Method Acting And The Business of Acting Masterclass

With Brian Timoney

“Talent is just one part of being a successful actor. You also need business know-how as well as talent. In fact, acting excellence is about being excellent in every area of the business. ”

~ Brian Timoney

The thing about the acting profession is that it requires acting and business skills. To succeed you need talent plus a particular way of thinking that is against the norm.

This Masterclass is a combination at looking at what is required to acheive acting excellence from an artistic and business perspective.

This is a very challenging masterclass that will put you through your paces.

The Method

This is the opportunity to understand and implement the acting approach used by the world’s leading film actors such as Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Angeline Jolie, Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington and Ed Norton. Brian Timoney is one of the UK’s leading experts on Method Acting, (as seen on the BBC).

He will take you through the technique in detail, using various exercises and techniques developed by Lee Strasberg (inventor of The Method), which you then put into practise using scenes and improvisations. This is an exciting and intensive three day exploration of the technique. He will also work with you on excercises that are extensions of The Method used in Hollywood today.

Telling the Truth

Brian likes to tell the truth about actors acting. This is not a vanity class. It’s for actors who are at home hearing the truth about themselevs and their work in order to take their acting to the next level.

Advanced Thinking and Marketing

Brian will impart to you the advanced thinking techniques required in order to become a successful actor.

He will delve deep into the pshycology of successful professional actors and discuss how to fuse this with advanced marketing techniques in order to get work in today’s industry.

Casting Director Session

Brian will hold a sesion with a leading UK Casting Director who will give their advise and insights into the industry.

HERE IS WHAT OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTORS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT BRIAN TIMONEY

MASTERCLASS DETAILS

Dates

Friday 15th – 17th May 2009 (10am-5pm daily)

Who should attend?

The class is suitable for those who have already trained professionally and are bow working in the industry.

Venue – The Courtyard Theatre

Our Venue for the Masterclass. The 100 seat Courtyard Studio Theatre

The Courtyard Theatre Grade II listed building

The Masterclass is held in a functioning 100 seat London theatre with a versatile stage area.

The Courtyard Studio Theatre
40 Pitfield St
London
N1 6EU

Course Fee

The masterclass fee is £495. Payment is required by debit or credit card.

Enrolment

A £50 assessment fee is required.

We then assess your suitability for the course by telephone within 5 working days. If you are unsuccessful, your assessment fee is refunded. If you are successful, the remaining £445 is required within 48 hours.

Once you have paid your assessment fee, you have 7 days from the day after you booked to cancel your booking and receive a full refund. If the course starts within this 7 day period, the cancellation period ends when the course starts. Please contact us in writing if you wish to cancel.

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Feedback From Brian’s Other Courses

“The class that Brian teaches has opened my eyes to a whole new world of acting. One that I will keep for the rest of my career. It has inspired me in more ways than I realised. The fella knows his stuff! A+!!”
JC. Ortanna, West Sussex

“Real, truthful, intelligent training. This class really puts your acting skills to the test and makes you work hard. It was one of the most useful classes I have ever been to. Brian Timoney has a great ability to read and understand an actor’s needs.”
Sarah-Jane Sherwood, Kent

“Having never acted before, Brian’s course could not have been better. He knows the techniques inside out, he knows the industry back to front, he knows the work top to bottom. Also, he knows inspirational acting has the power to change people and most importantly, his motivation is to teach you all about it. Epic course, serve me up another portion.”
Robert Emmanuel, Whitechapel, London

“I found the introduction to method acting course with Brian both educational and enlightening and I would recommend to any actor serious about the profession. I even found it useful in my current occupation which is in sales. Brian is a great tutor and I am looking forward to continuing my journey with the method centre.”
Hassan Eltom, London, SW7

“Brian’s courses and tuition are excellent. The classes bring you so much more than just acting with a structured methodology that allows you to be believable. It begins to open up you andallows you to explore yourself. It can allow you to gain control and then allowyou to bring to life the characters you play I look forward to returing to the studio in the future and continuing my development. Thanks Brian.
Michael Archer, London

