Working in groups and individually Michael works in the first part of each class on physical, vocal and emotional work. Using exercises that encourage and demand that the actor go beyond their normal comfort zone.
ACTORS AT WORK PHYSICALLY
WORKING ON THE ZOO STORY WITH LEO JAUMANN AND PAUlO MARCHI
WORKING ON THE SEAGULL
In the second part of the class Michael works on scenes and monologues designed to help the actor understand and exercise concepts of their technique. His belief that the actor is in service of the writer reminds the actor to understand the time, place and life of the writer.
By choosing specific material for every individual , the actor is encouraged, through the chosen text, to go beyond their own person inhibitions pushing their ability to the next level.