“Die Sinnlichkeit der Wahrnehmung lebt vom genauen Hinschauen.” Wenn Sie Menschen begeistern wollen, motivieren wollen, dann muss es Ihnen gelingen, sie das sehen zu lassen, was Sie selbst sehen. Dazu ist es zunächst notwendig, dass Sie selbst ein klares … » Read more
Category Archives: Karin Koller: The Art of Acting
(Deutsch) Karin’s Blog: Energiequelle Konflikt oder Warum Sie nach Konflikten “süchtig” sein sollten
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STATUS-SPIELE (2): Non-Verbale Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel
(Sorry, this Post is available only in German as the connected material is German only) Kennen Sie das? Sie werden von anderen als unsicher wahrgenommen, obwohl das nicht Ihre Absicht ist. Oder umgekehrt: man empfindet Sie als arrogant, obwohl Sie … » Read more
SOVEREIGNTY in action: Games Against Underestimating Yourself
The Art of Acting “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.” (original by Marianne Williamson, quotes by … » Read more
What’s the Difference Between a PRO and an AMATEUR?
“The amateur thinks before he acts – the pro acts before he thinks.” This is not only one of the best examples of what a good citation can do for us (it puts the insight of a whole book into a few words) but … » Read more
The Art of Acting: Win Back Imagination and Lightness
You can be sure: your personal stock of imagination is endless. Imagination is the ability to remember things you’ve never thought of. While playing, this “account” is being opened – and then you’ll discover with which ease ideas start bubbling … » Read more
A Short Pleading Against Non-Commitment: Be Generous! Be Vulnerable!
“As an actor you can’t hide” – this is what I say to my students at the start of their classes in order to encourage them to being themselves and being really generous. This is also true for non-actors: … » Read more
Spontaneity and the Interplay with the Unforeseen
Karin Koller @work First Rule of Spontaneity: You must not try to control the future. It’s quite probable that you’ll find tons of counter-arguments for that: I have to plan, I have to organise everything, I have to know … » Read more
STATUS GAMES
When training confident communication “status games” are of fundamental importance. Keith Johnstone has invented these exercises. His book„Improvisation and the Theatre“ has become a standard component of every modern acting school. Keith Johnstone (http://www.keithjohnstone.com/) has worked from 1956 to 1966 … » Read more
COMPLETE, EFFORTLESS, AUTHENTIC EXPRESSION: “The Art of Acting” by Karin Koller
Very often, while addressing the impact of non-verbal communication in my trainings, I have been wishing that my repertoire of examples and exercises would be less “business-focussed” and more experimental. Because when it comes to learning how to express oneself … » Read more
