The Lucid Body: Immersion (Level 1) & Application (Level 2)
The Lucid Body technique is our foundation technique. Through an in-depth exploration of the Lucid Body, using the Chakra Energy System, actors will deepen their awareness of their own physical and energetic habits and how they are accustomed to expressing their thoughts and feelings through the body. In addition, they will also develop the ability to move beyond those habits in their acting. Throughout the different levels of the program, actors will build a comprehensive process for ’embodying the character’s circumstances’. As a result, actors acquire tools that allow them to be more available in their acting and to make bold and authentic choices that serve the truth of their characters.
Voice Destructuring
For actors who are looking to make the voice a truly supportive part of their acting. In this course, actors explore De-structuring, also known as Fitzmaurice Voice-work, in which they release ‘Armor’- physical and energetic tension that restricts the flow of the breath, vocal vibration, and emotions in the body. Through this work, actors experience greater authenticity in their voice, a greater range of vocal expression, as well as an organic connection to text. This class provides actors with an intensive tune-up, re-connecting them and opening up the expressive voice. There is time in each class for actors to work individually and to apply the class exercises to monologues and auditions. (This is a required class for Scene Study)
Rasa Aesthetics: Rasas (Level 1) & Character (Level 2)
Rasa Aesthetics is a Physical Approach to Acting that originated in ancient India. The word ‘Rasa’ means ‘flavor’, and through this process, actors will learn to not merely be ‘seen’ by the audience but ‘tasted’ or ‘experienced’ by them. The participants in this course explore ‘Embodying’ each of the 8 Rasas and will develop a detailed process for applying them to Monologues, Scene Work, and Character Development. This ancient technique has evolved into an accessible and powerful method for actors who desire to bring greater life and vitality to their work in Television and Film.
Scene Study: Script to Scene
In this course, actors engage in a comprehensive process for applying the Lucid Body Technique to scene work. In each class, the actors are guided through a range of exercises for developing your: 1) Relationship to the Circumstances, 2) Character Point of View, 3) Needs & Intentions & Actions, and 4) Listening & Responding in the Moment. The purpose is to support actors in developing a complete process for using Physical Acting Techniques from the moment they pick up the script until the performance. In this course, each participant has the opportunity to apply the process to 2 Scenes. Pre-requisite: Lucid Body 1 & 2 and Voice De-structuring.
Directors Workshop
This course aims to give Directors the skills and confidence to support actors in creating strong and truthful performances. Each exercise is structured to give Directors a specific set of tools and vocabulary for collaborating effectively with actors while crafting a performance. Directors are partnered with actors throughout the course so they gain practical experience, and also receive supportive feedback, on how to apply the techniques in real performance situations. Each Director works on a Final Project, directing a scene from a Film, TV, or Play of their choice. (Pre-requisite for Actors: Rasas 1)
Mentorship Program: (Online)
This intensive program is for those who desire to integrate the exercises and principles of the Lucid Body into the methodology of their respective craft. If you are an actor, acting teacher, acting coach, psychotherapist, or artist of any kind, in this 12-week course you will have the opportunity to explore all of the Primary Lucid Body exercises and learn to integrate the technique into your life, work, and art. This course is designed to give participants the one-on-one guidance to take this step. The structure and collaborative nature of this course require that each participant is committed to working consistently and creatively with the techniques on their own time. (Pre-requisite: Lucid Body 1 & 2).