International Physical Theatre Laboratory
under the direction of Sergei Ostrenko (Russia)
 
October 25-31, 2009
Leitring bei Leibnitz, AUSTRIA
 
The Lab is open to performers from different creative genres and techniques inspired by Physical Theatre as a bold, vibrant and multidimensional approach to contemporary theatre

performance. Participants will explore Physicality as the principal creative instrument, the key to form, style, atmosphere and emotional palette in contemporary performance.

The process includes intensive practical training, lectures and discussion club.
 
Practical training. Part I. Training by method of improvisation.
Practical training. Part II. From exercises to performance.
Theoretical Part: Lectures and Discussions
Performer's Physicality in the methods of Meyerhold, M.Chekhov and Stanislavsky.
 
Participants: actors of physical, dramatic, dance and musical theatres, circus performers, dancers, choreographers and directors.

The Lab will take place in Leitring bei Leibnitz, the beautiful town located within 30 min from Graz Thalerhof Airport, 2.5h from Vienna by car, 40 min from Graz by car, and 20

minutes from the Slovenian border. The programme will take place in the historic castle of the 16th century. Accommodation and meals are organized for the group.
 
Physical Theatre Lab details:
http://www.iugte.com/projects/PhysicalTheatre.php
 
 
Photo Gallery of the past events:
http://picasaweb.google.ru/globtheatre