Acting Workshops
The Actor Escape Training Program
Acting Workshops
The Actor Escape Training Program offers training in our uniquely innovative style and approach. For actors interested in pushing the boundaries of what they are capable of the Actor Escape offers several training options.
Offering creative workshops for actors and all students of the arts, (regardless of age, color, gender and background) or a quiet retreat for the working and becoming artist.
The workshops take place in a classroom setting that was recently converted into a newly rehabbed performance studio that can also be used for other large events. There is accommodation in the house for up to 25 people.
Coming up in 2025!
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Beata Pilch
Information
When: September 18-21 (Thursday to Sunday)
Instructor: Beata Pilch
What: Alternative Scene Study Workshop
Prices:
Students: Workshop fee €150
Meals & accommodations €150
- Not including accommodations based on room selection.
- For more information on accommodations click here.
- For more information on meals click here.
- Please Note: Students are required to bring wardrobe and shoes they can move comfortably and freely in.
Transportation:
Train pick up is offered if pre arranged or there is taxi service available.
- Send €100 deposit to reserve your space in the workshop.
“…founder Beata Pilch grounds the entire production with her humorous, technically layered and adventurous performance. “
Four day Intensive ALTERNATIVE SCENE STUDY WORKSHOP with Chicago’s Trap Door Theatre’s Artistic Director, taught by Beata Pilch
This course strengthens the actor's craft by emphasizing the application of technique to character development, text analysis and physical style as well as rehearsal and class performance of selected scenes from contemporary European literature. This course will also focus on developing engaging relationships on stage by connecting the text with physical movement in support of the actor's expression.
Course objectives:
Expansion of imagination and creativity as the source of artistic impulse.
Strengthen vocal and movement skills to support the actor’s process.
Improve textual analysis and critical thinking.
| Day | Title | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| ONE
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Participants arrive | Introductory meeting. Grounds orientation.Community dinner. |
| TWO
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Physical Exercises Physical Warming | Playing games for Character Develpment freeing the body of thought process. Experiencing spontaneous choices. |
| THREE
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Text Analysis | Breaking down text and working on physical approach to character development. |
| FOUR
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Final presentation and departure | Working and refining moments. Notes and group discussion. |
* Note- Daily Schedule remains the same.
| Time | Title | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am to 13:30 | Morning Session | - Daily warm-ups
- Character building exercises - Role-playing games |
| 14:00 | Break for Lunch | Lunch served at 14:00 |
| 16:00 to 20:00 | Afternoon Session | - Text analysis
- Beat breakdown and delivery - Working on specific text |
| 20:30 | Break for Dinner | Dinner served at 20:30 |
| End of Day |
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ALTERNATIVE SCENE STUDY WORKSHOP
September 18-21 (Thursday to Sunday)
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