ABOUT
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The actor’s body is the actor’s instrument. To own virtuosity is to be completely present, connected, open, vulnerable and honestly responsive moment-by-unanticipated-moment with total abandon & without apology.
As mind & body are not separate, the Williamson Technique is a complete integrated approach supporting the entire actor’s instrument, inside and out.
COMMON CHALLENGES & BENEFITS FOR THE ACTOR
- Guiding awareness in the right direction
- Remaining present Hearing & rediscovering your deepest truths
- Life-Long Self-Discovery
- Really seeing and connecting with others & the world around you
- Deepening your imagination & creativity Willingness Release of judgment of self and others/acceptance of "what is" Release of fear & resistance
- Not having to anticipate or expect but really trusting in the process of moment-by-unanticipated-moment
- The total release of muscle tension and blocked breath so the instrument is rich, responsive and free
- Physical Ease Spontaneity Permission to express feelings without apology, tension or blocking
- The value of play, with the freedom & creativity of a child
- Releasing control
- Letting go of shallow Results-Oriented Work in exchange for Process-Oriented Work, setting the stage to allow great work to emerge organically & intuitively
- Taking risks and/or falling in the right direction
- Taking everything off the other actor(s)
Good acting is a bit like Jazz and the way in which the musicians riff, play & improvise off each other. Like a ballet dancer always does plies' and a musician always does scales, through consistent movement practice your skills will become Muscle Memory and you will be completely free to trust your Actor’s Instrument.
This is done by creating a safe space where everyone in class is free to explore & rediscover themselves, in an environment where everyone has permission to express themselves fully without fear of judgment.
Creating this community for growth and discovery takes time and commitment. Showing up is paramount for this process to work, no exceptions. Often the greatest epiphanies occur on the days we don’t want to be there.
You will not only become a better actor, but most likely you will feel like a better person too! This practice serves the actor who is just getting started as well as the seasoned professional who is looking to stay sharp.
1st Year Class Rediscovering Authenticity
2nd Year Class Transforming Into Characters
Practicing the Process / Staying Sharp Class
Interview required.
It is my belief the benefits of this technique go far beyond the scope of acting. I have observed, for over 12 years, the Transformative and Life-changing qualities it gives students as both actors and people.