Facing Down the Ring Light
somatic tools for SELF TAPES
NYC: Dec 15 & 16
Stop overthinking your self-tapes.
Imagine connecting to your gut instincts and full emotional range every time you turn on the camera.
In this body-based acting workshop, you’ll get out of your head and into your body—to release tension, free your impulses, and trust your body’s intelligence, even when the ring light clicks on.
You’ll apply these tools directly to audition material on camera, connecting the work to real-world circumstances.
Each actor will work on camera in front of the group and receive coaching and feedback.
When + Where
NYC: December 15 & 16
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM both days
The Drama League, 32 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013
(Doors open 20 minutes early. Bring lunch—breaks are short and options nearby are limited.)
what people are saying
“Ellie’s approach cleared an internal path to the body’s rich resources. I left feeling empowered to trust my unique perspective.”
—Kate Eastman, Maestro
“I walked away confident I could try material in lots of ways until something clicked. It changed how I walk into any room.”
— Mitch Lewis, Comedy Central Executive Producer
“This was the first time in years I felt my ‘actor mind’ and ‘actor body’ reunite. I accessed vulnerability I’d been missing.”
—Nicole Cannon, The Magnificent Revengers
This Is For
Experienced actors who want tools to:
Work through the freeze response
Tap into primal impulse
Restore confidence
Deepen artistry
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Register.
Early Bird Special — $250 (through Nov 10)
Regular Price — $295
Classes are intentionally small.
If you’re interested, register now to secure your spot.
WORKSHOP Format:
Day 1: TRAINING
Learn somatic techniques that release inhibition, expand emotional and imaginative range, and integrate text through the body.
The tools draw from Michael Chekhov, Meisner, Fitzmaurice Voicework, and other embodiment practices.*
*Even if you’ve trained in these techniques before, expect a fresh, distinctive approach.
Day 2: Application
A hybrid between private coaching and a somatic acting class.
You’ll apply Day 1 tools to a real audition side, scene, or monologue while Ellie coaches each actor individually on camera.
Actors leave with their footage to continue studying how their work translates on screen.
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Get ready for 2026!
$295 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $250 (Before Nov 10)
