STORYTELLING I

An Introduction to the Art of Telling Stories
Long Term Training

February 3rd trough April 7th 2011


"Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature"
- Cicero -

THE WORK

An actor while performing on stage or screen, as a comic or dramatic character, using a text or originally created work, is first of all a storyteller at the service of play.

This introductory, hands-on workshop is a journey into the pleasure of acting with the whole body through a physical approach to character creation that allows participants to develop a theatrical skill set for storytelling.

The workshop proposes:
-research on the movement of body and voice in play through dynamic study of the 4 natural elements: earth, air, water and fire, to support the creation of characters;

-mime and pantomime for the creation of space and nuances of character;

-directing, writing and adapting through improvisation using traditional stories from the Brothers Grimm collection of fairy tales - or a story of your own choice!

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Sign up for this workshop ONLY if you are willing to research, discover, investigate and create in first person while sharing with the class your unique folly and artistic vision. "I will facilitate the space in which creation can happen but won't teach you how to create..."

SCHEDULE
Thursday: from 10.00am to 1.00pm
February: 3-10-17- 24th
March: 3-10-17- 24-31st
April: 7th

LOCATION
TBD

COST
$40 each week (10 weeks total)

TO REGISTER
If you are ready to register, e-mail Amrita: registration@paolacoletto.com

To schedule a conversation with Paola previous to the registration, click here to contact Paola directly