With Carolyn Pickles & Sue Dunderdale
Introduction
Over 5 full days, train with two industry heavyweights leading from the perspective of an Actor and then Director, as you unlock the skills required to develop real and convincing characters that enable engaging and cinematic performances. Through improvisation you will develop a scene to support your work over the week as you progress through a journey of taking a performance from theatre to screen, supported by a range of immersive techniques and critical direction from the tutors.
This unique course is designed for drama school graduates, those in training, and professional actors seeking to enhance their skills. Please note that this course is not suitable for beginners.
Meet Your Tutors
Carolyn Pickles
Actress
Carolyn Pickles is an English actress of stage and screen with a career spanning over 40 years where she has led on award-winning British Drama including Broadchurch, Vera in addition to films such as Harry Potter. Working with Carolyn will give you the opportunity to tap into her experience and help maximise your chances of securing that next acting role.
Sue Dunderdale
Director
Sue Dunderdale has an impressive background in the world of Theatre, Film and TV Directing. Her commitment to fostering both new talent and working with BAFTA award-winning actors underscores her versatility and dedication to the craft. Having coached and directed acclaimed actors such as Helena Bonham Carter and Clarke Peters, Sue has worked with BAFTA-winning performers, contributing to their success on screen.
The Art of Cinematic Performance
As the two tutors come together mid-week, Carolyn and Sue will allocate scenes from screenplays for you to work on and film to self-critically view in the pursuit of understanding the process as an actor. In the final two days, whilst rehearsing the scenes, Sue will focus on the life within the character that creates the tension/conflict in the scene. Discovering with you that it is important to know the lines of the scene so well that they can become the least part of the work. It is what lies beneath the lines that creates the quality of the performance and makes for interest on camera.
Over the 5 Days you will learn the importance of sub-text, and how it supports the written text. Through intricate analysis and breakdowns, life experience, knowledge and exterior impacts will be explored to inject life into scenes and enable real thoughts and emotions in a character. These techniques can be applied in any role, big or small and enhance your capabilities in an actor when asked to self-tape or audition, giving you a more dynamic skillset often looked for by Casting Directors.
With a focus on screen, all footage filmed during the week will be available after completion for your future development.
Additional Information
Features
5 Day Intensive Practical course
Suitable if you are (17 yrs+) and a training actor, drama school graduate or professional actor
Not suitable for Beginners – see our Crash Course Beginners and 1 Day Screen Acting Workshop
Attracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students Welcome
The course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skills
Small Class Size
Held at Pinewood Studios
Learning Outcomes
Learn the Differences from Stage to Screen
Script Analysis from an Actor and Director Perspective
Stand Out on Screen and in Auditions
Bring life to your performance on Stage and Screen
Learn the ingredients of building a successful acting career
Course Location
Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0NH
Free parking available on site
Free shuttle bus service from Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross
Canteen and Coffee shops on Site
Excellent transport links from London