Exclusive Acting Retreat in Italy: Embodying the Character

A 7-day immersive retreat for actors, directors, writers, and creatives who want to deepen their craft through embodiment, movement, breathwork, and character exploration. Guided by world-renowned acting coaches Jean-Louis Rodrigue & Kristof Konrad (Alexander Techworks), participants will learn how to align body, voice, and intention to fully inhabit characters with truth and presence. Step into a transformative workshop where acting meets mindful embodiment. This immersive retreat explores the Alexander Technique as a powerful tool for unlocking authentic presence, emotional truth, and physical freedom. Through guided movement, breath, and awareness, actors will learn to fully inhabit their characters—bringing depth, spontaneity, and vitality to their craft. While especially valuable for performers, musicians, dancers, and athletes who rely on their bodies with maximum ease and effectiveness, the Alexander Technique offers benefits for anyone, revealing principles that can be applied to all areas of life. Actors who have trained with Jean-Louis Rodrigue and Kristof Konrad include Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Ang Lee, Christian Bale, Hilary Swank, Lawrence Kasdan, Josh Brolin, Rachel McAdams, Chris Pine, and many others. “The Alexander Technique is the foundation upon which we do our work. Benefits to be gained include release of restrictions, increased coordination, effortless movement, fuller capacity of breath, improvement in the use of voice and speech, increased tone in the musculature, a stronger sense of presence, and the ability to transform into character. Jean-Louis RODRIGUE & Kristof KONRAD Through the Alexander Technique, you learn to observe and correct your own habits of misuse. It is a system of neuromuscular re-education that allows you to sit, stand, and move without excess muscle tension. With a guiding touch and verbal instruction, Jean-Louis and Kristof analyze your imbalances and reinforce your innate postural reflexes. Ultimately, you learn to harness your innate kinesthetic intelligence, reduce your stress level, and clear the way — in complex skills or simple daily activities — to realize your full potential. Applications of the Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is of special interest to those who must use their bodies with maximum ease and effectiveness (actors, musicians, dancers, athletes, etc.), but absolutely anyone can benefit from it. Once you begin studying and practicing the Alexander Technique, you quickly discover that there is no area of your life to which the principles cannot be applied. TROPEA & THE “COAST OF THE GODS” This actor’s retreat is set along the stunning Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, also known as the “Coast of the Gods”, where steep white cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and hidden coves were once believed to be the “Home of the Gods”. Just minutes from Tropea, named “Borgo dei Borghi 2021” and celebrated as the “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian”, the town enchants visitors with golden sunsets over Stromboli volcano and vibrant yet authentic southern Italian charm. Its scenery has served as a cinematic backdrop, attracting international productions including Marvel Studios’ The Marvels (2023). We are delighted to bring the first acting coach retreat to this inspiring location. The sanctuary For this retreat, we’ve chosen a four-star nature haven just minutes from Tropea’s lively charm, yet quiet and secluded enough to foster focus and inspiration. It offers the ideal setting for masterclasses, reflection, creative growth, and connection. Guests can enjoy a private beach with crystal-clear waters, gourmet “km 0” cuisine made from the finest local ingredients, and lush gardens and terraces designed for both privacy and shared moments. Each modern room with a private terrace combines comfort with eco-sustainability, creating a space where untouched nature meets refined elegance and the warmth of genuine hospitality, all along the breathtaking Coast of the Gods.

Farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine made with local “km 0” ingredients — fresh seafood, organic produce, vegan + gluten-free options available.

Fly into Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) — approx. 1 hr 20 min from the retreat venue. Airport pickup & drop-off included. Guests may also fly into Rome or Milan and take a connecting flight to Lamezia.