The Acting Coaches
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Workshops
The PoE community often hosts Workshops for amateurs and professionals that are interested in a specific part of the Industry. In the coming season these will include:
Ancient Text /
Contemporary Actor
This workshop is designed for professional, semi-professional and committed amateur actors with previous acting, rehearsal or performance experience.
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How do we approach ancient texts today?
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How can we avoid distance, stiffness or a “museum-like” interpretation?
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How can Greek tragedy and comedy feel immediate, alive and relevant on stage?
Participants will receive a selected monologue or short scene seven days in advance. Through practical work, they will explore text, action, rhythm, physicality, relationships, imagination and emotional truth.
Injury Prevention for Performers
Our sponsor and collaborator, @aristherapy, will host a master workshop, sharing practical tools and routines to help prevent injuries and support the longevity of our careers.
Ever wondered how to reduce pain and protect your body and voice when your work demands so much of them?
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How can you manage discomfort from standing or being on your feet for long hours?
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How can you prevent a sore throat and protect your vocal cords when your work requires extensive voice use?
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How can you prepare your body for dancing and performing through proper warm-ups, reducing the risk of injury and missing a show?
This workshop is open to people of all levels and backgrounds!
Performing the Past,
Acting for Today
This workshop is designed for actors who want to explore realistic acting when factors such as historical period, culture and social context shape a character’s behaviour and circumstances.
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How should an actor approach a character from the 1950s when performing in a contemporary style?
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What research is needed, and, more importantly, how can that research be applied practically to the actor’s work?
The workshop is aimed at intermediate-level amateur and professional actors.
