       
Performer's Physicality:
Meyerhold's Biomechanics and M.Chekhov's Psychological Gesture
intensive workshop under the direction of Sergey Ostrenko (Russia)
February 16 - 17, 2008 at the UK's premier centre for dance - The Place London
 
PROGRAMME
The workshop programme is focused on practical exploration of performer’s psycho-physical instrument in the teachings of the Russian outstanding theatrical innovators - Vsevolod Meyerhold and Michael Chekhov. Their passion to creating bold, imaginative and expressive theatre and unique understanding of performer’s nature inspire contemporary theatre makers all over the world.
The workshop is open to actors of dramatic, physical, musical and dance theatres, dancers, choreographers, directors and teachers interested to explore the principles of Biomechanics and the Psychological Gesture, to gain a deeper understanding of psycho-physical approach in contemporary performer’s training and its application in practical work - rehearsal process, performance and teaching.
PARTICIPANTS
Albin Balint Alexander Nieuwenhuis Ana Moreira da Silva Audrey Jenkinson Catherine Church Chris Anstey Christian Patracchini Craig Pinder Daniel Somerville Darren Bolton Emily Bignell Fergus Rougier Hannah Good Jon Davison Kene Igweonu Lara Ritosa Roberts Louise Ann Wilson Myriam Ojeda-Patiño Natalia Kharina Rod Dixon Tessa Buddle Tom Cornford Tracy Collier
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