Actor's Lab: Foundations & Performance 7-Week Course

A 7-week journey from acting fundamentals to a professionally filmed scene.
Actor's Lab is a structured progression, a clear arc from fundamentals to performance. You'll work with Meisner technique alongside other creative influences, exploring character, script and presence. By the end you'll have built and filmed a scene from scratch.

What's included:
✓ 7 sessions × 3 hours each
✓ Meisner technique + other influences
✓ Scenes specifically selected and assigned to fit you
✓ Professionally filmed and edited final scene - yours to keep and share
✓ Optional 25-min 1-on-1 coaching session with Maria (separate booking)

Schedule: 📅 Tuesday April 21 · 6:30–9:30pm 📅 Tuesday April 28 · 6:30–9:30pm 📅 Tuesday May 5 · 6:30–9:30pm 📅 Tuesday May 12 · 6:30–9:30pm 📅 Tuesday May 19 · 6:30–9:30pm 📅 Tuesday May 26 · 6:30–9:30pm 🎬 Sunday May 31 · 10am — final filming day
No previous experience required. Minimum 6 participants required for the course to open.
Hosted by Maria João Almeida (@mariajeene) - Portuguese actress trained at ACT Lisbon and William Esper Studio NY. Theatre, film, author of Inventário de Nova Iorque.
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🎟 Join the course
€450 — €64 per session · absent.tech/tickets
€400 as a member — €57 per session
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⚠️ Payment confirms your spot — RSVP alone is not enough. Minimum 6 participants to open. Spots are limited.
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