ACT IN 10s
Learn to Perform for the Screen
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An extensive acting Workshop with V. Balakrishnan
Presented by Sharanya Spots Talent
Workshop Approach
The methodless method creates a path for the Actor to work from their Intuitive, Impulsive, Instinctive and Imaginative space . It inspires the actor to respond without evaluating. It creates the space to comprehend and respond to physical behaviour not words. It is the method of creating a liberated body and free speech.
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Key Takeaways for the Participants:
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Understanding the requirements of the craft and learning to utilize the tools for the sam
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Being able to create a Role
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Working with Honesty (organic behaviour)
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Understanding Actions
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Responding to Imaginary Stimulus
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Script Analysis
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Understanding and Applying the Tools of acting
About the Trainer
V. Balakrishnan, an alumnus of Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts (New Delhi) and the National School of Drama (New Delhi), is the founder and artistic director of Theatre Nisha (Chennai) that has staged over 120 plays in the past 21 years in over 15 international, hip to attend an International Residency for Young Directors with the Royal Court Theatre, London. In his career as a theatre artist, he has directed over 200 plays, acted in over 150 plays and written over 10 scripts. He has worked with several international dancers and theatre professionals on collaborative projects, including Performance Group Tuida, from South Korea.
In 2017, he was awarded the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching (FDAT) and returned having completed a 4-month inquiry-based project from Indiana University. In 2018, the Rotary Club of Madras East conferred the Dronacharya Award on him for his contributions to theatre education.
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In 2019, he won the Hindu Playwright Award for his play Sordid which premiered at Natarani Amphitheater in March 2020. His latest play - Arundhati, a homage to Girish Karnad, was shortlisted for the Sultan Padamsee Playwriting Award 2020.national and regional theatre festivals. He was awarded the Charles Wallace Scholars.
Workshop Approach
The methodless method creates a path for the Actor to work from their Intuitive, Impulsive, Instinctive and Imaginative space . It inspires the actor to respond without evaluating. It creates the space to comprehend and respond to physical behaviour not words. It is the method of creating a liberated body and free speech.
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Key Takeaways for the Participants:
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Understanding the requirements of the craft and learning to utilize the tools for the sam
-
Being able to create a Role
-
Working with Honesty (organic behaviour)
-
Understanding Actions
-
Responding to Imaginary Stimulus
-
Script Analysis
-
Understanding and Applying the Tools of acting