The aim of this intensive scene study will be to bring the truth to the scene, and to ensure each actor's unique and personal vision of the character. Participants will be paired up and given specific scenes to learn prior to the start of class.  A strong commitment to the work is mandatory for this class.  All participants will need a prepared monologue should their scene partner be absent for any of the classes. We will begin each class with relaxation and sensory exercises, and/or other exercises depending on the stage of the work.

          Then we will work on scenes.  This class is an opportunity for actors to grow in a safe environment.  "It's all about bringing your true and authentic self to the work and being present every time you work (at an audition, in class, on stage or on set). It's about finding the artist within and using the artist impulse to work instead of the "clever" ideas. It's about focus and concentration and overcoming the selfconsciousness and fear that plagues all actors." MLS. 

          My technique stems from 100's of hours studying under master acting teacher, Michèle Lonsdale Smith (Lyric School of Acting, Vancouver).  Michèle's technique is rooted in Stanislavski, Chekhov, Strasberg and a little Meisner. Depending on where the work takes us, we may present the scenes for the public.