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SUMMARY:Actor Improv Lab (online)
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour creative workout for actors who want to stay sharp.\nThe Actor Improv Lab is a fast-paced online session designed to strengthen the instincts performers rely on most: listening\, reacting truthfully\, making clear offers\, and adapting in the moment. \nEach session combines warm-ups\, focused improv drills\, and short scene work to keep your improvisation muscles active. We explore skills such as emotional commitment\, status\, character point of view\, and spontaneous storytelling — all in a supportive space that encourages risk-taking and playful experimentation. \nPart training\, part playground\, this is structured play for actors who want to keep developing their craft. \nWhether you’re preparing for auditions\, on-set\, or rehearsal rooms where anything can happen\, the Actor Improv Lab helps you trust your instincts and make bold choices on the spot. \nSessions are one hour long and designed to fit into busy schedules — a quick lunchtime or after-work flex for your acting muscles.\nCome to play\, stretch your comfort zone\, and leave feeling sharper\, more adaptable\, younger* and ready for whatever the scene throws at you. \n(*Playfulness is scientifically proven to keep you younger. Consider it an anti-ageing treatment.) \nCourse Schedule\nTuesdays 18.00-19.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 17th\, 24th\, 31st\,\nApril 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th \nThursdays 12.00 – 13.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 19th\nApril 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \nBooking\nTickets can be redeemed for any session. Sessions are drop-in and self-contained. Please confirm your attendance up to 3hrs before the start time via email. Classes may be cancelled on the day if sign ups are too low. \nClasses will be held online via Zoom \nAbout the Instructor\n \nChristiane Brew is a British actress\, improviser\, and award-nominated voice artist with over 30 years in the arts\, based in Tokyo and the UK. Trained at RADA\, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, and with masters from iTi\, Impro Theatre LA\, Lecoq\, and Second City — she’s spent the last 15 years performing and teaching improv around the globe\, from Edinburgh Fringe to NYC on Broadway\, to New Zealand; her style blends playful storytelling\, musical improv\, physical humour\, and honest\, grounded characters. \nShe’s co-director of Tokyo’s Improvazilla and Pirates of Tokyo Bay (improv groups)\, and loves guiding improvisers to play authentically\, with curiosity\, and embrace fear. Christiane’s stage credits range from Shakespeare to contemporary works\, and her screen and voice work includes Sony PlayStation\, TOHO\, Searchlight Pictures\, Amazon Prime\, NHK\, and live commentary at the Tokyo Olympics.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/actor-improv-lab-online/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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SUMMARY:Improvisation for Actors
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Full Potential\nUnlock your full potential as a performer with this essential 3-day/15hr intensive foundation improv for actors course – specially designed for actors who want to level-up. \nWhether you’re prepping for auditions\, navigating rehearsals\, responding on-set\, or filming self-tapes\, this training starts to build the foundations every actor needs: presence\, character creation\, grounded emotional work\, narrative flow\, and adaptability under pressure. \nThrough practical\, playful scene work (scripted/unscripted)\, exercises\, acting techniques\, personal side-coaching and feedback\, you’ll be challenged to: \n\nlisten like a pro\,\nunderstand being present\,\nbe out of your comfort zone\,\nembrace mistakes\,\nrespond authentically\,\nknow yourself better\,\nbuild your on-the-spot confidence\, and\nunderstand how and where you can apply these skills in your practical daily life as an actor.\n\nImprov sharpens your instincts\, strengthens your resilience\, and stretches your creative range. And like any true craft\, what you put in\, you get out — continued practice deepens the benefits. Come with curiosity\, stay for the growth. This isn’t just a class; it’s a valuable toolkit to help you stand out in the room. \nCheck out this article from Backstage about the benefits of improvisation as an actor \nClass Schedule\n1st May (Fri) – 11:00 – 5:00 pm\n2nd May (Sat) – 11:00 – 5:00 pm\n3rd May (Sat) – 11:00 – 5:00 pm \n*There will be a 1 hour lunch break each day \nAbout the Instructor\n \nChristiane Brew is a British actress\, improviser\, and award-nominated voice artist with over 30 years in the arts\, based in Tokyo and the UK. Trained at RADA\, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, and with masters from iTi\, Impro Theatre LA\, Lecoq\, and Second City — she’s spent the last 15 years performing and teaching improv around the globe\, from Edinburgh Fringe to NYC on Broadway\, to New Zealand; her style blends playful storytelling\, musical improv\, physical humour\, and honest\, grounded characters. \nShe’s co-director of Tokyo’s Improvazilla and Pirates of Tokyo Bay (improv groups)\, and loves guiding improvisers to play authentically\, with curiosity\, and embrace fear. Christiane’s stage credits range from Shakespeare to contemporary works\, and her screen and voice work includes Sony PlayStation\, TOHO\, Searchlight Pictures\, Amazon Prime\, NHK\, and live commentary at the Tokyo Olympics.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/improvisation-for-actors/
LOCATION:ELFS Japan Studio\, 2-9-14 Suido\, Bunkyō-ku\, Tōkyō-to\, 112-0005\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting
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SUMMARY:Visual Storytelling: Cinematography and the Camera
