Nota de prensa | Fantastic Mr. S

Taller de Actuación - ExEr Actor La técnica de Susan Batson, en una sola sesión. La técnica de Susan Batson es la responsable de éxitos de artistas multi premiados como Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise y, más recientemente, Lady Gaga, y sitúa al artista en una zona de descubrimiento, revelación y autenticidad. ExEr Actor significa ‘ejercita a tu actor/actriz’ y es la puerta de entrada a la técnica Susan Batson. En una sola sesión práctica se dan a conocer los conceptos más destacados de la técnica de una manera dinámica, efectiva y emocionante, dando a artistas una herramienta útil para abordar cualquier reto actoral. La sesión se compone de cuatro partes: conciencia , movimiento , preparación emocional y monólogo , en el que los estudiantes pondrán en práctica lo ejercitado a través de un texto que se prepara y defiende sobre la marcha. Edu Díaz es actor y productor teatral nacido en Tenerife. En 2019 ganó la prestigiosa beca Fulbright en artes escénicas que lo llevó a Nueva York y a estudiar en Susan Batson Studio, con quienes desarrolla su próximo proyecto teatral. Sábado 19 de febrero a las 16h. En Paralelo (Calle Tabares de Cala, 9. San Cristóbal de La Laguna) Inscríbete aquí Plazas limitadas. 4 horas aproximadamente. A partir de 16 años. Destinado a artistas de cualquier nivel. Se recomienda llevar ropa cómoda para bailar y un cambio. Más información sobre Susan Batson: www.susanbatsonstudionyc.com

Hey, 2022! You are gonna be FANTASTIC.

September 2019. I had received the Fulbright grant a few weeks ago. I was interviewed by Daniel Galindo , the voice of La Sala , the performing arts program of reference in Spain , broadcasted by the Spanish public radio station (Radio Nacional de España). I usually enjoy interviews, but this one was different, and I could feel the vertigo of the closeness of the adventure. Then, Galindo asked a reasonable question: what are you going to do in New York? I got frozen. With a shaky voice, I got to say aloud, for the very first time, what you can listen to on the video above. And I'm doing so. More than autobiographical, this play is an exorcism.

Nicole Kidman, Juliette Binoche, Tom Cruise, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, or Jamie Foxx. What do they all have in common? They all are superb stars, sure! And they all have trained with Susan Batson and Carl Ford to get ready for the most exigent roles. When I got to the Susan Batson Studio (New York City) in October 2019, I had the feeling that I was in the right place. On my second anniversary studying with them, I stand by. As Susan says in the video above, her method is all about the truth (you can get her book here ), and I have gone through a whole, intense process in which I have found my porpoise as an artist. I'm lucky that Susan Batson and Carl Ford are co-producing and directing my show . I am getting high-level training for the first time in my actor's career and a level of profundity I never expected for my first one-person play. If you want to meet Susan Batson and Carl Ford, join their online lesson here . I recommend auditing on Monday or Friday. No experience is required, and you will always be welcome!

Let's be honest. I'm not too fond of Zoom. And for many months, I was sure it was incompatible with any form of art. But when I had to leave the USA and was awarded a scholarship from the Susan Batson Studio to keep developing my show, I had to jump through hoops. At this point in the game, we all know the disadvantages of working on Zoom. What about the advantages? This week I'm moderately optimistic, and I thought about seven good things about developing my show via Zoom: I perform in class in front of Carl Ford, Susan Batson and fellow students from all over the world. Feedback rounds are priceless, especially for a solo play like mine. I rehearse live to feel that emotion -and characteristic sweat- of theater and learning improv skills, especially when everything goes wrong. Rehearsals are recorded. That gives me the possibility of rewatching and learning from my mistakes. I also record every meeting with Carl Ford (Susan Batson Studio's Director) , and going through our conversations is a valuable habit. As an actor, the fact of playing in front of a camera is excellent training. I can show those recordings to collaborators, friends, or potential producers. I'm getting priceless material for this blog and myself! As I said, I'm rehearsing LIVE every Friday from 1 pm EST in class and with other classmates. You can audit, or you can work on your stuff. If you are interested, hit me an email at ediazcastro@gmail.com.

In April 2021, I abruptly left New York after my Fulbright scholarship (and my student visa) ended. Leaving the city without committing to the essential goal that brought me to the USA -to develop and premiere my one-person show- was traumatic. Plus, I didn't want to come back home and meet my ghosts once again. However, I let it flow with the help of my family, friends, and my therapist. Of course, I didn't give up on the creation of the play. But obviously, destiny had other ways for me to do it. Well, let me tell you that some exciting stuff is happening. First thing, I rant a house with an oversized garage nobody was using. I was initially hesitant, but my friend María opened my eyes; that location was THE PLACE where I would be developing my play. It took weeks before I made it comfortable, but THE GARAGE is now my favorite place on Earth. At least, I spend many hours a day rehearsing and connected, vía Zoom, with Carl Ford and Susan Batson (Susan Batson Studio). They supervise and direct the show's development from New York. THE GARAGE is another character of this process. Even when it is unanimated, it has had an intense arch in this story. And sometimes I think it has even a mood. What is clear is that it is a sacred space and part of this fascinating process.

As an only child, I am used to make everything since I was a little kid. This process of creating my one-man show is not an exception. I'm hogging the whole thing, including the stage design, because I'm so clear about what I want and because the circumstances push me to do it. But I'm also SUPER clear that I can't wait until I hire the right professionals. Como hijo único, estoy acostumbrado a hacer todo desde que era pequeño. Este proceso de creación de mi espectáculo no es una excepción. Estoy acaparando todo, incluida la escenografía, porque tengo muy claro lo que quiero y porque las circunstancias me empujan a hacerlo. Pero también tengo SUPER claro que no puedo esperar a contratar a los profesionales adecuados.

I never imagined my next step on my way to Broadway would be coming back to my island and living in this city. This is La Laguna. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, hides unique treasures. Nunca imaginé que el siguiente paso en mi camino hacia Broadway sería volver a mi isla y vivir en esta ciudad. Esta es La Laguna. Declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, esconde tesoros únicos. Music: 'Waltz' by Balanescu Quartet.

I had to leave New York with another vital defeat under my arm: I couldn’t premiere my one-person show. However, giving up is not in my plans. Coming soon. Camera NYC: Botella Films Camera Tenerife: María Pacheco Music: Model, by Balanescu Quartet.