What you'll gain from Plot vs Story Workshop?
1. Deeper Character Journeys: Master the art of integrating your character's internal journey with the external plot for truly authentic performances.
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2. Advanced Scene Analysis: Break down the essential elements that bring a scene to life, including the moment before, the scene's horizon, its axis, act-specific energies, and maintaining dynamic focus throughout
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3. Bring It to Life: Move beyond theory and into practice and develop the skills to uncover and bring the hidden story beyond the script to life.
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4. Enhanced Storytelling Skills: Learn how to weave character archetypes and plot structures into compelling, nuanced portrayals that resonate with audiences.
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5. Versatility Across Genres: Expand your creative range by tackling diverse scenes inspired by the Seven Basic Plots, exploring new challenges weekly.
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6. Tailored Coaching for Growth: Receive personalized feedback and insights from Isabel Lehoux, through intuitive understanding with expert technical guidance to elevate your craft.
Next Session
DURATION
8 weeks
FREQUENCY
1 x week
LENGTH
4 hours
SPOTS AVAILABLE
20
Plot vs Story: exploring script analysis and scene work
This workshop is a collaboration between ISA and Straeon Acting Studios, bridging ISA's deep focus on technique and Straeon's practice-driven approach. Perfect for actors seeking to build or deepen their foundation, this program helps you uncover the hidden dimensions of scripts and elevate your craft. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, you'll learn how to find your character's journey beyond the script while exploring the relational dynamics of your characters.
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WEDNESDAY 6 - 10 PM
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Starting January 8
How does class work?
Each week in this eight-week journey is structured to deepen your understanding of storytelling and scene work while refining your acting craft. Here's what to expect:
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1. Short Introduction: We begin each session with a quick introduction and Q&A. Throughout the program, you'll explore the Seven Basic Plots: Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, and Rebirth.
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2. Exploring the Plot (Technical focus): In the first half of the class, we focus on analyzing the featured plot. Dive into its characteristics and structure while studying examples from iconic movies. This step builds a strong technical foundation, helping you understand how plots shape characters and story arcs.
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3. Story Through Scene Work Practice (Creative focus): In the second half of the class, we move from theory to practice. Work on a scene tied to the week's plot and explore its hidden story. This hands-on exploration hones your ability to bring authenticity and nuance to your performances.
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4. Focus on Scene Composition: Each week, we'll delve into critical elements of scene composition, such as:
- The Moment Before: crucial to the beginning of every scene.
- Scene Horizon: How grounded or abstract the scene feels and how to navigate its layers and adjust your energy.
- Scene Axis: Recognizing the moment that changes everything for your character. (tip - it changes depending on the moment)
- Act-Specific Energies: Exploring the energy of first, second, and third act scenes.
- Dynamic Changes: Avoiding flat performances by bringing multi-layered shifts to every beat in the scene.
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5. Versatility Across Genres: Expand your range by performing diverse scenes inspired by the Seven Basic Plots. Each week presents new challenges to push your creativity and skill.
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6. Personalized Coaching: Isabel brings her intuitive expertise and technical precision to every session, providing tailored feedback to support your growth and elevate your artistry.
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