- AMSTERDAM - ROTTERDAM - HAARLEM
ACTING FOR LIFE
BODY · VOICE · IMAGINATION · EMOTIONS · FOCUS · CONFIDENCE
Live with presence. Speak with clarity. Feel connected.
Quick Info
Acting for Life is a theatre‑inspired training program that develops confidence, creative presence, and authentic communication through the integration of body, voice, and imagination. Led by Juliana Berezhnaya - an experienced theatre and opera director and educator - the course blends artistic practice with practical personal development, guiding participants toward greater awareness, expression, and connection.
FORMAT
WHAT DO YOU GET?
practice-first → led in English → small group → individual approach
WHAT DO YOU GET ?
warm-up → focused drills → applied tasks → feedback-driven
STRUCTURE
I. Lift-Off
Sessions 1–3
From scattered → grounded
Foundations - quick “arrive” method (breath, centre, attention)
Body language - space awareness (posture, grounding, gesture)
Voice basics - be heard without force (support, resonance, pace, pause)
II. The Equator Sessions 4–7
From capable → compelling
Speech & structure - articulation, phrasing, clarity of message
Basic emotions - safe range; turn nerves into energy
Contact & interaction - deep listening, action-reaction, empathy
Imagination & creative listening - imagery that powers voice and presence
III. Finish Line Sessions 8–10
From good → memorable
Improvisation & flow - spontaneity with clear objectives
Performance craft - rehearsal tools
Showcase & feedback - short talk/scene; video recording; personal next-steps plan
NO TIME? NO WORRIES — JOIN A ONE-TIME WORKSHOP!
Who is it for?
→ individuals seeking personal growth and self-confidence
→ professionals and teams aiming to enhance communication, leadership, and collaboration
→ educators and students exploring embodied and creative learning
→ artists and performers wishing to deepen their expressive tools
Meet Our Team
Juliana Berezhnaya
Author & Curator of the Program
Lead Facilitator
Juliana Berezhnaya is an opera, film & theatre director and educator with 15+ years across Europe (Vienna · Berlin · Prague). Founder of ArT Platforma Acting School and Artistic Director of TEATR FORMA, she is the author and curator of multiple stage and screen projects, including Medea, Three Sisters, Ionesco plays; the operas Carmen and Don Giovanni (Musikverein, Vienna), and the film Сlarimonda. She’s known for translating professional stage methods into accessible, results-driven training for non-actors, opera singers, dancers, and actors-in-training.
Eleonora Shafran
Associate Director
Eleonora Shafran - Assistant Director and Lead Actress at TEATR FORMA; film & theatre performer and model. VFS (Acting for Film & TV), grounded in classical theatre. Recent credits: Medea (title role); Prague Shakespeare Company - Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Assistant Director on opera projects; experienced actress and acting coach.
Our Prices
FAQ
Q: Do I need any background in acting?
A: No experience? Perfect. Experience? Also perfect. Each session offers parallel tracks so both groups grow.
Q: Is this therapy?
A: No. It’s practical training with clear tools.
Q: Do I have to enroll in the whole course?
A: We recommend the full 10-session program for the best results. If your schedule is tight, you can drop in for a single 2-hour class. Message us if you need other flexible options.
Q: What ages can join?
A: Minimum age: 16. There’s no upper limit - just curiosity.
UPCOMING COURSES
Every Monday & Friday / 7 PM / Start 17th of November
Rotterdam / Theater 't Kapelletje
Van der Sluysstraat 176
Every Saturday / 1 PM / Start 29th of November
Rotterdam / Tall Tales Studio
Schiemond 20-22
January '26
Haarlem/ Coming Soon
January '26
Amsterdam / Coming Soon