Illuminate your performance
Our Philosophy
Have you ever been told to “take risks” and “fail big” only to be criticized for making the "wrong" choice?
Discover our unique method, a fusion of intimacy practices and active analysis, designed to help you find the safe space inside yourself and the freedom to make bold choices so you can access the spirit of collaboration, no matter the circumstances.
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What is Intimacy?
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Intimacy is not just about playing scenes with sexual content or nudity. It's the ability to be vulnerable in front of others. It's about creating intimate energy without physical touch. Intimacy Coach Mara Lee Gilbert guides actors through personal and group conversations that embolden them to be their most present and authentic selves and fosters a community of artists able to work together free of judgment or restriction.
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What is Active Analysis?
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Stanislavski's final contribution to actor training turbocharges "table work" by giving actors the tools to test their analysis and discover the most effective choices. Actors will devise and perform scenes, called etudes, that portray off-stage events in their character's life (e.g., Treplev's first suicide attempt in The Seagull), a psychological aspect of their character (e.g., a wrestling match between King Lear’s Edmund and Edgar to decide the true heir to their father's title), and improvised versions of on-stage scenes that will test the effectiveness of the actor's choices (e.g., What is the better action for Lady M in Act 1 Sc. 7 of the Scottish Play: To shame Mac or to reign him in?) Etudes give actors the opportunity to experience the psychology of their character and measure the success of their analysis. They are the exclusive method for training and rehearsing at the famed Moscow Art Theatre.
Upcoming Classes
Confidence in Intimacy Workshop
In Person | 10 Weeks | Coming Soon
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Guided group sessions with coach Mara Lee Gilbert.
Creating a Role
In Person | 6 Weeks | Coming Soon
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Develop your dream role through active analysis with an ensemble of your peers.​
Advanced Scene Study
In Person | 6 Weeks | Coming Soon
"[Brazen Light] will open you up in a lot of unexpected ways, but always in a caring, safe, respectful, and thoughtful manner."
- Mark Koenig (Smash, 30 Rock, Marry Me)
Policies, Terms, and Conditions
By registering for class with Brazen Light Theater Company, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and will abide by the Policies, Terms, and Conditions, including cancelation and COVID policies, detailed at the following link: https://www.brazenlighttheater.org/terms-policies-and-conditions