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Artmedia - Physical Theatre News
- May 2011
Sponsor:
Roving Classical Commedia University* Summer Intensive, USA
Playspace:
'Modern Clown'
Summer School with Alan Clay, Wanganui, NZ
Features:
Bachelor of Performing Arts in Circus Arts and Physical Theatre, NZ
Third Way Theatre - Joking Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop, Aus
Networking
3-Day Dance Teaching Workshop, NZ School of Dance, Wellington
Sydney Fringe Festival, Open for Submissions,
Australia
Internship/Volunteer Opportunity, Newtown Theatre, Sydney, Aus
Passing Fancy Annual Juggling Convention, Melbourne,
Australia
Medieval Jester/Juggler Wanted for Event, Sydney,
Australia
3-Day Comedifest Comedy Conference, Portland, Oregon, US
Physics of Play Workshop, Clowns Without Borders, NYC, US
Clown Workshop with Clara Cenoz and Jon Davison, Mallorca, Spain
Commedia dell'Arte Weekend Workshop, Teatro Punto, Amsterdam
8th SOLyCIRCO Festival, Circus Mignon, Island of Sylt, Germany
Commedia dell'Arte Workshop with Mina Tinaburri, APT, Berlin, Ger
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Welcome to the May 2011 edition of the Artmedia physical theatre news, your e-publication with an Australasian focus and a global perspective, now in its tenth year and reaching over 2,500 subscribers. This newsletter has now become an occasional publication, which we put out when there is demand from Sponsors and Feature advertisers and we invite you to support the publication by promoting your work.
We're coming out a little early with this addition of the newsletter, because there are a number of items in the Networking Section which have a deadline at the end of this week, including NZ School of Dance Workshop, the Sydney Fringe submission deadline, the Physics of Play workshop with Clowns Without Borders in New York and the application deadline for the SOLyCIRCO Festival in Germany, where circus artists under 27 have a chance to win 15,000 Euros in prize money and engagement prizes.
We have a bit of a Commedia dell'Arte this month and in the Sponsorship
we welcome the Roving Classical Commedia University* (*Totally Unaccredited)
with news on their 3-week Commedia dell’Arte 2011 Summer Intensive Workshop
in NYC. They are celebrating ten years of the RCCU by holding this workshop
and by adding a third week dedicated solely to working on and performing
scenarii. Commedia dell'Arte covers many areas including improvisation, mask
work, dancing, music and mime. The intensive runs June 12th - July 1st.
In the Features we have information on what's happening at CircoArts in Christchurch following the earthquakes, where all the second year students have since relocated to NICA for the rest of this year. And Thirdway Theatre in Sydney has information on a workshop by Adrian Jackson, of Cardboard Citizens, who will look at the function of the 'joker' in Theatre of the Oppressed. The workshop will also look at the structure of a successful Forum theatre show. Workshop dates are May 20th - 22nd.
In Networking we have information on a 3-Day
Dance Teaching Workshop at the NZ School of Dance in Wellington, which
starts this Friday. Tutors include Michael Parmenter, Malia Johnston, Head
of contemporary dance Paula Steeds-Huston and other members of the New
Zealand School of Dance faculty.
In Australia, if you're wanting to get an application in for the Sydney
Fringe Festival, which runs September 9th to October 2nd, the submission
deadline is the end of this week. Also in Sydney we have in
Internship/Volunteer Opportunity with the Newtown Theatre and a
Jester/Juggler is wanted for a corporate event, while in Melbourne we have
information on the Passing Fancy Annual Juggling Convention
which runs July 8th - 11th.
In the States, Clowns Without Borders have a one day 'Physics of Play Workshop' in New York City, which is on this Saturday. In Portland, Oregon there is a 3-Day Comedifest Comedy Conference in October featuring Angel Ocasio and joining the staff this year is Award Winning Clown and the 2010 World Clown Association President Aurora “bebop” Krause.
In Europe, there is a Clown Workshop with Clara Cenoz and Jon Davison in Mallorca, Spain. This workshop is a taster for those considering studying on their longer courses at the Escola de Clown de Barcelona. And following up our Commedia theme we have a weekend workshop in modern Commedia dell'Arte with Teatro Punto in Amsterdam. And in Berlin there is a Commedia dell'Arte Workshop with Mina Tinaburri at the Atelier for Physical Theatre.
Also in Germany, Circus Mignon is again holding the SOLyCIRCO Festival on the Island of Sylt. This is a competition for circus artists up to 27 years old, who have a chance to win 15,000 Euros prize money, but be quick because the deadline for applications is the end of this week.
