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 moments
• Process vs. Product driven
• Explore non-human and natural elements
• Utilize maximum potential of space, lights, sound, set pieces
• Participate creatively as an ensemble and as a solo artist
• Take risks and move beyond habitual comfort zones
• Embody greater physical presence
• Embrace the power of movement and stillness
• Increase awareness of gestures, movement, and body language
• Harness the power of thoughts, feelings, breath, and imagination
• Discover how to physicalize a character (PRISM)
• Personalize and physicalize a piece of text
• Build confidence performing or presenting before an audience
• Engage in mask work (neutral, emotion, character, commedia dell’arte
• Devise original work from prompts and physical moments
• Process vs. Product driven
• Explore non-human and natural elements
• Utilize maximum potential of space, lights, sound, set pieces
• Participate creatively as an ensemble and as a solo artist
• Take risks and move beyond habitual comfort zones
• Embody greater physical presence
• Embrace the power of movement and stillness
• Increase awareness of gestures, movement, and body language
• Harness the power of thoughts, feelings, breath, and imagination
• Discover how to physicalize a character (PRISM)
• Personalize and physicalize a piece of text
• Build confidence performing or presenting before an audience
• Engage in mask work (neutral, emotion, character, commedia dell’arte
DETAILS ON WORKSHOP/RESIDENCY:
FEES: contact me and we’ll make it work (starting at $250 CAD/session)
LENGTH:
*travel fees apply to outside of Vancouver Lower Mainland, BC, Canada
CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY
FEES: contact me and we’ll make it work (starting at $250 CAD/session)
LENGTH:
- Workshop: 2 days (sessions) min
- Residency: 1 week to 1 month or more
*travel fees apply to outside of Vancouver Lower Mainland, BC, Canada
CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY
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
Education Theatre Association Online Workshop 2021