IUGTE
in collaboration with

Bildungshaus Schloss Retzhof
barrier-free international education center in Styria, Austria
International 
Summer School
of Physical Theatre

 July 2 – 9, 2016 

The annual residential program is open to dancers, choreographers, actors and contemporary circus performers with professional stage experience working in various genres and styles, interested in the practical creative research of Physical Theatre as a bold, vibrant and multidimensional approach to contemporary performance. The school provides the fascinating and inspiring encounter of artists from diverse artistic backgrounds and techniques; creates the platform for exchange, network and collaboration in multicultural and multilingual artistic environment and encourages the artists to search for the universal “intercultural” language in contemporary performance.

PROGRAMME
The programme includes intensive practical training and discussions guided by the Russian theatre director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko.
During the Lab participants will become acquainted with Ostrenko’s method of performer’s physical training and rehearsal, formed and inspired by the Russian Theatre Tradition. Performer’s physicality in the methods of Stanislavsky, Meyerhold and M.Chekhov, principles of Meyerhold’s Biomechanics, Tai-chi for performers, training by method of improvisation, scene composition from exercises to performance: these are some of the elements uniquely transformed and combined in Ostrenko’s teaching system. Participants will research the connection between physical action and voice, gesture, movement, dance and word, explore performer’s physicality as the key to form, style, atmosphere and emotional palette, learn to build up the composition of the form and the language of the artistic space of the performancegain helpful practical tools and valuable tips for mounting a contemporary physical theatre performance stepping beyond the limits of text-based acting, acquire a reliable practical toolkit for creating contemporary professional productions in limited rehearsal time.
Practical sessions develop in the form of various exercises which progress from simple to compound. Gradually the group proceeds to group improvisations and structures. Every day sets advanced creative tasks developing the preceding steps. Through the system of consecutive exercises the group grows common language and trust, ability to collaborate and create together.
The Lab is a great opportunity to approach a unique methodological and practical material that will enrich your professional skills and will offer you the possibility to share an intense creative experience at a global level.
 
The working language is English.
 
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 of the past programmes!
 

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REGISTRATION

 

To apply for participation, please fill in the online Application Form
If you have questions about this program, please contact iugte.projects@gmail.com
 

Participation fee is 550 EUR (early bird reduced fee) / 650 EUR

The fee covers participation in all events of the programme – practical training, lectures and discussions.
ACCOMMODATION
 
The accommodation for the participants is organized at the guest house of the beautiful 15th century refurbished Retzhof Castle in the landscape of natural beauty in Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria. The group will stay and practice all together in the same venue. The group meals are also organized at Retzhof Castle restaurant.
Click here for transportation details, room information and prices.
 
The official arrival day is Saturday, July 2nd from 13:00.
The departure day is Saturday, July 9th after breakfast at 9:00.
 
LAB SCHEDULE
The organizers reserve the right to make changes and add-ins in the schedule.
Saturday, July 2nd: 
From 13:00 – Group arrival and check-in.
16:50-17:00 – IUGTE Programme Coordinator meets the group. Short tour around Retzhof Castle.
17:00-18:00 – First group meeting and introduction.
https://picasaweb.google.com/globtheatre18:00-19:00 – Dinner.


July 3rd, July 4th, July 5th, July 6th, July 7th:

7:00-8:00 – Warm-Up.
8:00-9:00 – Breakfast.
9:30-12:00 – Practical training.
12:00-13:00 – Lunch
13:00-14:00 – Break
15:00-18:00 – Practical training.
18:00-19:00 – Dinner
19:00-19:30 – Break
19:30-21:00 – Creative diary: evening lectures, discussions and creation.
 

Friday July 8th:

7:00-8:00 – Warm-Up.

8:00-9:00 – Breakfast.

9:30-12:00 – Practical training.
12:00-13:00 – Lunch
13:00-14:00 – Break
15:00-18:00 – Practical training.
19:00 – Final buffet dinner & party.
Saturday July 9th: 
 
7:30-9:00 – Breakfast
9:00 – Check-out and departure.
IUGTE Staff will be glad to help you in planning your travel itinerary, information on accommodation options and practical details!

 

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