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Eight two hour workshops over eight weeks. Workshop 1: Understanding Subtlety and Connection Stanislavski’s subtlety and non-verbal communication. Relaxation, eye contact, and emotional connection (Chekhov). Active listening, authentic connection, and scene work. Homework: Observe non-verbal cues in public. Workshop 2: Non-Verbal Communication (Chekhov Technique) Mikhail Chekhov’s non-verbal methods. Relaxation, visualization, eye contact exercises. Body movement, psychological gesture, and scene work. Homework: Create an emotional movement sequence. Workshop 3: Vocal Dynamics and Emotional Resonance Techniques from Cicely Berry and Kristin Linklater. Vocal warm-ups; emotionally charged monologues. Chekhov’s Psychological Gesture, scene work. Homework: Prepare a monologue focusing on vocal variety. Workshop 4: The Inner Monologue and Character Depth Guided meditation for inner thoughts. Develop inner monologue (Stanislavski); explore text subtext. Present monologues emphasizing inner life. Homework: Journal a character’s inner monologue. Workshop 5: Empathy and Character Connection Techniques from Uta Hagen and Lee Strasberg for empathy. Partner trust exercises; emotional recall. Scene study on characters’ emotional journey. Homework: Reflect on personal experience relating to a character. Workshop 6: The Physicality of Character Physical expression in character portrayal. Warm-ups; create physical profiles. Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis. Homework: Document different physicalities in public. Workshop 7: Subtext and Complex Relationships Techniques from Stanislavski and Meisner on subtext. Partner exercises on unspoken intentions. Relationship mapping; advanced scene work. Homework: Write a scene with rich subtext. Workshop 8: Synthesis and Performance Readiness Recap and integrate techniques. Comprehensive warm-up; scene synthesis. Peer and facilitator feedback. Final Homework: Establish personal routine with workshop techniques.
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