdays from 2 October 14.30-17.30 Course: TV1

Keywords: WEEKLY | AUDITION | SCREEN ACTING | PRACTICE | REFRESH | PRACTICAL Weekly on-camera workshops to learn, practise and review TV and film auditioning and sightreading skills. Practice makes perfect – but practise between auditions, not during them when a mistake can lose you work. Please bring a camera SD card. → John has first-hand experience of the casting process on both sides of the camera. For 20 years John has, on behalf of Hubbard Casting, auditioned and directed thousands of actors whilst running casting sessions for TV, film and commercials. He has combined this experience with his 30 years of professional acting work to refine and teach the solutions to the problems faced by actors during the audition process. PARTICIPANTS: £20 / OBSERVERS: £10

Professional Screen Actor's Workshop Various Tutors – Daniel Dresner, David Corbett, Richard Kwietniowski and Tim Newton Fridays from 5 October 10.30-13.30 Course: TV111

Keywords: SCREEN | TECHNIQUE | SCRIPTS | FEEDBACK | COLD-READING | FOOTAGE This is a closed workshop where actors are invited to establish a core group. WHAT IS IT? Run by working directors, coaches and actors, it is a weekly high level workshop designed to develop professional working actor’s screen technique. HOW WILL IT WORK? Actors are asked to provide their own scripts- either pieces they are working on, or pieces they are interested in. If other participants are required in the scene, these scripts can be photocopied by the centre. You will work through your scripts on camera, with direction and feedback from the tutor and other members and the chance to review your footage. You will also develop your cold-reading ability, while working on each other’s scripts. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Through regular sessions and a regular core group of fellow actors you will develop your performances and confidence on screen in a safe space. If you are interested in joining the group, please submit a CV or spotlight link here https://goo.gl/forms/NZ5baqFpuKOc19g93 → These workshops will be led by a small team of tutors, initially run by Daniel Dresner, other tutors are yet to be announced. PARTICIPANTS: £25

Own Your Sh❤t! (for Screen Acting): Acting is Simple, Confidence is Key Ewa Kolodziejska Wednesdays from 3 October 10.30-17.30 Course: TV78

Keywords: WEEKLY SCREEN ACTING | PREPARATION | SCENE WORK | PRACTICAL | TECHNIQUES This weekly practical workshop will explore screen acting in a quick and accessible way. You will get to experience Ewa’s Own Your Sh❤t! technique first hand, before the book is out, and see your work off and on camera! The work will merge Ewa’s training and experience in both life coaching and actor training, with focus on relaxation and imagination, enabling actors to own their own craft and improve their work practically on a regular and safe basis. In class, work will focus on self and ‘character’, listening and responding in the moment (2nd Circle) and homework (1st Circle) in equal measure. A commitment to work in class and on your own at home will ensure that you learn all you need to be a fulfilled working actor. → Ewa is an international acting coach and theatre director. She teaches using a plethora of acting practitioners, but she specialises in Uta Hagen, Stanislavski, screen acting and audition technique. She trained as an actress at Arts Ed, LAMDA and RADA. In 2010, she completed her MA in Actor Training and Coaching at RCSSD. She also works as a visiting lecturer at LAMDA, Central, Rose Bruford and London Film Academy amongst others. Her current research practise lies in 21st century life coaching, concentrating on the science of success and the importance of self-belief. For more information visit www.actingcoachewa.com. PARTICIPANTS: £45

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Writing Write the Role to Get You Noticed Sasha Collington Tuesday 2, Tuesday 9 October 18.30-20.30 Course: WR25

Keywords: CASTING | ROLE | CONTROL | PITCH | AUDITION Feeling disempowered by the casting process? Keep auditioning for roles that don't show you to your true potential? You know you can do better. Take control of your career and write the role that will get you noticed. In session one, we will be looking at writing flawed anti-heroes and memorable villains (it's time to show your dark side). In session two, we will work on writing a great and lovable comedic hero/heroine. Participants will leave with two pitches for projects in which they will play a leading role. → Sasha was one of four writers to win the inaugural Betty Box and Peter Rogers Comedy Writing Award in partnership with Big Talk Productions, the CTBF and the London Comedy Film Festival. Sasha is an alumni of the Binger Writers Lab and the Berlinale Talent Campus. She has an MA in Filmmaking from the London Film School. She is currently in post production on her first feature, Love Type D, which she wrote and directed. PARTICIPANTS: £36 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

WRITING

Beginning Playwriting: The 10 Minute Play Lydia Parker Monday 8 October 10.30-17.30 Course: WR20

Keywords: CAREER | DEVELOPMENT | PRACTICAL | CHARACTER | EXERCISES How many times have you seen a play and thought “Actually, I could write better dialogue than this” or “I have a great idea for a play, I just don’t know where to begin”? If there is a playwright inside of you itching to get out, then this is the course for you. Actors often make the best playwrights because they are natural storytellers, have a great ear for believable dialogue, and the imagination to create a world on stage. This one day course will guide actors into writing their first piece ready for the short play circuit where there are lots of opportunities for emerging playwrights. Participants will develop their own short play whilst learning the basics of playwriting through exercises and discussing the work of established playwrights. The course will focus on the structure of storytelling, writing dialogue, character development and dynamics . Writer/Actors will be able to hear their work read aloud by their class mates. By the end of the day each participant will have a first draft of a ten minute play which may be further developed into a longer work or be submitted to short play festivals. It is useful if participants come armed with an idea for a short play but are also welcome to be inspired through the in class exercises. → Lydia Parker is artistic director of Over Here Theatre Company which produced ObamAmerica, a festival of new American short plays at Theatre503. Her directing work includes Dolphins and Sharks , and Our American Cousin at the Finborough Theatre as well as many plays for Little Pieces of Gold. PARTICIPANTS: £32.50 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

A Cheat’s Guide to Creating Character Emily Jenkins Monday 15 October 10.30-13.30 Course: WR24

Keywords: CHARACTER | PERSONALITY | PRACTICAL | VOICE | EXPLORE | DISCOVER WHAT IS IT? A half day writers’ workshop looking at how to create exciting and interesting characters. HOW WILL IT WORK? Through a series of practical, quick and easy exercises we will look at a variety of ways we can create interesting characters in our play writing. Looking at personality types, free writing, responding to stimuli, and finding your character’s voice, we will use the exercises to quickly write and create a variety of characters and scenes. After each exercise we will share our work with the group and discuss what we have discovered. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A series of practical exercises you can do to create and get more out of your characters when writing. A day to write, explore and discover without the pressure of a polished final product. Please bring tools to write with. → Emily Jenkins spent 5 years as Head of the prestigious Poel Event, an organisation providing free Shakespeare training to professional actors on stage at the National Theatre. As a Shakespeare consultant and coach she works for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. She was trained and mentored by Giles Block (Head of Text at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre) and her productions for the Globe include The Tempest (Dir. Jeremy Herrin); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Dir. Dominic Dromgoole); and King Lear (Dir. Bill Buckhurst). Other productions include Romeo and Juliet for the Ambassadors Theatre, West End; and The Tempest for the Royal & Derngate. Emily is also an award-winning playwright and director. PARTICIPANTS: £18(Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

Writing Comedy Songs Fran Bushe Monday 22 October 14.30-17.30 Course: WR26

Keywords: TECHNIQUES | DEVELOP | CONFIDENCE | COMEDY | TOOLS WHAT IS IT? This highly practical workshop will give you a strong introduction to writing comedy songs. No singing or musical experience necessary. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will look at examples of existing comedy songs and explore a range of techniques to develop your own ideas. We will then structure, develop and workshop these ideas with the intention that everyone will have written the lyrics to their own comedy song by the end of the session. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will develop confidence developing and sharing new work and generating comedy material. You will leave with the tools to write your own work in future. → Fran Bushe is an award winning playwright and comedian. Her work has been performed and developed at Soho Theatre, The Roundhouse, Hampstead Theatre and Vault Festival. She has just taken her award winning theatre show Ad Libido to Pleasance Theatre in Edinburgh, which includes “hilarious and heartbreaking” comedy songs (Upper Circle Review). PARTICIPANTS: £18 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

Write Your Own Role Lydia Parker Monday 5 November 10.30-17.30 Course: WR21

Keywords: CAREER | DEVELOPMENT | PRACTICAL | CHARACTER | EXERCISES Are you tired of waiting around for the perfect role in a play to show off your talents? Why not write your own play or one person show? Many actors have found success in writing their own one person show, such as Cush Jumbo and Phoebe WallerBridge or have turned to playwriting after a career in acting such as Harold Pinter, April DeAngelis and Patrick Marber. This one day course will guide actors into writing their first multi character or one person play. Participants will develop their own play whilst learning the basics of playwriting through exercises and discussing the work of established playwrights. The course will focus on the structure of storytelling, writing dialogue, character development and dynamics . Writer/Actors will be able to hear their work read aloud by their class mates and/or read their own work for feedback. By the end of the day each participant will have made a start on a full length play with an outline, character description and some dialogue. It is useful if participants come armed with an idea for a play or one person show with some samples of dialogue and a draft of an outline or synopsis. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £32.50 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

A Beginners Guide to Writing Treatments Rex Obano Thursday 22 November 10.30-17.30 Course: WR22

Keywords: TREATMENT | PITCH | DISCUSS | INNER STORY | PROJECT WHAT IS IT? This workshop considers the treatment (or the outline, proposal/one pager etc) for film, television and radio, and how to write and rewrite one. HOW WILL IT WORK? The first part of the workshop we will explore treatments: what treatments are for, the types of treatment, who reads them, how to write one and how to pitch your project in meetings. The second part will discuss, with examples, treatments and outlines, the basic principles and the crucial areas of treatment writing, such as the importance of the inner story and the exploration of treatment style and language. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? For anyone one starting in the industry this workshop will provide an insight into the steps needed to get a project from idea through to treatment and commission. The participant will not only be prepared for the writing treatments but what is expected from the writer from the producers of radio, television and film. → Rex is a freelance writer for theatre, television, radio and film. He has a M.A. in Feature Film Screenwriting from Royal Holloway, University of London. For further biography visit www.rexobano.com PARTICIPANTS: £30 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

Writing: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly

Stewart Permutt Fridays 26 October, 23 November, 14 December 18.30-21.30 Course: WR1

WRITING: WEEKLY/ FORTNIGHTLY/ MONTHLY

Monthly Writers Drop-in

These sessions are aimed at anyone who has work they would like to be read for group feedback or who just simply want to come and observe or discuss an idea. The aim is to encourage, stimulate and support writers through a workshop approach. This is a chance to hear your work aloud and discuss problems and ideas with the group. Previous participants have won the prestigious Verity Bargate Award, the Off Cut Festival at The Old Red Lion and had productions at Edinburgh Festival. Rehearsed readings of completed works are often shown in the TBT. The Actors Centre supports the Writers Group in a variety of ways including opportunities to undertake an annual play reading, involvement in the monthly green room programme and input into the film courses. → Stewart is a playwright, teacher and actor. He has given writing workshops for Channel 4, The Bankside Globe and

Morley College. His play Real Babies Don`t Cry won an Edinburgh Fringe First. His play Unsuspecting Susan starring Celia Imrie played at The Kings Head, off-Broadway and Stuttgart. Singular Women starring Lesley Joseph played at Edinburgh, The Kings Head, a National Tour and Perth, Australia. Many Roads To Paradise with the late Miriam Karlin was produced at The Finborough and Jermyn Street Theatres. His play A DARK NIGHT IN DALSTON was voted as one of the top five most popular plays at The Park 90 PARTICIPANTS: £10, OBSERVER: FREE

