An ongoing exploration through words
An ongoing exploration through words
An ongoing exploration through words
For me, writing is not just about publishing—it’s an ongoing dialogue between practice and research. From actor training methodologies to intercultural performance, my publications reflect my journey as both a practitioner and scholar.
For me, writing is not just about publishing—it’s an ongoing dialogue between practice and research. From actor training methodologies to intercultural performance, my publications reflect my journey as both a practitioner and scholar.
For me, writing is not just about publishing—it’s an ongoing dialogue between practice and research. From actor training methodologies to intercultural performance, my publications reflect my journey as both a practitioner and scholar.
Key Publications
2024 – Featured Publication
2024 – Featured Publication
Embodied Learning with Metaphors and Rich Picture-like Diagrams in Actor Training: An Articulated, Playful Approach to Teaching and Practice-led Research
Embodied Learning with Metaphors and Rich Picture-like Diagrams in Actor Training: An Articulated, Playful Approach to Teaching and Practice-led Research
2022 – Award-Winning Research
2022 – Award-Winning Research
What Western Ideas Have We Diluted, Misunderstood and Missed in Intercultural Actor Training? — Observation, Practice and Reflection at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
What Western Ideas Have We Diluted, Misunderstood and Missed in Intercultural Actor Training? — Observation, Practice and Reflection at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
2021 – Major Research
2021 – Major Research
Actioning Is ‘Magic Stimuli’ In Rehearsal: The Revelation of British Actor Training to Actors and Acting Coaches
Actioning Is ‘Magic Stimuli’ In Rehearsal: The Revelation of British Actor Training to Actors and Acting Coaches
2021 – Translation & Critical Edition
2021 – Translation & Critical Edition
Actioning and How to Do it (Chinese edition)
Actioning and How to Do it (Chinese edition)
2021 – Translation & Critical Edition
2021 – Translation & Critical Edition
Actions: The Actors’ Thesaurus (Chinese Edition)
Actions: The Actors’ Thesaurus (Chinese Edition)
Forthcoming
Forthcoming
The In-depth Investigation into ‘Realism’ in Performance Practices
The In-depth Investigation into ‘Realism’ in Performance Practices
Awards & Grants
Internation Awards 2022 – Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards “What Western Ideas Have We Diluted, Misunderstood and Missed in Intercultural Actor Training?”
Media Recognition 2022 – “The Actioning Technique that Makes Actors Charismatic” – Featured by Sina News
Teaching Excellence Award 2015 – Recognised for innovation in curriculum development and digital learning. Awarded for syllabus design, multimedia teaching resources, and actor training methodologies in higher education.
Shanghai Municipal Education Commission Funded Excellence Award 2016 – “Acting and Directing Practices in Classical Play Rehearsals.”
Awards & Grants
Internation Awards 2022 – Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards “What Western Ideas Have We Diluted in Intercultural Actor Training?”
Media Recognition 2022 – “The Actioning Technique that Makes Actors Charismatic” – Featured by Sina News
Teaching Excellence Award 2015 – Recognised for innovation in curriculum development and digital learning. Awarded for syllabus design, multimedia teaching resources, and actor training methodologies in higher education.
2016 – Shanghai Municipal Education Commission Funded Excellence Award “Acting and Directing Practices in Classic Play Rehearsals.”
Awards & Grants
Internation Awards 2022 – Second Prize, International Theatre Academy Awards “What Western Ideas Have We Diluted, Misunderstood and Missed in Intercultural Actor Training?”
Media Recognition 2022 – “The Actioning Technique that Makes Actors Charismatic” – Featured by Sina News
Teaching Excellence Award 2015 – Recognised for innovation in curriculum development and digital learning. Awarded for syllabus design, multimedia teaching resources, and actor training methodologies in higher education.
Shanghai Municipal Education Commission Funded Excellence Award 2016 – “Acting and Directing Practices in Classical Play Rehearsals.”
Conferences & Teaching Impacts
Award Lecture Speaker 2022 – Second International Theatre Academy Awards (Theory Awards) Online Conference “What Western Ideas Have We Diluted, Misunderstood and Missed in Intercultural Actor Training?”
Plenary Speaker 2019 – Education in Theatre (TIE) Symposium, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences “The Exploration and Practice of Acting and Directing in Drama Education.”
Mentoring & Training
Through my training and mentorship, many of my former students have gone on to train at leading institutions such as Cambridge, RADA, RCSSD, and NYU.
Conferences &
Teaching Impacts
Award Lecture Speaker 2022 – Second International Theatre Academy Awards (Theory Awards) Online Conference “What Western Ideas Have We Diluted, Misunderstood and Missed in Intercultural Actor Training?”
Plenary Speaker 2019 – Education in Theatre (TIE) Symposium, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences “The Exploration and Practice of Acting and Directing in Drama Education.”
Mentoring & Training
Through my training and mentorship, many of my former students have gone on to train at leading institutions such as Cambridge, RADA, RCSSD, and NYU.
Conferences & Teaching Impacts
Award Lecture Speaker 2022 – Second International Theatre Academy Awards (Theory Awards) Online Conference
“What Western Ideas Have We Diluted, Misunderstood and Missed in Intercultural Actor Training?”
Plenary Speaker 2019 – Education in Theatre (TIE) Symposium, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences “The Exploration and Practice of Acting and Directing in Drama Education.”
Mentoring & Training
Through my training and mentorship, many of my former students have gone on to train at leading institutions such as Cambridge, RADA, RCSSD, and NYU.
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
