Working with Actors and Their Techniques:
From Stanislavski to Meisner with Adam Meggido

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July 2010

“Adam is a hugely talented and inspiring tutor. It is a rare quality to be able to guide people through such a complex craft while sustaining such energy, enthusiasm and encouragement. Adam’s knowledge and passion for working with actors is something directors are desperately in need of learning.” Feedback from previous participant. Click here for more testimonials.

Introduction

A two-day weekend course aimed at film directors who are looking for an understanding of how to work with actors, what kind of training actors receive, and how to get the best results from this essential collaborative relationship.

Participants will experience these approaches to acting first hand in a series of practical games and exercises. They will spend the second day working with actors in scenes. DVD examples will also be considered.

Adam Meggido with workshop participants, July 2008 (Photo: Amos Amos Soffian)

Adam Meggido with workshop participants, July 2008

 

Course Outline

The course will focus on the following key areas:

Day One
  • What you can expect your actors to have been taught at drama school
  • The actor's vocabulary - Targets, Actions, Intentions and Given Circumstances
  • Stanislavski
  • Strasberg and 'The Method'
  • The Meisner Technique - 'Behaviour', 'Being in the moment' and 'Preparation.'
  • Troubleshooting
Day Two
  • Working with actors in scenes

Please note: This is a study of British and American schools and techniques. European and Asian methodologies may vary.

Maximum Participants: 12

Fee: £220
10% Early Bird discount available until 1st June

 

Adam Meggido - Tutor Profile

Adam Meggido was for many years an actor before moving into writing and directing. He is also a professional acting coach and has taught at drama schools, colleges and universities all over Britain.

He is the Artistic Director of The Sticking Place, one of Britain's most experimental film and theatre companies, where, over the past three years, he has been at the forefront of a revival in the use of improvisation as an artform. He is also the Head of Foundation at The London School Of Music and Dramatic Art. You can find out more details at: www.thestickingplace.com

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How to apply

Please submit the following items (email applications preferred):

Once your application has been received we will provide you with instructions for booking your place online.

Email us:
Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk

Postal Address:
Workshops Admissions,
The London Film School,
24 Shelton Street,
London, WC2H 9UB, UK

Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642

Fax us:
+44 (0)20 7497 3718