Somatic Acting Process practice by Christina Kapadocha: Reflecting on Training Experiences and Performance Practices in British drama schools

Abstract

Christina Kapadocha, a Greek lecturer, scholar, and theatre practitioner, pioneered the Somatic Acting Process. This practice was initially implemented in actor training at British drama schools. She utilized body movement patterns, combining it with her ten years of studying and practicing performance in both Greece and England. Eventually, she developed her own movement-based acting practice. As a Thai actor, I had the chance of training with her for two years as a postgraduate student in England. Her praxis, integral to movement for actors, differed from my training in Thailand, where movement was not emphasized. Through gradual training with Christina, I now comprehend it systematically, exploring our movement and the translation of movement. These aspects lead to application in the acting process, helping to decrease hesitation in creating characters for actors. This academic article aims to present the Somatic Acting Process by Christina Kapadocha for actor training from my perspective.