PEM INTENSIVE I
Emotion on Demand for Actors
Duration: 2 days (12 hrs total)
Prerequisites: None
Price: See individual locations
Led by PEM Master Instructor Sarah Victoria, this two-day intensive workshop will teach you our acclaimed method for accessing authentic emotion on demand through the conscious and artistic use of your innate biological emotion system.
This workshop is held at multiple locations during our International Workshop Tour.
If you’re looking to dive deeper, check out PEM Intensive II.
ABOUT PEM INTENSIVE I
Learn to come in and out of intense emotional states quickly, safely and repeatably without needing to refer to traumatic memories or personal story. Our carefully developed, body-focused exercises will serve to open up your instrument and work through personal restrictions that may be limiting your full potential, enabling you to expand your emotional range and performance capability.
PEM Intensive I will cover the foundations of PEM emotion work, teaching you to physically access all six key emotions within PEM: Aggression, Happiness, Grief, Lust, Fear and Revulsion. You will also learn to organically transition through the emotions to open up a whole new world of creative possibilities.
Our holistic approach extends beyond performance techniques, aiming to deepen your emotional understanding and improve your overall wellbeing.
WHAT WE'LL COVER
- Our hallmark method for physical access to authentic emotion.
- Tools and exercises to open up the body and expand emotional range.
- Move past personal limitations and restrictions that hinder your full potential.
- Learn to convey subtle emotional nuances for close-up film work as well as powerful expressions needed for theatrical performances.
- How to artfully transition through emotions to create depth, intrigue and nuance.
- Reframe your understanding of emotions and their application within your craft.
- Develop emotional intelligence and wellbeing and gain skills to help you cope with the emotional demands of the acting profession.
CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION
PEM Intensive I is held during our International Workshop Tour, which will commence March 2025. Applications are now open for New York City in April.
Remaining locations and dates are to be confirmed. If you are interested in attending this workshop in another location, please fill out this form.
Los Angeles
May 2025
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New York City
March & April 2025
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San Francisco
Coming Soon 2025
Submit expression of interest
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. This workshop is designed for participants of all levels, from beginners to professionals.
What should I expect to gain from PEM Intensive I?
You will learn the foundations of PEM’s approach to physically accessing and expressing emotion authentically, as well as understand how to practically apply these skills.
How are the workshops days structured?
This workshop typically runs from 10am to 5pm each day, incuding a 1hr lunch break. Each day consists of practical exercises, emotion theory, feedback and group discussions, group coaching and exercises and individual feedback .
Our workshops are physically intensive and we cover a lot of information in a short period of time, so we recommend fueling your body and staying hydrated throughout the workshop.
What materials or preparation do I need to bring to the workshop?
Students are welcome to bring a notebook and pen for taking notes, and we encourage comfortable clothing suitable for movement. No other specific materials are required.
How can I apply the skills learned in this workshop to my acting career?
The techniques learned can be directly applied to auditioning, character development, and performance. You will leave with practical tools to create more nuanced and authentic performances in any acting environment.
What is the cost of the workshop?
Please see your preferred location for pricing.
How can I register?
To register, click on your preferred location. You will be taken to a page with further details and a button to register. You will be redirected to our online booking platform where you will be asked to provide your details. Full payment is required to secure your spot.
CAN'T MAKE IT TO A WORKSHOP? WORK WITH US ONLINE.
1:1 Sessions (Online)
Online Intro Workshop Series
PEM BASICS TERM CLASSES (ONLINE)