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- Photo of Instructor Dr.Deric Gan with the participants
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- Workshop participants engrossed in attentive listening during the workshop.
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- Film and television actors Issac Kon and Ellisia Wong performed a nearly 10-minute acting assignment with only three lines of dialogue.
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- Actors’ performance not only eliciting sympathy from the audience but also prompting contemplation.
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- Renowned actress Pearlly Chua performed “Feeding Fish” during the class.
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- Artistic Creation Dance Academy’s principal, Noelle Nah , performed the role of a mother living in a slum.
【MUKA Training: Acting Workshop】Debunking Top 10 Misconceptions of Acting
Workshop Date: January 14, 2023 (Saturday)
Workshop Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (3 hours)
Venue: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Language of Instruction: Chinese (Mandarin) Participants: Limited to 30 people
Special Offer: RM168 (Original Price RM288)
Registration Link: https://mukabeli.com/products/mukaacting01
- Registration Information * Please fill in the following details under “REMARKS” to complete the registration process:
- Chinese and English Name [Ensure accuracy, as it will be printed on the certificate]
- Identification Number [Ensure accuracy for theater security procedures and certificate printing]
- Write a paragraph introducing yourself and sharing your expectations for attending the workshop.
／Course Introduction
Do you often find yourself being scolded by directors while acting? Do you feel that your acting is always inferior to others’? Do you consider acting to be an extremely challenging task? Do you think that over-exaggerated acting is good acting? Have you started to fear performing? Are you unable to uncover the hidden “codes” in a script for your performance? If you have these concerns, don’t worry, it’s all because you’ve fallen into the misconceptions of acting! Everyone is a born actor, but unfortunately, the misconceptions of acting have hindered the talents of many actors, leaving you at a loss during performances. Today, let Dr. Deric Gan, a director from the Central Academy of Drama’s Acting Department, help you escape from these traps! This is a performance diagnosis class that is capable of influencing you for a lifetime. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned actor, you’re likely trapped in misconceptions without realizing it! Let’s break free from the misconceptions of acting and restore the joy of performing arts to you!
／Target Audience
【Age】18 and above Suitable for theater and film newcomers/seasoned actors.
／Tutor Introduction
Graduated in 2004 with a Master’s degree in Directing from the Central Academy of Drama, pursued a Ph.D. in Performance from the same institution in 2007. In 2008, served as the director for the sports exhibitions at the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics. In 2010, founded the theory of “Life Performance Studies.” To date, has directed over 50 stage productions, known for the unique transformation of characters, versatile stage visuals, and the integration of Eastern and Western cultures in directorial techniques. Has received over 50 theater awards both domestically and internationally, consecutively named Malaysia’s Best Theater Director for seven years, establishing as one of the most influential theater directors in 21st-century Malaysia.
Directorial works: “Nyonya Emily”, “Medea” ,”Eileen Chang”, “Forbidden Games of Youth”, “Tartuffe”, “The Dawn Here Are Quiet”, “Richard III” ,”Peking Man” ,”Touching the Gold Urn”, “Platonov”, “I Am Happy”, “The Ring of Nibelung” ,”Rasa Melaka” and more.
Theatrical writings: “The Lone Ranger on Stage” ,”Everyone’s a Great Actor” ,”The Show Must Go On” ,”100 Games to Play with Children”, “Seeking Duke of Saxe-Meiningen”, “Stop Acting, Live A Life!”, “Theatre Hunter: Where Is The Next?”, “No Music No Life”
【Special Note】
- Participants unable to attend the workshop due to personal reasons will not be refunded. They may transfer the spot to a friend (one person) after completing the registration process.
- The organizing entity reserves the right to make adjustments and changes to course content, schedule, and venue related to the workshop.
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