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Enhance your acting craft
Looking for acting classes in Tokyo? Acting Coach Japan offers professional training based on the Meisner Technique, with classes in English for beginners and professional actors.
Looking for acting classes in Tokyo? Acting Coach Japan offers professional training based on the Meisner Technique, with classes in English for beginners and professional actors.
My programs focus on truthful performance, emotional connection, and real on-camera experience.
Lucas RUE - Acting coach since 2006
Lucas RUE - Acting coach since 2006
Training professional actors, beginners, and young performersDesignated Meisner Teacher | Certified by the Meisner Institute L.A. Based in Tokyo, Japan
Inspired by the work of Sanford Meisner, Susan Batson, and Bob McAndrew, Lucas guides actors to discover their authentic approach to acting through truthful, moment-to-moment work.
His training in Tokyo focuses on reconnecting with emotions, letting go of self-consciousness, and building real, spontaneous connection with scene partners.
Lucas also teaches character development, from identifying a character’s primal need to shaping a compelling and believable public persona.
To be an actor is to be a creator—breathing life, soul, and emotion into the pages of a script.
To be an actor is to make bold, imaginative, and meaningful choices.
To be an actor is to believe in the unbelievable—and to make the audience believe with you.
To be an actor is to play, to find joy, and to reconnect with your inner child.
"Acting is the ability to live truthfully, under imaginary circumstances" Sanford Meisner
Acting Classes for Beginners
Acting Classes for Beginners
Have you ever wondered how actors prepare for a role and truly embody a character on stage or on screen?
Far from the common belief that actors simply show up on set knowing their lines, great performances require deep commitment and consistent work.
First, actors must learn to master their instrument—body, emotions, voice, and senses.
Being truthful and vulnerable in front of others does not come naturally to most adults.
But it does to children.
Somewhere along the way, we lose that freedom.
Reconnecting with that inner child is the first step for an actor. Be Curious, Playful and Imaginative!!!
Then comes the deeper work: character development.
You might think creating a compelling and believable character is the writer’s job… but that’s only part of the truth.
Actors bring characters to life.
They are not just performers—they are creators.
Bringing depth and complexity to a role requires both psychological awareness and practical acting tools.
If you are new to acting, you will quickly discover how much there is to explore.
Whether your goal is to become a professional actor or simply to experience the craft, I am deeply committed to offering a meaningful and transformative experience in my acting classes in Tokyo.
Acting Training for Professional Actors
Acting Training for Professional Actors
Actors never stop training.
Even if you have mastered the tools, understand what triggers your emotions, and can use them truthfully in your work—
even if you know how to build a character and bring depth beyond the script— consistent training remains essential.
The craft of acting is as demanding as the career of a professional athlete.
Your body, voice, and emotional responsiveness must remain sharp, flexible, and ready for any role.
Based in Tokyo, I offer professional acting coaching for working actors, including audition preparation and in-depth character development for specific roles.
More Details about the ADVANCED TRAINING
Acting Classes for Kids & Teens
Acting Classes for Kids & Teens
Through these workshops, children and teenagers discover the craft of acting in a fun, supportive environment.
Through engaging group exercises, they learn how to understand and express their emotions, using them as tools for communication rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.
By performing short dialogue scenes in front of the class, they build confidence and gradually feel more comfortable expressing themselves in front of others.
Exploring different roles and characters gives them the opportunity to discover new sides of themselves and develop their creativity.
Inside every actor, there is a child who simply wants to play.
And inside every child, there is a remarkable actor who can tell powerful stories.
About Lucas RUE – Acting Coach in Tokyo
About Lucas RUE – Acting Coach in Tokyo
Lucas RUE studied filmmaking at ESRA (École Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle), a renowned film school in Paris, France.
After graduating in 2006, he worked on more than 60 productions—including short films, music videos, documentaries, television programs, and feature films—in a wide range of roles such as director, assistant director, director of photography, cameraman, and gaffer.
Alongside his work in film, Lucas worked with French acting teacher Eric Viala, and later with two renowned American acting coaches: Susan Batson in New York and Bob McAndrew in Paris with whom he collaborated as a cameraman for four years.
His experience on film sets naturally led him to teaching. He joined one of Paris’s most prestigious acting schools, L’Entrée des Artistes, directed by Olivier Belmondo, where he taught on-camera acting from 2007 to 2017. During this time, he developed and refined his own approach to actor training.
In 2017, Lucas moved to Japan, where he continues his work as an acting coach and filmmaker, now based in Tokyo.
In 2020, he joined ELFS Japan as an acting tutor.
In 2025, Lucas became a Designated Meisner Teacher, certified by the Meisner Institute—marking nearly two decades of dedication to training actors.
A Word from Industry Professionals
“I’m very pleased to recommend Lucas Rue for his work teaching Meisner in Tokyo.
Having worked closely with him, I’ve seen firsthand his dedication to the craft and his respect for the process.
He has a strong understanding of Meisner’s core principles—truthful behavior, deep listening, and moment-to-moment work—and creates a focused, supportive environment where actors can grow.
I’m confident he represents the technique with integrity and clarity.”
Acting Coach and Former Head of Talent – 20th Century Fox & Paramount Pictures.
“Lucas was part of my teaching team at my school, and it was a true pleasure to collaborate with him.
He is a deeply human, kind, and genuinely passionate acting coach. He creates a rare sense of trust, allowing each actor to grow and fully develop their potential.
Working with Lucas is, without a doubt, both an enriching and inspiring experience.”
— Olivier Belmondo
Founder & Director, L’Entrée des Artistes in Paris, one of France’s leading acting schools for film and theatre.
Trusted Partners & Collaborations
Allan Abani – Actor Portfolio Photographer
Allan Abani – Actor Portfolio Photographer
When you book a workshop with me, you can benefit from a 20% discount on a professional photo shoot.
Full-body and headshot photos
Hair and makeup by a professional artist
Regular price: ¥45,000
Discounted price: ¥36,000
High-quality professional photos are essential for actors and are often required for auditions.
This offer is valid once within six months of enrolling in one of my workshops.
For more details or to book a session, feel free to get in touch.
International Training & Research Center for the Performing Arts
The Meisner Institute is a global network dedicated to the development of actor training.
With programs in over 24 countries across five continents, it brings together teachers and artists committed to advancing the craft.
Through shared practices, continuous research, and international collaboration—including film, theatre, competitions, and festivals—the Institute fosters a dynamic and supportive community focused on the growth and success of its students.
ELFS Japan offers training in all aspects of film production, including screenwriting, directing, producing, sound, and camera work.
All courses are taught in English, helping students develop practical communication skills for filmmaking while gaining the confidence to work with international crews both in Japan and abroad.
L’Entrée des Artistes was founded with a clear intention: to offer one of the most modern and effective approaches to actor training.
Its method combines time-tested practices with techniques developed alongside some of today’s leading international acting coaches, enriched by original exercises created from the instructors’ professional experience.
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