The impulse lab

What is it?

A space for actors to train, to play, to get messy, to connect, to uncover and embody the work they really want to do.

Favorite description of the work, “Wow, I’m actively un-fucking myself. Right now.”

Kk. But like, actually what is it?

2 days a month, I pause from directing and focus on training body-based training.

By applying the tools directly to short scenes, actors discover new pathways into inhabiting a character and following their own impulses. Actors leave with a context of how to apply the tools in auditions and rehearsals.

By applying the tools directly to audition material, actors break inhibiting habits and create new pathways into exploring and owning the role.

This is a frequently asked question?

If you want to shed old skins that don’t serve you, including critical voices inner and the bullish*t of our industry in order to discover a wilder, freer, actor self, this is for you.

Think of it like hot yoga for your actor soul, (no actual yoga, just emotional heat and movement…).

We get you out of your head and into your body so that you can do brave, released work through a combination of Michael Chekhov, Fitzmaurice Voice Work and other embodied practices.

Introduction to body-based techniques, including: Michael Chekhov, Meisner and Fitzmaurice Voice Work. Each method provides tools to release tension, increase breath capacity, and metabolize texts using body intelligence.

This is a frequently asked question?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

For experienced actors who want tools to:

  • harness primal impulseS

  • Expand range

  • restore confidence

  • Deepen Artistry

  • book More Work

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 highly recommend Ellie. You might just end up remembering that our work is actually play.

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"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. 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