Meyerhold, M.Chekhov, Stanislavsky - international workshop in Italy

Performer's Physicality in the Methods of Meyerhold, M.Chekhov, Stanislavsky Biomechanics Psychological Gesture Physical Action International lab under the direction of Sergei Ostrenko November 5 - 11, 2009Massa, Italy The programme is focused on the practical exploration of performer’s psycho-physical instrument in the teachings of the Russian outstanding theatrical innovators - Vsevolod Meyerhold, Michael Chekhov and Konstantin Stanislavsky. Their passion to creating bold, imaginative and expressive theatre and unique understanding of performer’s nature inspire contemporary theatre makers all over the world. The programme is open to performers interested to explore the principles of Biomechanics, Psychological Gesture and Physical Action, to gain a deeper understanding of psycho-physical approach in contemporary performer’s training and its application in practical work - rehearsal process, performance and teaching. PARTICIPANTS Actors of physical, dramatic, dance and musical theatres, circus performers, dancers, choreographers and directors. TRAINING STRUCTURE The process includes intensive practical training, lectures and discussions. Warm-up Each morning will begin with the warm-up based on the principles of Biomechanics. Participants will learn one of Meyerhold's etudes. The warm-up will help to wake up the body, imagination and to prepare for the intensive practical work during the day. Practical sessions Practical sessions develop in the form of various exercises which progress from simple to compound.Gradually the group is proceeding to group improvisations and structures. Every day is setting advanced creative tasks, developing the preceding steps. Through the system of consecutive exercises the group is growing common language and trust, ability to collaborate and create together. Practical training. Part I. Training by method of improvisationPractical training. Part II.From exercises to performance Discussions Theoretical Part: lectures and discussionsPerformer's Physicality in the methods of Meyerhold, M.Chekhov and Stanislavsky.

SERGEI OSTRENKO Sergei Ostrenko is a Russian director and teacher working in professional theatre over thirty years. His creative way has passed through the Cold War of the 1980s, collapse of the USSR in the 1990s, creative ordeals in the period of the interethnic tension in the Baltic and joining the New Europe. His creative work is the synthesis of the Russian Theatre School and the newest experiments in various performing arts. Ostrenko has dedicated many years to exploration of world theatre traditions working with multicultural groups of performing artists. His approach is known internationally as the effective method of growing cohesion and creation of live performances within limited time. Theatre workers from Russia, Europe, America, Asia and Australia who trained with Ostrenko have been using his method of physical training in their own creative practice. REGISTRATION To apply for participation, candidates should send the following documents to globtheatre@gmail.com

- Brief letter of motivation stating the dates of the Lab. - Detailed CV/résumé with photo. Participation fee:350 EUR if payment is made before August 20th.460 EUR if payment is made before August 27th. For IUGTE Members - 20% discount. Places are limited, the registration will be closed once the group is formed. PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES Organized by IUGTEin collaboration with Accademia di Formazione ArtisticaScuola di Recitazione Armata Brancaleone (Italy) CONTACT