
PHYSICAL ACTION IN PERFORMANCE MAKING
3-Day International Multidisciplinary Workshop
12-14 January 2024
Berlin - Germany
The workshop is open to practising directors of the Physical Theatre, Drama Theatre, Musical Theatre, Choreographers and Circus Directors, working in various genres, techniques, and styles, as well as actors and dancers, interested to acquire reliable director's toolkit to create contemporary professional productions. The in-class session is designed for strong, hardy, disciplined professionals and pre-professionals who are ready to participate from the beginning to the end.
Early Bird Fee: 220 EUR
(until December 8, 2023)
After: 320 EUR
PHYSICAL ACTION IN PERFORMANCE MAKING
12-14 January 2024
EDEN Studio *****, Berlin - Germany
This workshop is specifically designed to prepare participants for professional practice in a short time, both within the educational context and within the professional development of a performer.
The workshop is open to practicing theatre directors, choreographers and performing arts practitioners who are interested to acquire tools necessary for directors to create contemporary productions through a practical investigation of the performance making process, actors training and ensemble building.
Performers will practically explore:
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how to build up images and characters playing with the physical language of movement, relationships with space and partners;
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how to connect isolated elements into the whole performance fragments;
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how to unfold the actor’s creative nature and freedom in improvisation and spontaneity in the rehearsal process and the training.
This workshop is a simple way that can help you formulate your personal unique approach to work with actors and dancers on performance production, through the intensive practical training based on the Ostrenko Brothers Method of performer's physical training and rehearsal.
Students will be introduced to Meyerhold's "Biomechanics", M.Chekhov's "Psychological Gesture" and Stanislavsky's "Physical Action", with experienced professional practitioners, experts in performing arts pedagogy, directing and practice in multicultural groups and multidisciplinary projects - Ostrenko Brothers.
The working language is English.
OSTRENKO BROTHERS METHOD
The Ostrenko Brothers' Method is internationally renowned, from Russia to the USA, from Iceland to South Africa, from Canada to Australia, from Singapore to Italy and beyond.
The Ostrenko Brothers' Method is a systematic approach to performance, which generates innovative productions
utilising concepts, ideas, and existing play-texts. It introduces some of the effective techniques and approaches towards contemporary performance practice in the context of the short rehearsal time and multicultural aspect of the creative team.
Ostrenko Brothers method offers the tools and support necessary for students to reach their full potential.
The programs aim to explore performer's physicality, step beyond the limits of text-based acting through the introduction of V. Meyerhold’s “Biomechanics”, K. Stanislavski's “Physical Action”, M. Chekhov’s “Psychological Gesture” and elements from modern techniques.

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.
PLACE
SCHEDULE
12 January:
18:00 - 20:00 - Practical Training
13-14 January:
10:00-12:30 Practical Training
12:30-14:00 - Lunch Break
14:00-18:00 - Practical Training
The organizer receives the right to make changes in the schedule.


CERTIFICATE
Students can receive the
Certificate of Participation in this intensive training.
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).

PLACE
"EDEN ***** Studio"
Berlin - Germany
Registered participants will receive detailed information.

Donna Maria Banicevich Gera, New Zealand
"As I look back on the workshop I realise I’ve taken the first steps in my journey to develop a coherent way of working, and of thinking like a director. I’ve been shown the key to form, style, atmosphere and the emotional palette in contemporary performance. I know now the job of a director is to hold the attention of the spectator ‘always’, and to think about what makes the spectator respond ‘constantly’"
Ines Sampaio,
UK
"Now, here is a lightbulb moment that alone was worth every single cent I paid for the course –
Active verbs as physical action – gives actor a physical target – physicality evokes feelings – remembering the physical action and bumping up the scale to a million percent has an impact on the exterior performance of the actor in a way that is remarkable...
...This exercise evolved as we worked with our monologues – I can really see how this approach of physical target, active verb as action can help elevate a performance without the draining intellectualisation of Stanislavski’s “what do I want, How do I feel? Why?” – will certainly be using it in my work".
Ilona Gumowska, Poland
"I appreciate the process of the whole workshop, which was strictly planned and complex. We went through it step by step. I am very lucky to have so wonderful chance to know such beautiful and interesting people from all over a world. After a few days we all had that feeling that we know each other for a long time..."
Sebastian Cummings, Germany
"I have always wanted to perform full-time, to be challenged as an artist, to be happy, to be working with wonderful people, everyday of my life. This program was the first experience I have ever had, that showed me, it is truly possible. During this week of training, I lived the life I have always wanted to live. The life of an artist. Surrounded by people with similar goals, work ethic, and spirit. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to take part in this program. My life is forever changed…"