SYNOPSIS
In this Masterclass actor Chukwudi Iwuji will be working with selected actors in a live and observed work session. This will be preceded by a brief conversation on his craft and career and will be followed by an audience Q&A.
These reservations are for Q&A participation and observation only.
ABOUT Chukwudi Iwuji
An extraordinary actor of both screen and stage, continues to captivate audiences and establish himself as one to watch.
He has most recently co-starred alongside Eddie Redmayne in the Peacock/Sky hit series DAY OF THE JACKAL, and will soon be seen in Shane Black’s latest film, PLAY DIRTY.
Iwuji can be seen starring in James Gunn’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 as the film’s villain, “The High Evolutionary.” Iwuji can also be seen opposite John Cena in James Gunn’s spinoff series PEACEMAKER for Max/DC. Prior to this, he appeared in all three seasons of the BBC drama THE SPLIT.
Previously, Iwuji played the lead role in the Netflix feature SHINE YOUR EYES and appeared opposite Sasha Lane and Patrick Schwarzenegger in the thriller DANIEL ISN’T REAL. He also starred in Michael Morrissey’s THE GIRL WHO GOT AWAY, as well as the Emmy-nominated Amazon series THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD for director Barry Jenkins. Other television appearances include: WHEN THEY SEE US, DESIGNATED SURVIVOR, QUANTICO, THE BLINDSPOT, EVIL, MADAM SECRETARY, and DOCTOR WHO.
Iwuji’s past film credits include Netflix’s BARRY, Chad Stahelski’s JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, A WOMAN A PART, NOW: IN THE WINGS OF A WORLD STAGE, EXAM, and FALL TO RISE.
An accomplished theater veteran, Iwuji starred in OTHELLO for The Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park as well as in ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, KING LEAR, and HAMLET. His performance in THE LOW ROAD, directed by Michael Greif, earned him an Obie Award, as well as 2018 Lucille Lortel and Drama League nominations. An Associate Artist of the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, he has also received two Olivier awards for his titular role as HENRY VI in the RSC’s 2009 productions of parts I, II, and III.
Other stage credits include the titular role in the Public Theatre’s HAMLET directed by Patricia McGregor, Ivo van Hove’s OBSESSION opposite Jude Law, HEDDA GABLER opposite Ruth Wilson, both for The National Theatre, The Public Theatre’s productions of KING LEAR and ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, Theatre for a New Audience’s TAMBURLAINE directed by Michael Boyd, and the Old Vic’s RICHARD III directed by Sam Mendes.
INTERESTED IN PERFORMING AT A MASTERCLASS?
Performance seats at Masterclasses are not guaranteed. Please do not email or call us. We will not respond to queries regarding performing at our Masterclass series. Our team will reach out if a performance space becomes available.
REQUIREMENTS
All members must show a valid SAG-AFTRA card when they check in for the class. No admittance will be granted without your current card or receipt.
NO LATE ARRIVALS and NO WALK-INS are admitted. Only those participants who have received a telephoned or e-mailed confirmation message from staff will be admitted to the session. Waitlisted individuals who have not received such confirmation will not be admitted at the door. Please do not show up if you have not been explicitly confirmed as RSVPed.
Cancellations are required by midnight the night before the class. Cancellation can only be made via the website. You cannot cancel your RSVP via email or phone. Those who have been seated by the start date are expected to comply. You must cancel your reservation before the start date if you cannot comply, or you will face a six month ineligibility period. DO NOT BE LATE. Check-in begins 15 minutes to the class start time. If you arrive after the start time, you will not be admitted and it will be counted as a no-show.
This program is for educational purposes only.
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