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Shakespeare

Transparent Shakespeare Simon Godwin Monday 1 October 10.00-16.30 Course: SH71

SHAKESPEARE

Keywords: LANGUAGE| METRE | RHYTHM | TEXTS | SHAKESPEARE | AUDIENCE WHAT IS IT? This day will focus on making Shakespeare’s language transparent, first to the actor and then to an audience. How do we tackle language that often feels obscure and far away? How can the metre and rhythm of the words help rather than hinder our delivery? How can Shakespeare enrich rather than alienate? HOW WILL IT WORK? The day will focus on texts from Hamlet to give practical experience of tackling Shakespeare head on. Combining Simon’s playful style with detailed pointers, this will be a wonderful way of experiencing Shakespeare and discovering how to unleash his power. WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will come away with a better understanding of the intention behind Shakespeare's language, and how to deliver it effectively. → Simon is an Associate Director at the National Theatre, where his work has included Twelfth Night, Man and Superman, The Beaux’ Stratagem and Strange Interlude. This summer he will direct Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo there in Anthony and Cleopatra. This year Simon directed Hamlet for the RSC and will return there in the autumn to direct Kathryn Hunter in Timon of Athens. PARTICIPANTS: £55 / OBSERVERS: £25 (Observer spaces are open to directors for this workshop)

Shakespeare Through the Elements technique (by Michael Chekhov) Ariella Eshed Tuesday 9 October 10.30-13.30 Course: SH68

Keywords: ELEMENTS | CHEKHOV | CHARACTERISATION | TECHNIQUE | AUDITIONS WHAT IS IT? The Elements will be taught as inspired by Michael Chekhov's interpretation of them. This creative and liberating way of learning provides a great tool to work on characterisation and extend versatility and subtlety in acting. It can be a great help while working on monologues or scenes. HOW WILL IT WORK? During the session we will explore each of the Elements (Earth,Air,Water,Fire) and define them specifically as defined by Michael Chekhov. In the second part we will use the techniques with Shakespearean or classical monologues and see how it can be applied. WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT? This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a technique for independent work for auditions and performance. The techniques will help you to overcome fears or to perform in a more fluent and physical way. It can be a great help to get out of you ‘head’ and engage more physically when working on Classical texts. This is part of technique titled ‘Physical Characterisation Techniques’(PCT) that have been developed in order to give strong tools to actors to engage physically with their work in a fun and enjoyable way. → Ariella Eshed is a director and a teacher. She has taught Physical Characterisation Techniques for many years both in the UK and internationally. She is also the artistic director of Tik-sho-ret Theatre Company (www.tik-sho-ret.co.uk). Ariella’s directing credits include Under the skin (Old Red Lion, Camden fringe, WAW festival), 5 Kilo Sugar (Edinburgh Festival, Tristan Bates Theatre, Brighton Festival), New Writing from Israel (TBT), Married to the Game (Theatre 503), Yerma (Corbett Theatre), The Bald Prima Donna (New Players Theatre), The Mythical Melting Pot (King’s Head), A Public Kind of Privacy (Brighton Festival, White Bear), Ya’akobi and Leidental (Oval House, New End, Soho Theatre), Crocodile Seeking Refuge (Lyric Hammersmith). PARTICIPANTS: £18

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

The First Folio and Finding Your Voice in Shakespeare Helen Tennison Sunday 14 October 10.30-17.30 Course: SH73

Keywords: VOICE | CREATIVITY | LANGUAGE | BODY | EMOTION | PRESENCE | GRAMMAR | FEEDBACK WHAT IS IT? A one day workshop focusing on an authentic and unique connection to your voice and individual creativity within Shakespeare’s language. HOW WILL IT WORK? We’ll begin with exercises developed over my years of professional practice that work at a deep level to connect voice, body, emotion and presence. From there we will move into Shakespearian text, using the original First Folio spelling, punctuation and grammar. Modern editions of Shakespeare have been edited to ‘correct’ the grammar. The grammar of the First Folio unlocks new potentials, is intuitive and very actor friendly. The day culminates by bringing your voice, presence and individual connection into performance with the text. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Personal feedback. Exercises you can take a way and work with. A deeper connection to your voice and performance presence. A new understanding of verse speaking. Please wear suitable clothing to move around in! → Helen Tennison is a Director, Theatre Maker and Educator. Directing includes work for Shakespeare's Globe, Oxford Playhouse, The Arcola, Southwark Playhouse and Women at RADA. From 2015-2017 Helen Tennison was Artistic Director Two Year Acting Course at Drama Studio London. With the Belgrade Theatre she ran numerous outreach projects including work with young refugees. She teaches Shakespeare: Text in Performance at Goldsmiths University. Helen was recently Artist in Residence at the University of South Florida where she directed Ravens, a multimedia piece about women and race in American history and Titus Andronicus. Other Shakespeare includes Hamlet, Twelfth Night - Midsummer Scene Festival, Croatia. Measure for Measure, The Tempest - Rosemary Branch. Antony and Cleopatra - Creation Theatre. In January her production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream transfers to the Bermuda Festival, following that she will direct Pericles for Fourth Monkey. Helen runs Theatre Foundry, acting classes for professionals. PARTICIPANTS: £30

Cue-Script Shakespeare Lizzie Conrad Hughes Monday 15 October 10.30-17.30 Course: SH65

Keywords: SPONTANEITY | SKILLS | AUTHENTIC | IMPROVISATION | EXERCISE One whole day to learn the vital points of the challenging and spontaneous discipline of acting from First Folio Shakespeare, with the opportunity to practice your new skills on a short scene at the end of the class. Taught by Lizzie Conrad Hughes, the Artistic Director of Shake-Scene Shakespeare, the only UK company dedicated to teaching and staging productions using cue-script preparation, participants will be introduced to the skills of acting only from your own lines and cues, without group rehearsal – as Shakespeare’s actors did. All participants will receive a specialist handout, detailing the skills covered in the class, and be able to take part in a wide variety of exercises covering stagecraft and self-blocking, listening and responding, and confident detailed textual analysis. Cue-scripted acting requires the spontaneity of improv guided by the discipline of text, while the text skills involved will strengthen any actor’s confidence with language. → Lizzie has been a professional actress since 1995, experiencing everything from student films to West End plays. She began developing cue-scripting in 2013, forming Shake-Scene Shakespeare (May 2017) to develop the technique and its applications for actors and audiences. Shake-scene’s first production was Merchant of Venice (The Cockpit, 3-7 October). PARTICIPANTS: £30 / OBSERVERS: £15

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Shakespeare's Strong Women Bill Homewood Monday 22 October 10.30-13.30 Course: SH22

Keywords: SHAKESPEARE | FEMALE ROLES | EXPLORE | POWERFUL | EMPOWERING WHAT IS IT? This is a women only workshop exploring Shakespeare's well-known female roles, e.g. Lady Macbeth, Kate, Juliet, Tamora, Paulina, etc. Observers for this workshop may be male or female. HOW WILL IT WORK? Please bring with you a passionate monologue or soliloquy (memorised), The Complete Works and a pencil and paper. This is not primarily an audition class, but audition issues will be referred to. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Shakespeare’s leading women are powerful, and the roles are showy. This is an empowering workshop for the actor, releasing and exploring the big stuff. We have seen some extraordinary, passionate performances in this class over the years. → Bill Homewood has taught workshops for the Actors Centre for over 30 years. His innumerable leading credits over a long career have been with the RSC (incl. The Hollow Crown, Twelfth Night, The Homecoming) and in the West End (incl. Phantom of the Opera, Grand Hotel). Bill founded the Shakespeare Text class at RADA in 1983, where his students included Ralph Fiennes, Imogen Stubbs and Joely Richardson PARTICIPANTS: £18 / OBSERVERS: £10

Shakespeare for Actors Who Don't Do Enough Of It Bill Homewood Tuesday 23 October 10.30-17.30 Course: SH8

Keywords: SPEECHES | SCENES | AUDITION | VERSE | PROSE Bill will be looking at a variety of speeches and scenes and Shakespeare’s use of rhythm in verse and prose (monologues and duologues). He will also give help in selecting audition speeches. Bring The Complete Works, a pencil and some paper. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £30 / OBSERVERS: £15

Shakespeare’s Code: Verse, Prose and Rhyme Emily Jenkins Tuesday 6, 13, 20 November 18.00-21.00 Course: SH70

Keywords: TEXT | VERSE | CHARACTER | EMOTION | PROSE | RHYME WHAT IS IT? A series of three text-centred workshops looking at the shifts in Shakespeare’s writing within and between verse, prose, and rhyme, and how this can inform our understanding of a character’s emotional world moment by moment. HOW WILL IT WORK? Over three afternoons we will look at the different clues Shakespeare leaves to help us to understand the emotional world of his characters. The three workshops will each concentrate on a particular element of his writing – VERSE; PROSE; RHYME. WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT? A clearer understanding of how form and rhythm inform the emotional and psychological journeys of Shakespeare’s characters, and the chance to explore this practically through scenes and monologues. → Emily Jenkins spent 5 years as Head of the prestigious Poel Event, an organisation providing free Shakespeare training to professional actors on stage at the National Theatre. As a Shakespeare consultant and coach she works for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. She was trained and mentored by Giles Block (Head of Text at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre) and her productions for the Globe include The Tempest (Dir. Jeremy Herrin); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Dir. Dominic Dromgoole); and King Lear (Dir. Bill Buckhurst). Other productions include Romeo and Juliet for the Ambassadors Theatre, West End; and The Tempest for the Royal & Derngate. Emily is also an award-winning playwright and director. Her most recent play COOKIES was on at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, and she is currently under commission for Paines Plough. PARTICIPANTS: £55

Shakespeare: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly

Shakespeak Various Tutors Thursdays 18 October, 15 November 18:00-21:00 Course: SH66

Keywords: MONTHLY | ACTING THE CLASSICS | TECHNIQUE | RHETORIC | STAGE AND SCREEN This is a closed workshop for members of Shakespeak. An open workshop will be held in July to invite new members to the group. Shakespeak is the Actors Centre's group focussed on the groundbreaking and ongoing investigation of what it takes to speak and hear Shakespeare's text in a rapidly changing world. The workshops could look at, for instance: What is good (and bad) speaking of Shakespeare? How we convey the verse to today's audiences while honouring the qualities of the writing? What is "technique" in the speaking of Shakespeare? How do we work with multi-culturalism and Shakespeare? How do we integrate rhetoric? What demands do working on screen make? Other issues will of course arise as the Laboratory develops. Tutors have included Giles Taylor, Ariella Eshed, Tom Latter, Bryn Holding, Kimberley Sykes, Toby Deacon, Josh Roche, Russell Bolam, Emily Jenkins, and Tama Matheson. → The tutor and subject of the workshop will be shared with participants at a later stage. PARTICIPANTS: £10

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OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Voice & Dialect Complete Vocal Technique for Actors and Singers Michael Hill Tuesday 2 October 10.30-17.30 Course: VC37

VOICE & DIALECT

Keywords: VOICE QUALITIES | TECHNIQUE| TOOLKIT | INSTRUMENT | EXPRESSION WHAT IS IT? For singers, actors and public speakers, CVT provides an acoustic science-based, clear and efficient approach to producing all the sounds the human voice can make, in a HEALTHY way. From resonant, rich tones for voice-overs, to heavy metal screams, CVT provides tools to access a myriad of vocal colours. HOW WILL IT WORK? In a dynamic group setting, you will be presented with a fresh perspective on how the voice works, where you can try out new sounds, refresh your technique, ask any burning questions you might have about your voice and enjoy a taster one-to-one lesson, helping you get on track with your vocal and performance goals. This workshop is suitable for those who have worked with CVT before and newcomers to the technique. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will leave the session with a new toolkit of quick and reliable ways to access different voice qualities, dynamics and effects. This allows you to focus on artistry and expression on stage, or in the studio, knowing that your voice will always deliver what you need. You will also leave with a deeper understanding of the voice as an instrument, removing fears or doubts about your vocal abilities → Michael Hill is a London-based voice coach, singer and freelance BBC broadcaster, with a particular interest in voice science and its practical applications for expressive speaking and singing. His vocal coaching has embraced a wide range of different performers and styles – from teaching singing and accents to TV actors, coaching West End singers, helping lawyers with public speaking and even training international metalcore bands to grunt safely on tour! He teaches vocal technique, performance and vocal health at Europe’s largest contemporary music college, BIMM. PARTICIPANTS: £35

