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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
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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 of experience 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 Clarimonda. She holds a degree in Opera Theatre Directing from RATI–GITIS (Moscow), where she trained under the direction of Roman Viktyuk, and a degree in Film Directing from FAMO Film Academy (Czech Republic). Juliana is 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.
Techniques We Work With
Acting for Life is grounded in the Russian psychological school and the Stanislavski system (actions, objectives, inner truth), combined with Michael Chekhov’s imaginative and physical technique and a movement-based, ritual-inspired approach to performance. In practice this becomes a clear, body-first method: through grounding, breath and physical action, participants open voice, imagination and emotional presence, learning to stay truthful and precise both on stage and in real life.
UPCOMING COURSES 2026
Every Thursday / 7:30 PM
Start 15th of January / End 19th of March
Rotterdam / Theater 't Kapelletje
Van der Sluysstraat 176, 3033SR
Every Tuesday / 7 PM
Srart 20th of January / End 24th of March
Amsterdam / Studio AnnaMora
Nieuwe Looiersstraat 21A, 1017VA
Every Saturday / 12 PM
Start 7th of February / End 11th of April
Rotterdam / Tall Tales Studio
Schiemond 20-22, 3024EE
Every Saturday / 4 PM
Start 7th of February / End 11th of April
Amsterdam / Studio AnnaMora
Nieuwe Looiersstraat 21A, 1017VA
Every Friday / 7 PM
Start 13th of February / End 24th of April
Haarlem / Location TBA
Every Wednesday / 7 PM
Start 4th of March / End 6th of May
The Hague / Location TBA
Every Monday / 7 PM
Start 20th of April / End 22nd of June
Utrecht / Location TBA
OUR LOCATIONS