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 next in September 2024!
instructor
Beata Pilch
Information
When: Sept. 12 to Sept. 18, 2024
Instructor: Beata Pilch
What: Alternative Scene Study Workshop
Prices:
Students: Workshop fee €350
Meals €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. “
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
September 12 |
Participants arrive | Welcoming students. Meet and Greet. Grounds orientation. Community dinner. |
| TWO
September 13 |
Physical Warm-Ups | Warming up the body with physical exercises that will become routine.
Playing games for freeing the body of thought process. Experiencing spontaneous choices. |
| THREE
September 14 |
Learning Text Analysis | Daily warm-ups and exercises. Script assignment.
Starting to break down text and physical approach to character development. |
| FOUR
September 15 |
Physicality and Movement | Daily warm-ups and exercises.
First rehearsal for performing text. Understanding text. Discovering physicality and movement with character building. |
| FIVE
September 16 |
Character Development | Daily warm-ups and exercises.
Continuing to build text, character and relationships. Exercises involving text and vocal delivery. Working with Intensions & understanding Beat Breakdown in text. |
| SIX
September 17 |
Rehearsal refinement | Daily warm-ups and exercises.
Rehearsal and refinement of pieces. Notes and learning to work moments. Group discussion. |
| SEVEN
September 18 |
Meal and departure | Participants depart |
| 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 12 to Sept. 18, 2024
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