Relaxation and Sensory Work at Astoria Acting Workshop

The only Pop-Up Acting Workshop in Astoria!

Astoria Acting Workshop is a Pop-Up Workshop designed for Actors living in Astoria, Queens. Why not sharpen your acting skills in your own backyard? Save yourself time and money while working on your craft.

Our Featured Pop-Up Workshop is March 8th: "Relaxation and Sensory Work" The Method Fundamentals.

Are you ready to take your acting career to the next level by learning technique? Have you heard of Method Acting? Want to explore the fundamentals of “The Method” training? In this introductory workshop; you will be taken through a guided relaxation, followed by engaging each of the five senses through a gradual progression of a sense-by-sense explorative exercise. This class is for all levels of actors and artists. Ages 21+ Special Price $30. No-Drop in's and No Late Entry".

Relaxation and Sensory Work are the fundamentals of Lee Strasberg’s “The Method” training.

Musicians tune their instruments before they play them, Dancers stretch before they dance and Athlete’s train hard. The Actor is no different, because the Actor too must tune their instrument and practice daily. The only problem is, most Actors don’t have the tools or knowledge on how to practice. I’m here to teach you how to practice and fine tune your acting instrument.

This two-hour workshop is designed to introduce or reinforce the actor with the tools they need to give a more truthful and grounded performance. Relaxation and Sensory Work are the fundamentals of Lee Strasberg’s “The Method” training.

Experience guided relaxation where you will learn how to release physical and mental tension, leaving you feeling present, connected to your instrument and ready to work. You will then learn how to stimulate your imagination, through a guided sensory activated exercise as we discover how to bring an imaginary place to life.

This workshop is for all actors of all levels of training and experience. Whether you’re an influencer who never took an acting class before and want to try one, or are a professional actor looking for a place to exercise your acting muscles, this workshop is perfect for you. Let me help show you the way.

What to wear: Wear something comfortable. I recommend layers as the Theatre can get cold sometimes. 

What to bring: A bottle of water. Unfortunately, coffee is never allowed in the theatre. You are welcome to bring a journal if you want to take any notes or want to write about your experience, totally up to you. 

Seating is limited - Eventbrite Link in Bio. Use Code: ASTORIA for $5.00 off. 

Just a friendly reminder that even though we are learning together, everyone is going to be individually exploring. No pressure to perform, everyone is learning and I will be there as a gentle guide through this experience.

Your Teacher,
Elizabeth Carlsen

Elizabeth is an American Actress Born and Raised in Astoria, Queens. She received her MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University.