About This Course

A study in preparation, presence, and spontaneity

Actors find they are often ‘in their head’ with the scenario of a scene, rather than grounded and present with the circumstances. This course is on how to prepare fully but, also, to be connected to the circumstances in a direct, physical way, rather than as a mental idea. You will study Sense Memory, Emotional Preparation, Point of Focus and Active Discovery. This is an important course for actors who have trouble being present in a scene. Self taping required the majority of lessons.

Cost

Single payment or monthly installments.

Reviews

5 star rating

Empowering

Gregory Carrillo

I thought the explanation of sense memory and imaginary circumstances was really thorough. I am really enjoying using sense memory and can see a lot of value...

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I thought the explanation of sense memory and imaginary circumstances was really thorough. I am really enjoying using sense memory and can see a lot of value to it.

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Preparation and Imagination

Bonny Svec

In acting our preparation is in our imagination. How do we get it out of our head into our body to share with an audience? There are tools to pull you into t...

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In acting our preparation is in our imagination. How do we get it out of our head into our body to share with an audience? There are tools to pull you into the body and they are taught in depth in this course. Our body is our instrument. We are training it to be present and to connect with the physical sensations of our feelings in our bodies. Feelings are real, not just an idea. They come up in response to people, places, time of day and they express themselves in our bodies. My experience of feelings has been overwhelm and confusion leading to extreme anxiety and isolation. I have hated my body which so shamefully betrays my inner life. I have sought, most unsuccessfully, to control, deny or hide them. Through this course I have come to physically understand how to get out of my head and go into my body.I am investigating my feelings. Owning them, not denying them. Learning to allow their expression and to be curious . The body is not just some sort of vehicle attached to our head. It is intelligent, separate from the mind and always communicating our experience like it or not.

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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Goals and Overview

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Lesson 1: Thinking vs Doing

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Exercise 1: Thinking versus Doing

    3. Lesson 2: The Script

    4. Exercise 2: The Script

    5. Preparation & Imagination Script

    6. Exercise 2: The Script Submission

    1. Lesson 3: Preparation

    2. Exercise 3: Preparation

    3. Exercise 3 Audio 1: Relaxation

    4. Exercise 3 Audio 2: Presence

    5. Exercise 3 Audio 3: Sense Memory

    6. Exercise 3 Reflection: Preparation

    7. How to Submit Preparation Exercise (Optional)

    8. Lesson 4: Endowment and Substitution

    9. Exercise 4: Endowment and Substitution

    10. Exercise 4 Audio: Sense Memory

    11. Exercise 4 Reflection: Endowment and Substitution

    12. How to Submit Endowment and Substitution Exercise

    13. Lesson 5: Active Discovery

    14. Exercise 5: Active Discovery

    15. Exercise 5 Audio: Sense Memory

    16. Exercise 5 Reflection: Active Discovery

    17. How to Submit Active Discovery Exercise

    18. Lesson 6: The Who, What, and Why

    19. Exercise 6: The Who, What, and Why

    20. Exercise 6 Audio: Sense Memory

    21. Exercise 6 Reflection: The Who, What, and Why

    22. How to Submit The Who, What, and Why Exercise

    23. Lesson 7: The Where and When

    24. Exercise 7: The Where, and When

    25. Exercise 7 Audio: Sense Memory

    26. Exercise 7 Reflection: The Where, and When

    27. How to Submit The Where, and When Exercise

    1. Lesson 8: The Moment Before

    2. Exercise 8: The Moment Before

    3. Exercise 8 Reflection: Moment Before

    4. How to Submit Moment Before Exercise

    5. Lesson 9: What If

    6. Exercise 9: What If

    7. Exercise 9 Reflection: What If

    8. Lesson 10: Integrating Your Preparation

    9. Exercise 10: Integrating Your Preparation

    10. Exercise 10 Reflection: Integrating Your Preparation

    11. How to Submit Integrating Your Preparation Exercise

    1. Course Summary

About this course

  • $345.00
  • 47 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Instructor

Founder and Instructor Michelle Meyrink

I founded Actorium with the purpose of creating an environment where people can discover and immerse themselves in the art of acting; a place to grow and develop creatively through this beautiful, fun, interesting, and life-changing art form. I think of Actorium as a place for people to inspire and to get inspired and grow, not only as an actor but personally – as I think the two go together. It is not only an actor’s training centre but also a community with a strong culture for daring authenticity, humour, warmth, and openness. What I have learned through acting and have used as a core principle of Actorium is to never lose sight of the truthful basis of your art and the reason you started in the first place.