Physicality in Acting

17-19 May 2024

Berlin - Germany

International Theatre Training is tailored for actors, dancers, circus performers, choreographers, and directors—performing arts practitioners with professional stage experience across various genres, techniques, and styles. It is ideal for those looking to sharpen their professional skills and explore new international networking opportunities. The training emphasizes intensive physical work and explores key questions such as: What makes a performance interesting? How can we be more engaging on stage?

What is the curriculum?

This workshop aims to equip theater makers and storytellers from various disciplines with new tools to refine their performance capabilities:

Participants learn to perform physical actions like tripping and falling safely, along with expressive techniques such as takes and slow burns.
The training focuses on stillness, specificity, and developing an acute awareness of the audience. Performers will be able to understand what makes a performance boring or interesting and how to effectively shift focus among performers on stage.
This program is concerned with common challenges performers face, such as lack of inspiration, storytelling in compelling ways, and dynamic stage entry. It also includes techniques for warming up the body from head to toe and managing focus during performances.

Schedule:

Friday, 17 May:

10:00 - 13:00 - Practical Training

Saturday - Sunday, 18-19 May:

10:00-13:00 - Practical Training

13:00-14:30 - Lunch

14:30-18:00 - Practical Training

The organizer receives the right to make changes in the schedule.

Certificate:

Students can receive the Certificate of Participation in this intensive program.

Evidence that you are serious about your education and professional development.

The certificate is provided after student's participation in the training and submitting the report/essay of their experience at the program (1500 words).

Registration Details:

Early Bird Fee is 199 EUR (valid until May 3, 2024). After this date, the fee increases to 300 EUR. This cost includes full participation in the training for 3 days.

To apply for participation, please complete the online Application Form. After submission, we will contact you to discuss further details.

Application Form

What are the requirements for participants?

To participate in an International Theatre Training, participants typically need to meet the following requirements:

Professional Background: Participants should have some experience in the performing arts.
Commitment to Collaboration: Since the training emphasizes group work too and creative exploration, participants must be willing to engage actively with others (including work with physical contact) and contribute to a collaborative environment.
Openness to Experimentation: Participants should be open to exploring new methods, techniques, and ideas.
Language Proficiency: The working language is English.
Application and Selection Process: Participants need to apply and need to provide a resume (CV). Selection is usually based on professional background and alignment with the training’s objectives.

Meet the Teachers:

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Sergei Ostrenko

Sergei Ostrenko has over 30 years of professional experience as a Director, Choreographer and Performance Teacher.

Sergei has directed over 40 theatre productions, producing international projects for both the professional stage and for education in numerous countries, including Austria, Belarus, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

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Jeremy Vik

Jeremy Vik is a multi-disciplinary performer with 20 years of professional performing experience in acting, circus, and physical theatre. Jeremy believes in blending skill, character, and story-telling together in order to engage, provoke, and entertain audiences all around the world.