Fitzmaurice Voicework Technique: A Whole Body Approach to Your Voice Michaela Bartoskova Sunday 11 October 10.30-17.30 Course: VC30

Keywords: PHYSICAL APPROACH | BODY, BREATH AND VOICE | EXPLORATION | NEW TECHNIQUES WHAT IS IT? Fitzmaurice Voicework® technique is a physical approach to vocal training. It combines classic voice training methods with variations of body work including yoga, bioenergetics, and Reichian bodywork. This work aims to support actors, singers, performers or anyone to develop their voice to communicate with greater authenticity. HOW WILL IT WORK? The aim is to discover our vocal potential through movement and stillness. This workshop gives you an opportunity to explore your limitless vocal possibility in depth as we use simple movements that encourage the flow of energy to open our breath and untangle knots in our body, mind and voice. Integrating physical experience and mental focus, the work develops vibrant voices that communicate intention and feeling without excess effort. We start with relaxation that is followed by series of specific positions in which we explore breath, sound and voice itself. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? By the end of this workshop you should be able to use this highly effective vocal and physical warm-up as part of your training routine & have an understanding of the dynamics between body, breath, voice & develop a deeper connection with your text. (Please bring a bottle of water, a yoga mat, comfortable clothes to wear and a prepared text such as a monologue, poem or song.) → Michaela is a Voice / Movement Coach and Creative Director who focuses on developing vocal skills through movement. She is a Voice Coach at the Met Film School at Ealing Studios and a Movement Director of To Move with Voice project that integrates specific yoga positions with contemporary vocal techniques; in addition to running her private studio practice and other vocal projects. Michaela trained with Catherine Fitzmaurice, the Founder of Fitzmaurice Voicework® at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. PARTICIPANTS: £30

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

The Play’s The Thing – Rehearsing with an American Accent Terry Besson Thursday 25 October 10.30-17.30 Course: VC2

Keywords: AMERICAN ACCENT | DELIVERY | SPEECH | TEXT | REHEARSING WHAT IS IT? A day-long workshop, reading a selection of scenes in a General American accent. HOW WILL IT WORK? Learn how to maintain an authentic General American accent; looking at how the accent affects style, rhythm and changes in flow, where the power lies, the subtle changes of speed and tone, the energy of the piece, the characters and finding & using the correct muscularity and breath strength. Please bring your own copies of any scripts you want to work on or we can work on a scene from any of the following: Twelve Angry Men (Rose), Speed The Plow, Glengarry Glen Ross (Mamet), All My Sons, Death of A Salesman (Miller) and The Safe Sex Trilogy (Fierstein). Some photocopied scenes will be available. Example CDs will be available for an extra cost. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Learn how to maintain an authentic general American accent throughout the rehearsal process and through to performance, solidifying your accent usage. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £30

A Simple Approach to Accent Work for Native and Non-Native Speakers of English Michael Hill Monday 29, Tuesday 30 October 10.30-17.30 Course: VC45

Keywords: ACCENT WORK | RP/GENERAL AMERICAN | SPEECH PATTERNS | TECHNIQUE | LINGUISTICS WHAT IS IT? Every language and dialect has a unique melody, rhythm and intonation pattern. It can be a challenge to adapt your particular vocal ‘muscle memory’ to the huge variety of accents in the English-speaking world, particularly when English isn’t your first language. Through working with a range of international actors, as well as studying languages, linguistics and Complete Vocal Technique (CVT), Michael at the Voice Hub has developed a simple, effective system for performers to tackle accents such as RP and General American, often considered essential to getting acting and voiceover work in English-speaking countries. HOW WILL IT WORK? Over a fun and informative two-day course, you will get to know your own voice inside out and learn easy, efficient methods to map out your unique speech patterns. Listening to the variety of international voices in the group, you will have the chance to compare and contrast your vocal melody with others. We will then analyse the features of English accents and, most importantly, how you can adapt your own sound and muscle memory to start speaking confidently in the English accent of your choice. Bring a selection of short pieces of text/poems for 1-2-1 sessions during the two days. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will leave with a step-by-step approach to hearing, analysing and speaking different accents. You will also have a toolkit of ways to avoid your own language tensions, allowing you to maintain an accent with confidence for an audition, acting role or voiceover job. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £60

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Building Character Voices Yvonne Morley Wednesday 14 November 10.30-17.30 Course: VC15

Keywords: VOICE | MANIPULATE | CREATE | INSTRUMENT | PREPARATY WHAT IS IT? A practical workshop to explore safe ways of manipulating your voice from the subtle to the more extreme for work on stage, screen or in the studio. HOW WILL IT WORK? There will be time taken to learn new skills throughout the day and to apply them to both imitating established voices and also creating and inventing from scratch. Yvonne will take you through a full day of learning, listening and developing new skills. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will be able to notate accurately how you create a voice, reproduce it accurately again and again, look after your vocal instrument and work from the subtle to the extreme. Skills, practice and a tried and tested approach will enable you to: accurately analyse and reproduce other voices, heighten your listening skills, invent and create countless voices from scratch. The work will stimulate a huge repertoire of voices for animation, computer games, preparation for a voice reel, or more subtle work for screen or stage work. → Yvonne has worked as a voice and vocal coach for over thirty years. She has taught in several drama schools including LAMDA where she was Head of Voice. She is an associate with the RSC, NT and Shakespeare's Globe. Other work includes West End productions, BBC, various independent TV companies, voiceover and radio. She also works with artists suffering from vocal fitness and health issues. PARTICIPANTS: £30 / OBSERVERS: £15

Voice for the Improviser Laura Neel Tuesday 6 November 10.30-13.30 Course: VC54

Keywords: CHARACTER | TECHNIQUE| CREATIVITY | TOOLKIT | CREATE | IMPROVISE WHAT IS IT? Got character voices in your head? Don’t worry about it, join the club! We’ve got the perfect place to let them out. An improviser’s voice is one of their biggest tools. In this hands-on workshop, you will gain a greater command over your voice. Learn the skills, techniques, and creativity needed to build a stronger, more versatile voice HOW WILL IT WORK? Working individually, as well as in groups, we will take part in practical exercises to safely change your voice to fit any character or person. We will listen, work, and then play to develop new toolkits. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? This workshop will to help to create new work for animation, voice reels, and more! You will gain the tools to create new character voices. Work with breath and body to create a ‘new voice’, learn how to safely manipulate your voice, explore and develop new character voices, and improvise with your class to encourage vocal freedom. → Laura is voice and accent coach based in London. She has worked in internationally in theatre and drama schools. These include The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Rose Bruford College, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, and as a part of the West End production of Matilda the Musical. Laura trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for her MFA in Vocal Studies. During this time, Laura worked with vocal practitioners of the highest rank. Including, Barbara Houseman, Cicely Barry, Kristen Linklater, and David Carey. PARTICIPANTS: £18/ OBSERVERS: £10 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Vocal Extremes Yvonne Morley Wednesday 12 December 10.30-17.30 Course: VC42

Keywords: EMOTIONS | TECHNIQUE | STAGE & SCREEN | EXPLORATION | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

VOICE & DIALECT: WEEKLY/ MONTHLY

WHAT IS IT? A practical workshop for actors, voice artists and performers, ideally with some pre-existing voice training. The day will be spent steadily building skills and techniques for authentic delivery of screaming, shouting, sustaining emotionally-heightened text and the more challenging aspects of voice work that occur on stage, screen and in the studio. HOW WILL IT WORK? Yvonne will work through essential skills to develop a heightened support for the voice. The day will progress from the essential groundwork to more and more demanding skills. At any point participants can choose to observe if previous voice training isn’t sufficient to participate in every aspect. The day will also include how to do a “cool down” - an often neglected aspect. Handouts will be provided. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will learn an approach designed to keep you safe while delivering work that looks and sounds like the real thing - without damaging your voice. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £30 / OBSERVERS: £15

Voice & Dialect: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly Weekly Accent Clinic Terry Besson Saturdays 10.30-13.30 Course: D1

Keywords: WEEKLY 1-2-1 | ACCENTS | SPEECH | VOCAL PRACTICE WHAT IS IT? Private, half-hour clinics. Please advise Reception which accent you would like to work on. HOW WILL IT WORK? Terry will take you through the main points of the accent using: phonetic notes on the accent being studied; exercises to retrain the muscles of articulation and the breathing, rhythm and flow of that accent. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? With work and application, you will gain the ability to use and sustain an accent you were not born with, as if a native, through a rehearsal period and into performance. Example CDs may be available for an extra cost. → See The Play’s the Thing – Rehearsing with an American Accent for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £25 for a 30 minute session, £45 for an hour session. Please call reception to book an hour session. (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Recorded Voice Cartoon Voices Tom Clarke-Hill Thursday 1 November 13.00-16.00 Course: RV6

Keywords: ANIMATION | CHARACTER VOICES | VOICEOVER | Q&A | CASTING WHAT IS IT? A workshop for aspiring and working actors and voice artists interested in stretching their vocal range to encompass the skills needed for animation work. HOW WILL IT WORK? Through vocal placement techniques, character development and mock voice session/audition scenarios, Tom Clarke-Hill will help you find the wacky and wonderful vocal places you can go to squeak like a mouse or growl like a grizzly! WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT? A realistic look as to whether cartoon voicing is for you. Tools to consistently find your character’s voice placement and a fun filled afternoon releasing your inner child ... or demon! → California native Tom Clarke-Hill is an actor and voiceover artist residing in the UK since 1993. See web listing for full credits information. Tom will be facilitating the workshop from his CD/booklet, Cartoon Voices. PARTICIPANTS: £30

Laurence Bouvard Tuesday 6 November 10.00-17.30 Course: RV7

Keywords: AUDIOBOOK | PREPARATION | CHARACTERISATION | TEXT | FEEDBACK WHAT IS IT? A full day workshop aimed at introducing you to the burgeoning audiobook industry and the skills required to be a successful reader. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using a variety of texts and discussion, we will work on different skills including preparation, pacing, characterisations, text analysis, challenging texts, and other issues, then will record each participant. Participants will have the chance to try different types of text and receive individual feedback throughout. Participants are asked to bring with them a short piece of text that they feel is suited to their voice and style to use in the first exercise. Laurence will be joined on the day by two guest audiobook producers who will give their own perspective on the industry and provide feedback to participants. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Industry information, personalised feedback and guidance from working audiobook industry professionals, as well as recorded tracks that can be taken away at the end. Participants are asked to prepare a short reading of no more than a page to bring along on the day. → Laurence has voiced almost 200 audiobooks to date for publishers and companies including BBC Radio 4, Orion, HarperCollins, Random House, Little Brown, Dreamscape Media, Red Apple Creative, ID Audio, WF Howes, RNIB, Oakhill and Isis. She was Reader of the Month for Whole Story Audio. PARTICIPANTS: £40 / OBSERVERS: £15

RECORDED VOICE

Audio Book Masterclass

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

The Business of Voiceover Guy Michaels Thursday 15 November 10.30-17.30 Course: RV25

