The Alchemy of Performance: 7-Week Actor’s Workshop

Welcome to The Alchemy of Performance

Performance is alchemy. It transforms will into action, emotion into meaning, thought into imagination, and body into presence. At Threshold Acting Studio in Hollywood, we train actors to harness the raw elements of their craft and fuse them into specific, powerful and truthful performances.

This 7-week foundation course blends classical acting tools (given circumstances, objectives, beats, tactics, obstacles, truth and presence) with Threshold Acting Studio’s 7 principles of performance. Together, they form a unique and complete training journey that strengthens your instrument and deepens your artistry. Developed and led by Christian Martin, a classically trained actor and experienced teacher, mentored by the likes of Larry Moss and Mark Rylance.

Workshop Details

Date: Saturdays, January 10 - February 21

Duration: 7 weeks in total

Time: 10am - 1:30pm

Location: 6646 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 207

Instructor: Christian Martin

Session Dates:

January 10 - 10am - 1:30pm
January 17 - 10am - 1:30pm
January 24 - 10am - 1:30pm
January 31 - 10am - 1:30pm
February 7 - 10am - 1:30pm
February 14 - 10am - 1:30pm
February 21 - 10am - 1:30pm

What You’ll Experience

The 7 Principles of Performance
◦ Fire – Will & Intention
◦ Water – Emotion & Meaning
◦ Air – Intellect & Imagination
◦ Earth – Body & Presence
◦ Polarity – Contrast & Tension
◦ Rhythm – Pulse & Sound
◦ Correspondence – Inner & Outer Truth

Scene Study Payoff → In the final weeks, you’ll bring all 7 principles into scenes from great playwrights (Shanley, Hare, Wilson, McNally, Auburn, and more).

A Boutique Studio Experience → Intimate setting, personalized feedback, structured progression.

Weekly Stage Time → Seats are limited, so you work every single week.

Who This Is For

Threshold Acting Studio’s 7-Week Foundation Course is designed for actors at any stage of their journey.

• New to acting? You’ll gain a strong foundation in tools, techniques, and stage presence while discovering your unique voice.

• Already training? You’ll sharpen your craft, expand your range, and deepen your understanding of performance.

• Working professionally? You’ll challenge old habits, reinvigorate your process, and integrate a new framework that brings fresh life to your work.

This is a complete foundation course—structured, progressive, and designed to meet you exactly where you are, while pushing you toward your next level.

Tuition

$490 for 7 weeks

Testimonials

“This being my first acting class, I'm realizing how difficult and challenging acting truly is. Threshold Acting Studio is a safe place to learn and grow as an Actor. Christian provides the tools, experience, and a whole lot of passion for the craft. It makes me feel like I stumbled upon a goldmine of talent.”
- Bobby Y.

“Christian pushes each one of us in unique ways and right when you think you're done, he will push you again. Christian is clearly doing something different than I have ever experienced. I truly feel I am learning from a master.”
- Annette P.

Questions?

Contact us at info@thresholdactingstudio.com

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