Why Not Theatre Hosts Anne Bogart and SITI Company Suzuki/Viewpoints Masterclass in Toronto
Schedule: Dates and Times (Total of 32 hours)
Mon. Aug. 25 11:30 – 5pm (Ellen Lauren & J.ed Arazia)
Tues. Aug. 26 11:30 – 5pm (Ellen Lauren & J.ed Arazia)
Wed. Aug. 27 11:30 – 5pm (Ellen Lauren & J.ed Arazia)
Thurs. Aug. 28 11:30 – 5pm (Ellen Lauren & J.ed Arazia)
Fri. August 29 11:30 – 5pm (Anne Bogart & Ellen Lauren)
*Sat. Aug 30 11:30 – 4pm (Anne Bogart)
*Saturday will be a PAY WHAT YOU CAN public presentation of workshop and discussion with Anne Bogart at the Theatre Centre
Location: Workshop @ Pia Bouman Studio (Queen & Noble)
Presentation/Discussion @ The Theatre Centre (Queen & Dovercourt)
Fee: $485.00 (GST included)
$300 deposit required before and returnable only up until August 1st. Remainder due first week before classes
This workshop is open for Dancers, Actors, Designers, Directors, all kinds of performance artists. Please note the training is extremely physical and rigorous. Please send resume and requests to whynotworkshop@gmail.com
The workshop will explore:
Suzuki Training and Viewpoints
Suzuki Method: Developed by internationally acclaimed director, Tadashi Suzuki and the Suzuki Company of Toga, the Suzuki Actor Training Method's principal concern is with restoring the wholeness of the human body to the theatrical context and uncovering the actor's innate expressive abilities. A rigorous physical discipline drawn from such diverse influences as ballet, traditional Japanese and Greek theater and martial arts, the training seeks to heighten the actor's emotional and physical power and commitment to each moment on the stage. Attention is on the lower body and a vocabulary of footwork, sharpening the actor's breath control and concentration.
Viewpoints: The Viewpoints is a technique of improvisation that grew out of the post-modern dance world. It was first articulated by choreographer Mary Overlie who broke down the two dominant issues performers deal with - time and space - into six categories. She called her approach, the Six Viewpoints. Since that time, Artistic Director Anne Bogart and SITI Company have expanded her notions and adapted them for actors. The Viewpoints allows a group of actors to function together spontaneously and intuitively and to generate bold, theatrical work quickly. It develops flexibility, articulation, and strength in movement and makes ensemble playing really possible.
For more info on SITI company and bios of Anne Bogart, Ellen Lauren and J.ed Arazia visit: www.siti.org.
In partnership with Luminato, The Theatre Centre and The Canadian Stage Company
