F*ck the Chorus Line
Unleash You: EMBODIED Acting & Singing IN Musical Theater
NYC: FEB 3 & 4
Somatic techniques + Musical Theater (Acting & Singing)
How would your life be different if you could close the gap between what you know you can do deep inside and what comes out in high pressure circumstances like MT auditions and challenging rehearsals?
In this body-based workshop, you’ll get out of your head and into your body to liberate that raw, bold, truthful singer/actor inside.
Actors learn concrete tools to release tension, free impulses, and harness body intelligence in acting and signing, even when the pressure’s on.
Each actor will have the opportunity to work in front of the group, stepping boldly into their unique artistry.
NYC: Feb 3 & 4
Monday Feb 3: 11am-5pm
Tuesday Feb 4: 11am-5pm*
*If you need to leave early, you can work earlier in the day.
what people are saying:
“The body contains so much wisdom, insight, and inspiration, and Ellie's approach to the embodiment worked to clear an internal path to those rich resources. I left feeling empowered to continue a dialogue with my own instrument, and to foster trust in my unique perspective.”
—Kate Eastman, Maestro
"I walked away feeling more confident that I could try the same material in lots of different ways in an effort to try things on until something felt like it fit. (I also think this immediately shifted how I think about walking into any room, ever. Am I lifting? Pushing? Pulling? Loved it.)"
— Mitch Lewis, Comedy Central Executive Producer
“Due to some health issues, I’ve put my “actor mind” and my “actor body” in two different boxes. This was the first time in years I felt that barrier break down. I was able to integrate the two halves of myself and access the vulnerability that I’ve been missing.”
—Nicole Cannon, The Magnificent Revengers
For experienced Musical Theater actors who want tools to:
Book more leading roles
Take control of their “type”
Boost confidence
Reclaim joy
Deepen Artistry
Register.
Classes are small so if you are interested, sign up as soon as possible.
$225
Some internships and sliding scale options are available. Reach out if needed.
WORKSHOP Format:
Day 1: TRAINING
Actors learn body-based techniques to release inhibitions, expand emotional and imaginative range, and metabolize text using body intelligence.
The techniques include Michael Chekhov, Meisner, aspects of Fitzmaurice Voice Work, and many other somatic practices.*
*If you have experience with these techniques, please be open to surprise! Ellie offers a very specific and unique way into the work. It maybe be quite different.
Day 2: working
The second day is a hybrid between private coaching and a somatic acting class.
Actors continue to explore the body-based tools from day 1 through direct application to songs and scenes/monologue.
Ellie coaches each actor individually in front of the class, bridging the gap between technical precision and raw, authentic performance.
Logistics:
LOCATION: 32 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013 (The Drama League)
START: Space opens 20 min before class. Show up early to meet, greet and get settled in.
LUNCH: Both days we will take a 20 minute lunch. Bringing lunch and snacks is recommended. Lunch is short and there aren’t a ton of places nearby. You will probably be hungry and want this time to sit. Your future self will thank you.
Sign up !
Start off 2025 right.
$225 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $175 (Before Jan 4th)
