Performer's Physicality in the Methods of Meyerhold, M.Chekhov, Stanislavsky

Biomechanics
Psychological Gesture
Physical Action

international intensive practical workshop
with Russian director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko

November 5-11, 2009
Tuscany, Italy

The programme is focused on the practical exploration of the performers psycho-physical instrument in the teachings of the Russian outstanding theatrical innovators - Vsevolod Meyerhold, Michael Chekhov and Konstantin Stanislavsky. Participants will explore the principles of Biomechanics, Psychological Gesture and Physical Action, gain a deeper understanding of psycho-physical approach in contemporary actors training and its application in practical work - rehearsal process, performance and teaching. 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. The process includes intensive practical training, lectures and discussions.

The working language is English.

Programme & registration:
http://www.iugte.com/projects/Meyerhold.php

Photo Gallery of the past events:
http://picasaweb.google.ru/globtheatre

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