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Actors Stretch & Scene Study

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Actors scene study

The Actors Stretch

The Actor's Stretch is a regular workout for your acting muscles. Hone your skills and go deeper into the technique and/or yourself by exploring: 
- Complex given circumstances
- Exercises and scenes with 3+ people
- Taking direction
- Character choices such as physical impediments, conditions including intoxication or illness, imitations and more
- How to use the technique in rehearsal environments
- Integration with other techniques - eg. Laban efforts
- Audition practice 

Scene Study

Scene Study offers a chance to apply the tools of our technique to text.  Work with a partner on a scene specially selected for your casting type and develop your skills in:
- Cold-reading
- Text analysis
- Taking direction
- Living truthfully under given circumstances
- Use of costume/props

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Who coaches you?

Stephanie Morgan is a practitioner with over 15 years’ professional experience in the performing arts. Since 2005, she has worked in theatres across the country as a performer, Venue Technician, Stage Manager, Assistant Director and Director. Most recently, she taught Acting to Undergraduates and Masters’ students at ALRA Drama School and ICTheatre & has been a guest practitioner and lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire.  Steph is a INLPTA certified Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and an mBIT (multiple Brain Integration Techniques) Master Coach - training which she integrates into her teaching practice to fuel her passion for creating healthy and happy actors.​ She also coaches groups and individuals towards the Healthy, Happier Self. See her Forging New Pathways Programme.

Steph trained in the Meisner Technique under Scott Williams (The Impulse Company) and Keith Farquhar (Moment to Moment) and has been teaching her version for several years. Prior to Both Feet, Steph was the Managing Director of West Yorkshire Theatre Network (2009-2016), which offered performance and networking opportunities, rehearsal space and training courses from internationally renowned artists for thousands of actors across the world. 

She also is the founder and creator of Bodlondeb Retreat in North Wales, where our Both Feet Retreats take place. 

 

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Upcoming Events

  • The Actors Christmas Stretch Retreat
    The Actors Christmas Stretch Retreat
    Mon, Dec 11
    Corwen
    Dec 11, 2023, 12:00 PM – Dec 13, 2023, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    Dec 11, 2023, 12:00 PM – Dec 13, 2023, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    Come along and enjoy our extra special Christmas Stretch Retreat! All the joy of a Stretch Retreat combined with the magic of Christmas! We'll even do a Christmas dinner!
  • The Actors Stretch - Leeds
    The Actors Stretch - Leeds
    Tue, Feb 20
    Location is TBD
    Feb 20, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Feb 20, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Just like a musician needs to practice their scales and an Olympian needs to maintain their fitness, an actor too needs to workout. NB You must have started your training with us to be eligible to attend (generally the Intro to Meisner). If you're unsure, get in touch. 9.30am -5.30pm
  • The Actors Stretch - Manchester
    The Actors Stretch - Manchester
    Fri, Apr 05
    Manchester
    Apr 05, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Manchester, 72 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LG, UK
    Apr 05, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Manchester, 72 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LG, UK
    Just like a musician needs to practice their scales and an Olympian needs to maintain their fitness, an actor too needs to workout. NB You must have started your training with us to be eligible to attend (generally the Intro to Meisner). If you're unsure, get in touch. 9.30am -5.30pm
  • Actors Stretch Retreat
    Actors Stretch Retreat
    Mon, Apr 29
    Corwen
    Apr 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 01, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    Apr 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 01, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    This retreat is available for actors who have already started their Meisner training with us (talk to us if you're unsure). We’ll connect to our deep sense of self, we’ll continue to practise grounding and stability and what it is to be present within a scene.
  • The Actors Stretch - London
    The Actors Stretch - London
    Sat, May 04
    London
    May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
    London, Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall St, London EC3A 4AF, United Kingdom
    May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
    London, Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall St, London EC3A 4AF, United Kingdom
    Just like a musician needs to practice their scales and an Olympian needs to maintain their fitness, an actor too needs to workout. NB You must have started your training with us to be eligible to attend (generally the Intro to Meisner). If you're unsure, get in touch. 9.30am -5.30pm
  • The Actors Stretch - Manchester
    The Actors Stretch - Manchester
    Sat, Jun 01
    Manchester
    Jun 01, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Manchester, 72 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LG, UK
    Jun 01, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Manchester, 72 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LG, UK
    Just like a musician needs to practice their scales and an Olympian needs to maintain their fitness, an actor too needs to workout. NB You must have started your training with us to be eligible to attend (generally the Intro to Meisner). If you're unsure, get in touch. 9.30am -5.30pm
  • The Actors Stretch - Leeds
    The Actors Stretch - Leeds
    Wed, Jun 19
    Location is TBD
    Jun 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Jun 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Just like a musician needs to practice their scales and an Olympian needs to maintain their fitness, an actor too needs to workout. NB You must have started your training with us to be eligible to attend (generally the Intro to Meisner). If you're unsure, get in touch. 9.30am -5.30pm
  • The Actors Stretch - London
    The Actors Stretch - London
    Sat, Aug 24
    Theatre Deli
    Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall St, London EC3A 4AF, United Kingdom
    Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall St, London EC3A 4AF, United Kingdom
    Just like a musician needs to practice their scales and an Olympian needs to maintain their fitness, an actor too needs to workout. NB You must have started your training with us to be eligible to attend (generally the Intro to Meisner). If you're unsure, get in touch.
  • Actors Stretch Retreat
    Actors Stretch Retreat
    Mon, Sep 09
    Corwen
    Sep 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sep 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    Sep 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sep 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    This retreat is available for actors who have already started their Meisner training with us (talk to us if you're unsure). We’ll connect to our deep sense of self, we’ll continue to practise grounding and stability and what it is to be present within a scene.
  • Actors Stretch Retreat
    Actors Stretch Retreat
    Mon, Dec 09
    Corwen
    Dec 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    Dec 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Corwen, Bodlondeb, Corwen LL21 0NY, UK
    This retreat is available for actors who have already started their Meisner training with us (talk to us if you're unsure). We’ll connect to our deep sense of self, we’ll continue to practise grounding and stability and what it is to be present within a scene.
No upcoming dates?
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Please note: 

The maximum time we can hold a space for is 24 hours during which time you must have paid your deposit and signed up in order for your place to be guaranteed. 

Actor Reviews
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Emma

Golding

"This lady is one of the most hard working,

badass people out there.

This course sounds amazing - any of my acting friends out there who haven't worked with Steph or who have any want to try something different, should definitely give this a go."

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Nathan Graham

"I thoroughly enjoy training with Both Feet because they give you the safest environment to thrive, fail and push boundaries."

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Rowley

"Do this actor pals... outdoor adventures meets some of the best training you can find meets campfires and stars and rivers and paddle boarding and... did I mention campfires?

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Nathan

Haymer

-Bates

"I've been working with Both Feet Actor Training for about five years now.  They have not only changed me as an actor but my whole perspective of it too.  They are sooo amazing! If you are a working actor or just starting your journey I urge you to look at this."

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