The Collected Energy: an
introduction to the methodologies of Tadashi Suzuki.
This 12 hour workshop
shall serve to introduce some of the founding, physical modalities in the
practice of Suzuki, and its application to the development of a
performer’s Ki energy - a physical connection by the individual as well as the
collective gathering of this energy by an ensemble. Tadashi Suzuki’s work is
quite abstract but given the open dedication of a beginner’s mind, it can
provide alternate understandings to the artist and help define a stronger
relationship to their audience, and to the other artists engaged in the same
activity.
Register before April
8th for Early Bird prices!
When: April 23rd and 24th from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: TC Rehearsal Hall: 3rd Floor, Stage Door Entrance (9th Ave), Arts Commons
Cost: $150.00 or $125 Early Bird (Before April 8th)
To register go to: http://
For more information contact: suzukiworkshop@urbancurvz.com
When: April 23rd and 24th from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: TC Rehearsal Hall: 3rd Floor, Stage Door Entrance (9th Ave), Arts Commons
Cost: $150.00 or $125 Early Bird (Before April 8th)
To register go to: http://
For more information contact: suzukiworkshop@urbancurvz.com
Peter Balkwill is a co-artistic director, and director of
workshops at the Old Trout Puppet Workshop in Calgary, Alberta. He holds a
Master of Fine Arts in acting from the University of Washington in Seattle, and
a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from University of Victoria. While studying
he focused almost exclusively on the physical application of theatre. He has
had extensive exposure to the unique methods of Tadashi Suzuki’s performance
and ensemble building exercises, Joan Skinner’s improvisational movement and
releasing exploration, as well as a savage dose of Kaz Piesiwaski’s Eastern
European approach to full character and neutral mask. All work ties to a series
of ideas that move towards articulation within the silent narrative, clarity
without text, and the physical unity of an ensemble.
