Improv Essentials for Authentic Acting

\\\Are you an actor feeling isolated and ready to find your community? Join our intensive workshop to elevate your skills, boost your confidence, and connect with like-minded talent. Don’t just act—make an impact.

In this immersive 3-hour session, you’ll explore essential techniques in presence, listening, vulnerability, and authentic storytelling. Guided by experienced professionals Tony Kishawi and Asher Godson-King, you'll engage in exercises that enhance your breath awareness, body language, and impulse-driven reactions, helping you respond naturally in any scene.

We’ll break for a 30-minute lunch at 12:30, providing light refreshments to keep you energized. This focused experience is perfect for both seasoned performers and those just starting out, offering the tools you need to refine your craft and ignite your passion.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow. Reserve your spot today and take the next step in your acting journey!

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About the facilitators

Asher Godson-King is an actor and producer committed to supporting the growth and depth of every performer he works with. Recently cast in Jon Coghill’s (of Powderfinger) short film and active in local short and feature films throughout 2024, Asher has also gained valuable insights from larger productions. His ongoing coaching with QLD casting directors and ex-Home and Away actor Dan Ewing continuing to refine his approach to auditions and the craft as a whole.

Beyond acting, Asher’s diverse qualifications in yoga teaching, massage, and HR management enrich his teaching style, blending presence, movement, and individual well-being. With experience in festival curation and arts events, he creates supportive and empowering spaces for performers to thrive. Holding formal qualifications in theatre production, Asher brings a holistic approach to performance training, helping actors connect deeply with their craft and themselves.

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Tony Kishawi is a seasoned acting coach with 45 years in the performing arts, working with both aspiring actors and industry professionals to elevate their on-camera performance. Tony's approach is practical and immersive, focusing on deepening character embodiment and fostering versatility in every role.

Tony’s coaching encourages actors to shift focus from merely performing to offering directors authentic, well-rounded characters. Through a blend of creative techniques, Tony helps you move beyond limitations and take control of your craft.

Expect expert guidance in:

• Audition Preparation: Approach auditions with confidence and ease.
• Script Analysis: Discover nuanced ways to interpret scripts.
• Character Development: Infuse your roles with emotional authenticity.
• Actor Training: Be fully prepared to perform.
• Authenticity and Spontaneity: Adapt effortlessly to audition requests.
• Group Work: Broaden your emotional range by connecting with other actors.
• Voice Work: Engage your whole body for a resonant performance.

With Tony, prepare to not just act but to embody your craft with depth and readiness.

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What to expect:

• Safe, supportive environment
• Enhanced breath and body awareness
• Improved listening skills
• Increased vulnerability in performance
• Authentic personal storytelling
• Expanded emotional range
• Insights for future training opportunities

What to bring:

• Openness
• Water bottle
• Comfortable clothes
• Notebook and pen
• Lunch
• Arrive by 10:45 am
• Refreshments provided

More info to come...