Workshop on Performer’s Physicality to be held in Austria
From March 9 to 14 March 2009, in the Austrian town of Leitring bei Leibnitz (30 minutes from Graz Thalerhof airport), an international lab on Performer’s Physicality will be held and will be focusing on the methods of three great Russian theatrical innovators: Meyerhold, M.Checov and Stanislavsky. The workshop, organized by International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) in collaboration with Art Universe, will be directed by world renowned Russian director Sergei Ostrenko. The programme is focused on the practical exploration of the performer’s psycho-physical instrument, and 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. Candidates interested in participating should send a detailed CV/resume, a brief letter of motivation and a JPG format head shot to globtheatre@gmail.com.
For more information on fees, programme, venue and further details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/Meyerhold.php