Chen Kun: 'We are trying to build a school that values idealism'

The cofounder of the Dome Studio talks about the challenges and rewards in setting up an acting school

Q: What was the purpose in setting up the Dome Studio?

A: The first thing was our own needs. Zhou Xun (another cofounder) never received any professional training in acting, and some of the actors I know were trained decades ago. Most continued to learn through practice after leaving school. However, what you can learn in acting on the set or on stage is very much limited to specific characters. Even though you can touch on the fundamentals of acting, your views are going to be colored because you're not in a space specifically to discuss the craft. It's impossible to carry out an in-depth discussion on acting in this way.