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Guiding Principles
Actor Care® is an experiential model that elucidates emotional & psychological journeys when embodying Characters. It’s an important part of actor preparation when working with distressing themes or any Character that is emotionally challenging. The process maximizes flow state, empowers vulnerability, prioritizes resilience and supports genuine connection.
Engage strengths
Actor/character clarity
Regulate vulnerability
Space to process
RESEARCH PAPERS
Cornerstones of ACES (Actualising Characters by Expanding Self-awareness) by Alan Powell This paper forms the principles of Actor Care®
Emotion Regulation in the Acting Process by Alan Powell
Drawing the Boundary Between Actor and Character: Prioritizing the Actor’s Mental Health in the Portrayal of Human Suffering & Emotional Distress by Alan Powell