The Summer Intensive workshop is a foundation for
the study of Physical Theatre. The school attracts students from
all over the world providing a diverse and rich cultural theatrical
experience for participants.
In the twenty years that we have offered this exciting programme
we have found that it is most challenging for performing artists,
writers, directors and teachers who want an introduction to physical
theatre and for experienced artists with allied acting or dance
background who want to add new skills and experience to their existing
lexicon.
The workshop is an exploration of aspects of the School's pedagogy
as a basis for dramatic study. The course is comprised of movement
analysis theatrical acrobatics, technique, improvisation and presentation.
Situations are taken from daily life, and study of mask and character
and theatrical style complete the programme. Each summer the design
of the workshop develops and changes.
The workshop is a two-week, full time intensive programme and
is offered in August each year. London has the most dynamic theatre
scene in the world, make sure you leave time at the end of the workshop
to take in some theatre! Students enrol in this programme from all
over the world creating a dynamic cultural/theatrical mix;
We have trained students
from:
Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica,
Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Nigeria, Peru, Poland, South Africa, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland,
Taiwan, Turkey, U.K., U.S.A and Zimbabwe
The training includes:
Movement
Analysis:
Grounding, presence, spatial awareness, energy and focus to support
physical and imaginative play. Creating a movement vocabulary
based on analysis of the body's capacities.
Acrobatics:
An analysis of movement in action, developing self-assurance,
muscle awareness, and engagement in preparation for theatrical
play
Technique:
Studies of selected action sequences to develop principles for
choreography and performance.
Improvisation:
Participants embark on a theatrical voyage to discover the relationship
between the creative individual and theatrical presentation.
Presentation:
Thematic provocations challenging the participants to present
their own theatrical responses.
When:
Mon. Aug. 6 - Fri. Aug. 17, 2007
Classes are daily 10:00AM to 5:00PM
There is a presentation by the group at the end of the workshop
Cost:
Fee for this programme is £ 400.00 in 2007 (the school does not
provide bursaries)
Class Size:
Spaces in this workshop are limited to 20 students. Students who
are accepted into the programme are given places based on the
date that their application is received.
Any Questions:
Email us at school@physicaltheatre.com
Would you like to find out what previous students thought of the
course? Let us know and we'll put you in touch.
How to apply:
To be considered for the course, you must supply:
A complete resume of
training and experience.
Your signed application
form.
A full-length photograph
(can be amateur).
Your application fee
of £50.00. You may pay by cheque, postal order, banker's draft
or electronic transfer.
Applications will
not be considered until the application fee has been received.
The application fees are non-refundable and will be applied to the
course fee.
Summer
Intensive Workshop 2007