Explore the Power of
Storytelling Beyond Words
A Physical Theatre Workshop for DC Performers — with Alex Mills
Call 202-232-0714 For More Information.
Washington, DC has always been a city of powerful voices.
Now it's time to let your body speak.
Studio Acting Conservatory — DC's home for serious actor training — is hosting a two-day Physical Theatre Workshop designed to expand how you communicate onstage. You'll explore non-verbal storytelling, movement-based character work, and how physicality can bring a scene to life. Through playful theatre games, creative partnering, and choreography exercises, you'll develop new tools to grow your performance — no dance experience required.
What you will explore:
- The basics of physical storytelling and body awareness
- How choreography and staging shape a scene
- Developing characters through movement and gesture
- Collaborative techniques through theatre games and partnering
Dates
April 18 & 19, 2026
Times
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Price
$150
Prerequisites
None.
Training DC's Next Generation of Performers
For decades, Studio Acting Conservatory has been a cornerstone of the Washington, DC performing arts community. Located in the heart of the city, SAC offers conservatory-level training for actors at every stage — from young performers to working professionals. This workshop is one of many ways SAC brings world-class instruction to DC's vibrant theatre scene.
Location
Studio Acting Conservatory
3423 Holmead Pl NW
Washington, DC 20010
Your Instructor: Alex Mills
Alex Mills is a DC based actor and educator focusing on movement and body awareness to enhance an actor’s physicality onstage. He has performed and worked in the area for over 17 years utilizing and implementing a blend of musicality, physicality, and creative self-expression. Through this class, we will explore how to translate text into the body and how specific physical gesture can enhance and color the characters we embody.
Who this is for
Whether you're a DC-area actor looking to expand beyond dialogue, a performer curious about the physical side of storytelling, or someone who simply wants to collaborate and grow in a supportive environment — this workshop was built for you. No dance experience required.
Secure Your Spot Today
Space is limited — register now to hold your place in this DC-exclusive workshop.