DESCRIPTION:*No experience necessary\, phone cameras welcome!* \nVisual storytelling has been a fundamental part of human expression since ancient cave paintings to the silver screen and continues to be of increasing significance with today’s technology. However\, traditional education rarely touches on visual language despite our modern communication being image driven. \nIn this course\, we address this gap by expanding your visual vocabulary while delving into what is behind image-making for movies\, TV and content. \nEach week\, we will examine different critical aspects of visual storytelling through the lens of history and practical exercises\, where students will grasp the importance of everything from lighting to camera essentials necessary for modern day visual storytelling. \nStudents will solidify their understanding and apply theory to practice by completing a visual storytelling project\, a valuable addition to portfolios.\nWhether you’re an aspiring filmmaker\, content creator\, or simply eager to express yourself visually\, this course provides the tools to effectively and creatively communicate and capture your ideas! \nWeek 1: Visual language and the camera\n\nVisual Language in technical and academic terms\nBasics of the camera and what affects the visual language\n\nWeek 2: The objective eye and editing\n\nEditing is like writing a novel. The magic of the sequence\nRussian soviet montage theory\nThe “rules of cinema”\n\nWeek 3: History of images and lighting\n\nComposition\, deep focus and information in the frame.\nWhat effect B&W images convey\nUnderstanding the fundamentals of composition and lighting\n\nWeek 4: Thinking in colour\n\nColour is light\, light is colour.\nEffects of B&W vs colour in film\nColour Theory in Film\nApplicable colour theory in films\nUnderstanding colour temperature\n\nWeek 5: Project screenings\, critique and wrap up\n\nDiscussion\nFinal project\nMore advanced techniques\n\nAbout the Instructor\nDavid Narbecki\, Miami born\, Tokyo-based freelance cinematographer and content creator\, began to study visual language with an interest in 2D art and design. This brought him to Japan to study traditional Manga techniques but in the process developed a fascination with photography and motion pictures. \nUnder the mentorship of Guggenheim fellow Tony Chirinos\, Magnum photographer Costa Manos and cinematographer Shin Hayasaka (JSC)\, David embarked on a lifelong exploration of visual language. He has worked on numorouse film and TV sets in the camera department including as Director of Photography on 3 feature films. \nBeyond his own creative pursuits\, David is an enthusiastic educator\, sharing his expertise in visual language\, photography\, and cinema through his YouTube channel\, as well as workshops and lectures.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/visual-storytelling-cinematography-and-the-camera/
LOCATION:ELFS Japan Studio\, 2-9-14 Suido\, Bunkyō-ku\, Tōkyō-to\, 112-0005\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Filmmaking Courses,Technical
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SUMMARY:Strasberg Training (5 Evenings)
DESCRIPTION:Jim O’Connor brings method acting to Tokyo\nIn this five-evening Strasberg Method introductory course\, you will get a first glimpse of how to train your senses and utilize memories and experiences to create the emotional conditions necessary to authentically bring your character to life. \nLee Strasberg designed a series of exercises to train the actor’s senses thereby giving the artist’s talent private access to their lifetime of experiences through sense memory. Beginning with the “cup” exercise and expanding into your treasure chest of emotions\, you will begin to develop the skills to evoke past events which catapult you to meet the emotional demands of the play. Learn the fundamental techniques to recover these rich experiences and privately bring them back to life. \nPretend\, make-believe\, imagination and the magic “as if” play an enormous role in the actor’s work. They are necessary. However when these tools are insufficient\, affective memory recalled sensorially through taste\, touch\, smell\, sight\, and sound\, the backbone of Method acting\, will deliver each and every time. The five senses cannot be denied. They are intense. They are real and so are every one of the characters you will ever portray. Learn to bring your character to life by bringing your life to the character. \nAbout Jim O’Connor\nJim O’Connor received his bachelor of fine arts degree in acting from the University of Rhode Island\, USA\, where he studied the Meisner method. After working in regional theater under the guidance of Tony award winning Director\, Adrian Hall\, Jim relocated to New York City where his career shifted to daytime soap operas\, episodic television and Emmy award winning national network commercials. Thereafter\, Jim explored the growing trend as a television host with his own shows on the USA network amongst others. Throughout his pursuits\, Jim steadily trained with Gary Swanson\, a first generation acting pupil of Lee Strasberg and lifetime member of The Actor’s Studio. Jim enjoys teaching the knowledge he has been fortunate enough to obtain and now looks forward to sharing the same with Tokyo performing artists. \n  \nFAQ:\nI have taken Strasberg classes before. Can I join this class anyway?\nIf you want to refresh your memory\, ease back into acting after a break and also get to know the tutor’s way of working\, you will still benefit from joining this class. However\, if you are worried that an introductory course will not be challenging enough for you\, you are welcome to join the ongoing training group right away. Please email the tutor directly\, if you are unsure which level is right for you. \nI have never taken an acting class before. Can I join this course?\nYes! Our introductory courses are suitable for both complete beginners as well as experienced actors\, who want to learn a particular new technique. \nIf I miss a class\, can I make it up at a later date?\nIf you know at the time of booking the class that you will be absent during one specific date\, you can make up for the session the next time the course is repeated (introductory courses repeat every 5 to 10 weeks). \nIn case of missing a class because of a serious emergency\, you can also make up the missed class the next time. \nHowever\, if you miss a class for personal reasons\, the class can unfortunately not be made up.  \nI am not a native English speaker and am worried that my language level will not be high enough. Can I still join this course?\nAbsolutely! Many of our students are not native speakers of English. The classes are a great place to become more comfortable speaking English in an international environment while improving your acting skills. \nI want to practice scenes in English but I don’t understand English instructions very well. Is there a Japanese translator available?\nWe don’t provide an official translator\, but – though not guaranteed – usually there are bilingual students in each class\, who can help you out if you have questions. The tutors are also always happy to explain things more slowly and simply if you need extra help understanding an exercise or direction.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/the-strasberg-method/
LOCATION:ELFS Japan Studio\, 2-9-14 Suido\, Bunkyō-ku\, Tōkyō-to\, 112-0005\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting
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