Workshop Stockholm

ReFocusMethod

with Tony Grahn

May 9th - 11th 2025

Workshopen ges på Svenska, men du kan arbeta med scener på Engelska.

ReFocusMethod is a practical approach that removes psychological complexity in acting, making it more simple, joyful and clearer. It makes a performance more consistent and convincing, especially when the preparation time for a take or a scene is short. The method emphasizes the presence, the now, helping actors direct their attention with precision, and balancing muscle tension, breathing and movement to convey genuine emotions.
ReFocusMethod traces its roots to the Swedish National Acting Academy in the 1960s, where Andris Blekte (1923-2007), taught for more than 30 years and became well known for his techniques and exercises in relaxation and body awareness.
Tony Grahn started working as a professional actor in 1986. He graduated from the Swedish National Acting Academy in 1991. After a profound experience he had during one of Andris Blekte’s classes Tony decided to bring his technique further. In 1996 he graduated from Drama Studio London as a director. Tony started teaching Andris method at The Actors Centre London in 1999. Since then, he has been teaching ReFocusMethod workshops and masterclasses to actors and singers in the UK and Europe.

This is the basic structure of a workshop or masterclass:

Day 1
After a short theoretical introduction over the ReFocusMethod we will work with exercises to create a strong awareness of the tensions in the body, tics and physical habits. Further we work with exercises in how to direct attention (focus) on specific things in a scene. The purpose is to get out of the head and create strong presence and be able to deliver movements and authentic emotions fully believable. At the end of the day, we will apply these skills in short dramatic situations.

Day 2
After a short recap from day one we will work with exercises how to easy access and bring out strong emotions within a short time of preparation, and without a complex and psychological process. Working with short scenes we will continue the day by exploring how to really connect with the other character and deliver lines, emotions and movements fully believable.

Day 3
Shooting day.
We will film the scenes all day, we will look back for feedback and analyses. All participants will end up with about three full takes to be used for a showreel if wanted.

Dates: May 9 – 11, 2025
Time: 10-18 all days.
Place: Stockholm TBA
Fee: 5500 SEK ink. 25% moms
MAX 8 participants.

If you have any questions, please contact Tony Grahn directly.
Phone: +46 72 554 77 11
Email: tony@refocusmethod.com

Tony Grahn

Founder and Acting Coach

Tony graduated from The Swedish National Acting Academy 1991. Began directing theatre in 1992 and entered a one year post graduate Directing Training at Drama Studio London 1995. After this training, Tony directed number of productions in London. In 1998 he started to teach to the abilty of staying relaxed and focused, at The Actors Centre London. Moving to Amsterdam 2001 he continued to teach the method at several drama schools and 7 years was a permanent teacher at the Film Acting Academy, FAAAM in Amsterdam. Tony also taught his method within the Endemol, Theatre school De Trap and Theater DNA. In Sweden he has been teaching at the Acting institute Trappan, Kulturkraft Syd, the Opera House in Gothenburg, The Symphonic Orchestra in both Gothenburg and Stockholm. More than a thousand actors, singers and musicians have learned his method.

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Contact

If you have questions regarding upcoming classes or if you’d like to book 1:1 coaching, send an email to tony@refocusmethod.com