# Courses & Workshops
## Professional EDP Methodology Training
Experience the revolutionary Emotional Distancing Phenomenon methodology through comprehensive training programs designed for actors, directors, and theater professionals at all levels.
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## Workshop Offerings
### **4-Day EDP Foundation Intensive**
**Duration**: 4 full days
**Focus**: Complete EDP methodology introduction
**Ideal For**: Professional actors, serious students, directors
**Outcomes**: Fundamental character creation transformation
**Daily Schedule**:
- **Day 1**: EDP Theory and Scientific Foundation
- **Day 2**: Physical Embodiment and Breath Work
- **Day 3**: Emotional Distancing Techniques
- **Day 4**: Character Creation and Integration
**Student Testimonial**:
*"This workshop, despite being only 4 days, gave me the security of knowing what an actor has to do today on set, on stage."* - Marcus Alencastro, Professional Actor
### **Advanced EDP Technique Workshop**
**Duration**: 2 days
**Prerequisites**: Completion of Foundation Intensive
**Focus**: Advanced character creation and scene work
**Ideal For**: Experienced actors and working professionals
**Advanced Techniques**:
- Complex character development
- Multi-character work and switching
- Advanced emotional distancing applications
- Professional on-set and stage implementation
### **EDP Master Class**
**Duration**: 1 day intensive
**Prerequisites**: Advanced workshop completion
**Focus**: Refinement and professional application
**Ideal For**: Working professionals and industry veterans
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## Academic Programs
### **University Semester Course**
**Duration**: Full semester (15 weeks)
**Credits**: 3 university credits
**Institutions**: UCLA, USC, and partner universities
**Focus**: Comprehensive EDP methodology study with academic research component
**Course Structure**:
- Weekly 3-hour workshops
- Scientific foundation study
- Character creation projects
- Research paper and documentation
- Final performance demonstration
### **Graduate Level Research**
**Duration**: Full academic year
**Focus**: EDP methodology research and application
**Collaboration**: USC Brain and Creativity Institute
**Outcomes**: Research paper, methodology development, practical application
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## International Workshops
### **Europe - Paris Program**
**Location**: Cultural institution collaborations
**Language**: English and French options
**Duration**: 4-day intensive or weekend workshops
**Special Features**: European theater tradition integration
### **South America - Brazil Program**
**Locations**: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo
**Language**: Portuguese and English options
**Duration**: Professional intensives and cultural exchange
**Focus**: South American theater and film industry application
### **North America - Los Angeles/New York**
**Locations**: UCLA, USC, professional studios
**Duration**: Various options from single day to week-long intensives
**Focus**: Hollywood and professional theater application
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## Specialized Programs
### **Director-Actor Collaboration Workshop**
**Duration**: 3 days
**Focus**: EDP methodology for directors working with actors
**Ideal For**: Directors, acting coaches, teachers
**Outcomes**: Enhanced director-actor communication and collaboration
### **On-Set Application Workshop**
**Duration**: 2 days
**Focus**: EDP techniques for film and television
**Ideal For**: Screen actors and directors
**Special Features**: Simulated on-set conditions and practical application
### **Opera Performance Workshop**
**Duration**: 3 days
**Focus**: EDP integration with vocal performance
**Ideal For**: Opera singers, musical theater performers
**Special Features**: Breath work integration and vocal support enhancement
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## Student Success Stories
### **Professional Transformation**
**Luiza Lemmertz** - Actress & Producer (Brazil):
*"It teaches us from the body, from breathing. It is a very profound and very transformative technique. I feel that it will help me a lot as an actress in my work."*
**Mariana Leal** - Actress & Director (Brazil):
*"This work helps to integrate the actor in all its aspects... From the physical, the emotional, the spiritual. It was very inspiring, and I will take it for my life."*
### **Academic Success**
**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."*
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## Workshop Features
### **Scientific Foundation**
- USC research findings integration
- Neuroscience of acting education
- Measurable transformation techniques
- Evidence-based methodology
### **Practical Application**
- Scene work and character development
- Professional industry preparation
- On-set and stage readiness
- Career development focus
### **Safe Learning Environment**
- Emotional safety protocols
- Supportive group dynamics
- Individual attention and feedback
- Confidential and professional atmosphere
### **International Recognition**
- Certificate of completion
- Professional development credits
- International workshop network access
- Continuing education opportunities
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## Registration Information
### **Prerequisites**
- **Foundation Intensive**: No prior experience required
- **Advanced Workshops**: Foundation completion required
- **Master Classes**: Advanced workshop completion required
- **Academic Programs**: University enrollment or professional application
### **Group Sizes**
- **Intensive Workshops**: Maximum 16 participants for optimal attention
- **Master Classes**: Maximum 12 participants for advanced work
- **Academic Programs**: Standard university class sizes
- **Private Sessions**: Individual or small group arrangements available
### **Materials Provided**
- Comprehensive EDP methodology handbook
- Scientific research documentation
- Video demonstrations and reference materials
- Ongoing support and resource access
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## Upcoming Workshop Schedule
### **Los Angeles Programs**
- Monthly Foundation Intensives at UCLA/USC
- Quarterly Advanced Workshops
- Annual Master Class series
### **International Programs**
- **Paris**: Spring and Fall intensives
- **Brazil**: Summer professional programs
- **Custom Locations**: Available for groups of 10 or more
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## Corporate & Institutional Programs
### **Theater Companies**
Custom EDP training for entire companies and ensembles
### **Film Productions**
On-location EDP training for cast and director collaboration
### **Educational Institutions**
Curriculum integration and faculty development programs
### **Cultural Organizations**
Workshop series and cultural exchange programs
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## Workshop Registration
**To register for EDP methodology workshops or inquire about custom programs, please complete our workshop registration form.**
**Early registration recommended - workshops fill quickly due to limited enrollment for optimal learning experience.**
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## Contact for Workshop Information
For detailed workshop information, custom program development, or international training opportunities, please contact us through our workshop inquiry form.
**Professional development certificates and continuing education credits available.**