OUR PHILOSOPHY

SENSE ACTING - a portal to the senses that cause SENSATION.

The definition of sensation is 'the operation or function of the senses; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.

Story telling is about what we hear, see, feel, imagine - these are all sensations.

Through the teachings scholars and their range of approaches; Character Analysis, Stanislavski's method, Meisner and Susan Batson's PERSONA, NEED AND TRAGIC FLAW, we are obsessed with the common denominator in all of these approaches - the transfer of sensation!

This is our focal point. Have we as actors transmitted a sensation to our scene partner(s) that stimulates a truthful response?

Our practice of 'SENSE ACTING starts with the BODY and BREATH. Is it relaxed? Is it neutral (truthful)? Is it open (to affect and to be affected)?

SENSE ACTING requires the actor to desire the character(s) we play to be 'Human'. Thus begins a search and observation of 'the Human condition'. We start with our own condition. How well do we know ourselves? Do 'I' accept 'me'? Am I empathetic to the 'Human condition'? Have I investigated the physical. emotional, mental, spiritual boundaries of the human condition? SENSE ACTING encourages us to be BRAVE, FEARLESS to a point.

The Caveman Grunt sounds create sensations.

The Caveman Body movement create sensations.

We must connect to our animal it is the purest connection we have.

How do we breathe?/How does our character breathe?

We offer a range of different courses aimed at training the actor to be stage, screen and audition ready, whilst developing a respect and unparalleled understanding of the craft.

All our teachers are fully trained and hugely experienced in film television and theatre with a passion and skill for sharing their knowledge and wisdom.

Our students have gone on to star in Tv shows such as Game Of Thrones, Roots, Peaky blinders, The Witcher, Small axe and many top theatrical productions and feature films. 

Testimonials:

‘AIS is a space that I thoroughly enjoy. Exploring different techniques and challenging my choices in an environment that feels supported and honest. It’s one of the best experiences I’ve had training and recommend it to many an actor wanting to delve deeper into their craft’. Kedar Williams-Stirling, Known for: Roots - Sex Education - Small Axe

'These are simply the best in depth classes I have ever done’. Chuku Modu, Known for: The Good Doctor - Game of Thrones - The 100