PEM INTRODUCTION
BERKELEY | 2 WORKSHOPS (6HRS TOTAL)
DATES
Workshop I: March 15
Workshop II: March 22
TIMES
2pm-5pm each day
Price per Workshop
$70 USD* (Earlybird)
$100 USD (Full price)
*Earlybird ends March 3 & March 10 respectively.
Location
ABOUT THE PEM INTRODUCTION WORKSHOPS
Discover how PEM can transform your acting craft with our hallmark method for accessing authentic emotion on demand—purely through physical processes, without psychological prep or emotional recall.
These introductory workshops provide a dynamic exploration of PEM emotion work, focusing on physical presence and practical application to performance. Across both sessions, you’ll begin to unlock your emotional range, develop greater artistic freedom, and gain essential tools to create deeply authentic performances. Whether you join one workshop or both, you’ll experience a powerful introduction to PEM’s biological approach to acting.
WHAT WE'LL COVER
- Our hallmark method for physical access to authentic emotion using your innate biological emotion system.
- The first three of six basic emotions in the PEM framework.
- Tools and exercises to open up your body and expand emotional range.
- Convey subtle emotional and intense emotion for stage and screen.
- Application of emotion to text.
- Reframe your understanding of what emotions are.
- Develop your emotional intelligence for scene work and improve your emotional and mental wellbeing as an actor
Workshop I
Learn to access the first two basic emotions in the PEM framework: Aggression and Happiness, as well as key exercises for training and cultivating physical presence.
Workshop II
Building on Workshop I, learn to physically access the basic emotion Grief as well as how to organically transition between the emotions. Learn to create Emotional Mixtures and apply authentic emotion to text.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
SARAH VICTORIA
PEM Master Instructor
Sarah Victoria, CEO and Director of Kalliso and PEM International, is the world’s foremost expert on the Perdekamp Emotional Method (PEM). She has over 20 years of experience teaching this groundbreaking methodology internationally and wrote her master’s thesis on PEM in 2004.
Sarah has introduced PEM at prestigious institutions such as the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, UC Irvine, University of Houston and SMU Dallas as well as the Actors Center New York and the Royal Society of Medicine in London. Specialising in performance development, audition preparation, and emotional health, Sarah has coached professional actors for major TV and film productions while also bringing PEM to diverse communities, including individuals with PTSD, ADHD, and Autism. Another branch of her work is to cooperate with prisons and Refugee centers.
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need prior experience to participate in this workshop?
No specific background in acting or PEM is required. These workshops are designed for participants of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Please note, however, that you are required to complete Workshop I in order to attend Workshop II.
What should I expect to gain from PEM Introduction?
These workshops provide a strong entry point into PEM’s biological approach to acting, including how to access emotion safely, repeatably and without psychological strain. Through foundational exercises, you’ll expand your range and develop presence—giving you practical tools to immediately apply to your craft. These workshops cover the first three of six basic emotions in the PEM framework.
What materials or preparation do I need to bring to the workshop?
No specific materials or preparation is required. Students are welcome to bring a notebook and pen for taking notes, and we encourage comfortable clothing suitable for movement.
I'm not an actor, but I'm interested in this work. Can I still attend?
Absolutely! All courses and workshops offered by PEM Acting by Kalliso are suitable for all artistic disciplines. Although we primarily teach actors, we also commonly teach singers, musicians, writers, photographers and more. As we work with the body and the emotional system, we believe all artists can deeply benefit from our methodology.
If, however, you’re interested in our method from an emotional wellbeing and personal development perspective, we recommend heading to our wellbeing website.
Do I need to attend both workshops?
Although we highly recommend attending both workshops, it is not necessary to sign up for both. However, attending Workshop I is the prerequisite for attending Workshop II.
HAVEN'T TRIED PEM BEFORE?
Online Tryout Session
Online Free Teaser