Keywords: VOICEOVER | CAREER | BUISINESS | EMPLOYIBILITY | WEBSITE | STRATEGY WHAT IS IT? A full-on day exploring the many demands of the modern-day voiceover artist. With practical and honest feedback at every step, Guy will draw from his online programmes, live workshops and 20 years of experience, taking participants through an in-depth assessment of their voiceover careers. Although not for absolute beginners, this day will benefit those relatively new to VO as well as seasoned pros looking for a 'supercharge'. Why is it that some VOs worldwide create a thriving and sustainable business whilst others fail in their first year, making losses in time and money? HOW WILL IT WORK? Guy will lead the group through the pitfalls of running a business helping you to avoid the mistakes that so often get in the way of success. From marketing and online presence through to efficiency, productivity and dealing with clients, as always, Guy's focus is on employability. The sustainability of career coming from a balance between 'talent' and a solid grounding in running a business day after day. Guy and the group will work together to assess voicereels, participants websites/online presence, professional development, their current marketing strategy and much more. We'll get in the shoes of the potential client and work out what improvements we can make for each individual. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Move your VO business from a sideline to a solid sustainable career that brings in a regular income. You'll leave with an actionable list that will help you to navigate to success. → See above for tutor biography PARTICIPANTS: £30

Commercial Voiveover Crash Course Katie Lyons and Ruth Gibson Tuesday 27 November 10.30-13.30 Course: RV15

Keywords: VOICEOVER | VOICE QUALITY | VOICE REEL | STUDIO TECHNIQUE | AGENTS WHAT IS IT? A jam-packed access level workshop for actors wanting to move into Commercial Voiceover, or actors with limited voiceover experience wanting to expand their knowledge and skills before committing to a voice reel. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using practical exercises in an informal small group session, the workshop will help you understand your voice quality, cover agents and voice reels, give you a stash of studio techniques, and help you feel comfortable and prepared for when you work with a client. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? An awareness of your voice and where you fit into the market, an understanding of the voiceover industry and the skills required to confidently record or improve your voice reel before you commit to an expensive reel recording. If you enjoy this workshop we would like to invite you to continue your training at our Commercial Voiceover Intensive full day workshop. → Katie is an actress, voiceover artist and writer. She has voiced numerous adverts including Gumtree, Kinder Bueno, Charles Worthington, Avon, Fiat and Specsavers and BT. She voices video games including Guitar Hero and Dreamfall Chapters and TV documentaries such as Fat Teens In Love (ITV) and Kara Tointon: Don't Call Me Stupid. Acting credits include Bluestone 42 (BBC3), Maigret (ITV), The Kitchen (National Theatre), Boy A and Green Wing (both Channel 4) → Ruth is an actress and voiceover artist. She was featured on the BBC Culture Show, famous voices and in the Readers Digest. She is most well known as the voice of EE Mobile Phones and has recorded numerous adverts for TV and radio, including Ariel washing powder, Look Magazine, British Airways and in-house work for American Express, HSBC, Co-operative Bank and The Times. Ruth voices Little My in the feature film Moomins on the Riviera and plays Sabrina Glevissig in video game The Witcher. PARTICIPANTS: £27.50

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Commercial Voiceover Intensive Katie Lyons and Ruth Gibson Tuesday 4 December 10.30-17.30 Course: RV26

Keywords: VOICEOVER | TOOLKIT | STUDIO TECHNIQUE | NARRATION | FEEDBACK | CONFIDENCE WHAT IS IT? A full day workshop for actors wanting to gain more experience and improve their existing skills in the Voiceover world. This is aimed at actors who have either already attended our shorter Commercial Voiceover Crash course and want to build on what they learnt, or actors who are wanting to stock up their Voiceover tool kit with a bunch of studio techniques. HOW WILL IT WORK? Using practical exercises in an informal small group session, we explore a variety of scenarios that may include commercials, narration, video games, audio books, continuity and legals. We will help you improve on your existing technique with detailed feedback from recordings, and leave you with a greater understanding of how to use your voice, respond quickly to a script and work your way through often cryptic notes from the client! Our aim is to get you ready for that next job. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? An exposure to a variety of scripts, tone and different style reads in a relaxed and fun environment. A greater awareness of your voice and improved confidence. Please note you do not need to have had a voice reel made to do this workshop but you do need to be familiar with recorded voice and so we welcome actors with radio and presenting experience as well as actors who are trying to get an agent or improve their existing reel. → Katie and Ruth set up Reel Voices London to deliver bespoke Voice Reels for actors. They have provided industry-ready workshops and directed voice reels in drama schools and Universities. PARTICIPANTS: £45

Make a Radio Play in a Day Gordon Lamont Friday 7 December 11.00-18.00 Course: RV2

Keywords: RADIO | INTENSIVE | MIC TECHNIQUE | CHARACTERS | SHOWREELS | CV WHAT IS IT? Immerse yourself in acting for radio and produce finished scenes or even whole mini dramas from scratch with experienced radio director Gordon Lamont. HOW WILL IT WORK? Whatever your experience, this intensive one-day workshop will take you through the basics using BBC scripts and the opportunity to create your own dramas. You’ll learn about mic technique, handling scripts, internal monologue and more. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to bring characters to life for the ear, putting it all into practice using broadcast standard equipment. The final part of the session covers CVs, Showreels, contacts and tips for getting work – and creating your own opportunities. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You’ll come away with a wealth of inside knowledge and Gordon will take your recordings away, edit and mix to create finished pieces that you can access online. → Gordon is a freelance writer and director of audio, video & online material. Formerly with BBC Learning, he has produced over 200 programmes, including Afternoon Play and was part of the BAFTA winning team for Off by Heart (BBC). Recent work includes Hands on History (BBC) & the Tate Movie Project (BBC, Aardman, Tate Galleries). PARTICIPANTS: £40

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Physical Laban Movement Analysis for Actors and Directors Tracy Collier Monday 8 October 10.30-17.30 Course: PH44

Keywords: LABAN | PHYSICALITY | EXPLORE | MOVEMENT | BODY LANGUAGE Laban Movement Analysis is an amazing tool for understanding your own physicality and exploring the movement patterns of others. In this workshop we will look at Rhythms of Weight, Space, Time and Flow both physically and mentally. We will then explore how those rhythms combine to form the 8 basic efforts. You will discover that whenever we move we use one of these efforts. By exploring Laban’s theories of movement you will have a much more conscious understanding of how you move and what your body language is saying about you and what you are thinking and feeling. You will then be able to use that knowledge to develop a unique physicality for any character you are aiming to embody. → Tracy Collier has been a Director and Choreographer for over 35 years and was also Artistic Director of her own company, Time4Change Theatre. She is also an actress who has appeared in theatres all over the country including the West End and the National Theatre and in TV and theatre in Italy. Over the past 20 years she has been first senior tutor dance at Guildford School of Acting and latterly head of movement at East 15 Drama School. PARTICIPANTS: £30 / OBSERVERS: £10

PHYSICAL

Alexander Technique: An Intro Sara Khoroosi Wednesday 24 October 14.30-17.30 Course: PH30

Keywords: MOVEMENT | BREATH | POSTURE | FREEDOM | APPLICATION TO PERFORMANCE WHAT IS IT? A half-day workshop designed to introduce you to the core principles of FM Alexander’s discoveries and show you how to apply them to your craft. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will explore key concepts and practices: freedom, expansion into thought, movement and action; natural breathing differentiating between diaphragmatic and abdominal breathing; how to recover equilibrium when under stress; conscious use of neuroplasticity; psycho-physical presence; authenticity in performance. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will learn practical techniques that you can begin to apply immediately. You will also, with the help of the teacher, experience what it is like to have more freedom of choice, to move with greater ease and to find the space in which your own creativity can emerge. → Sara is an Alexander Technique Teacher currently teaching at the Westminster Alexander Centre. She has a performance background so has a very keen interest in the application of the Technique to performance to deliver continuing development within the profession. She graduated from The Westminster Alexander Training Course (WATC), a College which had a particular emphasis on the Performing Arts and thus led Sara to continue her teaching in this area. PARTICIPANTS: £18

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Move with Intention Eva Magyar Friday 26 October 14.30-17.30 Course: A99

Keywords: CHALLENGE | BUILDING CHARACTER| PHYSICAL | TRUTHFUL | POWER | PRESENCE WHAT IS IT? When you get a new role, the first challenge is to find a link between yourself and the character. In this workshop we will explore simple ways to do that. We will look at how to bring your own experiences to your role in a clear and honest way. We will work through the challenge of building the character, not just with words but using your whole body. HOW WILL IT WORK? After starting with a physical and mental warm up we will move onto storytelling, using simple words and movements to develop a strong base for your character. We will discover truthful ways to keep building the character, using all of our bodies to tell our stories. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? This workshop will give you a strong starting point when preparing for any audition or performance. You will learn ways to find and channel your emotions into gestures, and express the character in a simple way using movement. You will also discover ways to access that extra power and presence you need when stepping on the stage → Eva is a theatre director, choreographer, actress and dancer, most recently seen in Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre.. In the UK Eva choreographed and played Yseult in Tristan and Yseult and performed in From Morning to Midnight - both at the NT. She has also worked at the RSC, Kneehigh, Lyric Hammersmith, Globe, Gate, Tricycle and many other theatres in the UK both as a performer and a director/choreographer. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Getting into your Body – A Movement Tool Box For Actors Susan Kempster Saturday 3 November 10.30-13.30 Course: PH50

Keywords: EXERCISES | MOVEMENT | BODY | COMFORTBALE | SENSATIONS | CONTROL | STRESS WHAT IS IT? A series or set of exercises and movement and body concepts that enable actors to quickly feel present and comfortable in their own bodies. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will do a series of exercises and physical practices where the main focus is on generating and noticing sensations. By bringing direct awareness to parts of the body our ability to control and use the body as an expressive and live vehicle is enhanced. We will address common stumbling blocks for actors where movement is concerned, as well as look at how when our physical bodies are woken up, our presence as performers is greatly enhanced. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You will leave with a set of tools to use whenever you need them or as part of a daily movement practice. Physical exercises useful in situations of stress, nerves, or when you just need waking up and whenever grounded and vibrant presence is desired. → Susan is a dance and performance artist with over 20 years of teaching experience. She is currently teaching movement fundamentals at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance and Music, as well as continuing to teach contemporary dance at London Studio Centre and for professionals at The Place. Over the last few years she has been developing a method for teaching movement fundamentals to both dancers and actors alike, in which she draws on over thirty years of experience as a dancer and performer along with training in natural medicine and physical therapy. PARTICIPANTS: £18 / OBSERVERS: £10 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Escape the Matrix: Ways to Develop Your Range Victoria Worsley Sunday 4 November 10.30-17.30 Course: PH48

Keywords: MOVING | RESPONDING | CHARACTER | FELDENKRAIS | AWARENESS | DEVELOP WHAT IS IT? An in-depth one-day workshop to catch yourself in some of your most fundamental unconscious habits of moving and responding; to explore and open up new possibilities and develop a wider range of choice for developing character and more. (Pretty handy for Mo-cap too!) HOW WILL IT WORK? In the film the Matrix, humans don’t know that the way they experience the world and respond is defined by a complex computer programme. In reality, we each have our own complex web of patterns and habits that we are not entirely aware of. Our very own matrix, These patterns can enhance or limit the choices we can make in performance as well as life and define our casting and character choices. We can see a person’s patterns in the way they walk, gesture, even breathe. That means we can go in that route. We will use careful observation and slow, detailed ‘Awareness Through Movement Lessons’ from the Feldenkrais Method to begin to get into your matrix and open it up as well as some games to find where that can enable new choices and characters to emerge. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Of course no one can really escape their matrix, but you will gain more awareness of your fundamental patterns; more ability to explore and develop a wider range as well as more understanding of how thought, feeling and movement inter-relate in performance. → Victoria Worsley was an actor, movement director and theatre maker for 20 years. She has worked with the Feldenkrais Method for over 30 years, qualifying as a Professional Practitioner in 2007. She has taught in drama schools for 9 years and has a private practice which is attended by people from all walks of life – including many professional actors, dancers, singers and musicians. Her book Feldenkrias for Actors is published by Nick Hern Books. PARTICIPANTS: £30

