Description
Cultivate awarenes. Deepen your range. This workshop is also being offered November 11 and December 21.
The Lucid Body is a dynamic physical acting technique created by Fay Simpson (faculty, NYU Grad Acting) integrating Jungian psychology, yogic philosophy, and the chakra system into a powerful, psychophysical process for inhabiting character.
This introductory workshop invites actors of all backgrounds, from seasoned professionals to those newly curious about the craft, to experience how self-awareness and compassion can awaken deeper character work. Through visceral yet practical exercises, you will:
Identify and shift personal habits that limit expression.
Build a more nuanced understanding of your own given circumstances.
Stretch your emotional and physical range to embody characters with authenticity and depth.
Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and wear clothes that allow for freedom of movement.
Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your work with us, our students should make showing up to every class on time a priority.
We understand that things do come up so if you know you're going to miss a class, please give your instructor as advance notice as possible. This will help them get you caught up and not throw off the rest of the group. Scheduling a make-up class is possible but not guaranteed.
Students enrolled in our Meisner Acting Program can only advance to the next level if they've attended at least 6 of their 8 sessions. If a student misses more than 2 sessions, they will need to retake the level in order to advance in the program.
Cancellation Policy
Student Cancellation
If a student is withdrawing from a workshop more than 7 days prior to the day of the workshop, the tuition will be kept on file for a future class or workshop for a calendar year.
If a student withdraws from a workshop less than 7 days prior to the day of the workshop, the tuition is non-refundable or transferable.
We appreciate you respecting this policy for the best experience for our instructors and students!
Please reach out at 773-217-9565 if you have any questions.
Studio Cancellation
Occasionally we'll have to cancel a workshop due to low enrollment. We're sorry if that happens to you! If we have to cancel a workshop you've signed up for, we will give you at least 48 hours notice and promptly start your refund process.
In the event that class is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control (including but not limited to extreme weather and pandemic related shutdowns), a make-up will be scheduled as soon as it's safe for our students and instructors to be together safely at the studio.
In some cases classes may transfer to an online platform. If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled class due to circumstances beyond our control (including but not limited to extreme weather and pandemic related shutdowns) that student will receive credit on their account for the value of missed classes.
Sliding Scale
This workshop is offered at a sliding scale of $30 - $75 as a special intro rate!
About the Teacher
Roger Ellis (he/they) began training in Lucid Body in 2015 after searching for a holistic acting approach that equally prioritized the actor’s mind, body, wellbeing, and emotional intelligence. One of 28 teachers worldwide certified in this technique by founder Fay Simpson, he is the only instructor based in the Midwest and is thrilled to bring this work to Chicago.
Roger brings 20 years of experience as a theatre and film professional and 15 years of teaching experience to the studio. Their work as an actor, director, movement director, and dramaturg has been produced at Writers Theatre, Steppenwolf LookOut Series, Cairo International Festival of Experimental Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Horizon Theatre Company, and Sacramento Music Circus. As an award-winning filmmaker, their work has screened internationally at Black Harvest (Gene Siskel Center), Bronzelens, Pan African Film Festival, Cinequest, and Melbourne Lift-Off.
Roger is an Assistant Professor and head of movement for the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University. Roger has taught guest workshops and/or served as an adjunct professor at Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, Boston University, University of the Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, and Pace University.
Roger holds an MFA in Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre) from San Diego State University and a BA in Theatre Performance from Oklahoma City University and has trained extensively in Viewpoints with Mary Overlie, Anne Bogart, and SITI Company, Trauma-Informed Yoga with Bodywise Institute, and Grotowski with Stephen Wangh.
Roger is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Actors’ Equity Association, and the National Alliance of Acting Teachers.
For more information about Roger visit rogerellis.com
For more information about The Lucid Body visit lucidbody.com
Class Details
- Day
- Sunday
- Time
- 10:30AM - 1:30PM
- Dates
- October 19, 2025
- Location
- 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 303-B Chicago, IL 60657
- Instructors
- Roger Ellis
- Class Size
- 12
- Age
- This is an adult acting class ages 18+
- Cost
- $0