
Alexey Efremov is a Belarusian-born actor, director, and theatre arts teacher with over a decade of experience across stage, screen, and university-level teaching. A graduate of the prestigious Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS (B.A. and M.F.A.), he has performed on professional stages both in Moscow and internationally, including
Alexey Efremov is a Belarusian-born actor, director, and theatre arts teacher with over a decade of experience across stage, screen, and university-level teaching. A graduate of the prestigious Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS (B.A. and M.F.A.), he has performed on professional stages both in Moscow and internationally, including at the London Fringe Festival, and has appeared in acclaimed film and television productions such as Doctor Liza, 100 Minutes, and The Terrible.

As an educator, Alexey has taught acting, improvisation, and stage speech—from Moscow theatre schools to U.S.-based programs—emphasizing both classical traditions and contemporary forms like documentary theatre. Now based in the U.S., he continues to create dynamic learning environments and stage new works.

This 4 week Adult acting seminar is for ages 15 and older. The class meets on Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at St Roch's School Cafeteria on February 16 and 23, and March 2 and 9.
Tuition is $100. $25 is due at Registration and the final tuition payment of $75 is due before the first class.
Please see the syllabus below

Agape Theater Company is thrilled to announce their partnership with Aliaksei Yafremau to offer professional acting classes for performers ages 15 and older. Our 4 week Acting Seminar will begin in February. Aleiaksei is an acting teacher who was trained at one of Russia's most exclusive theater schools. With over ten years of experience teaching acting, He brings a deep and diverse foundation in performance methodologies to his classrooms.
With over ten years of experience teaching acting, Aleiaksei brings a deep and diverse foundation in performance methodologies to his classrooms. His approach is rooted in the Stanislavski Method, which was further developed by Maria Knebel and other great practitioners. This tradition embraces an integrated, holistic approach, combining text analysis, affective memory, improvisation, and impulse-based work into one organic process. In his practice he also integrates elements associated with American practitioners such as Strasberg, Adler, Meisner. This means that students are guided to engage with given circumstances, text analysis, and character objectives, while also using improvisational etudes, affective and sense memory exercises, and partner work to awaken authentic, moment-to-moment reactions.
More details coming soon!