TORONTO FALL INTENSIVE AT THE CFC

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5 Day Intensive Content

The Intuitive Actor : Claiming the Power of Intuition

Text and Transformation Words Change Me

The work begins by re-connecting the actor with their intuitive, instinctive self through impulse work.

The actors begin to experience the joy of the kinaesthetic self and the exhilarating freedom of heightened awareness.

They bypass the rational mind and immerse themselves in the true source : their infinite imagination.

Their work becomes embodied as they pursue virtuosity, working rigorously, imaginatively, conceptually and physically.

Next, they discover the power of language, and the alchemy of transformation, through the synergy of their words, their outer world and their inner life.

This intensive provides a dynamic and inspiring immersion in text.

The key to this work lies in the synthesis of the three stages of Lindy Davies’ Approach to Performance: Dropping-in, Abstract and Blueprint.

This approach enables transformation through text,

The pathway to character is traversed experientially. In an altered state, the actor finds out what is happening from their character’s perspective, and as the experiences accrue, they gain insight into the character’s inner world.

The discoveries are always original and unexpected. 

This process creates an imaginative landscape of great depth, and infuses the character with a profound inner life.

Actors’ responses

"Lindy's process allows the actor to find a pathway that enables freedom, intelligence and a deep intuitive landscape…”

"Your approach to the work is the most truthful, simple, nourishing and profound approach that I have ever encountered, and I have worked and studied with some of the best."

“Thank you Lindy for your immense talent and knowledge, your essence is intoxicating, your quest for truth and love of exploration charged my batteries."

"Lindy is a rare teacher, a fierce theatre practitioner and an immensely generous spirit…"   

Dates/ Fees

Monday September 29 10 am - 5pm

Tuesday September 30 10 am - 5pm

Wednesday October 1 10am - 5pm

Thursday October 2 10am - 5pm

Friday October 3 10am - 5pm

Concession $1,600

(ACTRA / IAEA / SAG / AFTRA / WRITER’S GUILD / FULLTIME STUDENTS) 

Full Fee $2,000

Payment plans available.

Venue: Canadian Film Centre