Our Theatre Training
Han and Hearth provides a range of classes for aspiring actors, from beginner to advanced levels.
Our classes are designed to equip actors with essential skills, creative techniques, and industry insights at every stage of their journey.
Devising
Create, collaborate, and innovate in this dynamic training course exploring the art of devised theatre. Through improvisation, physical storytelling, and ensemble-driven creation, participants will develop the skills to generate original work from scratch. Led by experienced theatre-makers Luke Clarke and Jeni Seo, this course equips performers with practical tools for storytelling, composition, and dramaturgy, fostering adaptability and creative confidence. Whether crafting new material or reimagining existing texts, this training empowers artists to shape compelling performances with boldness and precision.
EAL Acting
Led by Jeni Seo, a specialist in acting in English as a second language(EAL), this workshop helps EAL performers overcome barriers like confidence, accent, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Through targeted exercises based on her research with EAL actors, it fosters emotional connection and presence in English. With experience coaching EAL actors, including an Emmy winner, Jeni offers deep insight into these challenges. Luke Clarke provides additional support in accent, pronunciation, and clarity, helping participants build confidence and authentic expression in English-speaking roles.
Stanislavsky Method - Active Analysis
A hands-on, immersive approach to script and scene work, Active Analysis brings texts to life through improvisation, physical exploration, and action-driven discovery. This method deepens an actor’s connection to character, sharpens motivation, and unlocks dynamic, truthful storytelling. Perfect for those ready to move beyond theory and embody their roles with precision and spontaneity.
Michael Chekhov Technique
Dive into the world of psycho-physical acting and explore the power of imagination, psychological gesture, and archetypes to transform your performance. Led by Jeni Seo, whose specialist experience in the Chekhov technique spans years of training, research, and coaching, this workshop introduces key principles that bring depth, fluidity, and spontaneity to your work.
Viewpoints
Unlock presence, play, and connection through the Viewpoints method. This workshop immerses performers in the principles of space, time, and movement, cultivating a heightened awareness of ensemble work and physical storytelling. Led by Luke Clarke and Jeni Seo, who bring years of experience teaching Viewpoints for actor training, directing, and devising, this session offers practical tools to expand creative expression and stage presence.