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Viewpoints

Develop awareness of time, space, movement and impulse while learning to work more responsively as an ensemble.

Join us for Nine Years Theatre’s signature two-week intensive class in Viewpoints.

Viewpoints is a well-known training method that takes time to become fully integrated into a performer’s consciousness and physical practice. Over two weeks, we aim to impart its approach and philosophy to participants.

After completing the intensive class, participants are welcome to join our drop-in classes to continue practising.

This class is designed for beginners, and no prior experience is required. It is also suitable for artists who have experienced the method and are looking to refine their training.

Details

Dates
4–16 January 2027
Duration
Two weeks
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
7.30pm–10pm
Saturdays
10.30am–1pm
2.15pm–4.45pm
Venue
NYT Studio
28 Aliwal Street, #02-09
Aliwal Arts Centre
Singapore 199918
Instructors
Nelson Chia and Mia Chee
Course fee
$800
Conducted in
English
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Application

Application is now open.

Limited spots available.

Application deadline:
30 November 2026

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About Viewpoints

Participants will explore the elements of Viewpoints and the philosophy behind the training. The class aims to build awareness in the performer’s body and mind while developing responsiveness to impulse.

Viewpoints is a method of performer training based on the work of Mary Overlie and Anne Bogart. It trains performers to work together by developing a shared awareness of time and space.

The elements explored include:

  • Shape
  • Movement
  • Architecture
  • Kinesthetic response
  • Duration

“Viewpoints is about having a meaningful relationship with Time and Space. It is about the awareness of being, of events that are already existing, and of events that are emerging. It is a way of working with others, of building an ensemble, and of establishing a common language. It is a practice in seeing things with new perspectives.”

— Nelson Chia
  • “Viewpoints is a philosophy translated into a technique for training performers, building ensemble and creating movement for the stage.”
  • “Viewpoints is a set of names given to certain principles of movement through time and space; these names constitute a language for talking about what happens onstage.”
  • “Viewpoints is points of awareness that a performer or creator makes use of while working.”

— Anne Bogart

Instructors

Nelson Chia

Nelson Chia

Nelson Chia is a multiple award-winning director, actor and acting teacher with over 30 years of firsthand experience in acting.

His experience as an actor informs his directorial approach, and he is well known for his ability to help actors understand and enhance their craft in rehearsals and performances.

As an acting teacher, he has shared his knowledge with stage and screen actors at most of Singapore’s major arts colleges. Through his work as Artistic Director of Nine Years Theatre and his sustained practice and research into actor-training methodologies, he has become an important figure in the field.

Mia Chee

Mia Chee

Mia Chee is an actor, theatre producer and educator, and the Co-founder and Company Director of Nine Years Theatre.

To deepen her understanding of the actor’s craft, Mia studied the Viewpoints approach with SITI Company in New York and the Suzuki Method of Actor Training with both SITI Company and the Suzuki Company of Toga in Japan.

She has practised both methods for over a decade and regularly leads Nine Years Theatre’s actor-training programmes, including ensemble jams, classes and educational workshops. She is currently an Alumni Network Ambassador of SITI Company.

From 2014 to 2021, Mia was a founding and core member of the NYT Ensemble, where sustained actor training was central to the ensemble’s practice.

What participants say

“I experienced a different way of learning Viewpoints that allowed me to discover possibilities I had not realised were accessible. Introducing the exercises before connecting them to the concepts encouraged uninhibited exploration and gave me a better grasp of the ideas.”

— Ann Teo

“The course more than exceeded my expectations. It gave me a vocabulary of words and movement to work with when creating art. Mia and Nelson bring the right balance of discipline and play, with an approach grounded in learning through doing.”

— Tanvi Kothary

“The class showed me different ways actors can explore space and time. It also reminded me how important it is to be specific, intentional and clear in the craft.”

— Lee Hui Kuan

“老师非常详细地讲解每个内容，同时让大家 有机会实践。过程中，他们以提问的方式引导 我们思考和探索。”

— Goh Hui Ting

“The course exceeded my expectations. I now have more tools to explore what it means to be present. The pedagogy unlocks the door to endless introspection and exploration— generous, well-crafted classes led by committed mentors who enable creative evolution in a safe space.”

— Neo Mei Qi

“The class expanded my repertoire for interpreting and expressing movement across space and time. I became more deliberate with actions, gestures and expressions already known to me. It was an insightful and fulfilling two weeks.”

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    28 Aliwal Street
    #02-09
    Aliwal Arts Centre
    SINGAPORE 199918.
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