Workshop Module
The Architecture
Unearthing subtext via Stanislavski & Hagen.
The mapping
Mapping the character’s internal and external life.
The Etude
Raw improvisation to spark visceral impulse.
Animal work
Breaking behavioral patterns via Grotowski work.
The Object
Grounding the performance in physical reality.
Actioning
Weaponizing the script with transitive verbs.
The Unbroken Line
Merging beats and stakes into an unbroken line.
The Alchemy
Knitting technical precision into scene work.
The Reel
Sceneworks, professional monologue tapes, I ntroduction
videos, Headshots.
Saddam Hussain
Actor - RADA Alumnus
About Mentor
Saddam Hussain, an alumnus of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, and BNA Lucknow, is an actor and mentor known for blending Stanislavsky’s system with Uta Hagen’s influence, creating a contemporary yet rooted approach to performance. Beyond performance, Saddam mentors actors globally, training talent for projects such as Shenpenn Khymsar’s upcoming Hollywood film and Lin Fengzhu’s Japanese production.
What you will get in
10 Days
1. On-Camera Mastery
Perform naturally and powerfully in front of the camera.
2. Professional Portfolio
Walk away with:
• Cinematic Headshot
• Introduction Video
3. Laboratory-Based Training
Develop your acting instrument through text, exercises, and guided exploration.
4. Ongoing Guided Feedback
Receive continuous, constructive responses to your work.
5. Ensemble Practice
Learn through shared work, observation, and discussion.
6. Scene Integration
Apply the process to scripted scene work.