“When I left Ireland over a year ago and before doing Brian`s Induction to Method Acting Course I had very little experience of Acting whatsoever and if you said to me a year ago that I would be taking a Method Acting Course with Brian Timoney I would have said that you were mad in the head!!! But I would have been mad in the head if I didn’t do this course!!! Even before I booked the course I was for weeks thinking would I, or wouldn`t I?!!! Trust Me JUST DO IT!!! I can honestly say that it was the best experience of my life and I feel for the first time in my life that I have found someone who understands me and what road to take in my life! Brian is not just a teacher, he is much, much more that that! He understands people, honest, listens and knows what is best for you and an inspiration to all! If you want to be the best in acting then Brian Timoney Method Acting courses are the way forward and to achieving the highest standards and reaching your dreams! I have only happy memories of Brian’s course and a lot of laughter with everyone I got to meet on the course and I look forward to taking more courses with Brian Timoney in the future”
John O’Neill, Ireland

“I found the Advanced Method classes to be especially challenging, insightful and rewarding. With in-depth focus on the different aspects of the technique and how to apply them to your work, Brian’s main priority is to get you producing a high standard of acting. I also really appreciated learning about the business, and now feel much less daunted about making a start in it. My own confidence, ability and understanding has broadened, and I watched the same happen with my classmates. Thanks for helping me relax! A really helpful 6 weeks. Highly recommended.
Lorraine Barr, Finchley

“I approached Brian about a year after completing a course in acting at theatre school – although it was a great experience and I did enjoy it I wasn’t getting any work, and I still felt like I was no closer to being able to create a believable, honest character. Acting would feel uncomfortable and sometimes incredibly forced and false – something I had to address as my confidence was plummeting. I came across Brian’s classes online and enrolled. Right from the briefing at the beginning of the class, I identified with what Brian was saying and knew this was the place that was going to help me. From relaxation techniques to sense memory exercises, as well as working on scene work and monologues – I learnt so so much and slowly I am beginning to be able to relax and to tap into emotions (without forcing them!!) and bring them into my work. I have since completed a second course with Brian that helped me to create strong monologues ready for auditions – I am feeling so much more confident and I’m enjoying acting again – the techniques he teaches as well as the advice he gives each student will help actors at any stage in their career. I will continue to use the relaxation and sense memory techniques and I am looking forward to working with Brian again. I highly recommend his classes to anyone who is serious about acting – for me and I know so many others, it is the best investment for your career.
Alex Dimmer, Camden, London

“The Advanced Classes gave me back my faith in my work and gave me a new set of ideas to work with that have helped me improve the way that I approach the text. Brian is a fair and honest teacher who was extremely helpful and supportive in the lessons. He taught us all to not be afraid anymore, which is one of the biggest problems with all actors. You’re an amazing teacher and I was really lucky to work with you.
Thank you.”
Rita Walters, Middlesex

“What did I like about the course? What didn’t I like about the course? It was fantastic!”
Hugh McLaughlin, Northern Ireland

“This was the best week of my life.”
Anne Stafford, Elephant and Castle, London

“This teacher is brilliant. He offers a practical approach to acting using Method exercises as well as great advice on the industry and useful feedback on your work. It’s so refreshing to work with a teacher who is as good as he is. I found the class environment especially good; it’s supportive so you feel you can take risks in your work. What’s great about this course is that it really is suitable for any actor whether they’re a beginner or have been acting professionally for years. I recommend it!”
C. Lomas, Holloway, London

“This class was truly perfect for a first acting experience. Brian creates a safe environment where beginners and professional actors alike attempt new approaches using the tools of the method. I was surprised to see how quickly what you learn in class is applicable and gives results that are beyond expectations. Brian also has the ability to pinpoint exactly where an actor may not be correctly focused and give him/ her the tool necessary for an immediate result. I highly recommend this course, so much so that I have already signed up to the next workshop!’”
Mathilde Merlot, Paris

Dear Brian, Thank you so much for a wonderful month.
I enjoyed this course immensely, and I have got so much out of it.
You are an honest, caring, passionate teacher and I’m very grateful.
Lots of love xx
Annabel Andrews, West Sussex

‘’You are pretty damn good at what you teach, and that is one thing that I think is quite rare today. In all honesty an excellent class, with a sound set of people and a great teacher.’’

