6wks | 2hrs p/wk

$550 AUD | $365 USD

Live classes via Zoom for multiple time zones.

Do you encounter a barrier when portraying anger in a scene or monologue? Perhaps it feels contrived or stereotypical, or maybe it triggers unexpected emotions like tears?

In PEM Basics 1, we’ll deep dive into Aggression and cover the technical, physical means to authentically convey this basic emotion. Aggression will enhance your ability to play characters who exude directness, assertiveness and drive, or who grapple with unresolved anger from their past.

Practical Craft Applications of Aggression

A heated argument, charging into battle, a competitive athlete, a business person who is assertive, etc.

The Range of Aggression

Anger, irritation, power, presence, focus, grit, assertiveness, motivation, passion, determination, rage and more.

Acting can often pose challenges in maintaining genuine smiles and laughter, especially in repetitive performances or multiple takes. In PEM Basics 2, we’ll take a look at accessing Happiness at will, enabling you to layer your characters with warmth, ease and compassion.

Learn to operate from a space of openness without feeling personally vulnerable. The training over this six weeks will cultivate a fascination for slowness and will allow the actor to embody a deep, quiet presence. Additionally, learn to fully let go and relax to make the most of your down-time between takes, performances and jobs.

Practical Craft Applications of Happiness

A moment of peace, a joyous reunion, a very “chill“ character, a loving parent, etc.

The Range of Happiness

Happiness, joy, relaxation, peace, calm, softness, kindness, contentment, compassion, ecstatic joy and more.

Navigating the intricacies of Grief can be an issue for many actors, especially if you’re relying on personal memories.

In PEM Basics 3, we’ll delve into the profound depths of Grief with our physical, non-traumatic approach and transcend your personal experiences to play with gravitas and maturity.

We’ll also reframe this often misunderstood emotion so that you can experience the strength and power of Grief, allowing you to infuse your characters with rich histories and a grounded presence.

Practical Craft Applications of Grief

A break up scene, a funeral, a mother fighting for her children, someone giving an intense speech, etc.

The Range of Grief

Melancholy, sadness, grief, loss, need, despair, desperation and more.

Contrary to popular belief, creating chemistry on stage or screen does not require personal feelings for your co-star. Cultivate palpable, non-personal chemistry with any actor through learning to physically access Lust.

This versatile emotion not only enables you to portray uninhibited, cheeky, playful, and sensual characters, but also expands your repertoire to embody characters that have opposite interests and desires than your own.

Moreover, Lust serves as a vital tool for sustaining motivation in our unpredictable industry. When faced with the exhaustion of endless self-tapes or encountering resistance, tapping into Lust injects your work with renewed vigor, enthusiasm, and curiosity.

Practical Craft Applications of Lust

Commercial and TVC work, romantic chemistry, playfulness, flirtatious characters etc.

The Range of Lust

Curiosity, desire, attraction, greed and more.

Gone are the days of personal anxiety as we guide you through artfully creating fearful atmospheres – even portraying panic attacks without compromising your wellbeing.

Learn to scream without damaging your voice, and instill your characters with a palpable sense of alertness, tension, and urgency when the scene demands.

With PEM, Fear is reframed as a supportive and empowering force rather than a hindrance. Armed with this understanding, you’ll effectively manage stage fright and audition nerves, harnessing Fear to invigorate your performances when fatigue or complacency sets in.

Practical Craft Applications of Fear

A horror scene, being chased, an abuse scene, an anxious person etc.

The Range of Fear

Alertness, tension, fear, urgency, fright, nervousness, terror and more.

Has your character had the final straw? Revulsion empowers us to say ‘no’ and walk away with resolve. This skill is indispensable for characters with unwavering moral principles or those in authoritative or distant roles.

Elevate your performances by infusing your characters with unwavering principles, clear value systems and the capacity to defend themselves and others by working with Revulsion.

Developing the ability to establish firm boundaries is equally essential for navigating the acting profession, enabling you to confidently assert yourself.

Practical Craft Applications of Revulsion

A character confronting a situation they vehemently oppose, a judge during a final ruling, etc.

The Range of Revulsion

Revulsion, disgust, discomfort, dislike, disdain, and more.