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"If someone wants to attend an acting school that meets the requirements of the industry but at the same time develop themselves as an artistic entity, then they have no choice but to attend the modern and amazing training program of CISPA. With an excellent faculty who are tops in their field and completely knowledgeable about the art of acting, the school has proved its credentials with the terrific actors who have already graduated."

Kiki Selioni, Performer and Research Fellow at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London

"I came to CISPA as someone whose relationship to the world went mostly through the head, but those three years of actor training have awakened a deeper, livelier bond to the world and to myself which goes through the body and the heart. Working now as a theatre director, I use the numerous acting tools I’ve learned, and I’m also always going back to the training as it has made me understand how to give form to a sensibility. And of course, creating things fast & with quality is something you train thoroughly at CISPA and I’m so thankful for this!"

Giulia Maur, CISPA Alumna, Theatre Director, currently based in Switzerland

"The working methods conducted at CISPA offer students who are committed and willing to research the very essence of acting - in both theory and practice - an invaluable resource and the opportunity to work in both individual and ensemble work on a BA level. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Lars Henning students will gain an indispensable rigour and work ethos which is required for all performing arts students who seek to maintain a high level of artistry that is also sustainable for any working artist in the 21st century. The environment of the school is markedly international which encourages all students to revaluate their own sets of beliefs in order to understand and empathise with habits, languages and patterns that are foreign to them. This immensely aids the taught curriculum as the lived experience at CISPA taps into the practice of becoming other. As such, the act of transformation is a constant throughout the 3 years of training and will not only equip students with essential acting skills but equally with skills for coping with the relation with oneself and others throughout this journey we call life."

Josephine Gray, performer, director, scholar, based in Gothenburg, Sweden

"The CISPA training will give you all the necessary tools and techniques you need as an actor. It's detailed, thorough, physical and tough and allows the actor to connect with their creativity and express their artistic skills in many different ways."

Georgina Koutsaimani, CISPA alumna, Actor, currently based in London, England

"CISPA is dedicated to excellence and to the future. Their acting program is a source of rigorous training, creativity and imagination – and of new work for new generations. The program trains thinking artists who have the skills to ask questions, find answers, tell stories, and engage with all kinds of collaborators. The faculty is dedicated, talented, empathetic, qualified, and accessible - and they put in the work with their students to nurture their growth as artists, entrepreneurs and as citizens of the world. In my experience, CISPA students are not only very skilled and hard-working, but they also have a great curiosity, a sense of their own world, and a desire to be artists who will make a difference through their art."

Katrina Bugaj, Theatre Director, Performer and Writer, currently based in Copenhagen

"Enrolling in CISPA was one of the most empowering decisions I've made in my life. What sets CISPA apart is its intimate setting and the strong sense of community it fosters. From the moment I stepped into the school, I felt welcomed and embraced by both the faculty and fellow students. This sense of belonging created a safe space where I could truly open up and explore my craft without fear of judgment. CISPA's commitment to nurturing each individual's journey allowed me to dive deep into my body, emotions and vulnerabilities, ultimately leading to profound personal and artistic growth. Thanks to the supportive environment and expert guidance of the faculty, I not only honed my acting skills but also discovered a deeper understanding of myself as an artist and as a person. I'm immensely grateful for the transformative experience CISPA has provided me on my path to becoming the best actor I can be."

Sofia Ghedini, CISPA Alumna, Actor and singer, currently based in Switzerland and Italy

"CISPA’s psycho-physical and interdisciplinary training illuminates the actor as the artist, active researcher and cultural entrepreneur. In a shared space of respect and resonance, students from diverse backgrounds dare to make bold choices, fleshing out their unique expressivity to a collective effort. Ultimately, CISPA hones the indispensable skill of working independently, empowering actors to respond with confidence and competence to the global, cross-disciplinary challenges in their creative pursuits. My journey at CISPA not only heightened my artistic proficiency but also broadened my understanding of its societal impact, all within a collaborative and dedicated community that continues to be a wellspring of inspiration."

Nora Kopp, CISPA Alumna, Actor, writer and theatre maker, currently based in Denmark and Germany

"At CISPA I found the confidence to create from scratch, the confidence to stand head high as an actor. All my senses opened up and I want to keep it that way. The training also gave me an experience of how strong we are together in this world. Grounded and ready to spread art in this world! Character exercises made me realize how vivid my imagination is, with no limits, no rules. Following that gut feeling and imagination is one of the greatest tools that i found at CISPA. Sometimes the dream state took me in on stage, and Lars said to me three mind-blowing words "Think think think", that gave me enlightenment and I’m using that simple phrase everyday in my acting work now. Staying awake and alert for the impulses! No one wants to listen to someone who's trapped in their own head in a dream state. Delivering, staying energetic and focused towards co-actors and directors, with an eagerness towards the world and everything that exists, that's much more fascinating than swimming in your own bubble. CISPA itself is an imaginary bubble, that exists trough us, students and teachers, we make it alive together, and in that special CISPA bubble everything is possible. In there, floors shake, walls break and hearts opens, and you can truly dig deep into the world of an artist. Explore, fall, get up, and try again. At CISPA I learnt that there's no mistakes; that mistakes are more like new thoughts that bring out something I’ve never seen before when it comes to art and creating. And your greatest tool is YOU, your instrument is your body and your greatest creator is your imagination. I found strong ground under my feet, for my work as an artist and actor. At CISPA I was old man and fine lady, at CISPA there’s everything!"

Oona Kare, CISPA alumna, Actor and theatre maker, currently based in Finland

"CISPA was a place for me to grow as an artist. All the teachers created a safe environment for me, where I learnt to take risks as an artist. It helped me become more confident and believe in my artistic choices. Showed me how to find my own way of creating characters, making the process fun and relaxed. I am very grateful that the teachers also taught me how to be more creative and trust my work. I was incredibly lucky to be able to work amongst other skilled actors who were a great source of inspiration and motivation."

Sylwia Skonieczka, CISPA alumna, Actor and theatre maker, currently based in Poland

"As with any good actor training CISPA will identify every student’s individual actor problem, and aid you all they can in dealing with it. But a uniform thing that I think CISPA places on everyone, is a demand to start taking yourself seriously. Not in an egotistical, self-flattering way. But in a way that you require a certain standard of yourself, and when you present your work, you do it unapologetically and openly. With humility enough to take criticism on board."

Daniel Ash, CISPA alumnus, Actor and theatre maker, currently based in the UK and Denmark