Finding Voice Workshop

Stephen about his workshop:

 “I define the space as one where there are very few rules. One cannot hurt anyone, or destroy things. That’s about it. I define it as a space where nothing has to be done well. A place of research. A place to develop more trust in intuition, instinct, and imagination. A place where we allow and acknowledge, the presentation of material that comes up out of the unknown... The Other Side."

The workshop offers a framework designed for participants to experience, articulate and expand their artistic voices. I have found involvement in a variety of creative processes facilitates an ever-deepening trust for instinct, intuition and imagination that leads to greater self-esteem, integrity and charisma. I offer participants many experiences that clearly reveal how close the field of connected, soulful expression lives within all of us and tools to tap into it. The work is often fun, stimulating, expansive and certainly challenging.”

We work in a rehearsal space 4 hours per day with very concentrated short brakes only.  Participants should bring snacks, notebook and pen and they should know that homework is given. Participants must agree to come to every session, come on time every session and stay the whole session.

Stephen Rappaport has led workshops at:

-University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre, Stockholm (DI)

-The National Theatre of Sweden (Riksteater) Stockholm

-College of Dramatic Arts University

-College of Arts Crafts and Design (Konstfack)

-Gothenburg Opera Ballet

-Stockholm City Theatre (Stockholm Stadsteater)

-University College of Dance and Circus, Stockholm (DOCH)

-Backa Theatre, Gothenburg

-The Actors Forum (London)

-Scene Studion Stockholm

-Teachers University (Lärarhögskolan, Stockholm)

-The Actors Centre (London)

-BSI Group, (Japan)

-SEB bank Danderyds Hospital

-SIF Impro and Co. (Stockholm)

-Sandringham Secondary College (Melbourne)

-Sonoma State University University of Southern California

-University of Saskatchewan

-University of Alberta

-The Northwest Playwright group in Seattle

-The California Rehabilitation Centre in Norko

-And privately for individuals, groups and businesses

Some voices:

"Stephen, du har en fantastisk förmåga att skapa trygghet och tolerans som gör att vi deltagare kastar oss ut. En icke fördömande atmosfär som inte försöker forma eller stöpa utan utgår från vilka vi deltagare är.  Jag beundrar också det faktum att du ställer höga krav och inspirerar till kreativitet."   

Linda Adami,  Performer/Dancer

“Stephen is a spring of inpiration and to have worked with him has been extremely developemental for me. He has a sharp eye and sensitivity that has helped me to discover sides of myslelf I didn’t know I had.” 

Louise Peterhoff  Performer/Dancer

 “Miraculous, unforgettable, astounding, practical tips, concrete tools, joyuosly gratifying and such a fucking balst… Thanks” 

Ida Wahlund, Actress

 ”Stephens bejakande av individens gränslöshet ger möjlighet till utveckling som både skådespelare och konstnär. Och hans ärlighet är brutalt kärleksfull.  Det gör honom till en sjuhelvetes pedagog.  En stor lyx! ” 

Kajsa Ernst, Actress

Thank you for your passion

Thank you for pushing us

Thank you for your love

Thank you for looking at each of us

Thank you for your cool hat

Thank you for spending time with us

Thank you for giving me great feedback

Thank you for waking me up

Thank you for uniting us

Thank you for your smile

Thank you for shouting so loud at me

Thank you for singing

Thank you for going overtime everyday

Thank you for making us sweat

Thank you for making me want to come to work every morning

Thank you for liking my new bike

Thank you for giving us home work...

Thank you for everything.

I love you! You rock!!

Hukuto Kodama, Dancer

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