Andrew Higgs: Director, producer and screenwriter in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

Hi Andrew, Happy New year and thanks for the connection

Thanks for the connection Andrew

Hi Andrew. Pleased to meet you

In it’s 16th year, ‘The Alchemy of Screen Acting’, continues to set the professional standard in the UK for screen acting training. It has given more than a thousand actors the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed environment with experienced television drama director, Andrew Higgs, to find their feet and develop their self-confidence in front of the camera. Part audition technique, part preparation for how very fast indeed TV schedules have become, the emphasis is on shooting both soap and film scenes, exploring techniques of acting in ‘real’ environments and the inventive use of body language and props. Andrew’s experience in directing screen performances plus superior lighting/camera work, sound and editing continue to produce scenes shot to broadcast technical standard, so that material produced during the 5-days can be used on a professional showreel. Groups of eight actors not only learn (and practice) powerful job-winning audition techniques but also get up to date coaching on effective marketing and networking strategies, and participants have gone on to achieve many professional screen credits in commercials, TV drama series and feature films. Due to production, directing and writing commitments, Andrew is only able to run a Summer Season of three 5-day workshops this year. As the eight places on each workshop fill up very quickly, early booking is advised. Summer Season workshops are scheduled as follows: Alchemy 104: 20-24 June 2016 Alchemy 105: 18-22 July 2016 Alchemy 106: 15-19 August 2016 The workshop venue is very close (5 minutes) to Borough Tube Station (London, SE1). Timings are 9.00 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Members of Stage 32 qualify for a 20% DISCOUNT on the usual price of £600 (inc. VAT), ie. £480 (inc. VAT). Places can be secured with a (returnable) deposit of £160 (33%). Please mention membership at time of booking. To book, in the first instance, send your Spotlight PIN or acting CV to: macheathpro@icloud.com mentioning in which workshop you would like to participate. Full details are on line at: http://www.thealchemyofscreenacting.co.uk Scenes shot during Alchemy workshops can now be viewed at: http://uk.youtube.com/alchemyscreenacting If you have any questions or queries regarding the workshop, call 07785 394214. REFUND POLICY: If you are unable to attend your booked workshop, then we operate a flexible policy whereby, with at least ONE FULL WORKING WEEK'S NOTICE, you can either reschedule on to another workshop or get a full refund. FEEDBACK FROM RECENT PARTICIPANTS "Many thanks again for a hugely enjoyable and inspiring week. As I said at the time, it was enriching and stimulating in ways far beyond just the practicalities and technicalities of the disciplines we were working in." "Just wanted to send another 'Thank you' your way. I just got a phone call, that I managed to get a small part in 'Rush' (directed by Ron Howard, I think I could do a lot worse for my first real world screen role ;-), and I think a lot of getting it was due to sticking to the audition techniques you gave us, and the confidence I gained in your workshop." "Thank you so much for such an inspiring and enriching workshop week. It's unusually impulsive of me to book a 5-day workshop without knowing too much about it, but maybe this is a lesson for me to trust my instincts more, as it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. On Tuesday I was kicking myself for not booking it before, but now think that I came at the right time. I was pleasantly surprised by the work I was able to produce on the shooting days, and am sure that the environment of the workshop and the way you structured it helped me to do this. I now feel more confident than I ever have done and just want to get on with it." "Thanks so much for last week, it was so, so good. I learned more about where I am right now as an actor and what I need to do than I could have hoped for before the course. Both in terms of technical insight; voice and intonation and as to where I need to be as a human being in order to act. I will take all advice and run with it as it all rings true, which is what I was in desperate need of." "Firstly, thank you so much for this week - it's been brilliant and I have learnt so much. There was such a supportive atmosphere and the rest of the group were so encouraging and great to be around and work with as well. One of the biggest things I will take away is confidence, which I have always struggled with." "I just wanted to say a big thank you for this week, I had so much fun acting on screen and have learned a great deal from the whole experience. I've found your knowledge of the industry incredibly insightful and useful. You've made me realise where I have been going wrong - I've been beyond hopeless at marketing myself, this is an area I need to focus on hugely."

Hi Andrew! Thank you for your request, much appreciated.

Thank you for the network request, Andrew!

Hi Andrew, I am still benefitting from your advice and brilliant practical guidance on screen acting from my time on your Alchemy course Best Wishes Nakib

Afternoon Andrew. Thanks for the add. Would be great to collaborate on a project at some point! :-) All the best Matthew

Hi, Andrews, thanks for connecting!!

Delighted to meet you Andrew. :)

Hi Andrew. Hope you are well and many thanks for the add. Best Johnny

Thanks for the request, I am currently looking for new projects please check out my showreel and let me know if you want to chat http://youtu.be/tm6lD6BrXZA

Thanks for connecting!

Hi Andrew :) thank you for adding me to your network!

Hi! Thanks for the invite! :)

Thanks for the invite, Andrew. This art form seems like alchemy sometimes, doesn't it? Continued success in making "great work". Cheers!

Hi Andrew.. Thanks for the invite.. Nice to meet you..

Thanks for the connection Andrew.

Hi Andrew - pleasure to meet you - thank you for connecting with me! :) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelly-Marie-Murtha-ActorDirector/31096942...

Hi Andrew, Loving what you say in your bio! Thanks for the add. :)