Activating the Character

Designed for current and past students of the Aquila Studio, this scene-study class led by Joe and Éanna will aim to bridge the gap between the research and script analysis, and living presently as the character.

The classes will involve not just script work, but exercises in imagination work, bodywork and breath work to activate the actor in the given circumstances of the character. 

New sessions will begin the first week of every month.

Class will be Hybrid: in-person and online

*All new students must email submission materials to be approved for class.  Please send materials to officeadmin@theaquilastudio.com.

All Core Classes are on a rolling 4-week cycle for the year.  Please see the next available sessions below. 

Class dates for 2025: Thursdays, 6 - 10pm PST. Class will be Hybrid: available both in-person and online

Feb 6 - 27

Mar 6 - 27

Apr 3 - 24

May 1 - 22

Jun 5 - 26

Jul 10 - 31

Aug 7 - 28

Sept 4 - 25

Oct 2 - 23

Nov 6 - Dec 4 (no class Nov 27)

*Class dates are subject to change

Our courses/intensives are a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. When the course/intensive is over, the instructor teaching this course/intensive will not be taking home, nor be given access to your headshot, resume, or any of your other promotional materials.As we are an educational institution, the use of the studio and faculty’s names and likenesses for any professional or personal purposes without our permission is strictly prohibited.