METHOD ACTING COLLEGE SCHOOL IN LONDON

METHOD ACTING

Acting is not instinct or talent alone. It is a craft that demands discipline, precision, and the patient development of skills such as text analysis, character construction, voice, and physical presence. These tools are not optional. They form the contract an actor makes with the work. Without this foundation, creativity has nothing solid to stand on.

However, craft alone is not enough. Conscious technique represents only a small fraction of an actor’s potential, roughly five percent. The vast majority, up to ninety or ninety five percent, resides in the unconscious. This is where impulses are born, where emotion is authentic, and where imagination becomes alive. It is a deep reservoir of creative power waiting to be accessed.

Great acting does not come from control. It comes from surrender to unconscious intelligence. When the actor allows instinct to lead, conscious choices are no longer forced. They are expanded, enriched, and transformed into truthful moments that feel alive. If an actor is not surprised by their own work, the audience will never be moved by it.

Method acting fully commits to this principle. It places the unconscious at the centre of the actor’s process, engaging emotional memory, impulse, and genuine response. The result is not imitation but real behaviour. Acting happens rather than being performed. This is what creates sensitivity, depth, and power on stage or on camera.

Great acting does not come from control. It comes from surrender to unconscious intelligence. When the actor allows instinct to lead, conscious choices are no longer forced. They are expanded, enriched, and transformed into truthful moments that feel alive. If an actor is not surprised by their own work, the audience will never be moved by it.

Method acting fully commits to this principle. It places the unconscious at the centre of the actor’s process, engaging emotional memory, impulse, and genuine response. The result is not imitation but real behaviour. Acting happens rather than being performed. This is what creates sensitivity, depth, and power on stage or on camera.

INTRODUCTION TO METHOD ACTING

The Introduction to Method Acting is the first step toward unlocking deeper levels of truth in your craft. Whether you are new to acting or an established professional, this structured class is designed to help you work more creatively from your thoughts, impulses, and emotions, wherever you are on your journey as an actor.

Over the course of two days, you will explore the foundational principles of Lee Strasberg’s Method, with a focused introduction to the essential techniques of Basic Relaxation and Sense Memory.

Upon completion, you will be fully prepared to progress into the month long Method Acting Studio Intensive Unit. There, you will engage in the detailed and immersive structure of Method training that supports sustained creative development.

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METHOD ACTING STUDIO UNITS

At Method Acting, our mission is to balance quality with accessibility, ensuring that high level actor training is available to all. Each month long Studio Unit is structured around Technique and Scene Study, creating the conditions necessary to transform aspiration into real, grounded ability.

The value of this training lies not only in the development of a versatile and expansive craft, but also in the deep cultivation of the actor’s instrument. Through foundational techniques such as Basic Relaxation and Sense Memory, actors learn to work from a place of truth, instinct, and emotional authenticity. This process strengthens their connection to impulse and imagination.

Supported by improvisation and technical exercises, the training also develops essential tools such as public solitude, heightened sensitivity, and emotional expressiveness. These are key qualities for actors committed to work that is honest, intuitive, and creatively alive.

COACHING & 1-1 TRAINING

Online 1:1 coaching is a powerful way to develop your craft, whether you’re preparing for an upcoming role, self-taping, auditioning for drama school, or simply looking to strengthen your technique. It’s especially valuable if you’re unable to attend in-person Studio Units.

Sam brings a deep understanding of both text and performance, grounded in classical training and the Method approach. His coaching is focused, practical, and tailored, helping you identify and strengthen the techniques that will elevate your work, often in a short space of time.

Whether you’re new to the Method or looking to build on existing skills, 1:1 coaching can be tailored to suit your specific goals. If attending the studio isn’t possible, this work provides a structured pathway into a deeper, more truthful technique. Together, we’ll design a personalised program to help you develop a consistent and creative approach to acting, one that integrates your thoughts, impulses, and emotions into the text and character.

For your coaching needs, send through your details and we can arrange a time to discuss your training needs. Alternatively, feel free to call directly. I’d be happy to speak with you in more detail about your goals and how the work can support your development as an actor.

Coaching Fees

Industry Auditions £55-£75 ph

Sliding scale based on Script/self-tape work.

Acting Technique/Craft Coaching £75 ph

Student Audition/Coaching £40 ph