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Sponsor: Roving Classical Commedia University (*Totally Unaccredited)
Commedia dell’Arte 2011
Summer Intensive Workshop in New York NY
Three
weeks of Commedia dell’Arte in New York NY
Roving Classical Commedia University* (*totally unaccredited) is celebrating
with a three week Commedia dell’Arte 2011 Summer Intensive Workshop,
June 12 – July 1 in NYC. The workshop starts with an 8:30 AM
optional personal warm-up. Classes are from 9 AM going to 5:30 PM and
sometimes 6:30 PM, six days a week with a half a day on Sunday. Two weeks
is enough time to cover the major characters in the Northern Italian
Commedia dell’Arte with the many other elements, but not enough time to
really celebrate the scenario. This summer a third week is being added
solely dedicated to working on and performing scenarii.
Elements of Commedia dell’Arte
Commedia dell’Arte can be the funniest, most dramatic, on-the-edge
of your seat theater. It has influenced almost all theater today and one can
see it throughout most of Shakespeare. The more RCCU teaches this amazing
art form, the more they respect the diverse talents the Commedia dell’Arte
players must have had; improvisation, mask work, dancing and music, mime,
poetry, prop manipulation, languages and dialects, scatology, history,
physical skills, lazzi, scenario and more. RCCU tries to include as many of
these elements as possible in their summer intensives and teach Commedia
dell’Arte as close to how they believed it was performed in the late
1500’s.
Beginnings
Jacques Lecoq died in 1999 followed by Carlo Mazzone-Clementi in
2000. They were master teachers of Commedia dell’Arte. Their passing left a
void in the instruction and understanding of Commedia dell’Arte. In 2000
Stanley Allan Sherman made a leather Pulcinella mask for a performer.
Noticing that the performer did not know how to use his mask, Stanley showed
him a few techniques. The performer said, “You can teach me how to use
this!” Once a week that summer, the performer studied with Stanley. As he
told Stanley about all Commedia dell’Arte workshops he had attended around
the world, Stanley was a little shocked at what he heard. That’s when
Stanley realized; it was time for him to start teaching Commedia dell’Arte.
Joining with the great Hovey Burgress they formed Roving Classical Commedia
University* (*totally unaccredited). It is now RCCU’s 10th anniversary.
Masks
Besides performing, directing and acting, Stanley Allan Sherman an
early graduate of Ecole Jacques Lecoq has been making leather theater masks
since 1976. (www.maskarts.com ) Last
year a student was talking to a friend taking a Commedia dell’Arte course
someplace else. Describing his improvisation preparation at RCCU*, “I go up
and look at the different kinds of Pantalone masks and choose one.” At that
point his friend interrupted him and said, “What, you get to choose from
different Pantalone masks! We only have one! How many do you have?”
“About four or five?” Not every performer will be able to relate to the
same mask. There are infinite possibilities for each Commedia dell’Arte
character mask. That is why using several masks of each character is
important, to enable students to find their personal Pantalone, Brighella,
Dottore, Arlecchino, Capitano and set them free.
Detail
RCCU’s Commedia dell’Arte 2011 Summer Intensive Workshop
June 12 – July 1 takes place in New York, NY at Pier Studios in
Hudson River Park, on Pier 40 over looking the beautiful Hudson River. Price
is $1395 for all three weeks, which breaks down to $465 a week. The US
Dollar is really low right now which gives this workshop an extra discount
if you are coming from most foreign countries. For guest teachers, bios,
letters of praise, more details about the course go to the website:
www.commediau.com
Information and registration: 212-243-4039
Email: il-dottore@commediau.com
A certificate of completion of the 128-hour course will be given to students
upon the completion of the course. Classes always end early enough to take
advantage of the many shows, events and sights going on in New York City.
RCCU* has put together a list of housing options to help people find places
to stay during the June workshop. http://www.maskarts.com/housing
Playspace: 'Modern Clown' Summer School with Alan Clay, January 2012 - Wanganui, New Zealand
10am - 4pm Monday to
Friday, January 23rd - February 10th (3-weeks accommodation, 15
work days, no training on weekends)
Reconnect
with the playful, inquisitive, cheeky, clown spirit in a centrally heated
studio space with adjoining dormitory accommodation, overlooking the mouth
of the Wanganui river. This is a new course led by Alan Clay at his retreat
centre in New Zealand.
