MasterClass – Helen Mirren Teaches Acting Download

Find freedom in your roles
Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Tony winner Helen Mirren is one of the greatest actresses of our time. In her first online class, she discusses the dualism that is core to her method: the necessity for mastering technique (craft) and then letting go so that your imagination can take over (art). Learn how to break down a scr, research characters, and master techniques so you can transcend them to find freedom in every role.

01 Introduction
02 Helen’s Journey in the Theater
03 Evolving as a Theater Actress
04 Choosing Roles
05 Breaking Down a Scr
06 Shakespeare, Part 1
07 Shakespeare, Part 2
08 Finding Your Character
09 Research: Fictional Characters
10 Research: Real Characters
11 Creating Characters: Costume, Part 1
12 Creating Characters: Costume, Part 2
13 Creating Characters: Hair & Makeup, Part 1
14 Creating Characters: Hair & Makeup, Part 2
15 Preparation and Rehearsal
16 Human Behavior
17 Film Acting Technique, Part 1
18 Film Acting Technique, Part 2
19 Film Acting Technique, Part 3
20 Case Study: Prime Suspect
21 Case Study: Elizabeth I
22 Case Study: The Queen
23 Acting on a Film Set
24 Characterizing the Set
25 Props
26 Working With Writers & Directors
27 Conclusion
28 Bonus: Naturalism