29 Nov WHAT IS THE HELLER APPROACH?
Welcome to The Heller Approach acting technique, which is a method that transcends traditional acting by embracing your presence, imagination, and a treasure trove of experiences while steering clear of the turbulent ones. Through scene interpretation, character analysis, substitution, breathing and other acting exercises, actors dive into characters without reliving personal storms. The goal isn’t to deceive the audience into believing you’re the character; it’s about living and breathing the role. Trying to convince the audience that you are the character will only get in their way.
Rediscovering Playfulness in Acting
The Heller Approach acting technique relieves the burden of performance from the actor’s shoulders, allowing them to enjoy the process without laboring to create the moment. The actor simply celebrates the moment as the character. Think back to the days of carefree childhood play—acting out scenarios, from playing house to being heroes and villains. The Heller Approach embodies this ‘play-acting’ ethos, rooted in a straightforward yet structured approach.
Creating the Genuine Connection in Performance
The technique is about authentically connecting with your scene partner in real-time and responding genuinely to their cues. That’s the prescription for creating an organic, ‘living’ scene. This way, all the viewer will see is the character, not you or your work. The process is fulfilling because you’re not rendering a generic performance; instead, you’re creating something alive and unique, something only you could do.
Building Confidence, Courage, and Self-Reliance
The Heller Approach acting technique helps build confidence as you learn to trust that you are enough and that the audience will sculpt you into the character. Brad Heller, our esteemed acting coach and founder of The Heller Approach acting studio, will help you build confidence and find the courage to let go of all the rehearsals, allowing your performance to be organic, spontaneous, and one-of-a-kind. This sense of self-reliance will follow you into your personal life, bringing a renewed sense of your effectiveness in the everyday world.
A Path to Personal Growth and Authenticity
As you learn to plant your feet, look the other actor in the eye, and speak your character’s truth, your communication skills in real life will improve, leading to renewed confidence and an increased ability to listen to others and genuinely take them in. Welcome to The Heller Approach, a journey where acting becomes a celebration of authenticity and a gateway to personal growth.