The Actors’ Temple

December discounts for Introductions and Tasters

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For the month of December we will be offering 20% off all introduction weeks reducing the price from £350 to £280. We will also be offering Taster sessions for just £5 - usual price £10. More details.

Working With Actors: Introduction For Directors-The Actors Temple 9th November

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This one-week course led by Stephen Bayly is specifically designed to help directors obtain truthful and emotionally rich performances from their actors. Directors will work as actors as a way of identifying the processes an actor undertakes in order to develop a truthful performance. It will include an immersion in some of Sanford Meisner’s core exercises, a briefing on the evolution of acting theory from Stanislavski to Meisner, and an example of approaching scene work. 12 spaces available 9th - 13th November 6-10pm £350.00. Contact: 020 3004 4537 Biog: Stephen Bayly is a director/producer/actor, whose production credits include the feature films: Richard III and Mrs. Dalloway. He was Director of the British National Film and Television School for 5 years. He currently mixes his writing and directing commitments with teaching the Meisner technique to directors (and actors) globally including: The International Film School in Cuba, The National Film Institute of Nigeria, La Compañia in Madrid, The Screen Academy Wales, and The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Taster Sessions

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This three hour workshop gives you an insight into our work and training at the Temple. It is not essential for you to attend a taster before committing to an Introduction Week, however if you want to check us out then this is a good chance. You will be introduced to the most basic ‘repetition’ exercise as well as have the chance to talk about your experiences and ask any questions you may have related to the actor’s life. It also is an opportunity for us to meet you and advise you on how we may be able to help you in the future. There is normally one taster session per week and the cost is £10. You will need to book and pay for your place in advance by calling Tanja on 020 3004 4537.

Postman’s Park: Reviews

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The Actors Temple enjoyed a very successful run of Postman’s Park at St Pancras Crypt last week. Directed by Dominic Kelly and Ellie Zeegen. Designed by Stella Scott and Gwenllian Hylton. Cast: Sean Buchanan, Robbie Byrne, Janet Coulson, Julia Crook, Simon Desborough, Keeley Deyn, Francis J Exell, Nicole Gaskell, Belinda Jones, Dominic Kelly, Francesca Nider, Tom Sawyer and Rick Stupple. Most enchanting. I really was quite blown away by the whole ensemble. It was a most enjoyable event and everyone involved was superb. Victoria Johnston Really inclusive and very original. Stacy Fowler. Entirely wonderful. Philip Philmar Fabulous show. Provoking and engaging. Gemma-Jane Bowker.

Outside Castings: Actor’s Page

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If you are looking to cast any of our actors, go to our Actors page at: Actors Page. It features all actors who have completed a specific training at the Temple and you can click on the image to see the actor’s Spotlight or web page. For casting assistance please contact ellie@actorstemple.com

Skills Practice

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Skills Practice with Simon Furness runs every Wednesday evening from 6.30-9.30pm. Open to all, whether you are training with us or not, this class is an opportunity to practice cold reading and other techniques for auditions/castings or hone the skills you have acquired through your training so far. £10.00. Book by calling Tanja on 020 3004 4537.

Productions actors are currently in…

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Stacey Roca as DS Katrina Howard in the current series of Waking the Dead. Francis J Exell in the latest McDonalds advert. Giulia Florimo will be performing the role of Young Grace in The Passing of Great Aunt Grace, by Suzanne Davis and directed by George Beck and Sean Buchanan will be performing the role of PC Graham in Your Fault, by Vanessa Fergus and directed by Vince Tycer, both produced by From The Soul Productions at The Courtyard Theatre. Your Fault 29th Sept - 4th Oct at 7.30pm, matinee 3rd October 3.30pm. The Passing of Great Aunt Grace 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th October at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 for Temple actors (quote), Box Office: 020 7729 2202, www.fromthesoulproductions.com Gary Colman is performing Gary Colman…is very rarely rong at The Mixing Bowl Theatre, The Custard Factory on Saturday 10th October at 7.30pm. ““fearlessly funny”- GQ” Jaskiranjit Deol as Iachimo in the National Youth Theatre’s production of Cymbeline directed by Brenden O’Hea. The play runs at the Arts Theatre from 8th - 24th of October. Prue Gillett plays Geraldine Kennedy MP in a new play Degrees of Change by Martin O’Brien. A Ten Ten Theatre production, Prue will be touring the play, mainly in the Birmingham area, from 5 October to 24 October. LIsa Pobereskin in a version of Pride and Prejudice you may not have seen before, a new advert from Trojan. To watch the ad click on the link. Andi Snelling in the ensemble of Crazy for You at The London Palladium on Sunday October 18th, 7.30pm. This is a 48-hour Showtime Challenge and a charity event with all proceeds going to Cecily’s Fund. Tickets can be booked via www.showtimechallenge.co.uk or via SEE tickets. Lawrence Carmichael directs a short play MOMENTUM at the Red Lion Theatre, Islington as part of the Off Cut Festival. It runs Fri night, Sat Matinee & Sun Evening. www.theoffcutfestival.com