Jamie Livingstone, Newcastle

‘’I would just like to thank you for your time, commitment and professionalism throughout the course. It was tough for me at times, but I got a tremendous amount from it, and enjoyed it. So, this is just a short email to express my appreciation for your dedication to the art, it certainly comes across in your teaching.’’
Andrew Hutton, Old Street, London

“Having never acted before, Brian’s course could not have been better. He knows the techniques inside out, he knows the industry back to front, he knows the work top to bottom. Also, he knows inspirational acting has the power to change people and most importantly, his motivation is to teach you all about it. Epic course, serve me up another portion.”
Robert Emmanuel, Whitechapel, London

”This course really allowed me to open up. I completely enjoyed all the lessons. I felt really free on stage and totally lost any self-consciousness I had. So, if you want to join this course, don’t think about it… it’s fantastic!”
Sandra Delgado, Barcelona

“Initially, I was unsure of what the ‘Method’ entailed. The processes involved caused my awareness of myself to gradually open like a flower responding to sunlight. The Method allows you to acknowledge your own truth and when the alchemy of truth and creativity merge something magical is created inside the actor and for those watching. The experience of acting using Method tools has left me wanting to learn and experience more of the same.”
Emma Collins, Enfield, Middlesex

Hi Brian, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for a great month. I really enjoyed it and felt that I have progressed since my first month with you in May. Thanks for creating a safe environment for me to develop as an actor. Thanks again for your time, observation, knowledge, skill, and encouragement.
Kathryn O’Neil, West Hampstead, London

“The one month Intensive is an amazing experience that really gets you in tune with yourself as an actor, by presenting it as the art form that it is. It taught me about the raw honest truth of performance and the discipline and will needed to convey it.”
Rafiq Richards, Forest Hill, London

”I have found the intensive course an excellent opportunity to develop my depth as an actor. It has helped identify some of my weaknesses and provided valuable tools to overcome them or in some cases turn them into strengths. I have also found it a safe and encouraging environment to express myself in, and hence progress in. On top of this, I have had the privilege of working with an honest teacher in Brian Timoney, who has nurtured and taught me many tools that work for me.”
Raphael Sowole, Deptford, London

”A very interesting class structure that gives you the opportunity to work as hard as you want. It has opened up the proverbial window of fresh air for me, and with every breath, I can feel that there’s more and more to be explored and developed within me, thanks to this class.”
Nuria Jana, Spain

“I have been a member for approximately six months. Throughout the six months, Brian Timoney’s classes challenged everything that I previously understood about acting and it has taken my acting to a whole new level. Brian is committed to the work of his students and offers constructive criticism, so that the work of his students is more honest and grounded. We are taught various exercises that allow us to tap into a deeper truth within ourselves and breathe life into the characters we play. I cannot imagine any other way for a gradual but effective way to get a beginner started on a road to success. I highly recommend Brian’s classes to those who are looking for skills that will set them apart from all other actors and are serious about acting as a career.”
Katrina Kang, Marylebone, London

“With any good drama class you need a teacher that is honest and focused to get the best acting out of you. This is the first time in a long time I have really acted in this sort of environment. The classes are small so you get a lot of individual attention as well as valuable group work. I would recommend this to anyone with a passion for acting and wanting to find a little bit more about themselves, but be prepared to step over some boundaries!”
Mateusz Lilpop, Hoxton, London

“The studio has given me exactly what I need in an acting course. There is a great atmosphere in the classes and more importantly I feel safe to experiment and in turn this allows me to be more creative and imaginative in my acting. I feel that because Brian is a working actor himself, he is sensitive and up to date to the students needs. Brian is helping me to overcome my personal obstacles as an actor and I am enjoying my continued progression within the class.”
Elke Ryan, Sydney, Australia

“I find this class essential fora clear understanding of how toaccess this technique called “Method acting”. It has also allowed me toinitiate a much deeper connection withmyself as well as with the characters I play.”
Luca Zizzari, Italy

“Brian’s teaching of ‘the Method’ has made me realise that my acting needs to be 100% believable and I’ve benefited from his coaching and honest feedback to my work. He has created aprofessional learning environment and with a limited number of students to each class we all get our own time and space to perform.
Leon Coleman, Herfordshire

Using ‘the method’ has transformed my approach to acting and the standard of my work. I feel free in myself, and really alive when working. The Method has also shown me how to stimulate a high level of belief in what I am doing on stage.”
Roberta Howett, Dublin