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About ReFocusMethod
Getting out of the head and into the presence
ReFocusMethod removes psychological complexity from acting, making it simpler, more joyful, and clearer. Performance will be more consistent and convincing, particularly when preparation time for a scene or take is limited.
Focus and relaxation are essential for portraying the truth, moving with the truth, and delivering text and emotions as truth. The actor must be aware of muscular tensions, mental and physical habits. With ReFocusMethod, actors are able to develop a sixth sense, which allows them to identify and use the right amount of body tension, be precise about where the attention and energy are directed, and so be fully present.
As emotions are a physical response to outside stimuli, or to a mental process (thinking), actors can consciously explore facial expressions, breathing, and posture to access, control, and feel real emotions within a short time of preparation, and also let go of them on demand. Actors create the truth in relations, text, emotion, and movement through their focus on their physical experience and their attention to other character(s) or the environment.
Actor self and Charactare self
To let a character live its own life the actor must leave it alone, striving to give up control of the character.ReFocusMethod creates a clear distinction between an actor's self and the self of the character. It helps actors create the courage and trust to not controlling the process and not having to show or pretend stuff (to act). Let the character be in the moment. As a result, the actor will get in to a mental state of flow, allowing the charactare to surprice the actor.
Once they learned the ReFocusMethod actors can continue to explore and develop their instrument in daily life, based on the exercises and experiences they had in class.
History
Its roots can be traced back to the Swedish National Acting Academy of the 1960s, where Andris Blekte (1923-2007) taught for more than 30 years and became well known for his relaxation and body awareness techniques.
Tony Grahn became a professional actor in 1986. In 1991, he graduated from the Swedish National Acting Academy. As a student of Andris Blekte's classes, he experienced a powerful change that inspired him to further develop his technique. After graduating from Drama Studio London in 1996, he worked as a director for several years. Tony began teaching the method at The Actors Centre London in 1999. Since then, he has developed it further through his teaching experience and studying the nature of human behaviour.
Interested in attending a workshop this fall? Read more and apply here:
Basic Workshop 30/8-1/9 2024
Pro Workshop 6/9-8/9 2024