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Master the art of preparing for period drama. Real historical research, emotional depth, and scene cues that bring the past to life on screen or stage. With Historical Consultant Dr. Barbara from Germany.

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To begin, I’ll send you The Memory Scar — a 6-day rehearsal technique that teaches you to work from emotional residue, not exposition. We’ll begin with a single image from 1944. And let one scar unfold, layer by layer. If you’ve ever felt alone with your prep — left with PDFs, timelines, or vague summaries — this is for you. I’ll send a few quiet notes per month, with tools for grounding your role in real memory, not imagination.

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