[e-drive][WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER22]

[Chris Blanchenot]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below.

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WORKSHOP DIGEST FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER22
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1. 2 ONE WEEK INTENSIVES IN THE BOUFFON  - TORONTO
2.  THE DANCING CLOWN WITH GRINDL KUCHIRKA - TORONTO

1. 2 ONE WEEK INTENSIVES IN THE BOUFFON  - TORONTO
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These 2 one week workshops are designed for students to discover their
own pleasure to play and to mock common social hypocrisies through "Jeu"
- a French performance style encouraging performers to use their sense
of play while onstage when approaching dramatic or commonplace
situations.  By building your skills in improvisation, instinct, song,
dance, and most of all, audience awareness, your own method of satire
will emerge...for the world to see.   
 
This workshop is for professional and emerging artists interested in
Bouffon, and artists who want to overcome performance inhibitions.
Games and exercises are used to discover your own jeu in mocking social
hypocrisies while simultaneously making audiences love you.  Through
Jeu, students will re-discover their mental and physical agility,
sensitivity, stillness and complicity in a group.  The Bouffon will
allow the actor to be a big person in a small body and to refine their
awareness of the world around them.  Students are encouraged to embrace
this awareness and the power of being seen and listened to.  

Bouffons are those to whom the finger of scorn was pointed - an outcast,
a legless or one-armed cripple, a dwarf, a midget, a whore, a
homosexual, a witch, a heretical priest, a madman.  Not chosen by God.
Philippe Gaulier

ABOUT THE CLASS:
Working in the tradition of French Bouffon/Clown Master Philippe
Gaulier, the workshop first begins with the study of Jeu and then
progresses into building Bouffon characters and turns, culminating in a
final public showing.  In addition, actors will have daily work on
building spatial and body awareness.  Specialized instructors will
teach: le jeu: Adam Lazarus/Lisa DiLiberto; acrobatics: Chris Taylor;
movement: Jen Johnson

Week 1 - LEVEL I (Intro to the language and performance of bouffon)
Maximum number of students is 16 
Sunday November 7th, 2004 - 12pm-5pm
Monday November 8th to Friday November 12th, 2004 - 6pm-10pm
Prerequisites:  You do not need previous theatre experience. This class
is open to all artists in all disciplines

Week 2 - LEVEL II (Building a Bouffon Number)
Maximum number of students is 10
Monday November 15th to Friday November 19th, 2004 - 6pm-10pm Saturday
November 20th & Sunday November 21st, 2004 - Open public showing, PWYC
with money going to the artists.
Prerequisites:  Some experience in Bouffon, completion of Level 1, or
permission from the instructors

Location: Toronto Dance Theatre/Dancemakers Theatre
Fee:  Level I OR Level II - $290 regular, or $240 for CAEA LEVEL I AND
II - $520 regular, or $415 for CAEA Required deposit of $100 to hold a
place - refundable up to one week before the workshop. For registration
and information contact thebouffon at rogers.com /416-821-3833 Sign up
early: Limited Spaces available
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2.  THE DANCING CLOWN WITH GRINDL KUCHIRKA - TORONTO
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There will be a workshop " The Dancing Clown " with clown Grindl
Kuchirka  on Sat. Nov. 6th 11-6 & Sun. Nov. 7th 11:30-6:30  at Equity
Showcase 651 Dufferin St. Toronto.   This workshop is for all students
and professionals interested in developing their artistic expression and
skill in dance , movement, and clown theatre. No dance experience is
necessary. 
For information on Grindl and the workshop go to www.grindl.ca
Fee is $175.00   There is a 20% discount for Equity and Actra members.
To Register or more information  call: 416 922 5894

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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4