International Physical Theatre Laboratory

International Physical Theatre Laboratory April 25 - May 1, 2010 Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria Intensive practical training for actors of physical, dramatic, dance and musical theatres, dancers, choreographers, circus performers and directors. PROGRAMME: Physical training is the core of the programme. Participants will explore physicality as the key to form, style, atmosphere and emotional palette in contemporary performance. The process includes intensive practical training, lectures, discussions and participation in the conference. Practical sessions develop in the form of various exercises which progress from simple to compound. Gradually the group is proceeding to group improvisations and structures. Every day is setting advanced creative tasks, developing the preceding steps. Each day begins with morning warm-up. The warm-up combines breathing, movement and imagination. Participants will learn one of Meyerhold's Biomechanics Etudes. Practical training. Part I. Training by method of improvisation. Practical training. Part II. From exercises to performance. Theoretical Part: Lectures & Discussion Club: Performer's Physicality in methods of Stanislavsky, Meyerhold and M.Chekhov. The Lab will take place in the "Green Heart" of Austria - Styria. Leitring bei Leibnitz is the beautiful town located about 30min from Graz Airport. The programme will take place at the historic 15th century castle. Accommodation and meals are organized for the group. Photo Gallery of the past event: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/globtheatre/OPALPhysicalTheatre# Lab Programme and Registration: http://www.iugte.com/projects/PhysicalTheatreLab.php To apply for participation, candidates should send a brief letter of motivation and CV/resume with photo to lab@iugte.com The working language is English.