Get Your Act Together with Qahar Aqilah - Beginners Acting Workshop

The Actors Studio Academy, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Date20/08–20/09/2025

TimeWednesday @ 7:30pm-10:30pm & Saturday @ 3:00pm-6:00pm


LanguageEnglish

CategoryEvent

TagsWorkshop

from

RM1,000.00

All Fees Included

Date: (Every Wednesdays & Saturdays)
Aug 20, 23, 27, 30,
Sep 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20

Time
Wednesday @ 7.30pm-10.30pm
Saturday @ 3pm-6pm

Age: 18 yo and above

Class Size: 12

Ticketing

Wednesday

20th

Aug 2025

3:00PM (GMT+8)

About

 Beginner’s Acting Workshop

Who Should Join?

This 30-hour workshop welcomes complete beginners with no prior acting experience, as well as those seeking to rediscover their creative confidence. Perfect for adults looking to explore self-expression, overcome stage fright, or simply try something new in a supportive environment.

Objectives

Participants will build foundational acting skills while developing greater self-awareness, emotional expression, and creative confidence. The workshop creates a safe space for artistic exploration and personal growth through the fundamentals of performance.

Skills You May Learn

- Voice projection and breath control

- Physical presence and body awareness

- Character development basics

- Improvisation techniques

- Script analysis and interpretation

- Emotional authenticity and vulnerability

- Listening and responding truthfully

- Overcoming performance anxiety

Syllabus Overview

Wednesday Sessions: Introduction to actor training fundamentals, trust-building exercises, and basic voice work

Facilitator

Qahar Aqilah was trained as an actor at the Michael Howard Studios in New York. Aside from performing, Qahar also conducts classes and workshops for people who want to learn the craft of acting, including improvisation and how to approach the text as an actor. A former member and co-founder of Shakespeare Demystified, he has performed in and co-directed their shows, as well as trained current and new members of the ensemble. He was also a founding member of The AIIA Improv troupe. Qahar was awarded Best Actor (Male) in the “SHORT + SWEET Theatre Malaysia” Festival in 2008. His teaching stints over the years include Sunway University’s Diploma in Performing Arts, Enfiniti Academy, and Actors Emergence Project. His actor coaching credits include Terbaik Dari Langit (2014) and Gol & Gincu Vol. 2 (2018) 

Enquiry

e-mail: academy@klpac.org

WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383

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