After building a distinct place in the industry through years of stage and screen acting, Mosharraf Karim is now set to share his experience with a new generation of aspiring artistes.
Through the workshop, 50 participants will have the opportunity to learn about character development and building a professional acting career from the veteran actor.
A day-long acting workshop will be held at the Bishwo Sahitya Kendra in the capital on 25 September.
Organised by the Academy of Creative Professionals, the workshop will also feature playwright, director and teacher Yusuf Hasan Arko alongside Mosharraf Karim.
The workshop will be divided into two sessions. From 4pm to 6pm, Yusuf Hasan Arko will lead the first session, titled ‘Theory of Acting’.
Drawing on his extensive teaching experience, he will discuss the mental and physical preparation required for acting and performance, natural and stylised acting methods, Stanislavski’s approach to character development, tempo, rhythm and physical expression, as well as the role of musicality in acting.
Mosharraf Karim’s masterclass will begin at 6pm. In the ‘Art of Acting’ session, he will share insights from his long career and discuss various aspects of acting.
His session will cover mental preparation for a role, understanding a character, methods of entering a character and techniques for turning emotions into believable performances.
He will also discuss understanding a director’s instructions, incorporating them into one’s performance and building a career as a professional actor.
Mosharraf Karim’s acting career did not begin in front of a camera. He became involved with theatre much earlier before making his visual media debut with the drama Otithi in 1999.
Over the years, he has played numerous characters and established a distinct identity among audiences.
According to the organisers, a maximum of 50 people will be able to attend the workshop through registration.
They believe the programme will offer valuable experience to people already involved in acting as well as those interested in pursuing it.
Mosharraf Karim has welcomed the initiative, saying such programmes are necessary in Bangladesh, particularly for people who want to work in television dramas and films.
“There is a need for initiatives like this in Bangladesh. There are various programmes here for those who want to work in dramas and films. Basically, it is a one-day class. Taking these classes will make many complex subjects easier to understand,” he said.
