The National Theatre School of Canada is honored to welcome internationally renowned artist Ellen Lauren.
From June 8–12, Ellen will lead a workshop in the Suzuki Method of Actor Training and Viewpoints. This workshop is open to all professional artists in Canada and internationally.
“Ellen Lauren is one of the greatest teachers of theatre and artistic practice in the world. Her rigor, generosity, and knowledge are unmatched, and it is an extraordinary honor to welcome her to the School. What a gift to the community of this country and beyond who can participate. A rare opportunity… see you in the training room!” — Thomas Morgan Jones, Executive Artistic Director, NTS English Section
This workshop is in partnership with SITI Alumni Ambassador Network
Developed by internationally acclaimed director Tadashi Suzuki and the Suzuki Company of Toga, the Suzuki Actor Training Method’s principal concern is with restoring the wholeness of the human body to the theatrical context and uncovering the actor’s innate expressive abilities. A rigorous physical discipline drawn from such diverse influences as ballet, traditional Japanese and Greek theater, and martial arts, the training seeks to heighten the actor’s emotional and physical power and commitment to each moment on the stage.
The Viewpoints is a technique of improvisation that grew out of the postmodern dance world. It was created by choreographer Mary Overlie, who broke down the two dominant materials performers collaborate with—time and space—into six categories. She called her approach the Six Viewpoints. Since that time, Artistic Director Anne Bogart and SITI Company have expanded her notions and adapted them for actors.
The Viewpoints allows a group of actors to function together spontaneously and intuitively and to generate bold, theatrical work quickly. It develops flexibility, articulation, and strength in movement and makes ensemble playing really possible.
Schedule : Everyday, 10am to 2 pm
June 8-12, 2026
Location: Studio 248 | National Theater School, 5030 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC, H2J 2L8
Price: $300.00 Taxes not included
Available spots: 17 out of 25
Resource person: Thomas Morgan Jones
Participants will be sent a package of materials when registration is complete.
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