The corporate side is headed by Michael Hargreaves who  specialises in Teaching Training and Media. Michael trained as a Director at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London in the 1970's, and began his career in the theatre.

Whilst a student he worked with many aspiring actors who have since become household names, such as Alan Rickman, Trevor Eve (and many others).Throughout his career Michael has continued to use his skills within the Arts media and is currently tutoring at Actors Studio and RADA.

HOW TO

• Explore how presentation works
• Use a Camera for playback and critique
• Develop a unique individual style
• Understand what happens in front of an audience Practise a whole range of techniques Hints and tips for effective presentation Stretch your capacity to present Present with style, flair and presence Use support materials Enliven your presentation Maintain confidence and handling nerves
• Cope better when feeling wrong-footed
• We start with a good look at the dynamic in which people have to present.
• This section gives an in-depth understanding of the arenas in which presenting takes place: the physical space, body language, audience interaction, etc.

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

In both corporate and domestic environments we are all asked at some stage to deliver a presentation or speech.
Actors Studio will help you to use your voice as a powerful aid whether at a large wedding, a small social environment, a select group of clients or in a teaching environment.

For many of our clients ‘unexpected changes’ or even ’stage fright' can present problems. Actors Studio can equip you with the skills to utilize the energy of these feelings to enliven your words rather than dampen them.

VOICE WORKSHOPS

The workshop will promote and enhance an awareness of what makes your voice, interesting and sustainable.

If you have ever thought that you are not using your voice to its full potential, or been concerned that it is not as strong or expressive as you would wish, this type of course offers a practical introduction to effectively improving and enhancing your skills set.

Actors Studio tailor makes workshops for your individual needs.
We look at:
• Pace
• Rhythm
• Clarity of Speech
• Facial Expression
• Projection
• Intonation

Groups are ideally limited to 6-12 people to maximize interaction and ensure individual feedback from the tutor.

The main points covered at a workshop are:
1. An individual assessment of your attributes, also voice and speech skills.
2. Vocal skills:
• Voice versus speech in order to optimise your presentation.
• The voice as an instrument.
• How to warm up your voice.
• Controlling and increasing your breath to achieve its full potential
• Achieve your centre note and improve your sustainability.
3. Application – Putting into practice elements learnt on the course.

During our courses you will be encouraged to bring practice material specific to your work, project or development plans, this will help you apply the skills you are learning to maximize the course training time.

PERSONAL COACHING AND AUDITIONS

Actors Studio's ethos is based on one to one coaching. Whether you decide to come to us or we come to you for personal development or a specific event such as an audition or presentation, we use modern audio-visual technology to re-enforce our teaching.

We believe that this is less daunting and therefore more effective for building confidence.

CONSULTING

If your client base is not listening to your voice then the message will not be heard. We can show you how to reach the ears that do not always hear.

Do you need to maximise its impact? We can teach you to deliver your important message with the greatest impact.

ACTORS STUDIO specialises in providing Voice Workshops to:

• Corporates
• Universities
• Colleges
• Religious Groups
• Schools
• Arts media