Acting in Physical Theatre
10-12 January 2025 | Berlin - Germany
This workshop is ideal for dancers and choreographers, actors and physical theatre directors, circus performers and performing arts teachers. Program is designed for disciplined professionals and pre-professionals, demanding full participation and endurance.
What is the curriculum?
The curriculum for the workshop "Acting in Physical Theatre" based on the Ostrenko Brothers' method includes intensive training in physical theatre techniques, movement analysis, character development, and ensemble work. Participants will be able to engage in practical exercises, improvisation to enhance their physical and emotional expressiveness.
Schedule:
Friday, 10.01.2025
18:00 - 20:00: Practical Training
Saturday, 11.01.2025 - Sunday, 12.01.2025
10:30 - 13:00: Practical Training
13:00 - 14:30: Lunch Break
14:30 - 18:30: 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 219 EUR (valid until August 16, 2024). After this date, the fee increases to 320 EUR. This cost includes full participation in the training during 3 days.
To apply for participation, please complete the online Application Form. After submission, we will contact you to discuss further details.
What are the requirements for participants?
To participate in an International Theatre Training, participants typically need to meet the following requirements:
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Professional Background: Participants should have some experience in the performing arts.
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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.
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Openness to Experimentation: Participants should be open to exploring new methods, techniques, and ideas.
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Language Proficiency: The working language is European English.
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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.
Sergei Ostrenko:
With over 30 years of experience, he has directed more than 40 theater productions and led international projects in professional and educational settings across countries including Austria, UK, Canada, and more.
Gennadiy Ostrenko:
Specializing in theatre biomechanics and stage combat, he focuses on physical theatre after arts education, frequently collaborating with his brother on performances.
Venue:
DOCK 11 EDEN, Breite Str 43, 13187 Berlin (Pankow)
The Ostrenko Method:
It is an effective approach to physical training and actor's skill development, combining movement psychology with biomechanics to enhance bodily awareness and expressive capabilities. It benefits practitioners by improving their physical condition, emotional expressiveness, and creative thinking, thereby fostering a deeper connection between body and mind. This method is particularly advantageous for performers, as it enables them to achieve more nuanced and authentic expressions in their performances. It includes techniques from Meyerhold's "Biomechanics," M. Chekhov's "Psychological Gesture," and Stanislavsky's "Physical Action".
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