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