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Exploring Acting from Within: Self-Research to Scene Work
Every actor’s inquiry is different: one might want to take bolder risks, another to embody their voice fully, another to explore the rawness of the emotions through the lens of the character or the freedom of impulses discovered through embodiment, or to perform an extended scene free of interruption to see where presence can guide them.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Nov 32 min read
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A letter from Aptera, Crete
As I am reflecting on what happened over the six days during our Physical Lab Retreat, distilling the process, it comes down to two very simple questions that were at the centre of our research: What obstacle in your acting craft do you wish to overcome, and are you ready to do so? What can you already recognise emotionally in the scene and in the character you have chosen to work on?

Yorgos Karamalegos
Oct 252 min read
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Presence & Resilience in Casting
After a recent partial move back to Athens, one such opportunity for research was an audition I initiated with a wonderful casting director. She is someone I have worked with before, and my extended stay in Athens felt like the right chance to take on this new investigation. After reaching out, she invited me in for a casting. I went in blind, with no script. They did not give the sides to me until after I had arrived. I decided this was a great opportunity to practice true p

Yorgos Karamalegos
Aug 256 min read
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Spiritual Embodiment — the essential foundation for authentic presence in acting
The last two Mentorship Masterclasses—the one in Paris in November 2024 and particularly the one we just finished in London—have become the closest we have ever been to our real nature: an open space for true research in presence and performance.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Jun 73 min read
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5 Reasons Why Finding Your Own Acting Technique Matters
Five reasons why having your own unique acting technique is important to your success as an actor.
Nick Pollifrone
Apr 105 min read
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A Healthy Relationship With Our Darkness: How To Safely Deliver an Emotional Performance
One of the core elements of my work is to combat the misconception that you need to suffer or hurt yourself emotionally as a performer.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Jan 272 min read
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My Ethos: Self Discovery and Conscious Living
At the age of 48, I have finally come to consciously own the roots of my essence. I am finally standing under my purpose.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Jan 152 min read
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Cultivating Individuality & Artistic Freedom
When I am fully present, I become aware of a multitude of impulses within me. Some of these impulses are rooted in conditioning: those...

Yorgos Karamalegos
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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An embodiment of your free spirit, a spiritual embodiment.
Unlock your true self through embodiment! Experience personal freedom and artistic expression on this transformative journey. Join me!

Yorgos Karamalegos
Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Existential Loneliness
My Deep Blue Sea is a poetic Abstract written by Yorgos as a reflection on existential loneliness.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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Cultivating Inner Presence: A Journey of Clarity and Choice!
This article invites you to connect with your inner Observer, an entity that empowers you to act with intention.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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ETHOS | A Quotation for Resilience in Performance & Personal Management.
Diving into the unknown as a pathway for presence and essence requires clarity, meaning, and purpose.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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Peace Lies Within
‘Peace lies within’...There is life while in trauma, and then there is life after trauma.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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ETHOS | All of Us Strangers
"All of Us Strangers", A testament to the importance of developing our emotional intelligence alongside our intellectual growth.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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ETHOS | FLOW
Dive into Flow—a state where time fades, challenges transform, and fulfilment reigns.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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ETHOS | Identity and Purpose
Who am I? What do I want? Why? Dear Labbers, These questions might sound familiar to the actors here who have been working with me in...

Yorgos Karamalegos
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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Autonomy in Acting!
Embodied autonomy in acting means mastering the art of performing without relying on perfect deliveries or external reactions. Whether on...

Yorgos Karamalegos
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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The Revolution Within: A Personal Call to Action!
Confronting and reflecting on the collective struggles of our time.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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ETHOS | Transforming Words into Vibrant Performances
How to transform text in to a captivating performance.

Yorgos Karamalegos
Nov 26, 20234 min read
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The October Mentorship Unveiled!
Mastery In Embodied Acting Requires Consistent Repetition!

Yorgos Karamalegos
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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