Advanced Laban Movement Analysis for Actors and Directors Tracy Collier Sunday 16 December 10.30-17.30 Course: PH53

Keywords: LABAN | RHYTHM| EXPLORE | MOVEMENT | TEXTS | BODY This more advanced workshop will focus on internal and external efforts, and movement sensation and objective function. From the basic understanding of the rhythms and efforts this workshop explores how we have internal effort lives that can work with or against what we show to the world. It also explores how our inner life can be evident or hidden in the body. If you have had experience of the basic efforts then this is an ideal development of that understanding. In my first workshop I did introduce these concepts but here is an opportunity to re-visit and explore in greater depth. Working on scenarios and really working on opposing efforts. Using props and text to hide and reveal meaning. → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £30 / OBSERVERS: £10

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Physical: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly Yoga Class Clare O’Sullivan Fridays 13.30-14.30 Course: PH35

Keywords: STRESS RELIEF | AWARENESS | CONCENTRATION| RELAXATION | HEADSPACE

Pilates Class Clare O’Sullivan Fridays 13.30-14.30 Course: PH54

Keywords: STRENGTHEN | MUSCLES | ALIGNMENT | AWARENESS | GRACE | FLUIDITY This will be a gentle-paced class using a blend of Pilates exercises and Somatic movement to help strengthen and lengthen the muscles of the body. The sessions will focus on alignment and ease of movement, developing awareness of how the body moves. The ultimate aim is to move with increased fluidity, strength and grace. All levels are welcome. Please bring own mat, or request in advance if you need one provided. →Anne Gilpin has been teaching Pilates for over a decade and is a Level 3 instructor on the Register of Exercise Professionals. Anne’s background is in contemporary dance having trained at the Laban Centre and performed professionally. Her dance training and experience in Somatic movement and restorative exercise strongly influences her teaching. PARTICIPANTS: £6, Non-members and Equity Members: £8

PHYSICAL : WEEKLY

A nourishing flow yoga class to unravel tension and free the body and mind. You will move through a 50 minute sequence of breath and fluid movement specifically designed for creatives to find space for growth and connection. Whether you want to simply stretch it out or find some headspace along the way, all levels are welcome! Please bring own mat, or request in advance if you need one provided. → Clare is a London based actor and yoga teacher. Having discovered yoga during an MA in acting at ALRA she realised how it can not only bring you more connection and strength in life, but also professionally as an actor. In 2017 she completed 200 hour yoga teacher training with Stretch London and now teaches both public and 1-to-1 classes with an emphasis on breath and fun exploration that can be taken off the mat and onto the stage! PARTICIPANTS: £6, Non-Members: £8

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Casting & Audition Audition Scripts for Camera Matthew Truesmith Tuesday 9 October 10.30-17.30 Course: CA94

CASTING & AUDITION

Keywords: DRAMATIC RELAISM | CHARACTER | SCREEN TECHNIQUE | AUDITION/CASTINGS WHAT IS IT? A one-day workshop, that takes a realistic and pragmatic approach to help the actor successfully navigate scripts for taped auditions. As well as unlocking scripts, so you can better understand how to perform at the top of your game - the workshop will also cover guidance to help you further develop your skills with taped auditions. HOW WILL IT WORK? The group will have access to a range of scripts, real ones that have been used for prior taped auditions. In the morning we will focus on learning effective approaches to breaking down a script, using your knowledge and skills as an actor to help you understand how to translate that into preparation for a good taped audition. In the afternoon we will put these strategies into practice, with filming, so you can see how you come across on tape and we can pinpoint where you may need to further improve. We will be able to hone in on the key areas of a text, so that you can make confident and secure acting choices. You don’t need to prepare any scripts in advance for this workshop. Instead we will focus on acquiring techniques to help you to work within a pressurised timeframe. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A practical approach to audition script work that enables the actor to seek out the relevant and most playable material by understanding the script from the writers’ perspective. You will be introduced to methods that empower the actor to make the best use of their preparation time for TV and film auditions. You’ll learn how to pick up any script, know what you are doing and learn what it takes to deliver a high quality audition. → Matthew Truesmith has supported actors with audition tapes for several years and his work has covered stage, TV and film. He has worked as a script consultant on a number of projects and coached many actors through the rigours of the audition process. Matthew trained as an actor at LAMDA and later moved to directing - cutting his teeth as an assistant at the RSC. Over the years he’s worked with acclaimed Russian director Karma Ginkas, spent time with William Esper in New York, took classes at The Moscow Arts Theatre and performed alongside the actor Brian Cox in Orson Welles “Heart of Darkness” for Fiona Banner. Before returning to freelance work he was the head of the postgraduate acting course at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts; gaining recognition for developing innovative teaching and learning methods. PARTICIPANTS: £35

Last Minute Audition Panic! Charlie Condou Monday 29 October 10.30-13.30 Course: AD106

Keywords: PANIC | AUDITION | CHARACTER | CASTING | THINK FAST WHAT IS IT? A 3 hour workshop designed to help deal with the panic that comes with those last minute auditions. We’ll look at what’s expected from you in the audition room and how best to achieve this with limited time available. HOW WILL IT WORK? You’ll need to come completely unprepared! People will be split into pairs and scenes will be handed out. You’ll have a short amount of time to discuss your character and prepare as much as you can. We’ll be recording the “auditions” and will discuss them at the end. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? A better understanding of the casting process and an ability to act fast and think on your feet! → Charlie Condou is an actor, writer and producer with over 30 years in the industry. His recent acting credits include “Unforgotten”, “You, me & the apocalypse”, “The Crucible” and “The Rocky Horror Show”. He also spent almost 5 years as Marcus Dent in “Coronation street”. PARTICIPANTS: £25

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Introducing Happy Healthy You! Sophia Ragavelas Monday 5 November 10.30-13.30 Course: AD102

Keywords: MIND MANAGEMENT | AUDITIONS | OBSTACLES | TECHNIQUES | MIND SET WHAT IS IT? An introduction to mind management techniques, preparing the artist mentally for auditions and performance. HOW WILL IT WORK? In this workshop, the artists will begin by breaking down the barriers and obstacles that effect them in an audition or performance. They will then be introduced to the way the mind set effects the body. This will be shown by a series of different exercises which will demonstrate how they work together. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? An introduction to mind management techniques, and a sneak peak into tools and techniques that an artist can use on a daily basis to help them have a winning mind set and re wire their inner dialogue to that of a positive one. → Sophia Ragavelas is an actress. She has starred in various productions such as Jesus Christ Super star in the ensemble, The lion King, Witches of Eastwick, Les Miserable as Eponine and Fantine, Mamma Mia as Sophie, Brighton Rock as Rose, The Mikado as Yum Yum, Never Forget as Chloe. Joseph as The Narrator, Cats as Grizabella, Calamity Jane as Katie Brown and West Side Story as Anita. PARTICIPANTS: £18 / OBSERVER £10

The Casting Room Janis Jaffa Tuesday 13 November 10.30-13.30 Course: CA96

Keywords: PREPARE | DISCUSS | CASTABILITY | Q&A | CONFIDENCE | DIRECTION WHAT IS IT? Whether you are casting for a small or a big role, someone will get the job, why shouldn't it be you? We will talk about what to do and how to prepare before, what to expect, the do's and don't's when you are in the casting room. In short how to give it your best shot! HOW WILL IT WORK? We will spend the first half of the session discussing and understanding the casting process, before you are given the opportunity to perform a piece of your choice. We will have a talk about it and maybe give it another go. Please think about your castability when selecting your piece. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? The session will be rounded off with a Q&A. I would like you all to leave the room with confidence, direction and plenty to think about. Please come prepared with a monologue or dualogue (max 2 pages). → Casting for over twenty years, Janis has worked on a wide range of projects including feature films, TV drama, fringe theatre and short films. From comedy (Meet the Magoons for Wark Clements) to series drama (The Bill for Talkback Thames), short films (The Road Home which got short listed for an Oscar nomination and the award winning The Back Seat) to a long long list of commercials. She is currently casting the feature film SKIN WALKER. PARTICIPANTS: £25 (Associate members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Cold Reading: Bring the Words off the Page Nancy Bishop Monday 3 December 10.30-12.30 Course: CA48

Keywords: AUDITION | COLD READING | SPONTANEITY | TECHNIQUE | FEEDBACK | CREATIVE WHAT IS IT? Nancy Bishop, international CSA casting director, and author of Auditioning for Film and TV, offers a two hour workshop teaching her special technique for cold reading. HOW WILL IT WORK? Learn how to have fun with the spontaneity of cold reading rather than being intimidated by it. Learn how to bring the words off the page in a fun and creative way. This workshop is only open to those actors who have not worked with Nancy in a previous workshop. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Valuable feedback from a coach and casting director who is actively working in the international film and TV market. Copies of Nancy’s book Auditioning for Film and TV will be on sale on the day. → Emmy-award nominated Casting Director, Nancy Bishop, C.S.A, has cast supporting talent on over sixty projects from her home in Prague. Her credits include major studio pictures such as Wanted (Universal), Alien Vs. Predator (Fox), Hellboy (Revolution) and Prince Caspian (Disney), and TV series such as The Philanthropist (NBC), Charles II (BBC) and Anne Frank (ABC). She has worked for Roman Polanski and Joel Schumacher and legendary producers such as George Lucas and Jackie Chan. PARTICIPANTS: £20

Exploring Modern and Classic Text for Auditions Irene East Thursday 6 December 10.30-13.30 Course: CA97

Keywords: EXPLORE | AUDITION | MODERN | CLASSIC | CONFIDENCE | TEXT WHAT IS IT? This workshop is an exploration into personal approach to audition material. HOW WILL IT WORK? You will be working together, developing from subtext using individual actor's attributes in relation to modern and classic text. WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT? You should be able to leave the workshop with the confidence to convince your suitability for a role in an audition. → Irene East is a director and casting director. She directed the touring production of 'Down the River', produced and directed the TV series 'Glover'. She has been she been the casting director for various productions, including for Sweetwater Films feature 'A Long Way Home' , the feature 'If You Can Hear Me' and also for Modern and Classical Theatre Company's production of 'Love and Madness'. PARTICIPANTS: £18 / OBSERVERS: £10 (Associate members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Casting & Audition: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly

CASTING & AUDITION: WEEKLY/ FORTNIGHTLY / MONTHLY

Audition Doctor Tilly Blackwood Mondays 1 October, 5 November, 3 December 10.30-13.30 Course: PA1

Keywords: FORTNIGHTLY 1-2-1 | AUDITION | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | BESPOKE | CONFIDENCE Audition Doctor is a fortnightly fixture and a must for all your audition concerns. These totally unpressurised, 45-minute private surgeries are a focused, pro-active way to hone your auditioning skills and pieces. This bespoke method of working will focus on your individual needs in order to nail your next job. Bring a piece to work on and be prepared to reignite your confidence and find a fresh approach to your work. → Tilly is an actress who has worked extensively in theatre including the National Theatre, the RSC and West End, where she gave her Helena to Dawn French's Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Her TV credits are numerous, including Stella and her stint as the resident “It Girl”, Lady Candida de Dennison Bender in Absolutely Fabulous. For more information visit www.auditiondoctor.co.uk. PARTICIPANTS: £34

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Musical Singing for the Terrified Actor! Michael Hill Thursday 22 November 10.30-17.30 Course: MT18

