About
Socrates Alafouzos is an internationally acclaimed actor, writer and director with over 30 years of professional experience in theater, film, dance, and photography. His acting studies began in Athens, Greece and continued in the US in 1991 when he was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to attend the Beverly Hills Playhouse in Los Angeles. His career includes numerous award-winning leading roles in theater, film and TV.
In 2012 he debuted as a screenwriter and film director with the short film Little King. A second short, entitled Between Black and White followed in 2015. These two films have won a total of 22 international awards.
Socrates has served as a Good-Will Ambassador for the Elisa-Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children since 2014. (http://eliza.org.gr/en/omada/presveftis/
In 2016, he moved to the US after receiving the Green Card that the US Government provides to those who have attained extraordinary achievements in their field.
Scene Study, Work on a role, Improv.
We'll use a variety of acting techniques to suit your specific needs, depending on the type of the material you want to work with.
As a teacher I want to help you find your own way, your own voice, and bring your power and talents to the surface.
Using my experience behind and in front of the camera, as a teacher, life coach and inspirational speaker, I want to help you be the best you can be and achieve your goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
1991–94 Receives Fulbright Scholarship to study at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. During this time he is admitted to the institution’s elite Master Class directed by director and teacher Milton Katselas.
Concurrently attends film-directing seminars at the American Film Institute.
1987 Begins ongoing study of still photography with Andreas Smaragdis, one of Greece’s most prominent photographers
1987-88 Studies film directing at Hatzikou Film School in Athens.
1983-87 Dance Studies at Cay Holden Dance Academy (Stage-Jazz-Tap dancing)
1982-85 Studies at and graduates from the Professional Acting School of Athens.
How did you get started teaching?
2010 to present: Private coaching and actors' life coaching since 2010.
2014: Conducted two professional seminars on filmmaking and acting in Athens, Greece, under the auspices of the European Independent Film Festival.
2013-14: Gave a series of acting and self-improvement seminars under the titular theme "Acting and Career" at the Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation in Athens, Greece.
2013: Creative discussions with the audience and gave inspirational speeches after the screenings of short film Little King at the Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation in Athens, Greece.
2010-11 Taught Acting and Self-concept through Creative Drama at the Theater of Changes in Athens, Greece.