With A-List Acting Coach Mel Churcher
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INTRODUCTION
Work directly with World Renowned Acting, Voice and Dialect Coach, Mel Churcher
on this highly practical 4 day training course. With over 35 years’ experience
and an extensive credits list, Mel has worked with some of the biggest names in
Showbusiness, training actors and working closely with Directors on a range of
International Film and TV projects.
MEET YOUR TUTOR
Mel Churcher
A-Lister Coach
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161404/
Mel Churcher is one of the Worlds top Acting and Dialogue Coaches in Film and
TV. Mel has coached actors such as Daisy Edgar-Jones (War of the Worlds),
Michelle Yeoh (The Lady), Daniel Craig & Angelina Jolie (Lara Croft: Tomb
Raider), Jet Li (Unleashed), Keira Knightley (The Hole, King Arthur), Henry
Cavill (The Count of Monte Cristo), Sam Riley (Control). She has worked in the
Voice Department of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Regent’s Park Open Air
Theatre (where she was Head of Voice and Text for twelve years), Shakespeare’s
Globe, The Young Vic, Manchester Royal Exchange, Birmingham Repertory Theatre
and the Royal Court Theatre in London. Mel has published several globally
successful books on screen acting.
MEL'S WORK
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Course Outline
Mel takes a holistic approach over 4 full days of in-person process, taking
students through the step by step process of creating, developing and delivering
assured on screen performances using a physical approach to fuse the actor and
the role. This allows you to find freedom and life in your screen performance,
put to the test as you film throughout the course.
Day 1
Mel will look at you, your unique life, your shining eyes on screen and see how
you can use your energy within the specifics of the role – so that your work is
alive and truthful. You’ll look at the differences between our essential selves
and learnt text. (Everyone will have a solo session on-screen with Mel.)
Day 2
Filming will continue alongside tips and games on camera. You will work
extensively on scenes.
Day 3
You’ll look at rehearsal techniques and strategies to build a life for screen
including breathing work, improvisation, psychological gestures, physical
metaphor and Mel’s Elemental metaphors.
Day 4
You will complete the scene work and summarise your new skills under Mel’s
guidance then with a chance to ask Mel any personal questions about your skills
and career.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FEATURES
Work closely with A-List Acting Coach Mel ChurcherFilm scenes for future
developmentDesigned to enhance your screen acting skillsSuitable if you are (17
yrs+) with some previous acting training or a professional actorAttracts a
varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is
taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language
skillsSmall Class Size
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Build convincing charactersDevelop a holistic approach you can bring to setLearn
to bring truth and life to every take
COURSE LOCATION
Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent’s Place, 201 Drummond St, London NW1 3FE
Nearest Tube Stations:
* Warren Street (5 mins): Northern & Victoria lines
* Euston Square (5 mins): Circle, Hammersmith & Metropolitan lines
* Great Portland Street (5 mins): Circle, Hammersmith & Metropolitan lines
* Euston inc National Rail (10 mins): Northern & Victoria line.