Each day will start with a yoga warm up and participants will work
physically to free themselves from patterns and to connect with their
emotions. Clown is empathic, 'feeling with' the audience, and it is also
playful, open to the impulses in each moment, and this workshop will train
and develop these skills through improvisation exercises. Street theatre has
informed and assisted the development of modern clown, and participants will
take exercises from the studio and work at street-cafe's to develop
interactive audience skills. It's easy and fun.
The summer school is aimed at those with a professional interest in clown.
It is suitable both for beginners and for those with experience, and it
functions best with this mix in the class. There will be a minimum of four
and maximum of eight on the workshop. The residential nature of the summer
school provides a relaxed atmosphere and secluded environment which means
that students get more out of the contact hours and can also process and
discuss the work outside of the class.
The summer school runs 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday from January 23rd -
February 10th 2012. Participants will have the weekends free and the studio
will be available for individual work. The studio is within reach of
breathtaking west coast beaches, bush walks and jet boat or canoe
expeditions, but still handy to good coffee and all facilities.
Fees: NZ$1100 Price Buster (by August 31st) NZ$1300
Earlybird (by November 1st) and NZ$1600 Full. A NZ$200 deposit to hold a
place. (All fees and deposits are non-refundable). Fees include 20 nights
accommodation (from January 22nd - February 10th inclusive) with kitchen
facilities.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are
available which offer the course for NZ$800 (until August 31st). These are
available to those serious students who need financial assistance. Email us
with information on your particular needs and your work.
Enrolment: Send an email to: clown@artmedia.com.au to hold
a place or make enquiries about this workshop.
Feature: Christchurch CPIT - BA in Circus Arts and Physical Theatre postponed
Circo Arts at Christchurch Polytechnical Institute of Technology is the
home of Circus in New Zealand, and while it is having a year off because
of damage to buildings following the earthquakes in Christchurch, they
are working hard to make sure that the programme runs again in 2012.
Feature: Third Way Theatre presents Joking Theatre of the Oppressed, Sydney, May 20th - 22nd
Adrian Jackson, of Cardboard Citizens will look at the function of the 'joker' in TO - both in leading games and exercises to develop material, and in 'jokering' Forum Theatre shows. How to structure workshops and Forums in such a way as to ensure full and free participation by everyone present, how to get over obstacles and blocks, how to facilitate a rich and fruitful debate where all views are heard. The workshop will also look at the structure of a successful Forum theatre show - the dramaturgy of Forum. It will be a mix of practical games and exercises, and talk and analysis, responding directly to the needs of participants.
Suitable for people who are applying Theatre of the Oppressed in their various practices, or have knowledge of TO, but also useful to facilitators, workshop leaders, teachers, and directors.
When: May 20th - 21st - 22nd
Where: Sydney, CBD, NSW. Address on application.
Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Price: $400 (Concession) $490 (Full) $540 (Supported place)
For more information and bookings contact thirdwaytheatre@gmail.com or 03 9005 7460 for more info and application form. Early Bird discounts (April 30th). Contact for details.
Feature: Angels Can Fly, a Modern Clown User Guide - now available for the iPad and Kobo readers
Angel's
Can Fly has just been released for the Apple iPad and is available
through the iBooks app at iTunes. (ISBN: 9780957884489) We recommend
purchasing the book for the iPad as this gives you the best value product
and the most versatile reading experience. The ebook costs only US$9.99 and
is searchable with links between pre-requisite and co-requisite exercises.
The ebook can also be purchased for the Kobo reader in New Zealand through
Whitcoulls or in Australia through
Borders or Angus & Robertson.
Angels Can Fly is now in use in the drama departments of over 100
Australian high schools and has started to make its way into US and UK
universities. This is a textbook for a fast changing art form, as clown
escapes from the circus to perform in theatres and streets. The traditional
approach to teaching clown is routine or gag based and this sits
uncomfortably both with the teaching practices in modern performing arts
education and with today's audiences.
This book includes a total of 50 practical clown exercises appropriate for
workshops or performance, developed by Alan Clay through 30 years of
teaching. Specific prerequisites to any exercise are detailed in each
chapter.
There are warm-up and introductory exercises in the early chapters,
mid-session or mid-course exercises in the middle chapters, and more
performance-oriented exercises, and relaxation exercises, in the final
chapters. The exercises have all been coded for individual exploration, for
work in pairs, for workshop use, or for use in a performance setting, or for
some combination of these.
