EMBODYING CHARACTER WORKSHOP
Join Christie Burke and David Kaye for a dynamic 3-day intensive focused on embodying character through the powerful techniques of Meisner and Chekhov. This workshop is designed for actors looking to deepen their emotional truth, break free from self-consciousness, and fully inhabit their roles. Through Meisner’s repetition and improvisational exercises, participants will sharpen their instincts and strengthen their ability to live truthfully in the moment. Meanwhile, Chekhov’s psychological gestures and imaginative work will unlock new layers of physical expression and character transformation. Whether you’re looking to refine your craft or break through creative blocks, this intensive will give you the tools to bring authenticity and depth to every performance.
CHRISTIE BURKE
Christie Burke is a Canadian actress with a knack for taking on a wide range of roles. She’s led the successful Syfy series “The Ark”, graced the screen in A24’s up and coming charming romcom “Eternity”, and made her mark as a supporting force in Netflix’s “Maid” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor”. Beyond her on-screen work, Christie has trained extensively in New York with some of the best in the industry, honing her craft with a focus on Meisner and Chekhov techniques. Whether she’s facing the supernatural or navigating the intricacies of heartfelt drama, Christie brings her unique blend of charisma and depth to every role. With a career that continues to shine, Christie’s just getting started.
DAVID KAYE
David Kaye is an award-winning actor and producer who has continued to work in film, television, voice overs and theatre for over 30 years. After getting his BFA in acting at UBC, he branched out into production as well, and has since had a hand in producing more than 50 productions from commercials and web series, to TV movies and a feature film. David has been an acting coach and teacher at Shoreline Studios since 2016. Most recently, David has been developing a NSFW one-man hip-hop Passover musical, The Fresh Prince of Egypt which first hit the stage at Rumble Theatre’s Tremors festival. You can also catch David on Disney+ in SIREN, on Netflix voicing Frak in LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising, and ok Paramount+ in Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger: The Movie.