The Artists at Play Workshop Guide is a structured framework for leading acting workshops rooted in the Artist at Play philosophy—centered on emotional truth, joy in the process, and community-building through creativity. It’s designed for facilitators, directors, coaches, and educators seeking to foster safe, brave spaces for artistic risk-taking and transformation.
🔹 Core Objectives:
Help participants access emotional honesty in performance
Encourage embodied storytelling and intuitive choices
Create a supportive space where “play” leads to discovery and growth
🔹 Workshop Elements:
Opening the Space
Grounding exercise or check-in
Group agreements for safety, respect, and exploration
“Lead in Love” mantra introduction
Warm-Ups & Activation
Physical and vocal warmups that promote presence
Improv or play-based exercises to unlock creativity
Text Work & Application
Use of the AAP Monologue and Scene Study approaches
Emphasis on the Three Major Beats and emotional stakes
Encouragement to “fail forward” and embrace process over polish
Coaching in Real Time
Individual or group coaching with affirming feedback
Focused redirection rooted in character truth and actor impulses
Use of mirroring, questioning, and gentle challenge
Closing & Reflection
Journaling, debrief, or circle sharing
Final affirmation or meditation
Reminder that the goal is always growth, not perfection
🔹 Audience:
High school and college students
Professional actors and ensembles
Educators and teaching artists
🔹 Tools & Resources:
Customizable lesson plans and exercises
Coaching language rooted in empowerment
Scene selection strategies, production prep, and classroom rituals