In this workshop we will explore the performers' desire to be seen by an audience.  Many believe our first audiences are our families of origin. Through psychodramatic exercises, we will discover how our families impacted the way we see ourselves on stage as performers. Let go of old scripts and enjoy your time on stage! […]

The Inner Stage™ at Actors Connection is a free introductory experiential workshop created by Valerie Simon to help professional actors access their creativity and spontaneity using psychodrama. Valerie guides Actors Connection members to remove any emotional blocks so they can manifest more authentic performances and face challenging roles with confidence.

Facing a Challenging Role™ Actors and performers will explore why certain roles are more challenging than others in a safe and confidential space.  Role playing will be used to help remove emotional blind spots that get in the way of facing a character head on.  Play a character without it playing you!    

The Inner Stage™ at NY SAG-AFTRA Conservatory is an introductory experiential workshop created by Valerie Simon to help professional actors access their creativity and spontaneity using psychodrama. Valerie guides Conservatory members to remove any emotional blocks so they can manifest more authentic performances and face challenging roles with confidence.          

Taming the Inner Critic™ Actors and performers will explore why the toughest critic to our performances is often ourself.  In a safe and confidential environment, actors will let go of the harsh internal voice that prevents us from enjoying our roles and performances.  Break free from the inner critic and find your positive and supportive […]