Through a series of dynamic exercises rooted in Demidov’s approach (known as Demidov Etudes), actors will learn to:

• Cultivate spontaneity and openness, allowing their subconscious instincts to guide their life onstage, or in front of the camera.
• Dissolve rigid character "types" and engage in fluid, transformative acting that reveals new dimensions of their talent.
• Foster emotional and psychological authenticity, stepping beyond intellectual character analysis and embracing the natural flow of creativity.

By focusing on perception as the gateway to action and emotion, this workshop offers actors a profound alternative to conventional techniques. Whether you’re looking to break out of typecast roles or push the boundaries of your character work, this experience will provide you with the tools to connect deeply with any role and transform your artistic expression.

• Training conducted in English via Zoom; spaces are limited

• For actors of all levels seeking to expand their creative range, overcome typecasting, and embrace the power of spontaneous, organic transformation.

• Taught by the Head of the Demidov Association, Professor Andrei Malaev-Babel

AUDITION AS PERFORMANCE:

Cultivating Calm with the Demidov Organic Technique

a 3-day ONLINE Masterclass

by Andrei Malaev-Babel

NOVEMBER 12 - 14, 2024

$400

1pm to 4pm (New York)

10am to 1pm (Los Angeles)

6pm to 9pm (London)

Discover how to approach auditions with authenticity, ease, and confidence in this transformative workshop inspired by Nikolai Demidov’s groundbreaking School of Acting. The "Auditioning & Culture of Calm" workshop will teach you to cultivate a state of inner calm and openness, helping you access your instincts and creativity under the pressures of audition environments.

Demidov’s Organic Technique emphasizes the power of the subconscious mind, guiding actors to perform with spontaneous truth rather than forced effort. In this workshop, you will learn to:

• Develop a calm, centered mindset to handle audition stress, allowing your natural creativity to emerge effortlessly

• Trust your instincts and deepen your emotional connection to the material, ensuring a more authentic and memorable performance.

• Let go of overthinking and self-criticism, breaking free from rigid preparation and embracing fluidity and presence in the moment.

• Use Demidov’s exercises to access emotional truth on demand, creating lasting impressions without sacrificing your sense of peace.

Through practical exercises and audition scenarios, participants will explore how to bring emotional depth and spontaneity into any role, all while maintaining a "culture of calm" that enhances both performance and personal well-being.

• Training conducted in English over Zoom; spaces are limited

• For actors of all levels who wish to improve their audition techniques, manage audition nerves, and cultivate a calm, instinctual approach to performing under pressure.

• Taught by the Head of the Demidov Association, Professor Andrei Malaev-Babel

EMOTIONAL ANALYSIS & SUBCONSCIOUS "MEMORIZATION":

Embodying Lines the Demidov Way

a 3-day ONLINE Masterclass

by Andrei Malaev-Babel

DECEMBER 10 - 12, 2024

$400

1pm to 4pm (New York)

10am to 1pm (Los Angeles)

6pm to 9pm (London)

Unlock a deeper connection to your lines and characters with the Demidov School of Acting’s unique approach to "analysis" and "memorization." In "Emotional Analysis & Subconscious 'Memorization': Embodying Lines the Demidov Way," you’ll learn how to integrate the words into your subconscious, creating a more organic, emotionally truthful, and instinctual performance. Focusing on Demidov's approach to intuitive, subconscious work for line retention and delivery, this masterclass is dedicated to the process of letting the subconscious absorb and handle the lines, replacing traditional memorization and intellectual understanding.

Nikolai Demidov’s Organic Technique emphasizes perception, spontaneity, and emotional truth, all of which play a crucial role in line memorization and delivery. Instead of relying on rote memorization or mechanical techniques, you’ll be guided to:

• Embrace organic memorization by the use of the Demidov's "assigning" technique that results in immersion in the scene and character, allowing lines to flow naturally from your emotional engagement.

• Proceed from the deeper, essential meaning of your lines, instead of connecting them to your character’s intentions and emotional state, thus making memorization a byproduct of intellectual understanding.

• Access your subconscious mind to free yourself from intellectual overthinking, letting your lines become second nature and helping you respond authentically in the moment.

• Use Demidov’s signature exercises (etudes) to practice internalizing text without tension, creating a fluid and relaxed relationship with the material.

This workshop is ideal for actors who want to enhance their ability to recall lines effortlessly while deepening their connection to the character and the text, using a method that fosters spontaneity and emotional truth.

• Training conducted in English via Zoom; spaces are limited

• For actors at any level who seek a more intuitive, less mechanical way of memorizing lines and want to build a stronger connection between understanding, emotion, and text.

• Taught by the Head of the Demidov Association, Professor Andrei Malaev-Babel