The Actor’s Practice™: The Creative Path to the Art of Being Human
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 For trained and working actors seeking greater depth, freedom and originality in their work.
You’ve experienced those moments when you’re fully inside a scene. You’re listening, responding and discovering. Your preparation is there, but you’re no longer thinking your way through the performance.
Yet finding that connection again can feel elusive. You try harder, search for the emotion or monitor what you’re doing, and the work begins to feel effortful.
The Actor’s Practice™ helps you develop your capacity to become available to those moments: connected to your body, breath, imagination, scene partner and the unfolding story.
Deepen your craft.
Create more fully realised characters.
Bring more of yourself to the work.
Hello, I'm Helena
International Voice, Acting Coach and Human Empowerment and Resiliency Coach, accomplished Entrepreneur, Researcher, CEO and Founder of Helena Walsh Empowerment Studios.
With 30+ years of experience, she prepares actors for major TV shows worldwide.
Helena's holistic approach, drawing from practices like Organic Intelligence® and Fitzmaurice Voicework®, NeurosystemicsTMoffers transformative experiences.
By addressing the nervous system, she fosters empowerment and collective growth.
Sought-after mentor for actors, leaders and speakers focusing on presence, communication, and resilience.
Former actress and singer, she understands the actor's journey intimately.
Unlock your potential with Helena's coaching.
Free consultation available.
Fran Nichols
Actress • Grey's Anatomy •
"Working with Helena has been life-changing. Her work reignited my love for the craft of acting."
Laurence O' Fuairain
Actor • The Witcher: Blood Origin TV Series •
"Working with Helena has been a gift. It’s enriched my appreciation and approach to the work. You won’t find a better human to help you find the ability to breath through any story"
Clara Harte
Actress • Into the Badlands •
"Helena, through The Actor’s Practice, has reframed my whole approach to my craft, for the better! The work is truly transformational"
Tony Doyle
Actor • Dublin Old School •
"Helena is doing ground breaking work in the field of training actors. Anyone thinking of upskilling, check out the next one. "
Johanna O' Brien
Actress • Krypton •
"Helena is one of the most empowering teachers I've ever worked with and shows artists how to have a life long creative career through practical techniques."
Oscar Skaggerberg
Actor • The Last Kingdom •
"Helena’s teaching is beyond just acting. It's a way of Life. It's learning a new language - your body's"
What can you expect from working with Helena?
Helena Walsh Empowerment Studios are all about harnessing the power of what you already have - YOU. The more fun you have, the more motivated you will be. No matter which class you take, you can count on three things:
Top techniques
You'll learn top voice, body and empowerment techniques
World renowned teachers
We've sought out leading acting, singing, empowerment and resiliency coaches to teach you
Connect with your clan
Classes are kept small with plenty of time for personalised feedback from teachers.
