ACTOR TRAINING – LIFE COACHING
Journey with Dante – Walk Toward Your True Self
Actor Training and Coaching
Consider your lineage: we were not made to live as brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge. With this wisdom, we invite you to embrace the skills and techniques that empower you to approach any theatrical text with truth and original imagination.
Through our online training journey, you will refine your craft by delving into timeless and storied acting techniques: Commedia dell’Arte*, Stanislavski*, Michael Chekhov*, Meisner*, Viewpoints*, and the psychophysical approach to classical poetry*. This fusion of ancient traditions with contemporary practice weaves a tapestry of presence and authenticity, where the actor becomes both vessel and creator.
For the actor, the care of the mind is paramount. Through the poetic word and the lens of philosophy, you will nurture introspection and personal growth. Equally vital is the labor of the body, your temple and instrument, prepared to bear the weight of art’s profound demands. Acting technique is not merely interpretation; it is a holistic discipline that readies the body to channel inspiration, merging physical training, technical mastery, and care for nourishment, rest, and movement. We will guide you in crafting a physical instrument attuned to respond with vitality and power to the stage’s challenges.
In the soul of the great actor dwells both technique and existential-philosophical reflection. By unlocking your truest creative potential, your every performance becomes a revelation, a moment of profound unveiling for your audience.
Embark on a transformative journey as an artist, where the care of self—mind, body, and soul—intertwines with a path of elevation through philosophy and practice.
You can become the unique creator of interpretations that radiate joy and evoke the highest realms of imagination. Every physical and vocal action on stage will strike the spectator’s heart with love’s vibrant intellect, filling them with awe and the splendor of revelation.
We offer the opportunity to participate in online sessions, tailored to actors, directors, theatre companies, and cultural or educational institutions striving to refine their craft and develop high-quality theatrical and cinematic projects.
We offer the opportunity to partake in online gatherings, both individual and collective, designed for actors, directors, ensembles, and cultural or educational institutions.
These encounters are tailored for those who seek to refine their craft and bring forth theatrical and cinematic projects of the highest caliber.
Our offerings also include specialized sessions on staging and psychophysical videography of Dante’s Divine Comedy, focusing on creating physical and visual interpretations that mirror the profound intensity of Dante’s masterpiece. These courses are designed to guide you in exploring the vast world of the Comedy while tackling artistic challenges with innovation, infusing every production with authenticity and fresh inspiration.
Join us and take your first free online step toward a path of artistic ascent. Begin your journey as an actor, director, or ensemble—right here, right now! This initial step is our gift to the artist dwelling within you.
*Commedia dell’Arte
Rooted in 16th-century Italy, Commedia dell’Arte is a theatrical tradition defined by improvisation and masks. This technique will teach you to embody characters with immediacy and physicality, honing your ability to respond spontaneously to the dynamics of the stage. It brings moments of comedy and drama to life with naturalness and freshness, igniting creativity and enhancing interaction with the audience. A vital art form for actors and directors seeking to keep the stage alive and pulsating.
*Stanislavski
Stanislavski’s 1909 Method forms the foundation of realistic acting, challenging actors to immerse themselves in their roles by seeking emotional and psychological truth. Through Stanislavski’s inner work, actors explore a character’s motivations, emotions, and reactions, bringing authentic and credible experiences to life on stage. This approach grounds contemporary actors in their bodies and minds, allowing them to create layered, complex characters.
*Michael Chekhov
Michael Chekhov’s 1937 technique emphasizes the actor’s body as the primary instrument, employing imagination and energy to shape characters and situations. This method strengthens your capacity for both physical and psychological transformation, enabling you to experience emotions and actions through imaginative exploration. It is an invaluable tool for actors aiming to develop expressive physicality and a magnetic stage presence.
*Meisner
Created in 1942, the Meisner Technique focuses on deep listening and improvisation, cultivating the ability to instinctively and authentically respond to external stimuli. It teaches actors to live in the moment, breaking free from mental barriers to establish immediate and genuine emotional connections with others on stage. Perfect for those seeking unpremeditated reactions, this approach ensures every performance is unique and unpredictable.
*Viewpoints
Developed by Anne Bogart in 2006, Viewpoints is an improvisational technique that emphasizes movement and timing. It sharpens your awareness of the stage space, the interplay between body and environment, and the dynamics among actors. Using principles like rhythm, spatial relationships, and repetition, it fosters collaboration and collective creativity, allowing performers to construct harmonious and dynamic group performances.
*Psychophysical Approach to Classical Poetry
Created by Stefania Maggini in 2017, this psychophysical method bridges physicality and intellect to explore classical poetry, such as Dante’s Divine Comedy. It teaches actors to live the word through body and emotion, transforming poetic language into movement and granting each verse a tangible physical and emotional reality. This essential approach breathes life into classical and modern poetic traditions, bringing them to the stage with freshness and authenticity.