Choosing A New York Theatre Workshop

By Deanne Shepard


New York NY is famous for many things and one of these is acting, most specifically on Broadway. Theatre is something that people go to New York to see. However you do not necessarily need to go there to watch theatre. With a New York theatre workshop you could also be part out of it!

A number of excellent actors have come from the New York theatres. It was here that Lee Strasberg studied the work of Stanislavsky. This study helped him to develop what is now known as the Method school of acting, an approach that would be adopted by actors such as Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep.

A workshop can cover a number of different possible topics. It may look at certain types of acting. Using the example of method acting they may go into the origin of the craft. Furthermore they may show clips of actors such as Robert De Niro or Marlon Brando who were students of the Method approach.

There are many different aspects to acting on the stage. Some of it is practical such as making sure you stand in the right place and that you do not block people. While this may sound obvious it is surprising how difficult this can be once you are on stage and have to move about and interact with other people.

It can also help people to focus. Whether you are at school or work in an office the chances are you have to spend long periods of the day having to concentrate on what somebody says. Being able to learn how to focus in the moment and take direction can be vital in life.

There are also applications outside of acting and the theatre that you may not necessarily associate with drama. A good example is self confidence. For a lot of people self confidence can be an issue. This is especially the case with young children and teenagers. Acting lessons and workshops can be a great way of making people feel self confident while at the same time helping them to stay focused.

However there are also applications outside theatre and acting. They can help to boost self confidence. This is especially important for children and young adults as they can often have confidence issues. For adults there is also the additional benefit of improved communication, ideal for any companies looking for some form of team building exercise.

As well as the workshop you also need to consider the person teaching. Ideally they will have the appropriate experience to guide you and help you develop your skills. You can find out more by looking up theatres in your local area as well as feedback from people who have attended workshops in the past. This will help you get the most from your classes.




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