Keywords: TECHNICAL | AUDITION | CONFIDENCE |GROUP AND SOLO | SUPPORT

MUSICAL

WHAT IS IT? Some actors are happy in their speaking voices, but would never dream of singing. Others feel they lack the technical knowledge necessary to sing with confidence. Still others are keen to audition for singing roles, or are being encouraged by agents to do so, but doubt their abilities. If any of these sound familiar, then this workshop is definitely for you. HOW WILL IT WORK? Over a fun and informative day, you will discover the myriad possibilities of your voice. Topics covered include: breath support made clear; resonance - what it really is and how to achieve it; vocal modes, characters and sound colour; the ‘cherry on top’’ of your sound - effects, vibrato and style; interpreting a song. The course will combine group and solo work, in a supportive, positive learning environment, where actors can try out different aspects of their voice, free of judgment. The speaking voice and the singing voice are ultimately the same voice and all actors can benefit from and enjoy singing. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? This course will empower you to feel confident in your ability to deliver a song, with good technique and authenticity, for an audition, a musical or just for personal enjoyment. You will gain technical knowledge, explore a host of vocal sounds and characters and come away with exercises that will help you to control and grow your voice. → Michael Hill is a London-based voice coach, singer and freelance BBC broadcaster, with a particular interest in voice science and its practical applications for expressive speaking and singing. His vocal coaching has embraced a wide range of different performers and styles – from teaching singing and accents to TV actors, coaching West End singers, helping lawyers with public speaking and even training international metalcore bands to grunt safely on tour! He teaches vocal technique, performance and vocal health at Europe’s largest contemporary music college, BIMM. Michael is also one of only a handful of people in the UK to have completed the prestigious Authorised Teacher course from the Complete Vocal Institute in Denmark, one of the world’s largest voice research institutes. PARTICIPANTS: £30

Musical: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly

Weekly Singing Coaching Heather Weir Mondays 18:00-21:00 Course: P4

Keywords: WEEKLY 1-2-1 | SINGING | SKILLS | TECHNIQUE | ALL LEVELS Private, 45-minute coaching sessions for all stages of development of the actor who needs to sing. Exercises for the individual warm-up, working from the song text, preparation of audition material and how to interpret musical direction your way. → Heather is a freelance MD, actor and singer and a teacher of voice and sung voice in drama schools. PARTICIPANTS: £34 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Career & Advice I’m Still Here Phil Shaw Friday 5 October 14.30-17.30 Course: AD83

CAREER & ADVICE

WHAT IS IT? This workshop is specifically geared to help experienced actors, with previous theatre, film and TV experience, who are returning to the profession after a prolonged absence, re-establish their identity with new agents and casting directors who may not be familiar with their previous work. Given the time lapse between professional engagements Phil will help actors to re-evaluate their brand image in terms of casting range and access key skills and media resources in order to maximise employment prospects. HOW WILL IT WORK? Advice will be given about headshots applicable to re-evaluated niche market, revised C.V., covering letter (structured to take account of professional absence), casting directors, agents, networking, (corporate, radio, commercials), audition monologue (applicable to revised marketing niche), and re-evaluation of USP (unique selling point) within the parameters of current casting. Improvisation in addition to your monologue will assist in verifying your niche, and dispel the myth that you are at a disadvantage from not having been visible within the industry. Phil will help you identify ways in which to consolidate and implement this procedure. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Increased self-confidence to empower you at interviews and give you a fresh perspective on your ‘new type’, together with a high end marketing plan, so that instead of being the one who slipped through the net, you can confidently and productively interact with casting director and agents, and generate a positive response, knowing that you still have something valuable to offer the profession because new faces are always welcome (the luminous Liz Smith didn’t start in the business until she was in her 50s!). Please bring headshot portfolio, resume and covering letter, and also prepare a short monologue based on your casting type. → Phil trained as an actor at The Webber Douglas Academy and has worked in the theatre, film and TV industry for over 25 years. He was also an agent with ICM (now ITG) and has independently cast commercials for JWT, Great Guns and Ridley Scott Associates. His casting credits include – Marguerite Duras’ Days in the Trees with Corin Redgrave and Rachel Kempson (BBC Radio 4), People Are Living There and The Chalk Garden with Constance Cummings (Kings Head); The Turn of the Screw (UK No 1 Tour); The Last Post with Gael Garcia Bernal (BAFTA nominated; Grand Prize – Berlin Film Festival), Romans 12:20 (Grand Jury Prize, ARPA Los Angeles), Deckies (Channel 4); casting consultant on Leo Media Group’s Love & Virtue and UK casting on the feature Italian Movies. PARTICIPANTS: £24

Spotlight - Making the Most of your Membership David Flynn Wednesday 17 October 14.30-16.00 Course: AD40

Keywords: SPOTLIGHT | BENEFITS | MEMBERSHIP | PROFILE | CASTING | CV WHAT IS IT? This session will highlight the benefits of being a Spotlight member, how Spotlight works within the industry and how to make the most of your membership. HOW WILL IT WORK? David will tell you all you need to know, including how to apply, what membership gives you, how to use it and the perks you can get from being a member. Get advice on your Spotlight profile, CV and photographs. WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT? A full introduction to the benefits of joining the UK’s most popular casting directory. → Spotlight connects performers with roles in theatre, television and film productions. Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best. PARTICIPANTS: £FREE

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Putting your Inner Critic to Bed: Become a Bolder and Braver Performer Charlie Barker Wednesday 24 October 10.30-13.30 Course: PH51

Keywords: PRACTICAL | SUPPORTIVE | STRATEGIES | TECHNIQUE | SELF-CONFIDENCE | AUDITIONS WHAT IS IT? A practical acting workshop concentrating on silencing your negative ‘inner voice’. HOW WILL IT WORK? In a fun, safe, supportive, and non-scary environment this workshop will use acting exercises and short extracts of text to discover practical techniques and strategies for instilling self-confidence in your work. No preparation necessary – just come willing to be a little bit brave! WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? This workshop aims to give you an understanding of how your Inner Critic constantly inhibits your work as an actor, and the strategies to help release the fearless warrior within; enabling you to become a bolder and braver performer and in doing so allow you to conquer auditions, smash rehearsals and finally put your ‘Inner Critic’ to bed. → Charlie Barker acted professionally for over 20 years before being bitten by the teaching bug and the joy of passing on her vast experience to a new generation of performers. As an actor, lecturer, director, and practical workshop leader, Charlie specialises in working with various acting techniques including emotional motivational techniques and techniques designed to build an actor’s confidence. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Moving Your Career Forward Lisa Pescia Sunday 28 October 11.00-17.00 Course: AD63

Keywords: Q&A| TECHNIQUE | ACTING | CAREER | COACH WHAT IS IT? What actions are you taking to move your career forward? Do you think there’s more you can do, but not sure what that is? There’s always more we can do! Are you still feeling the passion you had when you started this journey? In this one day workshop we’ll look at refining a career concept that motivates you to action, and then explore how to deal with obstacles to your goals and purposes. Instead of waiting for the phone to ring, we will look at how you can create your own path. We will also work on understanding your casting and possibilities for more work. Plus, for those of you considering a trip to LA, there will be plenty of nuts and bolts advice about visas, agents, casting directors, LA theatre and more. HOW WILL IT WORK? You will want to bring something to take notes on - notebook or laptop. Be prepared to reignite your dream and passion about why you wanted to be an actor in the first place. You will start with refining those ideas and then discuss actions and practicalities to make them a reality. There will also be a casting exercise and plenty of Q&A time throughout WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Knowledge and permission to take charge of your career as a leader and artist from where you are right now in your life. Leaving this workshop you will have a greater clarity and passion of purpose on where you’re headed and how to get there. Plus, you get the perspective and extensive knowledge of someone who has been, and currently is, working as an actor in the trenches of LA. www.lisapescia.com You will find a great deal of support and networking connections that last long after the workshop is done. → Lisa Pescia is an LA based actress, producer, director and teacher. Her training has been primarily with the late film and theatre director, Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse for the last 25 years. She also studied with Mark Travis (The Directorʼs Journey) and co-taught a class for film directors with him at UCLA and AFI. She has taught international students for the last 3 years at TVI in Los Angeles. Besides acting in and directing numerous LA theatre productions, Lisa co-founded the Beverly Hills Playhouse Production Company where she developed and produced over 100 original scripts. She currently is an independent producer and an acting coach while continuing to remain active in her TV, stage and film career. See web listing for full credits information. PARTICIPANTS: £40

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Return to Self – an Actor Wellbeing Workshop Annemarie Gaillard Monday 29 October 14.30-17.30 Course: AD96

Keywords: PRESSURE | BALACE | DRAMATHERAPY| SAFE | EXPRESS | WELLBEING The pressure and pace of our industry doesn’t often give us a chance to ‘check-in’ with ourselves. In amongst the many roles we have to play – both on and off the stage – it can be difficult to find inner balance and self acceptance. Sometimes we even forget the joy of our craft – what led us to being actors in the first instance. Drawing upon Dramatherapy practice, this wellbeing session will offer actors a safe and non-judgemental environment in which to explore, express, and reflect upon their own identity and mental wellbeing. Using language familiar to the actor – such as improvisation, role-play, story-telling and expressive movement – accessed within a therapeutic context, participants are given the opportunity to connect with creativity without the pressure to perform and be judged or critiqued. The session offers a chance to meet and play with other actors in a supportive environment; a space to feel grounded, present and balanced; and a place to reflect on one’s journey as an actor whilst building tools for self-care, confidence and resilience. → Annemarie Gaillard is a dramatherapist specialising in Actor mental health. Over the last year, she has worked as a dramatherapist with actors-in-training at Italia Conti, Drama Studio London and Rose Bruford, delivering one-to-one therapy sessions, explorative Mental Wellbeing Awareness workshops, and running a research project where grouptherapy sessions ran alongside the rehearsal process of a theatre production. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Introduction to Producing Pleasance Theatre Tuesday 16 October 18.30-20.30 Course: AD103

Keywords: PRODUCING | BUDGETING | FUNDRAISING | MARKETING | OPENING NIGHT Find out what it takes to be a producer, from that first germ of an idea to opening night and beyond, including tips on connecting with venues and programmers, budgeting, fundraising and marketing. Suitable for artists interested in selfproducing their own work as well as independent producers working in small- to mid-scale venues in London, at the Fringe or regionally! → The Pleasance Theatre supports over 350 productions each year at our venues in both London and the Edinburgh Fringe. Through our Pleasance Futures artist development programmes, we offer opportunities for artists and theatremakers including scratch nights, R&D, professional development and more. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Mindfulness and Meditation for the Creative Life Megan Latham Friday 2 November 14.30-17.30 Course: AD85

Keywords: WELL-BEING | CAREER | SUPPORT | PRACTICAL | LIFESTYLE Mindfulness and Meditation for the Creative Life is a half-day workshop aimed at both complete beginners and those with some experience of meditation. We will start the session with the basics of getting comfortable with the process of meditation and learning which approaches best suit you. Once the fundamentals are demystified, we’ll move into some guided meditation techniques that address the particular demands of life as an actor or in other creative fields. You’ll leave the session deeply relaxed and grounded, with a toolbox of skills you can take into everyday life to support you through the challenges of the creative lifestyle, and give focus to your personal goals. → Megan is an actor, writer, and comedian who began practising daily meditation several years ago. Seeing the profound changes it made to her life and wellbeing, she decided to undergo CThA-accredited training as a Meditation & Mindfulness instructor so that she could share the transformational benefits with others. She now teaches to all kinds of people, across community, private, and corporate settings. PARTICIPANTS: £18 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Self-Management for Actors Bonnie Gillespie Friday 2 November 14.00-15.30 Course: AD60

