Magdalena Żak
Film, television and theatre actress, and educator.
You dream of working in front of the camera or on a theatre stage? You want to develop your creativity, self-confidence, voice projection and improvisation skills? Join us for Bahama Stars classes!
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Hours
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Small groups
6-12 people
Practice
Inspiring exercises and a performance at the end of each semester
Debut
Opportunity to join our actor database and take part in Bahama Films productions
Who is Bahama Stars for?
A creative, welcoming space for adults who want to try theatre, overcome shyness, build confidence, meet new people and become part of a community. No previous acting experience is required – just curiosity, openness and a willingness to create together.
The programme combines theatre training with soft-skills development. Through improvisation and theatre exercises, participants develop creativity, communication, active listening, collaboration, confidence and the ability to think and react spontaneously. We also work with breath and voice, helping participants become more aware of how they communicate and present themselves.
A key part of the programme is building a group and creating meaningful connections. Theatre provides a unique way of meeting people and getting to know one another beyond everyday small talk. Working creatively with people from different backgrounds also creates an opportunity to discover different cultures, perspectives and ways of communicating. By creating together, participants learn to listen to and understand each other, appreciate differences and find common ground. The international nature of the group becomes an important part of the creative process itself.
Programme
Term 1 – Improvisation
The first term focuses on improvisation and getting to know the group. Participants learn to trust themselves and others, react spontaneously, listen, take creative risks and step outside their comfort zone. The exercises help break the ice, build confidence and create a strong sense of connection within the group.
Term 2 – Working with the Camera
The second term focuses on acting and communicating in front of the camera. Participants explore natural presence, body language, voice, self-presentation and working with a scene partner. The term concludes with a screening/presentation of the work created by the group.
Term 3 – Theatre
The final term is dedicated to creating a theatre performance together. Participants develop characters, scenes and the overall performance, learning how to work as an ensemble and take responsibility for a shared artistic result. The term culminates in a public performance.
Throughout the programme, the emphasis is not only on the artistic outcome, but on the experience of creating something together. It is a chance to meet people outside of work, make friends, practice English in a relaxed environment, exchange cultural perspectives and become part of an international theatre community.
At the end of the programme, all participants receive a certificate of participation recognising their work and completion of the course.
Why join?
- Practical exercises in improvisation, voice, movement and acting for the camera.
- Build confidence, communication skills and the ability to collaborate through practical theatre exercises.
- A performance at the end of each semester to put your new skills into practice in front of an audience.
- Create together, meet new people and step outside your comfort zone.
- Practise English in a relaxed environment, exchange cultural perspectives and become part of an international theatre community.
- Help preparing an acting portfolio/showreel and the opportunity to join the Bahama Films actor database.
Tutors
She has been involved in a wide range of artistic initiatives in Poland and abroad. She is the author of an interdisciplinary doctoral dissertation exploring the psychological, sociological and ritual aspects of the performing arts. For many years, she worked as an assistant in English-language Dramaturgical Form classes at the Acting Department of the National Film School in Łódź. As an actress, she has worked in film and theatre productions both in Poland and internationally. She has collaborated with institutions including TR Warszawa, Teatr Współczesny in Warsaw, Teatr Nowy in Kraków, Teatr Jaracza in Łódź, The Naked Theatre in Belgium, and RADA in Glasgow.
Jakub Kryształ
Actor, business trainer, improviser.
Graduate of the National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź. He is a certified trainer and a member of the International Trainer and Facilitator Federation. He has been conducting trainings and workshops since 2012.
He has more than 50 theater, film, and television roles to his credit. He is permanently associated with the Teatr Powszechny in Łódź. He has also collaborated with the K. Dejmek New Theatre in Łódź, the Teatr Powszechny in Radom, and the M. Hertz Theatre Institute in Łódź. He is full of humor, eagerness to learn, and energy for action.
Fascinated by the poetry and biography of Sergei Yesenin, he created his own monodrama “Spowiedź chuligana” (“A Hooligan’s Confession”) based on them. He enjoys reportage literature, the works of Shakespeare, and Frank Sinatra.
The topics of his trainings include, among others, public speaking, working with voice and body, motivation, the basics of acting, and working with the camera. As one of the few in Poland, he teaches “Applied Improvisation.” He began his adventure with improvisation back during his studies. He works with both adults and young people.
Class schedule
Tuesday, 6-8 PM
Fall semester dates: 6-Oct-2026, 13-Oct-2026, 20-Oct-2026, 27-Oct-2026, 10-Nov-2026, 17-Nov-2026, 24-Nov-2026, 1-Dec-2026, 8-Dec-2026.
Location
Class location: Warsaw city centre, near the Palace of Culture and Science.
PRICE
1500 PLN / month
or 4000 PLN / trimestr
- Small groups (6-12 people)
- Experienced tutors
- A performance in front of an audience at the end of each semester
- Help in preparation of an acting portfolio/showreel
- Opportunity to join our actor database and take part in BAHAMA FILMS productions