Director's Laboratory

IMPROVISATION & SPONTANEITY
IN PERFORMING ARTS

March 15-19, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For the participants

The present information may have changes and adds-ins

• It is the policy of IUGTE to expressly forbid any forms of harassment. As used here, harassment means any verbal, written, visual, or physical acts that are offensive in nature, intimidating, unwelcome, or that could reasonably be taken as objectionable. Harassment is prohibited on the ground of sex, race, sexual orientation, racial or linguistic origin, creed, marital status, pregnancy, family status, age, disability or citizenship.

• Every participant is responsible for his physical condition during the training. It is necessary to notify in advance about limitations and to adjust the participation with the leader of the group beforehand.

• The participants should take off all sharp and scratchy ornaments (ear-rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, sharp hair-pins, etc).

• All the footwear should be left in the corridor before entering the classroom.

• Clothing for the training should be comfortable and cozy (it is not recommended to wear skirts, provoking clothes or to participate in training naked).

• Each participant is provided with the precise timetable. The doors of the training rooms are getting closed shortly before the beginning of each training so all the latecomers are not allowed into the room.

• Waking up for the morning training is participant’s task.

• The participants are expected to take an active part in the practical process of the workshop. In case the participant wishes to confine himself within observation for some reason, this question should be submitted to the group leader’s approval. The observer should keep quiet; keep the planned order and other requirements in the context of the training.

• Mobile phones must be turned off during the training.

• It is forbidden to film or take pictures during the training; there will be special time for it.

• The participants can make notes during the training, if it doesn’t interrupt the process of studying.

• The inside of all workshop premises is a non-smoking area.

• The participants can change the disposition of the furniture according their needs in their hostel rooms, although it should be returned to its initial place before departure.

• The participants are in charge of their personal stuff.

• Hot water is coming from the boiler, so please be aware of all the other participants needs and don’t waste the water.

• Everybody is in charge of the cleanness of his or her room. Before leaving the workshop the room should be put into order.

• There is a first-aid post in the hostel.

• Participants are not authorized to receive guests, who are not participating in the workshop, in their rooms.

• There is a library with Internet connection and a cash dispenser in the House of Culture (5 Nometnu Str.). There are shops and the post office in the center of Malpils.

• Participants of the festival can park their cars in front of the hostel.

• The park around the ponds is a beautiful area. It is great for walks, jogging or just getting out into the fresh air for a while.

• Please make no noise after 24:00.

• It is not allowed to take alcoholic drinks or any other intoxicating substances during the workshop.

• The participant of the workshop will receive the Certificate of participation in the Director's Laboratory "Improvisation and Spontaneity in Performing Arts" upon submitting of the detailed creative report (1500 words).

• In case of non-observance of the rules, the participant can be discharged from participation in the workshop without returning payment.

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