Join Kate Phillips, director/performer and HCC Filmmaking faculty, for a dynamic two-day scene workshop designed for directors, actors, and anyone curious about embodied performance. In this class, you'll explore a directing and acting approach that fosters living performances—the kind an audience can’t look away from. Performances that feel real, dynamic, and full of paradox and conflict. Vulnerable and vivid performances require intentional care for actors and the process. Through a blend of hands-on scene work, tools for sustaining fresh and compelling performances, and an emphasis on emotional safety and curiosity, you’ll learn how to tune into your own body and emotions as tools to create richer characters and deeper connections between scene partners, actors/directors, and the audience. Whether you're a director guiding actors or an actor exploring a role, this workshop will equip you with techniques to keep performances alive, even through long rehearsals and production days. Bring a scene you’re working on, or choose one when you arrive.
Kate’s previous workshop at The Storyhive
Workshop Schedule
Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Scene Exploration – Learn techniques to deepen character work and storytelling.
• Hands-On Training – Engage in exercises that enhance emotional depth and authenticity.
Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sustaining Performances – Discover tools to keep performances fresh, even through long productions.
Meet the Instructor
Kate Phillips is a director, performer, and HCC Filmmaking Faculty member with extensive experience in acting and directing for stage and screen. She specializes in embodied performance techniques that help actors and directors craft compelling, nuanced scenes.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for actors, directors, and creatives looking to refine their craft and deepen connections in their work. Join a supportive environment to grow as a performer and storyteller.
Price
$100 for both days
This two-day workshop welcomes all experience levels. Space is limited—reserve your spot today.