An International Laboratory for Presence & Embodiment

“Yorgos is the expert in rediscovering [your worth]. Not only from an acting-technique perspective, but also from a human one. A three-day masterclass naturally expands the physical acting boundaries that the mind tries to silence, but at its very deepest, subconscious level, Yorgos actually expands you — soul, spirit, and body. Through a soulful sensitivity, you taste the symbiosis of physical effort and release, which is exactly that sensational joy we experienced as children, when everything was complete.

Yorgos, both as a teacher and as a person, is complete. And to be in a workshop like that, to experience your fellow participants and, above all, yourself, is a sensation that brings tears of joy. Or rather — yum-yum-yum.”

“Yorgos helped us tremendously with being able to express our stories and our ‘why’ through our presentations in an effective way. Yorgos coordinated meetings so that he could truly understand us as individuals and how to best communicate with our clients. One of his best skills was listening and being able to ask the right questions that made us think critically. […] He definitely elevated our speeches and presentations. Our client feedback has been positive and well-received. Following our event, we continue to engage Yorgos for assistance in our everyday business. He has been a great career coach who has kept us accountable and helped point us in the right direction.”

Once again, Tatiana created a framework that allowed the whole group to flourish, and each individual to undergo the decisive experience of facing themselves. With such finesse, sensitivity, and generosity, she meets each person exactly where they are and offers them a path that is truly their own. […] I deeply admire the work Tatiana has done—and continues to do—on herself, which gives her this ability to create spaces that are so nourishing for others, and so fertile for the actor’s work.

This was my first experience with the Lab. I’ve learned theatre through various methods over the past few years, and I’d never experienced such a healthy and effective approach. […] I’m leaving this week with concrete tools that I’ve already been able to test during the workshop and in my practice afterward. This learning strengthens the skills I already have and opens me up to discovering new ones. Tatiana guided and reassured us throughout the entire process, readily stepping back to allow us to experiment under her watchful eye. She made us feel valued and respected, creating the ideal environment for us to spread our wings as actors. I am in awe of her work, her listening skills, and her incredible eye for staging! The Lab is an experience difficult to describe because it has to be lived. I would encourage anyone wishing to better understand themselves and develop their stage presence to participate in a workshop, as the experience will undoubtedly be positive and I think it will resonate for a long time in the lives and practices of all those who have experienced it.

I have found my joy in acting again. I remembered why I wanted to do it in the first place. I feel more present, warm and embodied in my own body, less self-conscious […] A weight was lifted from me through this workshop, a lot of pressure I have put onto myself and onto the craft. […] Also, I learned, that I can pour all my personal experiences into my performances, without revisiting traumatic events of the past, but rather use acting as an outlet for my emotions to come through and release. And through that reach catharsis.”