Acting with Controlled Emotions

About this event

In this workshop, we'll explore emotions as a vehicle to convey the character's story.

What's included?

• Decipher tone through scene analysis;

• Build character value with vulnerability;

• Shaping your character from experience;

• Handling emotions dependent on circumstances.

Keisha McMillen, a native of Springfield, has nearly 20 years of acting experience. She began her career in a musical theater program called Kids on Stage and later earned a theater degree from Drury University. In 2024, she was nominated for Best Performer by Broadway World Kansas City for her role as Vi in "If You Want to View Paradise." In addition to her work in theater, McMillen has appeared in seven films, including "Full Circle" (2025), which won the Best Film award and earned her a SATO 48 nomination for Best Actor. She has also directed three productions, one of which, "Fairview" (2024), received multiple nominations, including Best Direction. Beyond acting and directing, McMillen has two voice acting credits and two producing credits. For the past seven years, she has been a board member and instructor at Plotline, an organization dedicated to teaching people how to make movies.

A part of: Liberated Creatives https://www.liberatedcreatives.com/