DesFest24: Mparntwe Stomp with Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre

2024 Desert Festival Event

Join Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre for a Weekend Workshop, a 3-Day Masterclass, or 5-Day Training Program in Mparntwe / Alice Springs.

MPARNTWE / ALICE SPRINGS STOMP will take participants on a journey of transformation, both personally and professionally, as we investigate the ingredients of “extra-ordinary theatre” in a rigorous, fun and challenging environment using Zen Zen Zo’s specialty training methods, including The Suzuki Method, Viewpoints, Butoh, and Composition. 

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PHYSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM DATES:

Weekend Workshop: Sat 28 & Sun 29 Sep

3-Day Masterclass: Mon 30 Sept - Wed 2 Oct

5-Day Training Program: Sat 28 Sept – Wed 2 Oct

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MPARNTWE STOMP CURRICULUM (9.30am-5pm):

Day 1: Sat 28 Sept
General Introduction to Physical Theatre Training

Day 2: Sun 29 Sept
General Introduction to Devising and the Creation of New Work

Day 3-4: Mon 30 Sept & Tues 1 Oct
Training in Zen Zen Zo's Specialty Methods (Suzuki Method, Butoh, Viewpoints, Composition)

Day 5: Wed 2 Oct
Advanced Training & Devising + in an In-Studio Showing

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COURSE FEES:

• Weekend Workshop: $160 / $120 (Early Bird) 
• 3-Day Masterclass**: $190 / $150 (Early Bird) 
• 5-Day Program: $280 / $240 (Early Bird)

Early-Bird rate = Booked & paid by 6 September 2024

First Nations participants
2 x full scholarships are available to First Nations participants for the course of their choice.
Please email Jordan Braver at jpbrave@gmail.com to secure a spot.


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ABOUT ZEN ZEN ZO
In its 30th year, ZEN ZEN ZO is a Brisbane-based physical theatre company at the forefront of contemporary performance and training in Australia. This program, led by Zen Zen Zo founder, Dr Lynne Bradley, has now been held in all the capital cities of Australia – as well as Auckland, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Bristol & Singapore, and is open to performers, directors, teachers, and creative souls!

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**PLEASE NOTE** - MASTERCLASS
Masterclass is only open to participants who have prior experience with Zen Zen ZO or elsewhere in the Suzuki Method, Viewpoints and Butoh. 

Queries for the event can be directed to:
Jordan Braver: jpbrave@gmail.com