MPTP Course Outline

Week 1: MPTP Gym

Assessment class with physical and emotional flexibility exercises. All actors will receive the same monologue for evaluation.

Scene assignments based on individual assessments

Week 2: Character Foundations

First read of scenes on-camera, simulating an audition setting. Introduction to character development and creating character bios

Week 3: Character Private Moments

Explore the emotional depth of your character through private moment exercises.

Week 4: Character Animal Exercises

Deepen your connection to your character by embodying their essence through animal exercises.

Week 5: Script Analysis & Breakdown

Analyze your scene with focus on objectives, beats, actions, conflicts, and previous circumstances.

Week 6: Advanced Script Work

Continued in-depth script analysis and application of learned tools.

Week 7: Scene Work

Practical application of tools in scene rehearsals and feedback.

Week 8: Re-Tape Auditions and Playback

Tape new scenes on-camera, incorporating all learned tools. Playback for critique and final feedback.

The Marishka Method

This 8-week Adult Intensive assessment class where all actors will receive same monologue and emotional flexibility exercises. The 4-hour class will consist of a physical and scene assignment.

WHERE: Atlanta, GA

WHEN:

Week 1 - February 15 - March 8, 2025
Week 2 - March 22 - April 12, 2025

TIME: 12-4 pm Saturdays

Instructior Bio:

Marishka S. Phillips was born into the entertainment business. Her mother, Sandra Reaves-Phillips was an award-winning actress, in addition to being a writer and a singer. Marishka grew up immersed in theater, film and television, so it was not surprising that she would follow in her mother’s footsteps. Her career path has been anything but traditional, though it started off that way. She landed on Broadway. When she was not traveling the world with a musical or as a backup singer with recording artists like Sean “P Diddy” Combs and Cece Winans, and Mexican pop star, Cristian Castro, she was developing and fortifying other aspects of her talents.

Coaching other actors has become a central part of Ms. Phillips career development. She has been an instrumental force in helping actors such as Kerry Washington (Scandal), Nicole Beharie (Miss Juneteenth/The Morning Show) which earned her performance a 2024 EMMY AWARD. Celia Rose Gooding (Jagged Little Pill/Star Trek: Strange New World) achieve some of their best performances, and has received credit for doing that, as a result, she has become a much in demand acting coach. (visit her on YouTube).

The Marishka Method - She currently coaches Nafessa Williams (I Wanna Dance With Somebody/Rivals on Hulu), Taja V. Simpson (The Oval) Shaquita Smith (Wicked City), Tasha Smith (Why Did I Get Married) and many more.

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