About the Course
This class cultivates a flexible approach through the dynamic relationship between structure and spontaneity. Using Active Analysis, performers will unlock deeper connections to impulse and action, refining their ability to respond authentically in the moment.
What You'll Learn:
Cultivating Instinct & Impulse – Tapping into the body’s natural responses for organic performance.
Active Analysis in Practice – Exploring scenes through movement, action, and intuitive discovery.
Balancing Structure & Spontaneity – Developing precision while staying open to new possibilities.
Deepening Emotional & Physical Presence – Strengthening the connection between thought, body, and text.
This workshop redefines traditional rehearsal methods, offering a process that keeps storytelling alive, responsive, and deeply embodied.
Who is this for?
Active Analysis is particularly valuable for those who want to explore scene work beyond pre-determined blocking or who find their text analysis to be too rigid and limiting. This word allows for organic discoveries in rehearsal and is ideal for anyone who struggle with feeling stuck, overthinking, or losing freshness in repeated performances.
Your Instructor
Stephen Atkins
Stephen Atkins is a performer, director and veteren acting teacher in Canada, the UK and Australia. Stephen will be recruiting his practical knowledge of Stanislavsky in this workshop.