somatic tools For On Camera

LA: JAN 28

10am-5pm

Somatic techniques + on camera

If you want to shed old skins that don’t serve you, including critical voices inner voices and the bullish*t of our industry in order to discover your wild, free, inspired actor self, this is for you.

We will learn a dependable process to get out of your head and into your body so that you can do brave work, even under the stressful circumstances of high pressure sets and self-tapes.

Actors directly apply the tools to real material (audition sides or film/tv scenes) on camera in order to connect the dots to real world circumstances. Each actor will have the opportunity to work on camera in front of the group.

For experienced actors to:

  • drop into flow

  • Deepen confidence & Artistry

  • book More Work

What people are saying

  • “The body contains so much wisdom, insight, and inspiration. Ellie's approach to the embodiment worked to clear an internal path to those rich resources. I left feeling empowered to continue a dialogue with my own instrument, and to foster trust in my unique perspective.”

    —Kate Eastman, Maestro

  • "I walked away feeling more confident that I could try the same material in lots of different ways in an effort to try things on until something felt like it fit. (I also think this immediately shifted how I think about walking into any room, ever. Am I lifting? Pushing? Pulling? Loved it.)"

    — Mitch Lewis, Comedy Central Executive Producer

  • “It gets you out of your own way and warm and alive so fast, and then I was totally free of bullshit when we got to the important stuff - I cannot believe two days taught me more than two years of graduate school!”

    —Gretchen Hahn, Struck

  • “Due to some health issues, I’ve put my “actor mind” and my “actor body” in two different boxes. This was the first time in years I felt that barrier break down. I was able to integrate the two halves of myself and access the vulnerability that I’ve been missing.”

    —Nicole Cannon, The Magnificent Revengers

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER

Classes are small so if you are interested, sign up as soon as possible.

$150

$115 (Before Jan 19th) EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Some internships and sliding scale options are available. Reach out if needed.

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Workshop Structure:

  1. Release

    Actors release excess tension and inhibitions with body-based techniques, including: Michael Chekhov, Meisner, aspects of Fitzmaurice Voice Work, and many other somatic practices. If you have experience with these techniques, please be open to surprise! Ellie offers a very specific and unique way into the work. It maybe be quite different.

  2. Body Intelligence leads to creative flow

    The release work leads directly into an embodied exploration of character, objective and given imaginary circumstances. The somatic tools give actors specific pathways into rich, imaginative, emotionally alive experiences.

  3. Direct application on camera

    Ellie coaches each actor individually in front of the class on a short scene or audition side. Actors leave with their footage so they can continue to study how their released acting translates on screen.

Logistics:

LOCATION: 5481 Santa Monica Blvd. East Hollywood, CA 90029 (Thymele Arts)

PARKING: There is an underground garage located at 1110 N. Western. $5 for the two hours or $10.00 for the day. There is also street parking in the area - but it can be tricky

LUNCH: We will take a 30 minute lunch break. It’s highly recommended to bring lunch or a snack so you don’t have to run out during this time.

Classes are small so if you are interested, sign up as soon as possible.

$150

$115 (Before Jan 19th) EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Some internships and sliding scale options are available. Reach out if needed.

Register.

Quantity:
Add To Cart

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