SAMURAI ACTING WORKSHOP

An unprecedented fusion of Jidaigeki (Period Drama) Action, and Acting.

Experience the ultimate filming masterclass in NY.

Oct 14 – Oct 17 (4 Consecutive Days)

JACK Theater, Brooklyn, NY

Limited to 10 participants

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Instructors

One of the directors from the Emmy Award-Winning SHOGUN, Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, teams up with Kyo Kasumi, the first Japanese female action director in the U.S. and founder of "TATE Hatoryu NY"! Join our premium, hands-on workshop designed to push your limits and connect emotional acting with dynamic action.

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr.

Film & TV Director / Writer

A graduate of Stanford University and NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia. Having built the foundation of his career in Japan, he is renowned for his nuanced, deeply human storytelling. He has directed highly acclaimed projects, including episodes of the Emmy Award-winning series SHOGUN, Netflix's The Recruit and The Midnight Club, Amazon/Blumhouse's Black Box, and Star Trek: Discovery.

Kyo Kasumi

Fight Director / Stunt Coordinator / Producer

Kasumi studied under action director Masatsugu Takase in Japan for15 years, becoming a master of the TATE Hatoryu sword fighting style. She established America's first TATE sword fighting dojo in NY in 2014. She works globally as a stunt coordinator, including in Italy / Venezuela / Death Has No Master (Cannes Directors' Fortnight), France / MEXICO 86 (Locarno opening), and Japan / Gold Boy. She is known for helping actors bring authenticity to action through acting.

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4-Day Curriculum

Day 1

Oct 14

11:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Fundamentals of TATE
Action Blocking
Script Breakdown

Day 2

Oct 15

11:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Team Action Blocking Rehearsals

Day 3

Oct 16

11:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Action and Dialogue Performance Feedback (Acting x Action)
Final Rehearsal

Day 4 [Shooting Day]

Oct17

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Live Shoot by Professional Crew

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