Acting With Joy is a holistic and heart-centered, advanced approach to the craft of acting. This approach invites the artist to connect sensually and intuitively with their body, awaken their imagination, and explore bold, dynamic choices in a supportive environment. Acting With Joy, is designed to move actors out of their heads and into their bodies, using clear, accessible language that mirrors how we talk about real-life experiences.

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This method empowers artists to eliminate blocks and create with their full sensual selves. When you are Acting With Joy,  you will learn to fully embody rich, complex characters while honoring your personal boundaries, nurturing and developing your unique creative voice.

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My approach allows for a more immediate and authentic connection to the material. Without the weight of over-intellectualized technique, actors are get into their bodies, live through the character, free to respond truthfully and intuitively in the moment.

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The focus in class is on story - always. By helping actors understand their character’s function within the larger narrative, they’re better equipped to make purposeful choices that serve both their role and the overall arc of the piece. The result is work that feels grounded, emotionally resonant, and fully engaged with the story being told.

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When you are Acting With Joy, you will experience and learn...

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• Ways to out of your head, embody the character and live in your body.

• How to connect to your true essence and bring your unique self to believable performances.

• Boundaries, healthy communication and creative freedom.

• How to navigate intimate and emotionally charged scenes.

• To pivot with "self direction" and "adjustments"​​​

• How to tap in, turn on and connect your imagination to the sensuality of the character.

• How to nourish and free your creative soul.

• To develop a mindset for sustainability and resilience.

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Weekend workshops and eight week sessions coming soon.

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Class Dates: coming soon

 

Time: TBD

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Pre-requisite:​ Application and interview

 

This is NOT a beginning acting class. This class requires the actor has some prior training or performance experience. This class is mixed levels, suitable for intermediate, advanced students and professional actors. Actors must be ready to explore the challenges of intimate and emotionally charged material.​

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**  (Cancellation Policy) 

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Location: TBD

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Inquire here for class info or to bring Joy to your school, theatre or set as a guest teacher/coach.