About the International Institute of Performing Arts
"The International Institute of Performing Arts" was created in 1998 as a non-profit organization and began by producing theatre for several years. In October 2003, the Institute expanded it´s activities by offering professional training and workshops for actors, directors and playwrights, in theatre and cinema, and has since organized over 50 workshops in Paris and abroad.
To ensure a high professional quality of education,we invite internationally renowned instructors to participate in our programs. "The International Institute of Performing Arts" is working in association with partners in Paris, London, New York, San Francisco, Sarasota and soon with cities such as Berlin and Madrid to enhance professional cross-cultural exchange between artists around the world.
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Artistic Director : Aurélia Nolin
Aurélia Nolin, actress and theatre director, is the director of "The International Institute of Performing Arts". Teacher of the Meisner technique at Paris and London. Trained by Julie VILMONT, Jack WALTZER, Philippe NAUD, Sarah EIGERMAN, Jack GARFEIN at Paris then at London by the Actors Centre.
She has worked in the cinema where she played "Léna" in (Conte d´été) by Eric Rohmer and with Gérard Oury (Fantôme avec chauffeur). In the theatre she has been directed by : Edwin Gérad, (La Honte, role of Jennifer), Pierre VIELHESCAZE (Cinna, role of Emilie)… She has directed : La Ronde by Arthur Schniztler, at Paris, Théâtre du Tourtour, then La Mère Confidente at Avignon which travelled extensively during three years, and at T.E P, Paris. "Break First" at Centre National de la Danse, (petite forme). Then three productions at London, "Chroniques", "Echos" and "Love X fifteen", in February 2006 at the Tristan Bates Theatre, Covent Garden. She has directed a short film (produced by an English company) in 2001, "Sure thing".
She created three years ago "The International Institute of the Performing Arts", whose mission is to build bridges crossing the geographical borders of artistic community. She has organised since the creation around 50 training courses (of long, medium and short duration) at Paris, London and New York. The Institute has produced and participated in numerous culturel manifestations including "What´s up London", "New York Fever"… has produced a digital long film of 90 minutes called "Night Window", directed by Robert Bella, a director from New-York. And imminent projects included the directing of a series of texts at Sarasota, America, December 2006, within the umbrella of an international program.
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International Institute of Performing Arts, Paris: Meisner Master Class
Larry's Master Class at International Institute of Performing Arts, Jan. 2008, Paris, France
Larry & Institute Artistic Director, Aurelia Nolin
Our Group!
A note from Aurelia... "It was a wonderful experience to have Larry teaching this workshop in Paris hosted by the Institute. I rarely take the classes offered by the Institute due to the lack of time. I'm glad this time I took part in the class as an actress. Larry is not only a very gifted coach but a marvelous teacher and generous person. Working with and being directed by Larry is a rare opportunity to progress and having fun at the same time. The Institute is very thankful for the time Larry spent in Paris teaching for us and we are looking forward to hosting future workshops and programs with Larry."
A note from Larry... "This is my 2nd time leading a master class for Aurelia and her Institute. Last year, she brought 30 actors from France and I worked with them in NYC. It was deeply moving for me, experiencing the courage of these actors and their leaping into the unknown. Now, just back from Paris, 8 hours a day for ten intensive days, with 30 extraordinary human beings, hungry for authenticity, simplicity and vitality in their acting. Working with these actors was a joy, we shared the journey of getting more and more specific in the work and deepening each students inner connections to the script in an organic way. Then, the two groups came together and did their scenes for each other, not as a performance but as a celebration of the hard work everyone had done. It was a thrilling event and it was clear that a great falling in love had occurred in the room. Not to mention that the acting was breathtaking. Aurelia and her Institute are doing important work, offering substantial training programs for professional actors on an international level. Aurelia's passion for this mission is relentless and I am very happy to work with her and be a contributing member as the organization evolves. One last thing. Not only is Aurelia a most warm and caring person, she is a brilliant actress as well !"
PHOTOS FROM THE WORKSHOP...
"Thank you ever so much for your support, kindness and for your astute, benevolent look on our work. I particularly enjoyed your allowing me to freely try and experiment what it feels like to work with my partner truly and thoroughly. You managed to bring us together, and few people manage to do this. You have a way of looking at people which really allows them to face what and who they really are. No bullshit here and that's great!" Nicolas
"Thank you Larry for bringing to this space trust and inspiration, making this room become a place of exploration, freedom, support and love between the people, without judgement from the others. Guided by you, in my scene, I explored a dark side of me and I could bring it out without hurting myself or being judged for doing it but instead, supported and encouraged. I dared to do it because I was in a universe of trust. Thank you for all you bring, your love, confidence, passion for the work and for the people." Cloe
"Being in a group with you Larry, at this level of concentration and fun, brought back my desire to act and to be an actress which I had lost these last three years. I felt secure in this group and with you as my guide. I loved your way of being so present and so humble at the same time. Thank you very much for being so generous these ten days. I hope to live this experience with you once more." Gwen
"Dear Larry, I was only an observer during this workshop but I have to tell you: you are a wonderful human being and coach, always focused on the potential of people, focused on the work and the joy to accomplish it. That is rare. You are rare. I now have a new energy to go back to the wonderful work of acting. I hope I can do a training session with you soon!" Emma
"I thank you Larry. You helped me discover so much about acting since I first worked with you in NY. And now, we all went deeper in the work. I feel like I didn't really know anything about acting before I met you and now I am using all of your techniques. You are so generous and I feel so confident from working with you. Also, I had fun! This class has given me so much good energy! I hope to work with you again soon." Katja
"I learned to be, to live, not to act. I learned to be the character and how to stay connected to the other no matter what happens. I learned to be sensitive. Sorry, my English is very bad... but one thing that's easy to say: I LOVED IT. I hope to see you again to learn more, to live, to be." Sabrina
"Larry, thank you for all that you've done for me, for your passion, your patience and your kindness. You made me feel so free on stage and you helped me to turn off my inner critic. It was amazing to be directed by you. I don't know how to explain all the things I feel, I'd just like to work with you again!" Elodie
"With your simple words, your look, your behavior, and the exercises you did with us, you unlocked a little door in my body and in my brain to allow the power, the energy and the love. This is the first time I allowed myself to be so free. It was a fantastic experience!" Sylvie
"Larry, I learned so much in this training! The far most impressive thing to me is that I finally "felt" my character with no other judgement than "hers". I allowed myself to give her my strength and my weakness. I trusted her so much and it was great to feel such a freedom. I loved your way of digging into us and into our character and bringing the two together. Your work is very clear, sharp and what you taught me is huge, really. The way you gathered the group will also remain a beautiful, truthful moment in my acting life." Flore
HERE ARE THE HEADSHOTS...
HERE ARE THE SCENE PARTNERS...
Sharing the Love!
Thanks to Helen, a few photos of the scenes...
STAY TUNED FOR MANY MORE PHOTOS OF THE THRILLING TWO WEEKS IN PARIS!