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The Frisch Approach | Transformational Acting

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THE TRANSFORMATIONAL ACTOR

Innovative Approaches for 21st Century Rehearsal and Performance

by PETER FRISCH

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Only the imaginative, risk-taking, transformational actor can inhabit new emotional, physical and vocal territory.  To achieve these goals, students are encouraged to approach their work boldly and with a spirited sense of play. They are trained to be in the habit of experimenting and working without fear. Only by taking risks can an actor fully create and inhabit a character.

Peter has directed 160 productions in the New York and regional theatre, produced 150 hours of network television, was Head of Drama at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, and has been on the conservatory faculty at Carnegie, The Juilliard School, Harvard and Boston Universities.

Transformational Actor

Julianne Moore The Frisch Approach Los Angeles Santa Barbara

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"Peter is responsible for creating the kind of actor I am today. He taught me how to truly take risks in my work, invest authentically in my characters, and expect nothing but professionalism.

The method that Peter taught is still one that I use today - he gave me the tools to access, emotionally and intellectually, very dense material. He allowed me to see that there is always a way that is deeper and truer than you first imagine."

-Julianne Moore
Academy Award Winner 2015

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Winter/Spring Classes


  • Dirty Acting

    Dirty Acting

    Int./Advanced - SB
    14 Sundays 6:30 - 9:30 PM (Pacific)
    Begins January 26th

    Acting on impulse in the now! Being compelled to respond from pure awareness, from intense looking and listening. Acting from necessity in the moment. Behavior that happens, not behavior that is planned – resulting in an alive, dynamic, electric performance.

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  • Projections

    Projections

    Int./Advanced - Online
    12 Sundays 10 AM-12:30 PM (Pacific)
    Begins February 2nd

    The revolutionary approach to developing a character’s emotional life employing the power of the actor’s deepest imagination to create vibrant, lasting images and feelings. These images and feelings support, enliven and deepen. You actually experience the character’s experiences!

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  • Playing From your Strengths

    Playing From your Strengths

    Adv. Beginner/Advanced - ¬Online
     14 Wednesdays 10 am–12:30 pm (Pacific)
    Begins January 29th
     Students discover and learn to play three to five diverse character types that perfectly match their "look" and presentation. Actors emerge with much greater self-knowledge and confidence in their auditions. Important guidance for headshots, websites and all self-promotion.
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  • Acting With The Camera

    Acting With The Camera

    Adv. Beginner/Advanced – SB
    14 Thursdays, 12 Noon-2:30 pm
    Begins January 30th
     Framing, set terminology, playing opposite emotion, vulnerability in close-up – this is a thorough introduction for actors, both new to camera and cameras vets. A vital class to create consistently dynamic and surprising work on camera. Great for auditions, too!
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