You can find the paperback on Amazon by following this link: http://tinyurl.com/9nrwj And check out more information at: www.alanclay.com
"Passing Fancy Annual Juggling Convention, Melbourne, Australia, July 8th - 11th. A special event for jugglers with a passion for passing. Held for 4 days in Melbourne, Passing Fancy 2011 is an exciting opportunity for jugglers to share their knowledge of passing and learn new patterns. The convention will host a variety of passing workshops covering everything from fancy 7 club patterns to take-outs, walkarounds and group moving patterns. There will be lots of time to just jam and have fun too. The event is for jugglers who can already pass clubs comfortably. Keep in mind there won’t be any solo juggling or learn-to-pass workshops. Pre-Requisites: 2 person 6 club 3 count & 7 club 2 count. Dates: 8-11 July 2011. Location: Collingwood College, Cromwell St, Collingwood. Cost: $75 for 4 days. For further information or to register send me an email." Liz Louden, Organizer, Passing Fancy. Email: passingfancy2010@gmail.com
"Medieval Jester/Juggler required for event, Sydney, Australia, June 24th. I am currently trying to find a performer to play a Medieval Jester/ roving character on the 24th June, 2011 for a corporate gig at Slide Bar, Sydney CBD. It would be a 1 hour call, from 7-8pm, and they would be welcoming the guests, interacting with them and performing a few tricks (juggling preferred, but we are flexible). Our budget is strictly $200.00, which I appreciate is a bit low, so this might interest a recent graduate or someone trying to build their portfolio. Anyone interested please contact me by email." Julia Valentini Email: Julia.V@culturalinfusion.org.au
"Comedifest Comedy Conference, Portland, Oregon, US, October 7th - 9th. Comedifest returns! After a three-year sabbatical, the high-energy and wacky comedy conference is returning to Portland, Oregon for 3 days of non-stop silliness (except when you sleep…maybe), intensive hands-on comedy and clowning workshops & side-splitting performances. Featuring the Comedifest Staff: Albert Alter, Mike Bednarek, Mary Pat McCoy, Trudi Sang, Tony Francis, Angel Ocasio and more to come…Joining the staff this year is Award Winning Clown & the 2010 World Clown Association President Aurora “bebop” Krause. When: October 7, 8, & 9. Where: Shilo Inn Suites – Portland Airport. Why: Because we have missed it for the last three years. What will it cost: The same as three years ago…$185.00 but register by August 31, and take $10.00 off. ($175.00). Check my web site to contact me for more information." Angel Ocasio, Comedifest. Find a link to Comedifest under Festivals at: http://www.artmedia.com.au/links9.htm
"Clown Workshop with Clara Cenoz and Jon Davison, Mallorca, Spain, May 7th & 8th. This workshop is a taster for those considering studying on our longer courses at the Escola de Clown de Barcelona (the cost of a weekend includes the right to a 100€ discount on a one- or two-month residential course at the Escola de Clown). It also serves both as an excellent introduction to clown, and as an opportunity to refine your clowning. For two days we will live intensively the world of the clown, regaining the pleasure of play, learning to feel and enjoy our own ridiculousness. Converting our habitual fear of ridicule into pleasure of laughing at ourselves, we can use it to make others laugh and experience the freedom of the clown. Cost: €150. Please email us for more information and enrolment. " Clara Cenoz, Director, Barcelona School of Clown. Email: mallorclown@gmail.com
"Commedia dell'Arte Workshop with Mina Tinaburri, (APT) Physical Theatre Workshop, Berlin, Germany, May 12th - 15th. The Commedia dell'Arte is (tragi) - comical art par excellence. A theatre category, which is based on the mask play, intensified body play, improvisation and dramatic scripts (Canovaccio). The Commedia dell' arte is considered the basis of modern professional European theatre. The mask, as a substantial instrument to the formation of the actor/actress, strengthens body movement, stresses the speaking voice and develops consciousness and accuracy of the gesture in the play. Contents: Short historical and theoretical introduction to Commedia dell'Arte. The half masks of the Commedia dell'Arte: practical studies of the masks, the Zanni, the Capitani, the old persons, the fallen in love ones/body attitude and gesturing, movement, the Commedia dell' arte/improvisations with mask and Lazzi. Please bring: freely moving clothes, skid-proof socks and/or flexible Gymnastic shoes or barefoot." Mina Tinaburri, Artistic Director, Atelier für physisches Theater (APT). Find a link to APT under Training at: http://www.artmedia.com.au/links7.htm
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