Embodying the Character Intensive

Service Description

Date: April 29th - 13th Jun Days: Mondays and Thursdays
 Time: 6 pm – 9.30 pm (7 weeks)
 Price: $1200 + GST This unique workshop goes beyond traditional actor training, offering participants an opportunity to delve into the art of character creation. You will explore the depths of your character and have a personalized Balinese mask crafted to enhance your character exploration. Who should attend: • Individuals interested in devising their own work through character exploration. • Enthusiasts of mask work and character building. Workshop Highlights: • Holistic Presence: Immerse yourself in intensive physical actor training, exploring the profound connection between body, voice, and imagination. • Taksu Training (BMTT): Experience the liberating energy of Taksu, a Balinese performance energy believed to be the moment when the divine manifests. Unlock your creativity and tap into unexplored facets of your artistic expression. • Mask Work and Character Building: Learn how training in masks can unlock deep knowledge of the physical and emotional body, fostering a body free from judgment, guilt, shame, or punishment. • Fitzmaurice Voicework®: Explore the release breath work designed to unleash the power of breath, connecting it to the imagination. Experience the freedom of a responsive torso and discover the interconnected passageways of breath throughout the body. Why BMTT: Budi Miller's Taksu Training (BMTT) blends Balinese Performing Arts Training (BPAT) with over 20 years of research and development. It empowers actors to transcend the ordinary, unlocking an inspired imagination for both theatre and on-camera performances. Fitzmaurice Voicework®: Created by Catherine Fitzmaurice, this release breath work draws inspiration from various disciplines, resulting in a transformative experience for actors. Participants will gain insights into the power of a free torso, exploring different breath passageways connected to the imagination. Experience the Flow: Participants will be guided through a moment-to-moment flow of consciousness, surrendering to their images and inner voices. This immersive exploration enables actors to tap into powerful impulses, enriching their craft and elevating their performances. Don't miss this chance to revolutionize your approach to character embodiment. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the actor's imagination. Secure your spot today and unleash the untapped potential within you.

Cancellation Policy

REFUND POLICY: 24 hours notice is required for all Private Session bookings. Fail to notify within this time may result in a full fee charged. The course fees are due two (2) weeks prior to course commencement. The inability to pay fees by this time may result in your place being given to the next person on the list. Refunds for course cancellation are available until 14 days before course commencement. Cancellation up until 10 days prior to course commencement may be applied to a course credit, which can be transferred for courses or private training within 12 months of the cancellation. No refunds or credits are available from days prior to course commencement, and after the course has commenced. If for any reason you cannot attend the entire course, there is no refund for missed hours or classes. Please organise your schedule so that you do not miss a precious moment of our courses (and let us know in advance if this is the case). We look forward to seeing you very soon!

Contact Details

• Melbourne Actors Guild, Acland Street, St Kilda VIC, Australia

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