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What ?

A holistic course, led by our professional actors, that will enable you to explore your on-stage creativity in a safe and supportive environment.

The first 15 weeks (MODULE 1) are focused on learning new skills to add to your actor's toolbox and creating a short showcase performance .

The second 15 weeks (MODULE 2) are focused on developing your skills and rehearsing for a grand showcase performance in a theatre.

Who ?

We will gather a group of up to 12 people for a 30-week course in which you will develop your acting skills. We have different levels depending on your experience.

Minimum commitment is 15 weeks at a time and you must agree to be able to attend at least 12 sessions in a 15 week Module.

You can join the workshop from module I of the level most suitable to your current acting experience.

Where ?

The Bridge Theatre Studio, Chaussée de Forest 83, St Gilles

Kosmostudio, Rue Théodore Verhaegen 188, St Gilles

* Please note, that in The Bridge Theatre Studio there are stairs to enter the venue and it is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

When ?

Each 30-week course is divided in two 15-week MODULES, with start dates in September and February. For the 2026-27 the days and times will be:

PLAY Beginner I (Two groups):

Mondays, 18:45-21:30, The Bridge Theatre Studio, with Michelle & Rozana

Fridays, 18:45-21:30, KosmoStudio, with Desi

PLAY Elementary I (Two groups):

Wednesdays, 18:45-21:30, The Bridge Theatre Studio, with Lucy & Rozana

Saturdays, 12:30-15:15, The Bridge Theatre Studio, with Mehmet

PLAY Intermediate I (Two groups):

Fridays, 18:45-21:30, The Bridge Theatre Studio, with Petar

Saturdays, 09:45-12:30, The Bridge Theatre Studio, with Petar

PLAY Advanced I:

Tuesdays, 19:00-21:45, The Bridge Theatre Studio, with Jacey

PLAY Master I:

Thursdays, 18:45-21:30, The Bridge Theatre Studio, with Petar

Entry to Master I is based on a recorded audition. Those who wish to join need to submit a recording of them performing a heightened monologue, preferably Shakespeare, by 21 September, via the following Registration Form.

See below for the full list of dates.

* Want to participate but can't make any of these days? Let us know!

info@thebridge.brussels

How Much ?

€545 for each 15-week module.

€872 for the full 30 weeks (*SAVE 20%*)

IMPORTANT: By registering to this workshop you are accepting our terms and conditions.

How it works

PLAY workshop is assembled of different levels from Beginner to Master, with each level made out of two 15-week long modules. You can join the workshop from module I of the level most suitable to your current acting experience.

MODULE ONE

MODULE 1 lasts fifteen weeks and will focus on learning new skills to add to your actor's toolbox. You will explore different techniques, delve into some text work and end the term performing a short showcase for your family, friends, and fellow coursemates.

MODULE 1 start dates: September or February according to demand.

MODULE TWO

During MODULE 2, you will work on developing the skills acquired in the previous module, expand you toolbox even further and rehears for our grand community End-of-Year Showcase.

MODULE 2 start dates: February, according to demand. You must have completed MODULE 1 in the respective level in order to participate.

Which Level is Right for You?

You will place yourself in a Level by self-assessment.

We have set some minimum requirements in order to help you place yourself in the correct Level. To enter a level, you must fulfill the requirements below

If you are unsure, feel free to drop us an email:

info@thebridge.brussels

BEGINNER:

No requirements

ELEMENTARY:

Must be comfortable acting in front of others and able to learn lines and take direction.

INTERMEDIATE:

Must have recent experience (ideally within the last five years) rehearsing and performing scripted theatre.
Must be familiar with basic theatrical terminology (e.g. upstage/downstage, stage left/right, blocking, cues and objectives).
Must be able to learn and retain lines independently and arrive prepared for rehearsals.
Must be able to take direction constructively and work positively within an ensemble.
Must be able to perform memorised material confidently before an audience.

ADVANCED:

Must have performed a substantial speaking role in at least one full-length production before an audience.
Must have prepared and performed at least one memorised monologue.
Must demonstrate the ability to analyse a script independently, identify objectives, actions and subtext, and make informed character choices.
Must show confidence working with emotionally and technically demanding material.

MASTER:

Admission by self-tape (Shakespeare or other heightened-language monologue) and/or teacher recommendation, with demonstrated confidence with heightened language (such as Shakespeare or equivalent).
Must consistently arrive fully prepared and work with excellent rehearsal discipline.
Must be able to respond quickly to direction, collaborate effectively with others, and maintain a professional standard of focus and commitment throughout the rehearsal process.
Must be an experienced performer seeking a significant artistic challenge.

As mentioned, entry to the Master level is based on a recorded audition. Those who wish to join need to submit a recording of themselves performing a heightened monologue - preferably Shakespeare

by 21 September, via the following form.