Keywords: FUTURE | BRAND | PITCH | STORYTELLER | INDUSTRY WHAT IS IT? Hollywood-based casting director and author Bonnie Gillespie will present a fast-paced tour through the four pillars of her top-selling book "Self-Management for Actors." Learn how to become your future agent's dream client before you even get signed! HOW WILL IT WORK? Bring your questions and be prepared to take copious notes on understanding your type and brand, identifying and targeting buyers in an organic and natural way, the importance of content creation on elevating your stature in the industry, and the art of the pitch (without ever feeling "icky" talking about yourself). WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT? After this lively myth-busting seminar on leading the industry buyers toward understanding your truest value as a storyteller, you'll love getting down to business in a whole new way! → Bonnie Gillespie casts indies such as the Machinima zombie smash hit Bite Me, which made the leap from web to TV with Lionsgate and landed Bonnie membership in the Television Academy. She facilitates seminars demystifying the casting process and the business of pursuing an artistic career using the principles from her top selling book, "Self-Management for Actors". PARTICIPANTS: £15

Producing: Where Do I Start? Katy Lipson Friday 9 November 15.00-17.30 Course: AD92

Keywords: PITCH | FUNDRAISE | MARKET | PRODUCER | FESTIVALS | BUDGETING | TECHNIQUES WHAT IS IT? This session is your chance to get an overview of how to pitch, fundraise and market a show, either as a dedicated producer or an actor, director or writer looking to produce your own show. HOW WILL IT WORK? The workshop is aimed at producers and artists keen to explore more about producing, or who are considering self-producing. It will include sections on the different kinds of venues and opportunities available for producers in London and at arts festivals; sections on marketing, budgeting and fundraising for a production; dos and don’ts of pitching and working with venues; and a discussion section with an opportunity to ask questions about your own projects. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? An insight into the role and responsibilities of producing theatre, and practical techniques for assembling and managing a production. → aty Lipson has most recently worked as lead producer on the UK Premiere of The Addams Family musical (UK Tour and Singapore), as well as transfers of the new musical YANK! (Charing Cross Theatre) and 50th Anniversary production of HAIR (The Vaults) which both began life at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre where she is resident producer and co-artistic Director. In February 2018, HAIR won the Best Musical Revival award at the WhatsOnStage Awards. PARTICIPANTS: £18 (Associate Members may participate in this workshop)

To Be or Not To Be… On Top of Your Tax Affairs Ajay Jassal Friday 9 November 14.00-16.30 Course: AD58

Keywords: TAX | EXPENSES | NATIONAL INSURANCE | SELF ASSESSMENT | ADVICE | Q&A WHAT IS IT? This interactive seminar will cover accounting, finance and tax advice. HOW WILL IT WORK? The seminar will cover the following: how to save tax by claiming legitimate expenses; tax and NI for the self-employed; self-assessment; record keeping; capital allowances; new penalty regime; incorporation. You will have the opportunity to raise questions throughout, or have a one-to-one chat at the end if preferred. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? An opportunity to listen and pose questions to the experts, getting expert advice on your accounting and tax affairs. → Ajay Jassal is a Tax manager at HW Fisher & Company Chartered Accountants and has been looking after the accounts and tax affairs of individuals and owner managed businesses in the creative industries for over 15 years. PARTICIPANTS: £FREE (Associate members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Career Marketing Strategy Intensive Phil Shaw Friday 9 November 14.30-17.30 Course: AD77

Keywords: CONFIDENCE | PROMOTION | TECHNIQUES | PLANNING | OBJECTIVE WHAT IS IT? An action-packed day of practical, in-depth and interactive participation about taking your career marketing to the next level. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will cover film/TV sight reading, theatre auditions, casting directors, agents, administrative tools (photographers/headshots, resume, letter writing, networking, website, show reel, voice over, internet resources), analysing and promoting your unique selling point (USP), and diverse approaches to marketing psychology. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Greater confidence in implementing a goal plan and marketing strategy that incorporates cutting edge techniques to raise your industry visibility and generate casting prospects. Resourceful thinking produces positive results! → See above for tutor biography. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Creative Platform Academy Introduction Jacqueline Malcolm Monday 12 November 10.30-17.30 Course: AD101

Keywords: ENTREPRENEURS | GOALS | DISCUSSION | CAREER | BRAND | NETWORK WHAT IS IT? The Creative Platform Academy is a 5-Stage interactive program for creatives to see themselves as entrepreneurs. HOW WILL IT WORK? The CPA Introduction goes through the whole of Stage 1: Perfect Life Vs Personal Goals. This is a round the table workshop which requires the attendees to enter into frank and open discussion about their lives and careers. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? At the end of the CPA Introduction you will be able to identify what you consider to be your perfect life and then determine whether or not your personal goals will get you there. By the end of the complete 5-Stage process you will also know your brand and brand promise, know your worth and how to ask for it, and know how to network and who to network with. → With a Masters in Theatrical Directing (UEL) and a professional career spanning some 30 years, Jacqueline Malcolm, Project & Event Strategist, is called upon by many leading national and international charities and organisations to help fulfil their brand vision and company mandate. A classically trained actress (New York and London), Jacqueline is also the producer, director and co-writer of three hugely successful and award nominated radio shows, is an award winning Playwright and author of 2 published novels (Seaburn Publishing Group & Spreeboy Publishing). PARTICIPANTS: £30 (Associate members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

On The Road with Paines Plough James Grieve Monday 22 October 18.30-20.30 Course: AD88

Keywords: PRACTICAL | CAREER | INFORMATION | PRODUCING | COMPANIES An informal conversation with Joint Artistic Director of Paines Plough James Grieve exploring new writing and touring. James will offer an insight into Paines Plough’s work and ideology, and his own working practise. How does it differ preparing for an audition or rehearsal process for a new play as opposed to a classic? What demands does touring place on actors, and how do you prepare? The session will be open to attendees to ask questions throughout, so topics can include whatever you like, from producing your own show in Edinburgh to tips on how to get seen and get cast in new play. → James is Joint Artistic Director of Paines Plough, the UK’s national theatre of new plays. Since 2010, Paines Plough has produced more than 40 world premieres on tour to over 200 places across the UK and internationally. In 2014 they launched Roundabout, the world's first pop-up plug-and-play theatre to tour new plays to underserved places. For Paines Plough James has directed new plays by writers including Elinor Cook, Anna Jordan, Brad Birch, Sarah McDonald-Hughes, Mike Bartlett, James Graham, Kate Tempest, Tom Wells, Marie Jones, Penelope Skinner and Nick Payne. PARTICIPANTS: £18 (Associate members may participate in this workshop)

Taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe Pleasance Theatre Tuesday 27 November 18.30-20.30 Course: AD104

Keywords: PRODUCING | BUDGETING | FUNDRAISING | MARKETING | OPENING NIGHT Thinking of bringing your show to the Edinburgh Fringe 2019? Join the Pleasance to get started- this session is for festival newcomers, returning companies, and those who are simply looking for information... anyone! Offering a practical introduction to venues, the costs and considerations you should make when preparing for the festival, and how to make the most of the opportunity of performing at the largest arts festival in the world, followed by a Q&A. → The Pleasance Theatre supports over 350 productions each year at our venues in both London and the Edinburgh Fringe. Through our Pleasance Futures artist development programmes, we offer opportunities for artists and theatremakers including scratch nights, R&D, professional development and more. PARTICIPANTS: £18

BAPAM Workshop: Psychological and Relaxation Skills for a Sustainable Career Giovanna Reitano Thursday 29 November 17.45-20.45 Course: AD105

Keywords: PRODUCING | BUDGETING | FUNDRAISING | MARKETING | OPENING NIGHT This BAPAM (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) workshop will help you maintain good health and perform at your best throughout a sustainable career. You will understand psychological stressors in a performance career and learn strategies to deal with problems This workshop will go over the practical introduction to Autogenic Training, and a simple relaxation technique which can help to reduce stress and anxiety. → Giovanna Reitano is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Autogenic Trainer, and a classical trained harpist. Since 2010, Giovanna has been collaborating with BAPAM to increase awareness on the usefulness of relaxation techniques to prevent and reduce performance-related stress. Giovanna has clinical experience in providing short and long term psychotherapy in NHS primary and secondary care, and community settings. She is a classical trained harpist and has completed studies in Music Performance and Applied Theatre. PARTICIPANTS: £FREE (Associate members may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Introduction to Motion Capture John Dower and Gareth Taylor Tuesday 4 December 18.30-20.30 Course: CA95

Keywords: OPPORTUNITIES | Q&A | CASTING | REQUIREMENTS | MOTION CAPTURE WHAT IS IT? A Presentation by Mocap Director & Tutor and Co-Founder of www.themocapvaults.com John Dower and Mo-cap Actor, Mocap Vaults Tutor and Head of Movement at ALRA Gareth Taylor, explaining the different elements involved in working as a performer in Motion and Performance Capture. Widespread in Video games, Motion Capture is now being used increasingly in Films that employ Digital Production (Avatar, The Jungle Book), Animation for Television (C4’s Kiss Me Now) and VR. There are studios worldwide, increasing opportunities to move into this field, and ever more need for actors who understand the requirements of working in the medium. HOW WILL IT WORK? After a short presentation, there will be an opportunity for a question and answer session. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? An understanding of the medium, the specific requirements to consider in order to get work, working with animators, how the casting process works, and where to go for further training. → John Dower is a Director with over twenty five years experience in Film, Television and Video Games. He started out as an actor himself, then studied at the Northern Film School in Leeds and the Polish National Film Schol in Lodz. His Credits in Motion Capture include Directing Mocap, Animation and Voice for Microsoft/Lionhead on their game project "Milo & Kate", Cutscene Director on "007 Legends" for Activision/Eon and Voice Director on many Video Games including "Runescape", "Risen 3" and "Spell force". →After graduating from Guildford School Acting, Gareth Taylor trained at the Jacques Lecoq movement school in Paris. He is currently Lead Movement Tutor at ALRA drama school, London. He’s worked with some of the fastest growing theatre companies in the UK, including Punchdrunk, Slung Low, Rough Fiction and the award-winning curious directive, of which he’s a Creative Associate. As a performance capture artist, he has worked on over 50 video games as well as multiple feature films and is renowned for his ability to develop characters and animals through movement. He is Movement Associate of The Mocap Vaults who teach performance capture techniques to the new generation of actors, animators and directors, preparing them for a life in lycra. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Actor As Creator: Exploring Autonomy, Creativity and Self-Producing Lexi Clare, Ashleigh Laurence and Tanya Agarwal Tuesday 4 December 10.30-12.30 Course: AD108

Keywords: CREATING | PRODUCING | DISCUSSION | DEVELOP | OPPORTUNITY Led by the producers of Maiden Speech, ‘Making Theatre’ is a workshop for actors interested in creating and producing their own work. As an actor, how can making your own work offer opportunities for autonomy and creativity? How do you develop skills as a theatre-maker? What does self-producing entail? Run as an open forum, this is an opportunity to meet other theatre-makers and discuss best practices. → Lexi is a New Zealand actress and producer, now based in London. She is the Artistic Director of Lexi Clare Productions, a fresh new production company with a focus on providing platforms for emerging artists and fresh perspectives. In 2017, she established the Maiden Speech festival, which staged nine new works by female writers, and is returning for a second season at Tristan Bates in November 2018. →Ashleigh is an actor, writer and producer from Sheffield, now based in London. Ashleigh was Assistant Producer on the first instalment of Maiden Speech, for which she also adapted and performed in her first full-length play, Daisy, like the flower. Since then, she has co-written her second play which is currently being workshopped and will preview in the second half of 2018. →Tanya is a North London based theatre producer. She recently gained a MA in Creative Producing from Mountview, as well as interning at the London International Festival of Theatre. She recently established her own theatre company, Hitchhiker Collective, which has been shortlisted for the Les Enfants Terribles Fringe Award and is a New Diorama Graduate Emerging Company. Tanya has a passion for creating platforms for underrepresented voices and increasing diversity both on and off stage. PARTICIPANTS: £18

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

So You Want to Make an Audio Drama Podcast? Felix Trench Thusday 6 December 18.00-20.30 Course: AD107

