Description
START DATE
TBD
COURSE TYPE
Live Webinar
CERTIFICATE EARNING
NO
START DATE
TBD
COURSE TYPE
Live Webinar
CERTIFICATE EARNING
YES
ABOUT THE BUILDING A CHARACTER COURSE
When it comes to building multi-dimensional, interesting characters, where do you start? Often, actors are overwhelmed by all the choices they can make, when discovering a new character.
In this six-week workshop, discover the building blocks and tools you can use to develop strong characters. From incorporating EDP Theory and Animal Work into your scenes, to exploring the physicality of emotions, participants and auditors will get a hands-on look at what it takes to Build a Character.
Building a Character
Physical Actions
Distancing Phenomena
What to Expect:
- Enhance your ability with physical and emotional characterization.
- Explore the best ways to start a character.
- Identify the difference between physical action and thinking as a character.
Weekly Breakdown
- Week 1 – EDP Theory
- Week 2 – Animal Work
- Week 3 – Elements
- Week 4 – Psychological
- Week 5 – The Interview
- Week 6 – Scene Work
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

GULU MONTEIRO
Acting Instructor | info@emergemedia.us
Since 2006, Gulu has been a professor at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, where he teaches acting. Originally from Brazil, from 1985 to 2000, Gulu led a theater company in Rio de Janeiro, the Companhia de Gesto, where they introduced the language of clowns, masks and gesture to Brazilian audiences. In 2001, he moved to Los Angeles, where he started a new company, the Ipanema Theater Troupe, with which he earned a number of important city awards, including the Ovation Award, Maddy Award, and LA Weekly Award. Since moving to LA, Gulu has developed a reputation as a director, and has been invited to direct at many world-class venues over the years, including the LA Opera, Broad Stage, Getty Villa and others.
Testimonials
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