ACTOR'S RETREAT:
Dreaming into Being
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Acting on stage is ideally a state of embodied dreaming: being fully awake in your body and dreaming at the same time. These retreats are a unique blend of spiritual retreat and acting workshop. In this Actor's Retreat, we will rest, rejuvenate, and reconnect with a specifical emphasis on exploring some dreamwork techniques. Each day, we start with breath and movement work that will connect us to a high quality of presence and receptivity. Then we explore embodied acting techniques as applied to scenes and monologues from great plays. Finally, we end with some goal setting exercises that will help you clarify your artistic and professional milestones for 2025. In this workshop you will develop in three ways: personally, artistically, and professionally: you will deepen your authentic self so you have more to give to the work, evolve your technical skills through targeted scene study, and refine your professional strategies to get your work into the world. You will leave with enough inspiration, warmth, and wisdom to last for months. Join us! |
WINTER RETREAT
Berkeley, CA Berkeley Repertory School of Theatre January 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2025 Fri 6:30–9:30pm, Sat & Sun 11am–5pm ENROLL |
YOUR FACILITATOR:
James Wagner is New York based actor who has been acting for over twenty five years and teaching for almost twenty. He is an MFA graduate of The American Conservatory Theater and did a PhD exploring the intersection of acting techniques and spiritual practices at The California Institute of Integral Studies, with funding from the Esalen Institute. www.jameslouiswagner.com
James Wagner is New York based actor who has been acting for over twenty five years and teaching for almost twenty. He is an MFA graduate of The American Conservatory Theater and did a PhD exploring the intersection of acting techniques and spiritual practices at The California Institute of Integral Studies, with funding from the Esalen Institute. www.jameslouiswagner.com