The Truthful Actor

A Complete Guide on Acting Truthfully and Staying Sane in This Industry

What you'll learn

Build a strong foundation for your Acting Technique

Master Truthful Acting and Emotional Authenticity, through Emotional Preparation

Enhance your understanding of character

Learn effective script analysis

Dive deep into Relationship work

Learn about Meisner's Repetition Exercise

Test your skills through practice sessions and exercises

See me demonstrate core acting principles, to help deepen your understanding

Learn about Mindset, Casting Types and how to approach Agents

Learn about Headshots and Showreels

Knowledge-packed lessons - no time wasted!

Requirements

Openness and Curiosity

Download the Truthful Actor Workbook and the two Scenes provided

Description

Are you ready to elevate your acting skills and deliver compelling, truthful performances? Rooted in Meisner’s principles, The Truthful Actor is designed to help you strip away the noise and connect deeply with your craft. By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to master any script, create complex characters, and build exciting performances. Through a mix of lectures, practice sessions, and demonstrations, you’ll learn to develop your emotional and behavioural instrument, strengthen relationships work, and gain confidence in every aspect of your craft.And, in the final section of the course, we’ll dive into essential industry insights, including developing the right mindset, understanding casting type, and navigating the process of finding and working with agents. The course also includes a comprehensive workbook with practical exercises and two specially designed training scenes for you to practice and refine your skills.Importantly, I want you to feel empowered by the knowledge you will gain, so that you can take ownership of your artistic path and be in the driver’s seat!I’m Martina Avogadri, an actress, acting coach, and producer. I have been coaching established and aspiring actors since 2018, at one of the best independent acting studios in London. As an actress I have worked extensively both in Italy and in the UK for several independent productions, as well as big companies such as Netflix. I recently took part in feature film ‘Lift’, produced by Kevin Hart and distributed by Netflix and I've just finished filming for two upcoming horror titles.I am the co-founder of a London based film production company, which focuses on bold films that push boundaries, exploring the depths of often controversial subjects through genre.Alongside my acting training, I undertook Philosophy studies at the University of Milan and completed a degree in Aesthetics. My Philosophy background has helped me shape my coaching, tailoring it to the needs of each one of my students.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET STARTED?

Lecture 2 I HAVE A SCRIPT IN MY HANDS: WHAT DO I DO?

Lecture 3 IS SCRIPT ANALYSIS IMPORTANT?

Section 2: Acting Technique - Part 1

Lecture 4 WHO IS THIS PERSON: THE CHARACTER’S POINT OF VIEW ABOUT THE WORLD

Lecture 5 PRACTICE SESSION: Find the POV and EXERCISE IT

Lecture 6 PRACTICE SESSION: POV DEMONSTRATION

Lecture 7 INTENTIONS

Lecture 8 PRACTICE SESSION: SCRIPT BREAKDOWN, FINDING INTENTIONS

Lecture 9 HOW TO PRACTICE INTENTIONS

Lecture 10 PERSONAL INVESTMENT: THE TALKING OUT EXERCISE

Section 3: Acting Technique - Part 2

Lecture 11 RELATIONSHIPS

Lecture 12 PRACTICE SESSION: THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS

Lecture 13 EMOTIONAL PREPARATION

Lecture 14 PRACTICE SESSION: Care script - FINDING THE PREP LINE

Lecture 15 PROTECT YOURSELF: IMAGINARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND LEARNING TO LET GO

Section 4: Acting Technique - Part 3

Lecture 16 TAKING OUT THE CHARACTER

Lecture 17 WORKING ON THE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL INSTRUMENT - THE REPETITION EXERCISE

Lecture 18 HOW CAN I WORK ON MY EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL INSTRUMENT SOLO?

Section 5: Beyond Acting - Part 4

Lecture 19 MINDSET

Lecture 20 MARKET YOURSELF: CASTING TYPE

Lecture 21 AGENTS

Lecture 22 Congratulations on completing the course!

Section 6: KNOWLEDGE BOOST

Lecture 23 HEADSHOTS

Lecture 24 SHOWREELS

Beginner actors who want to build a strong foundation for their craft,Experienced actors who want to perfect their skills and focus on truthful acting,Actors who want to build confidence in their craft,Ideal for both screen and stage, but particularly useful for screen acting,Anyone who has a love for the craft of acting and wants to know more!