In this 6-week acting intensive, students will explore a range of foundational acting methods that have shaped modern performance. Each week will introduce a different approach, including Stanislavski’s system of psychological realism, Laban Movement Analysis for expressive physicality, and Lecoq’s dynamic exploration of space, rhythm, and character. Additional techniques may include Viewpoints, Meisner, and improvisational methods to round out a holistic view of the actor’s toolkit as time allows.
Designed for performers of all levels, this course emphasizes experimentation, embodiment, and reflection. Through solo/group exercises and discussion, students will deepen their awareness of their own artistic process while expanding their capacity to engage with diverse performance styles.
This class offers a supportive space to stretch, play, and grow.
How to register: Register through email with Vianna at
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Cost: $80. There are 8 spots available.
Location: Classroom/meditation space, 2nd level
Organizer Vianna:
Vianna Isbister is a dynamic multi-hyphenate performer and teacher with a B.A. in Theatre and an M.A. in Communication and Storytelling Studies. In addition to teaching in various universities, Vianna has taught over 1000 movement and aerial classes over the course of 4 years. Her work bridges the gap between the spoken and the unspoken, blending performance art with academic insights to craft narratives that resonate. Her work will be featured at the 2025 National Storytelling Network Conference and as author of a book chapter in Memorial Art in Rhetorical Discourse in 2026. She has performed with Night Owl Circus Arts (NOCA), East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Jonesborough Storytellers Guild (JSG), and online with Artists Standing Strong Together (ASST) to name a few. She is passionate about supporting people in aligning with their bodies and uncovering practical ways to deepen their connection to self.
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