Building a Character
Upcoming Offerings:
Now Taking Enrollment for Spring 2020 sessions in Toronto and London, ON.
Call 647-2892790 or email julian@julianrmunds.com
Right to left: Denise Norman, John Chou. Scenography Christine Urquhart. Lighting: Lin Mei
Number of classes: Each part -Three 4 Hour classes. 12 Classes all together.
Cost: For the full twelve session course. COntact us about rates and Availability
Each part can be taken individually.
All levels of experience welcome as the methods will be taught bespoke.
Refund Policy and Payment Plans: Non-Refundable 20% Security Deposit.
Ask about our payment plans!Central Question This Class Will Answer:
How do we take a script and make it a unique piece of theatre?
About the Class:
Purpose:
This class seeks to help the artist (actor, director, writer, designer) create a multifaceted character from a piece of text in a time allotment that is like an average North American commercial rehearsal period.
A scene study class unlike any scene study in Canada!
“A unique course, unlike anything offered at other acting schools in Canada.” - Past Class Participant
All ethnicities, identifications, and abilities welcome. This workshop will be conducted as a safe space for working and will abide by the CAEA Code of Conduct.
Summary:
A comprehensive scene study beyond the classic take a scene and learn it. In this class we take a character and create it.
Using practical techniques and lesser known methods from Brazilian, German, Polish, Russian, and Canadian/American traditions, the actor will create a vibrant, original, layered character that will startle and inspire audiences. The actor will be shown how to embody character through voice, physicality, and thought. The actor will see how a text is the only resource required to create a fleshed performance. The actor will learn how their personal creativity and discipline is the only thing required to be successful in theatre. The actor will learn to embrace their unique voice.
Who’s the course good for:
Any artist interested in performance.
The Actor interested in mining different perspectives in the creation of their work.
Directors looking for ways to enhance their work.
Writers interested exploring the stage as a medium for their work.
Designers interested in a performance driven perspective vs. a technical theatre perspective.