Becky Sharpe is a film director offering a Screen Acting Scene Weekend for Improvers - all day on Saturday 23rd November and Sunday 24th November to work with a small group of actors developing their on-camera presence.
The classes are 10.30am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, and include a Meisner screen workout and Scene Work for camera. This weekend workshop is great for students who have completed some foundation workshops with Becky who wish to advance their screen acting skills. This is the ideal preparation for acting students preparing to film a Showreel Scene on Becky's Showreel Scene Weekend.
You will develop your ability to BE IN THE MOMENT, working with Repetition and specific Screen techniques that Becky has evolved for on-camera Work. You will develop your authenticity in performance, self-awareness, truthfulness, and moment by moment connection. In these sessions we will build on the work you have done previously, as we start to work with key cinematic and televisual elements of Screen Technique to take your screen acting to the next level.
Your ability to work on a deeper level will free you to connect and be in the moment with your fellow actor, to be alive and spontaneous whilst staying true to the story of the script. This is invaluable, both for auditions and for work on film and television sets.
The Screen Workout sessions will be filmed, so that you can evaluate your own progress and ability to be in the moment. The final part of the Weekend will be the filming of a scene that you work on during the Saturday and Sunday, and it will be edited and given to you to keep.
Some Recent Reviews:
"Becky Sharpe - you're an absolute JOY to work with. I feel like in such a short time of knowing you you've been stamping out my life-long bad behaviours (like putting myself down or being negative) and building my acting confidence and technique with each session. You're the "stage mom" I never had. So basically... thank you!!"
Yulia Kovnat – Actress
"I recently completed a showreel weekend with Becky, filmed at a great location, which was excellent for both interior and exterior scenes. Becky creates a very friendly, relaxed but professional environment; her advice, patience and attention to detail is invaluable... She understands what is needed to make a great showreel. I have just received the finished product and couldn't be happier with the result. Thanks Becky."
Lynne Austin - Actress
“I loved attending Becky Sharpe’s Screen Acting Workshop Over the weekend!! I had no idea what to expect but I loved every minute. Becky is awesome she is just what I need in a teacher and have been searching for for a long long time! She’s a great mentor/director and teacher - I learnt so much on every level and I love how she makes you feel empowered to be yourself on camera. Her technique is so refreshing and inspiring I can’t wait to train more with Becky!
I have been training over the past 8 years and trained mainly in Meisner but Becky uses a variety of techniques to get the best out of you as an actor. And what I love most is that she inspires you and helps you work out your individual technique which I think is the most important thing for an actor. It’s very empowering and I love also how she is brutally honest and prepares you for being on set and for auditions and gets you making your own decisions for yourself from the word go. It’s really empowering and enlightening and I couldn’t recommend Becky enough. Thank you so so much – I’m so happy I met you and I can’t wait to learn more"
Henny Hardy - Actress
“I'm so glad I've worked with Becky towards getting my showreel put together for many reasons. She's so wonderfully easy to get on with which immediately sets you at ease with whatever it is you're doing, whether in group or individually. She's flexible and accomodating if you have bespoke needs in terms of your schedule. Her sense of humour and mix of intellectual and creative insight makes for a very amenable and totally engaging directing approach. She has an informed understanding of the screen-acting process so is able to communicate effectively, which empowers you to produce authentic work. I would absolutely recommend undertaking coaching with her toward filming any material, especially if, like me, you're primarily a theatre actor. I understand she also provides sessions in which she is able to advise on your business plan, branding, etc. which I'm sure I'll be taking advantage of in the near future.”
Anna Sharpe-Jones - Actress
“A lovely screen acting class with Becky. The regular acting training helps me remove the corporate mask I have worn in the past during my corporate career. In some professions, we suppress our emotions and thus wear a mask.
However, acting is not like any other profession, the beautiful art that we love. I have found that by training regularly in Becky’s sessions, it helps me become emotionally naked and vulnerable. One of the strong attributes of training with Becky is her style of teaching helps you relax, be in the moment and access your emotions. Looking forward to continuing the journey and seeing some further great work in class.”
Ravi Summan - Actor
“Going to Becky Sharpe’s workshop last weekend was incredible. I’ve missed acting so much, and I haven’t been doing acting for a long time as I was studying dance at university. I was very nervous getting back into it. Becky helped me restore the confidence and the push I needed. She has definitely made me realise that “YES, THIS IS WHAT I DEFINITELY WANT TO DO AND SUCCEED IN”.
Becky has this incredible aura where she is very straightforward and to the point of what you need to do and how to do it. Becky is also very insightful and I truly believe she knows what she is doing. A very talented person who truly cares about her students. Inspirational and worth going to her workshops, she is truly dedicating her time for her students and helping us in what we need in order to achieve our dreams. Thank you so much Becky, I really appreciate it. I do hope to see you soon, much love!”
Sahar Tariq – Actress
"I had an absolutely fab time working with Becky during her course of screen acting workshops. Such a fab director who understands the actors needs - coming from a theatre background I found this incredibly helpful when working in front of the camera. I also had a breakthrough in the last session which felt wonderful! Thank you Becky for all of your help x"
Ciara Waterfield – Actress
"Becky is an excellent holistic teacher. Whilst the main focus of the course is screen acting she also encourages students to look after themselves and suggests materials to help them. Her group is supportive and I my confidence has grown as my course has progressed. I would recommend Becky's classes to anyone"
Claudette Burke - Actress
FAQs
Who is leading the workshop?
Becky Sharpe is a filmmaker and photographer, working in film and tv. She is currently preparing a UK feature film and training amazing screen actors and screen directors. You can find out more about Becky at www.SharpeFilms.com
Ticket Pricing
To purchase a ticket for the weekend is £140, so please select the ticket to pay a £50 deposit, with the outstanding balance to be settled in cash at your first session. The ticket includes tea and coffee and mineral water for you.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
See www.SharpeFilms.com to find out more about the course leader, and you can email Becky(at)SharpeFilms.com with any questions.
Where are the workshops taking place?
The workshops are taking place in Hither Green, which is one stop from Charing Cross or London Bridge. The address will be confirmed for you when you purchase your ticket.
Venue:
Becky's Studio
Hither Green London, SE13 6HP
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