How do I embody acting knowledge?

How do I embody acting knowledge?

How do I embody acting knowledge?


I train actors and research performance

through intercultural and visual methodologies.



My approach combines practice-led methodologies with

Stanislavski, Actioning, Laban,

Traditional Chinese Opera, and Daoist Wuwei—

forming an intercultural performance training framework that

bridges traditions and innovation.



I integrate visual and embodied learning through

Rich Picture diagrams, metaphors, and playful exploration,

ensuring that knowledge is not just understood,

but deeply felt, seen, and lived.



My research has been recognised as

‘a radical rethink of Stanislavski’s communication’ (TDPT, 2024)

and awarded Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards (2022)

for innovation in intercultural training.

I train actors and research performance

through intercultural and visual methodologies.


My approach combines practice-led methodologies with

Stanislavski, Actioning, Laban,

Traditional Chinese Opera, and Daoist Wuwei—

forming an intercultural performance training framework that

bridges traditions and innovation.


I integrate visual and embodied learning through

Rich Picture diagrams, metaphors, and playful exploration,

ensuring that knowledge is not just understood,

but deeply felt, seen, and lived.


My research has been recognised as

‘a radical rethink of Stanislavski’s communication’ (TDPT, 2024) and awarded Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards (2022) for innovation in intercultural training.

I train actors and research performance through intercultural and visual methodologies.


My approach combines practice-led methodologies with Stanislavski, Actioning, Laban, Traditional Chinese Opera, and Daoist Wuwei—forming an intercultural performance training framework that bridges traditions and innovation.


I integrate visual and embodied learning through Rich Picture diagrams, metaphors, and playful exploration, ensuring that knowledge is not just understood, but deeply felt, seen, and lived.


My research has been recognised as ‘a radical rethink of Stanislavski’s communication’ (TDPT, 2024) and awarded Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards (2022) for innovation in intercultural training.

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Rich Picture-like diagrams

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Rich Picture-like diagrams

enhance actor training

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Acting Coach · Researcher  

Visiting Research Associate Professor,

The Central Academy of Drama, China

Shaoyuan Qi

Recognitions & Rewards

Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards (2022)

‘A Radical Rethink of Stanislavski’s Communication,’ TDPT (2024)

Endorsed by British Academy under the UK Global Talent Scheme (2023)

Copyright © 2025 Shaoyuan Qi

Acting Coach · Researcher  

Visiting Research Associate Professor,

The Central Academy of Drama, China

Shaoyuan Qi

Recognitions & Rewards

Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards (2022)

‘A Radical Rethink of Stanislavski’s Communication,’ TDPT (2024)

Endorsed by British Academy under the UK Global Talent Scheme (2023)

Copyright © 2025 Shaoyuan Qi

Acting Coach · Researcher  

Visiting Research Associate Professor,

The Central Academy of Drama, China

Shaoyuan Qi

Recognitions & Rewards

Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards (2022)

‘A Radical Rethink of Stanislavski’s Communication,’ TDPT (2024)

Endorsed by British Academy under the UK Global Talent Scheme (2023)

Copyright © 2025 Shaoyuan Qi