In “The Role of Their Dreams” (New York Times May 6, 2009) Sarah Kershaw writes:
“In the last decade, dream work, as it is known, has spread into actors studios and classrooms across the country, taking its place among the ever expanding techniques of actor training and in the long-running debate over what leads to the most authentic performances. Dream work grew largely out of Method acting, and it is now being taught at the New York home of the Method, the Actors Studio, and by several teachers in Los Angeles and elsewhere. Teachers say that at least 1,000 actors have been trained so far and that interest is growing in the technique, which is inspired by the theories of Carl Jung, who believed that dreams are the expression of the unconscious, and the images and symbols in them communicate crucial information to the conscious mind. Dream work is used by such stars as Ms. Walsh, Meg Ryan and Harvey Keitel, who said in interviews that it was essential to preparing for their roles. Read the whole article here
Do you know of other professions that are using dreamwork to enhance their performance and success? Let us know….