
2021 – Major Research
2021 – Major Research
Actioning Is ‘Magic Stimuli’ In Rehearsal: The Revelation of British Actor Training to Actors and Acting Coaches
Publisher
Drama: The Journal of the Central Academy of Drama
Type
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
What if words could trigger emotions like music?
This study reframes Actioning—a core British actor training technique—as a “magic stimulus” in rehearsal, helping actors unlock deeper emotional and psychological layers. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in how language can shape performance.
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

2021 – Major Research
Actioning Is ‘Magic Stimuli’ In Rehearsal: The Revelation of British Actor Training to Actors and Acting Coaches
Publisher
Drama: The Journal of the Central Academy of Drama
Type
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
What if words could trigger emotions like music?
This study reframes Actioning—a core British actor training technique—as a “magic stimulus” in rehearsal, helping actors unlock deeper emotional and psychological layers. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in how language can shape performance.
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