Performative Ecology Masterclass with Amy Russell

An experimental, site-specific, embodied and collaborative practice of devising theatre and performance.

8-week masterclass on Mondays 30th August to 18th October

5.30pm - 7.30pm (Weeks 5 and 8 one hour longer: 5.30pm to 8.30pm)

$255 / $191 for 8 weeks

NOTE: We are no longer offering drop ins for this course.

In these eight sessions lasting 2 to 3 hours, participants will be introduced to an in-depth practice of devising theatre and performance that is based on the Lecoq methodology and Viewpoints Technique: Performative Ecology.

Performative Ecology is an introduction to devising physical, site-specific performance in a creative ensemble.

“Performative” refers to a complete expression of body/voice/imagination that is spontaneous rather than based on rehearsal or script.

“Ecology” refers to a system where all elements and players are interrelated.

If you’ve had some theatre experience, this course may give you some new ideas about how to create shows, especially site-specific work and work that goes beyond realism. It’s based in the Lecoq pedagogy, which approaches a wide variety of performance styles.

If you have less, little or no experience performing, this will be an environment where you can learn without pressure and most importantly, tap into your imagination and have fun!

WHAT YOU'LL GET

A chance to imagine and create with your body and with the site. It will be physically, sensually and imaginatively immersive.
Become more comfortable expressing yourself. The course will focus on play and discovery. It may be imaginatively challenging, but never judgmental.
You may find pathways to creativity with a wide variety of applications. This may give you ideas for ways to use devising beyond theatrical creation.
You will work with other people. We will create an ensemble which is safe and enjoyable for everyone.

WHAT TO BRING

Wear comfy loose-fitting clothes
Water bottle

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Please book via Humanitix so that we know you are coming.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Amy Russell - Founder and Pedagogic Director - is a senior teacher in the pedagogy of Jacques Copeau, Suzanne Bing and Jacques Lecoq, and an award-winning playwright.

A pedagogic student of M. Lecoq in 1997-98, she subsequently created a complete training based on this pedagogy under the auspices of Naropa University, and was Chair of MFA until 2010. She was Pedagogic Co-Founder of the London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA) in 2003, and lead teacher at this school in London and Berlin until 2017. S

She has taught workshops and trainings internationally, independently and for theatre schools and universities.

www.embodiedpoetics.org