# Education & Teaching
## International Recognition & Student Transformation
Gulu Monteiro's educational work spans prestigious universities and international workshops, with documented student transformations across three continents. His teaching represents the practical application of EDP methodology in formal education settings.
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## University Positions
### **UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television**
**Position**: Professor - Acting and Directing
**Focus**: Advanced character creation and director-actor collaboration
**Recognition**: Student transformation testimonials and academic excellence
### **USC School of Dramatic Arts**
**Position**: Professor - EDP Methodology
**Collaboration**: Brain and Creativity Institute research
**Innovation**: First scientifically-studied acting technique in academic curriculum
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## International Teaching
### **Global Workshop Locations**
**North America**:
- Los Angeles, California - UCLA/USC programs
- New York, New York - Professional intensives
**Europe**:
- Paris, France - Cultural institution collaborations
- Berlin, Germany - International workshops
- Madrid, Spain - Theater professional training
- London, UK - Actor development programs
**South America**:
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Professional actor intensives
- São Paulo, Brazil - Theater industry training
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## Student Transformations
### **Professional Impact Testimonials**
**Marcus Alencastro** - Professional Actor, Brazil:
*"This workshop, despite being only 4 days, gave me the security of knowing what an actor has to do today on set, on stage. Because it is so short, I did not expect to have so much."*
**Luiza Lemmertz** - Actress & Producer, Brazil:
*"For me it was an amazing opportunity to be in touch with the EDP technique from Gulu. Because it is a technique that teaches us from the body, from breathing. It is a very profound and very transformative technique."*
**Mariana Leal** - Actress & Director, Brazil:
*"For me it was very important to come here and meet Gulu and his EDP technique. Because I really believe that this work helps to integrate the actor in all its aspects... From the physical, the emotional, the spiritual."*
### **Academic Success Stories**
**Nicholas** - UCLA Student:
*"Your work has deepened me so greatly as an actor, and it is work that I'm going to carry on into my career."*
**Charles** - UCLA Student:
*"I often find myself working from the neck up. Here I get the opportunity to be reminded that it is the whole instrument."*
**Kia** - UCLA Student:
*"He teaches you how to take on the body of a character, literally you create an energetic body... You can feel their feelings and think their thoughts, different from your own."*
### **International Validation**
**Marguerite** - Experienced Actor, France:
*"I've been doing theater for a long time... I've already gone through many methods. I've compiled them all and Gulu's method amazed me."*
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## Teaching Philosophy
### **Safe Creative Environment**
Creating "loving heart" conditions where students can:
- **Explore Vulnerability**: Safe space for creative risk-taking
- **Remove Barriers**: Systematic elimination of creative blocks
- **Access Authenticity**: Direct pathway to genuine expression
### **Embodied Learning**
Moving beyond intellectual understanding to:
- **Full-Body Engagement**: Complete physical instrument activation
- **Experiential Knowledge**: Learning through doing rather than thinking
- **Cellular Integration**: Knowledge that becomes part of the actor's being
### **Career Integration**
Providing tools that students carry into professional work:
- **On-Set Reliability**: Techniques that work under pressure
- **Sustainable Practice**: Methods that support long career health
- **Artistic Growth**: Approaches that deepen with experience
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## Educational Impact Statistics
### **Global Reach**
- **3 Continents**: North America, Europe, South America
- **8 Countries**: USA, France, Brazil, Germany, Spain, UK, and others
- **25+ Years**: Continuous international teaching experience
- **2 Major Universities**: UCLA and USC academic positions
### **Student Outcomes**
- **Professional Career Enhancement**: Students report improved on-set/stage confidence
- **Creative Breakthrough**: Documented removal of long-standing creative blocks
- **International Recognition**: Students applying EDP methodology worldwide
- **Academic Excellence**: University program success and recognition
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## Workshop Offerings
### **Professional Intensives**
**4-Day EDP Foundation**: Complete methodology introduction for working professionals
**Advanced Workshops**: Specialized technique development for experienced actors
**Master Classes**: Intensive work for industry professionals
### **Academic Programs**
**University Courses**: Semester-long EDP methodology study
**Guest Residencies**: Short-term intensive programs at educational institutions
**Research Collaborations**: Academic study and documentation projects
### **International Programs**
**Cultural Exchange**: Cross-continental workshop experiences
**Institution Partnerships**: Collaborations with international schools and theaters
**Language-Specific Training**: Workshops in English, French, and Portuguese
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## Contact for Educational Programs
For workshop inquiries, university collaborations, or international training programs, please contact us through our education inquiry form.