Keywords: PODCASTING | OPPORTUNITY |ADVICE | Q&A | PRACTICALITIES | CREATIVES The growth of podcasting in recent years has seen a dramatic increase in the number of independent creators making their own work. Podcast audio dramas offer creatives the opportunity to make and distribute their work around the world with a relatively low cost of entry. In this session, you will be able to meet with some of the team behind the award winning sitcom audio drama Wooden Overcoats to discuss the practicalities of setting up your own production. The session will include advice on acting and writing for audio drama, technical production, and finding an audience. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. → Andy Goddard (producing), David K. Barnes (writing) and Liz Campbell and Felix Trench (promoting) are among the creative team behind the multi-award winning sitcom podcast Wooden Overcoats. PARTICIPANTS: £18

Acting Confident Gordon Lamont Monday 10 December 14.30-17.30 Course: A241

Keywords: PRODUCING | BUDGETING | FUNDRAISING | MARKETING | OPENING NIGHT WHAT IS IT? How can you approach auditions and meetings with confidence? This course is a chance to try out some techniques and work on your personal approach to acting confident through being confident. HOW WILL IT WORK? Gordon runs Confidence to Create sessions for the Arts Council Creative People and Places scheme and has led similar sessions for the BBC and others. This will adapt the techniques and exercises to the world of acting and performance. It is a practical and active session with time for personal planning and reflection to help you find what works for you. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? You’ll get to explore this vital aspect of the actors’ craft with others and experience a range of techniques and approaches. → Gordon is a freelance writer and director of audio, video & online material. Formerly with BBC Learning, he has produced over 200 programmes, including Afternoon Play and was part of the BAFTA winning team for Off by Heart (BBC). Recent work includes Hands on History (BBC) & the Tate Movie Project (BBC, Aardman, Tate Galleries). PARTICIPANTS: £18

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Career & Advice: Weekly/ Fortnightly/ Monthly Career Advice Surgery Paul Cawley Thursdays 25 October, 22 November, 13 December 10.30-13.30 Course: AD87

Keywords: CAREER| ADVICE | PROGRESS | UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS IT? A group session providing career advice and information on the industry, for both newcomers and those already working. HOW WILL IT WORK? Paul will provide a firm basis of information on furthering your career, but the majority of the session will be led by questions submitted from participants- either over email in advance, anonymously on the day, or asked in the room. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? This is a chance to find the answers to any questions you have on progressing your career- and also importantly understand that you are not alone in asking them. There are no stupid questions, and people at all stages of their careers are welcome. This is an opportunity to take charge of your career and get a firmer understanding of the industry. → Paul’s screen career has recently included work in McMafia, Deep State, Father Brown, Peaky Blinders, Catastrophe, Casualty, Unforgotten, as well as both series of The Wrong Mans. On stage his work includes appearances at the NT, Sheffield Crucible, Hampstead Theatre, Chichester, BAC, Southwark Playhouse, Theatre 503, The Gate and The Finborough, as well as appearances in the West End. He has taught at The Actors Centre, Mountview, City Lit and The Drama Studio and he has been one of the three Equity/Skillset Careers Advisors since 2005 PARTICIPANTS: £18

Understanding Your Branding – One-to-One Sessions Darren R L Gordon Mondays 15 October, 19 November, 10 December 10.30-17.30 Course: AD2

Keywords: 1-2-1 | SELF MARKETING | BRANDING | CAREER | PLANNING | STRATEGY WHAT IS IT? As an actor you are a product and like any good product you need a marketing strategy, branding and packaging. These 1-1, 45-minute sessions are an opportunity to discuss your personal branding and how effective it is. HOW WILL IT WORK? We will look at your existing marketing material including any of the following: CV, headshot, showreel, covering letters, personal website, Spotlight, Casting Call Pro and performance piece (monologue of no more than 3 minutes in length). WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? Darren will work through as much of your material as possible looking for the consistency of the message your brand is sending out. He will help you identify ways that your brand can be strengthened and fine-tune your marketing strategy. → For the last 15 years Darren R L Gordon has been helping actors develop a career in TV, film and theatre. He has also delivered workshops for Channel 4, the BBC and a number of theatre venues across the country. He has worked with many actors at all ages and levels of experience and has helped them progress their technique, understanding, contacts, range and abilities. PARTICIPANTS: £34

Wellbeing Drop-In Addam Merali-Younger Tuesdays 9 October, 13 November, 11 December 14.30-17.00 Course: AD97

Keywords: HEALTH | SUPPORT | DROP-IN | MONTHLY | CONFIDENTIAL | SPACE| TALK Are you dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace, or any mental health issues? These drop-ins will provide a safe and confidential space for you to talk, and consider your next steps. No appointment is necessary, there will be 30 minute slots throughout the session, available on a first-come basis. Running on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Actors Centre 14.30 – 17.00, just ask for Addam at reception. Please contact amerali-younger@equity.org.uk or 020 7670 0222 for further information. As places are not available to pre-book, spaces may still be available despite the website showing 'Sold Out'. PARTICIPANTS: £FREE (Associates may participate in this workshop)

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme

Open Courses – Non-member Workshops On top of our professional development programme here at the Actors Centre, we also offer workshops and courses for any professional and emerging actors who are not currently members. They are aimed at those who may have studied acting before and are looking to increase their knowledge and skills, or perhaps to those who have had a career change and are currently out of the industry. We have a variety of intensive courses that cover such things as taster drama school training, a broad introduction to the craft of acting, acting and auditioning for camera, and also TV presenting training! We also have a fortnightly workshop offering, which aims to equip those looking to pursue an acting career with relevant training and knowledge of the industry. Covering a different theme each session, participants are invited to pick and choose which workshops they attend, ensuring their training fits around other commitments. For more information visit our website: https://www.actorscentre.co.uk/open-courses or contact reception@actorscentre.co.uk.

OCTOBER-DECEMBER SEASON We have a vast array of diverse and innovative productions arriving in the Tristan Bates this season. We are delighted to kick off with the return of rep! LAGO Theatre present three productions (No Help Sent, Wine and Revelation 1:18) playing in rep over three weeks (18th Sept – 6th Oct). Running alongside the rep season, we have Vanilla by Laura Mead (24th – 29th Sept), a taught drama exploring intimacy in the modern climate, and Four Loyalty Cards by Jamie Christian (2nd – 6th Oct), four individual monologues all taking place in a coffee shop. Also during October, we’re delighted to host Shake-Scene Shakespeare’s production of The Taming Of The Shrew (8th – 13th Oct) in a unique production that employs the cue-to-cue technique traditionally used by Shakespeare’s players. We’re also incredibly proud to welcome back Kali Theatre, and their production of Nessa Muthy’s Sundowning (16th Oct – 3rd Nov), an intensely moving new piece that examines love, loneliness and guilt between three generations of women. During November, we have Geoffrey Williams’ historical piece Drowned Or Saved? (6th – 24th Nov), a gripping biopic of Primo Levi, a chemist and writer who survived Auschwitz. We’re also delighted to host the Maiden Speech Festival (27th Nov – 8th Dec), a collection of 16 new pieces by, for and about women. Additionally, we have short runs for Richard McElvain’s one man show The Chess Player (13th – 17th Nov), SpeakUp Theatre’s one-woman exploration into mental illness LOVE (Watching Madness) (28th – 30th Nov) and The Very Top Secret Dance Company’s new comedy dance show Derriere On A G-String (4th – 8th Dec). In addition to our extensive programme of work in the Tristan Bates Theatre, we are also hugely proud to continue our John Thaw Initiative; this season in collaboration with Blacktress UK. All productions in this season’s JTI are created by black women, and we are incredibly excited and inspired to support and nurture so much up-and-coming talent in the John Thaw Studio this season. As always, you can find all information and book tickets on our website www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk, or by calling the box office on 020 3841 6611.

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme Other in-house opportunities GREEN ROOM PROGRAMME The Actors Centre’s Green Room (café and bar) is an ideal space for a performance such as storytelling, cabaret and solo work. We are keen for actors and other artists to use this space at no cost to develop their work and provide opportunities to present both scratch performances and fully developed pieces. Members will get priority consideration and booking. For further information please contact 020 3841 6612 or email operations@actorscentre.co.uk

TRISTAN BATES THEATRE The TBT, part of the Actors Centre, offers great benefits for members. These include concession-rate discount tickets for all productions over a packed year-round season, half price opportunities for showcase hires, and a week's work of priority programming in supported slots every season for shows by members. www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk

Supported Companies

OTHER IN-HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES

We are also hosting, supporting and collaborating with the following groups:

THE WRITERS GROUP We support the Writers Group in a variety of ways including opportunities to undertake an annual play reading, involvement in the monthly green room programme and input into film projects, along with the potential to create short ‘response’ pieces to main-house shows in the Tristan Bates Theatre. The Writers Group meets on the last Friday of every month at 6.30pm, costs £10 and is facilitated by playwright Stewart Permutt.

THE POETRY GROUP Performing poetry is the perfect way to develop your craft as an actor, improve your sight reading skills and engage with language in its most brilliant and varied forms - extending the range of your voice as well as your imagination. The Poetry Group (Rhyme&Reason) is a company of actors, meeting on a regular basis to develop their skills in live reading, and forming a professional ensemble that will tailor selections of work for special events, fundraisers and one-off gigs.

THE ACTORS SCREEN COLLECTIVE (ASC) In October 2009, a group of actors, prompted by a love of films and the desire to achieve the highest calibre of screen acting, decided to create a company of professionals, determined to develop both their artistic and technical abilities for screen. Long time television director and producer Michael Ferguson gave his unwavering support and invaluable guidance to this vision and the ASC was born. With the support of the AC, the group meet to exchange ideas, create characters and improvise. A major focus of the ASC’s work is to reinvigorate the creative relationship between all the people involved in bringing film to life. New and established writers, directors and editors are enthusiastic about the aims of the group and contribute their time and skill to this endeavour. We aspire to be a valuable resource for all those working in the industry.

ACTORS RE-CHOIRED Vivacious, versatile and vocal! A choir for hire in the heart of the West End – for television, theatre and corporate projects. Supported by the Actors Centre, Actors Re-Choired meet every Friday. www.actorsrechoired.com

AMERICAN ACTORS UK We are an organisation of professional North American actors who are each affiliated with at least one industry union and are legally eligible for work in the UK as well as in the US or Canada. We are an invaluable resource to casting directors on both sides of the pond, and act as a central hub of activity for our members by organizing regular industry and social events tailored to North American Actors. www.americanactorsuk.com

SHAKESPEAK Join the Shakespeak Collective to delve into the world of the Bard’s language through various workshops.

OCT-DEC 2018 Programme How to book •

Online: www.actorscentre.co.uk

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Telephone: 020 3841 6601 / 020 3841 6602

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In person: at reception during regular opening hours

Please bear in mind that Reception can be very busy. We deal with urgent bookings as quickly as possible. However, if you have not heard from Reception within 3 working days, please contact us again. For full details of our bookings and refund policies please refer to the terms and conditions of membership to which you agreed on application. They can also be found on our website: https://www.actorscentre.co.uk/membership/terms-conditions

Renewing your Membership To access our Professional Development Programme you must be an active member of the Actors Centre. There are also a number of opportunities for non-members, please see pages: http://actorscentre.co.uk/membership http://actorscentre.co.uk/non-members Renewing your membership is easy. Simply drop by and renew at Reception or call 020 3841 6601 or 020 3841 6602 and renew over the phone. If you pay to renew before your membership expires you will get £10 discounted off the cost of your membership!

Recommend a Member Remember, any member who gets one a friend (who has never been a member before) to join the Actors Centre will get their next annual membership for £45. Get two friends to join the Actors Centre within the same membership period, and we will give you your next membership completely for FREE. Please ask reception for more details.

Keep us updated If any of your personal details change, please do let us know as soon as possible so you don’t miss any exciting opportunities. Please send your details to reception@actorscentre.co.uk.

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