Your Craft in Action
COMING SOON TO PUNE, 2025
About the program.
If you’ve explored Meisner, Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, Cicely Berry or any other of the great acting and voice masters, you know how powerful their techniques and their exercises can be. But applying them on set or in rehearsal isn’t always straightforward. How do you make them practical, reliable, and time-efficient?
Your Craft in Action is a hands-on workshop designed to bridge that gap. Using contemporary texts in real-world processes, you’ll learn how to apply your technique effectively on the job. In a supportive setting, you’ll refine your skills, discover trusted methods, and gain the confidence to perform under pressure.
Learning
What You’ll Learn:
🎭 Practical, on-the-job actor processes
🎯 Applying acting tools in real-world contexts
🤝 Natural collaboration with scene partners
🎬 Adapting to a director’s vision while staying true to your craft
📚 Effective actor’s homework strategies
Great actors aren’t just talented—they’re prepared. This workshop equips you with the tools to step into auditions, rehearsals, cold reads, and on sets as a confident, high-functioning professional. Whether you're starting out or refining your craft, this is a space to grow and make your technique work for you.
Patrick Klavins
Actor and Voice Specialist
Glenn is a superbly gifted director, teacher and coach; his warmth, humanity and unwavering commitment to the craft is infectious.
PROGRAM AIM
This structured five-day program condenses essential acting techniques and methodologies, traditionally explored in long-form workshops, into a practical, real-world framework. It equips participants with intuitive and actionable performance strategies, enabling them to approach rehearsals, stage, and on-set work with confidence and ease.
PEDAGOGY
My teaching philosophy is rooted in experiential practice, integrating the techniques of Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, Uta Hagen, Cicely Berry, Robert Benedetti, Lisle Jones, and Viewpoints. This foundation, combined with my WAAPA training and 40 years of international experience, shapes my approach.
I train actors through practical exercises that develop technical precision, emotional depth, and ensemble awareness. I emphasize adaptability, physical and vocal freedom, spatial awareness, and imagination—key elements for a versatile performer.
Collaboration is at the heart of my practice, encouraging actors to build strong ensemble relationships and respond dynamically to directors and fellow performers. I guide artists to take ownership of their creative process, make bold, informed choices, and develop the skills necessary to thrive in the industry's fast-paced environment.
AREAS OF LEARNING
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Navigating the Demands of Professional Environments:
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Fast tracking acting techniques to adjust quickly to fast-paced rehearsals or shoots.
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Fast-paced character development.
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Balancing technical and emotional authenticity for efficient scene execution.
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Script Breakdown & Fast Adaptation – Practical Methods for Quick Analysis:
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Identify core character motivations and objectives quickly.
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Fast track the Seven Questions.
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Simplify decision-making for strong, clear choices with limited rehearsal time.
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Strategies for Maintaining Presence and Confidence:
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Breathing and mindfulness techniques to stay grounded.
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Using emotional touchstones and beats for consistency.
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Embracing mistakes as creative opportunities to enhance performance.
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Enhancing Adaptability and Quick Thinking:
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Improvisation drills to stay flexible and responsive.
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Being ready for last-minute changes, script revisions, and unexpected directions.
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Developing Collaborative Skills:
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Understanding the director’s vision and adapt performance accordingly.
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Building chemistry with co-actors for authentic interaction.
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Staying flexible in your performance, adjusting timing, energy, or delivery as needed.
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Andrew Lewis
ACTOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR WAAPA/EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
It is my strong opinion that Glenn is one of the top talents to come out of WA.
Timothy McGarry
ACTOR / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / PLAYWRIGHT
When I think of Glenn Hayden I think – an exceptional theatre maker; an arts industry leader with drive and passion; a committed and creative theatre Director. Actors love and adore him as a director that provides a space to play, to explore, to discover.
