The Third Year

Emphasis is put on the body and movement using the text of a modern or contemporary author. It’s the most difficult exercise of the year that is carried by the uniqueness of the actor and freedom of his performance. Pedagogy focuses on counter-casting to allow the future professional to use the tools collected during the first year to the best of his/her ability and in difficult situations. Meisner and Stanislavski methods are still present and developed. The Alexander method is introduced.

The third year is punctuated with three projects and showcases, and there is a public show every six to eight weeks. All shows are subtitled in French. The year includes three exams as well as public shows every eight weeks.

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1. Reverse Show 

Emphasis is put on the body and movement using the text of a modern or contemporary author. It’s the most difficult exercise of the year that is carried by the uniqueness of the actor and freedom of his performance. Pedagogy focuses on counter-casting to allow the future professional to use the tools collected during the previous year to the best of his/her ability and in difficult situations. Meisner and Stanislavski methods are still present and developed. The Alexander method is introduced. 

2. Speed show 

In accordance with the progress and development of the actors, the program will be on a classical author, camera work or a public reading. Generally, this exam has ties to historical or current events. Preparation time is very short in order to push the young actor to work based on instinct and well-developed technical foundations. 

3. Showcase 

This is the final show bringing the year to a close with a dozen performances open to professionals: agents, casting directors, directors and producers. The casting must highlight individual student’s virtuosity and technique.