AUdition for Master

Your Teachers

Desi Krsteva - Beginner

Desi graduated from the Theatre Department of New Bulgarian University. She is experienced in many different acting techniques, such as Stanislavski,

Meisner, Laban, Practical Aesthetics, the Chekhov Approach, Method Acting, Brechtian

Method, Meyerhold, and physical theatre.

Michelle Scott - Beginner

Michelle trained at the University of Cape Town. She has had a joyous career on stage and screen, with highlights including playing Mrs de Kok in the 2013 film Long Walk to Freedom, and getting to walk the red carpet at Cannes after playing Elena in the award-winning South African film, Skoonheid (Beauty).

Rozana Radu - Beginner & Elementary

Rozana Radu is Belgian-Romanian professional actor, improviser and trainer. After working in Romania's cultural scene for more than 15 years doing theatre, film, television and improvisation, she moved to Belgium and joined ImproBubble, a professional school of improvised art. Alongside her colleagues, she was on a mission to bring this art in all its forms to Brussels and...beyond. She is also a part of La Compagnie qui Petille, a french based theatre company, who tackles with strong, impactful social subjects on stage. Rozana is a regular cast member of The Schuman Show, Brussel's most popular sketch comedy production who portrays daring and accute political issues with humor and wit. And last but not least, she directed her first short film in 2025 and believes that this another path she will want to explore more of in the future.

Lucy Harwood - Elementary

Lucy trained in acting as Arts Educational London and National Youth Music Theatre. Credits include: The Tempest (Waterloo Theatre); The Snow Queen (Leicester Square Theatre); Hobson’s Choice (UK Tour); Songs For a New World (The Bridewell Theatre); West End Live; Jason Robert Brown in Concert (Shaftesbury Theatre); Antigone (ArtsEd)

She has many years of experience teaching drama to children and teens. She also has a BA in History from University of Birmingham, an MA in Rhetoric and Argumentation from University of Amsterdam (Distinction) and a Cambridge Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

She brings all this experience to try and instil a love of language, story building, imagination and confidence in her students.

Mehmet Avcu - Elementary

Mehmet Avcu is an Istanbul-and-Brussels based actor, instructor and voiceover artist whose work is built at the intersection of analytical discipline and creative curiosity. After a distinguished 24-year career as a naval officer—retiring as a Navy Captain in 2023—he turned fully to a lifelong passion for performance. Mehmet’s professional and academic background (M.Sc. from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering) gives him a rare combination of exacting structure and calm leadership that he brings directly into the rehearsal room.

He trained as an actor at Müjdat Gezen Art Center and completed the four-year program consisting of all foundational and advanced acting courses at Craft Acting Studio in Istanbul. His practice is rooted in Eric Morris and Meisner techniques, supported by on-camera work and vocal coaching. Mehmet’s stage and screen credits range from theatre productions such as Werther Effect to award-nominated short films including Posa (Adana Golden Boll Film Festival) and Güntülü Does Not Exist (International Mythology Film Festival). He is bilingual in Turkish and English and works regularly as an actor and a voiceover artist.

As an instructor Mehmet pairs military-grade structure with a warm, permission-giving rehearsal room: precise, organised, and encouraging of honest risk. His classes emphasise practical, repeatable tools for immediate use — whether you’re preparing an audition, rehearsing a run, or stepping in front of a camera or people — and place special importance on safety, ensemble listening and emotional reliability. Mehmet currently runs focused workshops on Eric Morris and Meisner techniques, private coaching and masterclasses in Brussels and Istanbul. His sessions are designed to help actors at any level move from “performing” into genuinely lived behaviour.

Petar Leventić - Intermediate & Master

Petar Leventić graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb. In 2004, he became a permanent member of the Zagreb Youth Theater. As an actor, he has participated in over sixty theatre productions, playing roles in a wide range of plays, from classical to contemporary. He has been part of many authors' projects and has also performed in musicals and dance productions. He has collaborated with some of the most prominent European theatre directors, including Árpád Schilling, Oliver Frljić, Rene Medvešek, Janusz Kica, and many others.

Jacey Schult - Advanced

Jacey Schult is an American actress who has been working professionally for the last six years. Jacey just moved to Belgium and is very excited to join The Bridge for their PLAY workshops. Previous credits include The Classic Theatre of Maryland’s: Macbeth (Lady Macbeth), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania/Hippolyta), Jane Eyre (Blanche Ingram/Bertha Mason/Ensemble), Murphy’s Creek Theatre’s: The Moors (Huldey), and Black Box Performing Arts Center’s: The Tempest (Trinculo). Jacey also worked with Pickles by Emerald Isle Theatre Company for two seasons. She traveled around France and Belgium bringing English language theatre to schools and holding workshops. She can’t wait to get started and meet the Advanced Acting students!

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