Intensive Actor's Workout in New York
Course overview
Join us in New York City this Spring for a 5-day professional acting workshop. Refine your craft, deepen your studio practice, and elevate your performance skills under the guidance of RADA’s Head of Short Courses Training, Michelle Chadwick, and expert tutors.
This course utilises a framework of techniques practised by Stanislavski, Hagen and Meisner, through in-depth work on scenes from a range of texts. These sessions will enable you to enhance your approach to scene study and grow through detailed, collaborative work. You’ll focus on robust acting technique, text analysis, and being present in the moment to embed authentic connection.
Sessions in voice and movement will enable you to connect with your authentic voice, discover embodied character development and communicate stories with emotional depth.
This rigorous, advanced course is a rare opportunity for professional actors to study in the USA with one of the world's leading drama schools. The course is intensive and will require commitment and preparation every evening after classes in order to transform your approach to acting.
Entry requirements
- Selection by application. You must have either 3 professional acting credits; OR the equivalent of at least one year of acting training. Please see the application form for more information.
- Participants must be over 18 and have fluent, confident use and knowledge of the English language.
Who is this course suitable for?
- Working actors looking to refine their technique and rehearsal practice.
- Professional actors interested in robust scene study.
- Actors looking for a ‘workout’.
Course information
What are the Terms and Conditions of my booking?
You can read the full Terms and Conditions here.
Will there be anything I need to prepare before the course starts?
We will send you guidance on preparation once your place on the course has been confirmed.
Is there any work to do outside of class time?
Preparation, line-learning and reading will be required between classes.
What’s included in the fee?
The fee covers the cost of your tuition for the times advertised above and any materials essential to the course (and not specified here as materials you need to provide yourself). The fee does not include any meals or accommodation.
RADA cannot provide written references for Short Course participants.
What materials or equipment do I need?
You need to wear comfortable clothing that you can move in freely.
I have a disability or access requirement – can reasonable adjustments be made?
We are able to make reasonable adjustments to our training where possible. Many of our courses are highly practical. Most involve movement and some may include work on the floor. You may also be asked to read from various texts. If you have access requirements and/or require more information on access and facilities in our RADA buildings, please email shortcourses@rada.ac.uk
Are there any funding or payment plans available?
There are no RADA Scholarships available for Short Courses. We cannot offer payment plans, and full payment is required to secure your place on a course.
Can RADA provide accommodation?
We are unable to provide accommodation for RADA Short Courses.
Please note that in the event of cancellation, RADA can accept no liability for any costs you may already have incurred; and we strongly recommend you purchase insurance cover for any travel or accommodation booked before the start of the course.
Will I get a certificate at the end of the course?
No. A Certificate is not available for this course.
Does the course count towards University credits?
There are no University Credits associated with this course.
What is the attendance policy?
Our attendance policy can be read within our Terms and Conditions. 100% attendance and punctuality are expected for all classes.
How do I register for an in-person course?
You will be providing most of the information we need when you fill in your application form.
On the first day of your course, you will be asked to arrive up to 30 minutes before the start of your first session, and you need to bring a copy of your passport, and, if applicable, evidence of your right to join a short course in the UK.