Rehearsing Shakespeare
by Method of Biomechanics

International intensive Lab 
under the direction of Sergei Ostrenko
 
May 21 - 25 - Tuscany, Italy

The Lab is hosted by IUGTE with the support of A.B.I.T. Academy Armata Brancaleone - International Theatre Academy - Massa Carrara, Italy

PARTICIPANTS
The program is designed for actors, dancers, actors of physical theatre, contemporary circus performers, choreographers and directors - performing arts practitioners with professional stage experience working in various genres, techniques and styles - interested to find new international network opportunities and collaborators

PROGRAMME 
The programme includes intensive practical training, lectures and discussions guided by the Russian theatre director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko.
Participants will rehearse the fragments of Shakespeare's plays and explore Biomechanics as the effective multidimensional approach to actor's work on the role, the powerful tool and inspiration source in creation of contemporary theatre performances.

The Lab offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the principles of Theatre Biomechanics as the psycho-physical approach in contemporary performer’s training and its application to practical work - rehearsal process, performance and teaching. 

Participants will learn one of the classical Etudes of Biomechanics.

The workshop language is English

The Lab opens the door towards the new collaboration project in Russia in autumn 2012 - the six-week period of performance creation in a Russian repertory theatre together with Russian actors and performers from different countries!

REGISTRATION 
To apply for participation, candidates should send CV/résumé with photo and a cover 

letter stating the Lab dates to iugte.projects@gmail.com

Participation fee:
675 EUR if payment is made before May 11th.
(750 EUR if payment is made after May 11th).
The fee covers participation on all events of the Lab programme. 

The Lab will take place in Massa Carrara, the town in Tuscany Region near the Mediterranean Sea. 
The event is organized by IUGTE and ArtUniverse with the support of A.B.I.T. Academy Armata Brancaleone - International Theatre Academy – Massa Carrara, Italy. 
The nearest international airport is Aeroporto Galileo Galilei located in Pisa, Italy. From the airport there is a train to Massa Carrara. 
The organizers can provide information on accommodation options.

 
Organized by IUGTE in collaboration with "ArtUniverse"


For partners and collaborators:
If you are interested in having this workshop at your theatre, theatre university, conference, festival,
or would like to discuss any other collaboration format, please contact us for available periods and practical 
details.