Get practical with your actor.
character creation
Character Creation is a practical approach to understanding, creating, and transforming into characters. It is predominantly based on a system of character analysis, which combines Carl Jung’s mental factors with Rudolf Laban’s working actions, creating a distinctive, rigorous, and invaluable diagnostic tool for actors.
In these weekly classes you will gain an understanding of Character Analysis, experience six distinct character types, begin to understand their application in performance and life, and learn to recognize them in plays and film/TV scripts.
Class Schedule
Spring 2025 session:
May 20th - June 30th
MOndays 12pm-5pm
Tuesdays 12pm-5pm
FRIDAYS 12PM - 5PM
Sundays 12pm - 6pm
Classes and events currently take place at the Schafer Gallery in Parkdale — 65 Wright Ave, Unit B
Free Intro Night
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 2pm-6:30pm*
This Intro Session is mandatory for new participants*
Free theory night: Externalized Drives
TBD
Limited to ongoing students*
Spring 2025 session
beginS May 20, 2025
1:1 COACHING
If you’re looking for something completely integrated and tailored to the specific needs of a role, 1:1 coaching might be the right step for you.
“every character you ever want to play is living inside of you already.”
Penelope Chater
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Aris Athanasopoulos
Actor, Writer, Acting Coach
I’ve been acting professionally for close to twenty years. Character Creation changed my relationship to my craft. It gave me practical tools that helped me take a lot of the mystery out of acting.
I use this approach to easily identify character types in plays and film/TV scripts, and embody that character with a full range of my energetic expression.
I believe this training system is the way to transformative acting.