Service Description

Saturdays 2-4:30pm, 9/12-10/17 Safely explore methods for accessing strong emotions in performance. This class draws on viewpoints, Meisner, and Chekhov to offer the actor a variety of ways to bring emotions to life on stage or screen - Expand your emotional range - Learn more about your own temperament - Get comfortable with vulnerability in a supportive environment ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Katie Turner, founder of The Actor’s Place, is a veteran actor, director, and educator, with more than 25 years of experience as a theatre artist. She also holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Theatre and currently is on the faculty of San Diego State University’s School of Theatre, Television, and Film, where he also serves as the Associate Director. She is trained in the Meisner and Chekhov techniques, having completed the 2-year comprehensive training program with the Meisner/Chekhov Integrated training studio and having continued her studies in the years since. She is a Designated Meisner Teacher through the Meisner Institute and is completing a teaching certification in the Michael Chekhov technique through the Michael Chekhov Association. Katie believes that the foundations of all good acting are spontaneity, imagination, and play. She also believes in creating a supporting and safe environment where everyone can learn. For more about Katie, visit https://www.actors-place.com/team-4