dynamic, fluid, curious, playful engagement
Embrace a dynamic method of devising performance with Vancouver theatre artist Susan Bertoia. Her invigorating, innovative approach and process is primarily through playful engagement of people of all ages. Her method is familiar, yet new and unique to each moment that occurs in the studio. Workshops and residency are fluid and are adapted to the impulses of the participants. Teachers and professionals engaging with Susan will begin the process through initial conversations about the contextual curiosities of the ensemble in order to support a community agreement and an inclusive creative arena.
Possibilities and Outcomes:
• Devise original work from prompts and physical movements
• Process vs. Product driven
• Explore non-human and non-textual elements (space, lights, sound, set pieces, etc.)
• Participate creatively as members of an ensemble and as a solo artist
• Take risks and move beyond habitual comfort zones
• Embody greater physical presence and embrace the power of movement and stillness
• Increase awareness of gestures, movement, and body language as well as thoughts, feelings, breath, and imagination as it pertains to performance and devising theatre
• Discover how to embody a character and personalize a piece of text
• Build confidence performing or presenting before an audience
• Engage in mask work (neutral, emotion, character and commedia dell’arte
• Devise original work from prompts and physical movements
• Process vs. Product driven
• Explore non-human and non-textual elements (space, lights, sound, set pieces, etc.)
• Participate creatively as members of an ensemble and as a solo artist
• Take risks and move beyond habitual comfort zones
• Embody greater physical presence and embrace the power of movement and stillness
• Increase awareness of gestures, movement, and body language as well as thoughts, feelings, breath, and imagination as it pertains to performance and devising theatre
• Discover how to embody a character and personalize a piece of text
• Build confidence performing or presenting before an audience
• Engage in mask work (neutral, emotion, character and commedia dell’arte
DETAILS ON WORKSHOP/RESIDENCY:
FEES: contact me and we’ll make it work (starting at $150 CAD/session)
LENGTH/TIMES:
*travel fees apply to outside of Vancouver Lower Mainland, BC, Canada
AVAILABILITY FOR 2022: JANUARY – JUNE M-F 8:00-4:00PM (dates and times to be confirmed)
FEES: contact me and we’ll make it work (starting at $150 CAD/session)
LENGTH/TIMES:
- Workshop: 1- 5 hours
- Residency: 1 week to 1 month or more
*travel fees apply to outside of Vancouver Lower Mainland, BC, Canada
AVAILABILITY FOR 2022: JANUARY – JUNE M-F 8:00-4:00PM (dates and times to be confirmed)
Susan’s quick thinking and creative mind is genius. Her dramatic flair and comedic skill are nearly
as wonderful as her upbeat personality.
Education Theatre Association Online Workshop 2021
as wonderful as her upbeat personality.
Education Theatre Association Online Workshop 2021