“The Battle of Lake Changjin" Acting CoachOn March of 2021, upon the invitation of the movie production team of “The Battle of Lake Changjin,” Shanghai Chu Cultural Centre sent the founder of Chu Acting Method, Warren Chu, to take on the responsibilities of coaching the movie’s lead foreign actors. Warren Chu is an acting coach. He was born in Hong Kong. He is China’s first, and up till now, only, dual designated Linklater Voice and Meisner Acting Teacher. He has worked as a voice and/or acting teacher at reputable institutions and companies such as the world renowned Shanghai Theatre Academy, Monkids, and Ximalaya University. This is a picture of him with foreign actors on set. Jim Filbird (General Douglas MacArthur), Warren Chu, and Ged Saunders (General)
In the process of coaching the said foreign actors on their acting, Warren used classic exercises from his Chu Acting Method, including but not limited to “Circle Exercise,” improvisations, “Emotional Nurturing,” and “Character Work” to help bring the character of General Douglas MacArthur to life. These exercises also helped each actor experience the atmosphere of battle, develop their own sense of truthfulness, be better equipped to tackle monologues, and be able to bring their newfound skills to their personal lives. |
