Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting (Introduction)

PUBLISHED February 27th, 2015 03:32 am | UPDATED June 26th, 2020 08:10 pm

The Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting is the 1st of a 2 part introduction series on Method Acting. These modules are recommended for actors and non-actors.

Areas of Focus

– Introduces relaxation and sense memory for the actor as intended by Lee Strasberg

– Focuses on acting fundamentals

– Participants are guided in the process of creating one person devised performances

– Participants are coached on the practice, performance and analysis of monologue

– Participants learn how to approach text using basic scene elements

– Participants gain a greater awareness and understanding of themselves regardless of their background, a.k.a. ‘Know Thyself’

Benefits of Method Acting Training

– Let go of tension which can desensitize you so you inculcate greater self-awareness, increase your powers of observation, focus and concentration.

– Develop your capability to access your sense memory and your emotional memory which are the sources of your imagination.

– Be in control of your emotions so that you can think on your feet outside the box and make clear deliberate decisions under pressure.

– Communicate your emotional truth and cultivate empathy so you can relate better to others personally and professionally.

– Access your talent consistently and efficiently. This nurtures self-trust and risk-taking which is the cornerstone of growth.

Syllabus:

3 modules. 8 weeks each. 4 hours per week

(32 hours of instruction per module)

The workshops will include:

1. Short lectures

2. Interactive group discussions

3. Writing exercises

4. Relaxation and sense memory exercises (As intended by Lee Strasberg)

5. Devised one person scenes

6. Monologue Work

This workshop runs from Monday, 9 March to Monday, 27 April at the Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity.

To purchase tickets, please call 91662390.