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Richard Bland

Richard Bland

Professional Director + Actor Trainer

07780 458 165

About me

Richard is a professional Director and Actor Trainer. Richard holds an MA from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and a BA in Acting from the Guildford School of Acting. He brings years of industry experience directly to the training room at The Tree Room Studio.

What I offer at The Tree Room

Sunday Evenings from 7pm- 9.30pm

STAGE CRAFT: Professional Acting Training for Adults (18+)
Whether you are stepping onto the stage for the first time or are a working actor looking to sharpen your tools, Stage Craft is your space to explore, fail, succeed, and grow.

We don’t believe in a "one size fits all" method. Instead, we explore a vast landscape of practitioners, styles, and techniques to help you build a bespoke toolkit that works for you. Our goal is simple: to help you find your own unique creative process and become the best performer you can be.

What We Cover:
Our sessions are diverse and dynamic, mirroring the demands of the industry. You can expect to cover:
• The Professional Rehearsal Room: How to break down a script and approach a character.
• Technique & Practitioners: From the psychological realism of Stanislavski to the physical expression of Laban.
• Text Work: Tackling everything from the heightened language of Shakespeare to gritty contemporary scripts.
• Voice & Body: Accent work, projection, and physical grounding.
• Creation: Improvisation and devising original theatre.

The Community:
Stage Craft is more than just a class; it is a company. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive, safe, and energetic environment where you can take risks without judgement.

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