Drama Schools & Universities
The Gonsalves Method is a fun, practical, step by step way to fast-track your acting students to work at a deeper level–as outlined in Aileen Gonsalves’ books Shakespeare & Meisner (Bloomsbury) and the upcoming The Gonsalves Method - Meisner Updated for the Modern Actor (Bloomsbury).
Students with be rapidly transformed discovering the self-sufficient acting skills they need to deliver authentic, memorable performances.
Through learning the Gonsalves Method 5 conditions actors will grow in confidence, build permission and begin to:
Be liberated from self-monitoring making every performance alive, authentic and memorable
Embrace their unique take on a characters point of view
Connect fully with the audience
Own the text
Take "risks", be bolder and make more exciting choices
Options are tailored to your individual requirements and range from one off masterclasses to weekly skill based lessons or term long modules working to performances; including scene studies, final grad. performances, new works, Shakespeare, dance & musicals.
Get in touch to discuss your particular requirements.
“The Gonsalves Method has been revelatory for the BA Acting students at Northampton. Their ability to find authenticity and creative freedom through working on Aileen’s joyful and accessible techniques has led them to demonstrate crafted and confident performances. More important that all of this, the students enjoy the challenge and reward of learning this fascinating body of work.”