Looking
into Stanislavsky’s work the course will
elaborate approaches to text and explore in depth
the nature of dramatic action. Considering the
law of Cause and Effect, karma and the Aristotelian
notion of praxis, the actor will be inspired
to find the solutions to the dramatic challenges
within himself.
Work on movement, breathing and meditation continues.
Working to extend awareness, openness and control,
solutions are found to questions raised during
rehearsal and a means is provided to unlock
the creativity that resides deep in every actor.
The separation which often exists between technical
training and a creative response to a role
is
gradually overcome. Work on voice is addressed
with considerable care and the actors are guided
to deepen their understanding of conveying
inner life and nuance through the sound of their
voice.
The course will then use the application of
these approaches to texts and scenes from Chekhov.
Testing the wisdom drawn from the past in the
work of the modern actor will clarify what is
stable and elemental in the art of acting. There
will be workshop presentations of work from both
writers.
The number of participants is limited to 10
ensuring that each actor gets extensive individual
attention and feedback. The workshop provides
an excellent basis for the young actor and stimulates
the experienced professional to extend and deepen
their craft.
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