Duration
12 Weeks
Format
Part-Time
Class Size
10 Max
Next Intake
September 2026
Twice a week session, including the foundations and a deeper dive into the Grennell method; prioritizing the actor’s autonomy and agency.
Centered on the concept of the actor as a unique artist who ‘authors’ the work through self enquiry and their own emotional interpretation. Move beyond ‘getting it right’.
You’ll explore the 6 core concepts of the Foundation, plus 3 advanced applications.
Curriculum
01
The power of vulnerability - the raw, felt, present-moment experience that defines being human
02
The psychology and physiology of your relationship with the lens
03
Gaining insight into how memory works, a visceral approach to text that bypasses the "rote" memory trap and keeps the performance alive
04
By drawing on our own interpretation of the story, we exercise agency over it and make it ours
05
Navigating the high-pressure mechanics of a professional set without giving away your power or compromising your process, even with the camera and crew two feet away
06
By understanding what the camera sees, the physics of the frame, and the physiology of the self, the actor expands to fill the screen
07
How the subconscious and the conscious can combine to create a lucid state where instinctual expression meets technical precision.
08
The actor IS the technique. This is not about following instructions, or controlling outcome, but guiding what naturally emerges with more precise emotional agility
09
Create your own work - helping you find your specific voice to develop the capacity for the 'self-generated' lead
Course Information
| Dates | From 8 September 2026 |
| Schedule | Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 6.30pm-9.30pm for 12 weeks |
| Location | West Hollywood, CA. All sessions in person. |
| Class Size | Max 10 students per class |
| Tuition | $2,499 |
| Application | Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a brief conversation with the admissions team. Accepted students will be asked to pay a deposit to secure their place. The remainder is due 14 days prior to the start date. |
| Note on Student Placement | We curate these sessions to ensure every actor in the room is at the same level of focus and professional readiness. |
| Note on Waitlist | If the current intake is full, wherever possible we will endeavor to add another workshop to meet demand. |
| Note on Curriculum | All modules are distilled directly from our one year full time conservatory course curriculum. |
No. All curriculum is overseen by Gerry Grennell, and taught solely by our select group of tutors specifically certified in the Gerry Grennell Method ™
No. We assess applicants based on their level of ability and potential alone and do not require specific credits or qualifications.
No, just bring yourself.
No. To protect the creative process, we maintain a ‘Closed Set’ policy. This ensures our actors feel safe to take risks without the pressure of an outside audience.
Instead try our ‘Intro to Gerry Grennell Method’ workshop.
No. We use the camera for intensive real-time analysis. The footage is often experimental and unpolished. To maintain the integrity of this private “lab”, we do not release class material for external use or reels.
No, all classes are in-person and experiential.
Yes, many actors return as the information is dense and evolves with the actor’s own experience.
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