There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.
- Martha Graham
I teach acting to actors and
non-actors alike. And while the acting profession requires skills
above and beyond acting itself, it also demands professionals to be
alive, spontaneous, versatile, confident and tenacious on a daily
basis. The skills of an actor can also be beneficial for many other
people – professionally, personally or just for fun.
I specialise in the work of Sanford
Meisner
and Augusto
Boal,
two very different theatre geniuses whose ideas bring many gifts to
the actor. By working with essence of our humanity, both approaches
help to celebrate what it is to be human and to express that.
Theatre Based Workshops
I can also develop
bespoke interactive forums for your group, business or organisation
to work on issues using non-actor friendly theatre techniques.
For more
information contact me on info@edwardnelson.org
For
my own professional biography, visit
http://www.spotlightcd.com/interactive/cv/413678363069
For my associates and one of my
teaching spaces, visit
The Caravanserai
Studio, 334b Ladbroke Grove
www.caravanseraiproductions.com
+44 (0) 20 8968 3772
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I offer one-to-one coaching,
workshops and term length courses to help you develop acting and presentation skills. These include:
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Spontaneity and making the
most of each moment
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Creativity
and embracing your intuition
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Going
for what you want
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Confidence
& Self-expression
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Emotional
awareness
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Reading
other people
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Improved
listening and communication skills
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Navigating
difficult interactions
Using these skills not only
helps you live your own life to the fullest, but can inspire your own
creativity to help you overcome obstacles with both characters and
personal blocks – whether at work, in front of a crowd, in your relationships or toward
your own personal fulfilment.
For one-to-one
coaching to help you with your acting, presentation skills or
confidence, see also Coaching.
Edward's Meisner classes are a must for any actor wishing to live
truthfully in the moment, sharpen their instincts and stay open to the
work. Through his knowledge and passion for Meisner, the technique is
wonderfully unveiled. Its purpose and content are explicit, through a
genuine enthusiasm in wanting us to learn and grow as artists.
Edward
is an incredibly intuitive teacher and has that rare gift of sensing
immediately our fears, our blocks, our insecurities and remedying the
source. Plus he has a real nose for a falsity and doesn't miss a trick!
- Julia, 2009
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I
can't recommend him highly enough... He is totally on the money and
knows his stuff. He will work with each of you individually to
overcome your blocks and turn you into a much more exciting,
passionate actor... He will encourage you to throw away your tricks
and cliches and come out from behind the masks so that you can become
a much more authentic performer.
– Amy, 2008
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