ParaTheatrical ReSearch; Antero Alli, dir.

RITUAL-BASED PHYSICAL THEATRE
in training and performance
~ Portland, Oregon ~

This website documents a medium of Paratheatre developed by Antero Alli
that combines methods of physical theatre, vocalization, and meditation to
access and express the internal landscape. The training process occurs in a
non-performance oriented asocial climate honoring individual integrity and
autonomy. Those naturally inclined to this paratheatrical work may be
invited to join us in our next intermedia performance ritual.

Antero Alli, Artistic director
(since 1977)

Mission Statement, Who We Are, What We Do, F.A.Q.

"Escape from Chapel Perilous" (performance Dec. 2018 click image for info)

MISSION STATEMENT
ParaTheatrical ReSearch PDX is an intermedia physical theatre group
combining spontaneous ritual dynamics, vocal incantations, improvised and
composed music & songs, film, and spoken poetry to explore the metaphysical
dimensions of human experience. We don't do social, political, or morality
issues or conventional stage plays. We aim to incite strong visceral and
spiritual resonances for arousing the Poetic Imagination
from its deep cultural slumber. - Antero Alli

WHO WE ARE
Sylvi Alli ~ Music director & Voice training
Antero Alli ~ Artistic director & Paratheatre training
ParaTheatrical ReSearch PDX ~ Past, Present, Future

WHAT WE DO
Talks, Labs, Workshops, Performances, Video

F.A.Q.
Paratheatre - What is it?

~ 2019 SCHEDULE ~
PUBLIC TALK, WEEKEND INTENSIVE, 8-WEEK RITUAL LAB
and ORIENTATION: FOR THOSE CONSIDERING PARTICIPATION

The 5-phase Physical Warm-up that starts each Paratheatre session

~ 2019 Schedule ~

TUESDAY FEB.19: "Paratheatre: Ritual Without Dogma"
An informal Talk with Antero Alli

MARCH 2 & 3: Paratheatre Weekend Intensive
Saturday & Sunday. Noon to 6pm each day

MARCH 10 to APRIL 28: 8-Week Non-performance Lab
"Dreaming Rituals" - 8 Sunday nights. 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Reserved for those with previous experience in this work.

ORIENTATION TO PARATHEATRE TRAINING
For those considering participation

~ DOCUMENTATION ~
VIDEOS & REVIEWS, PRODUCTION HISTORY, INTERVIEWS,
ARTIFACTS, ESSAYS, TESTIMONIALS, MANIFESTO,

"Soror Mystica" (Dec 2017 performance) click image for details

VIDEOS & REVIEWS
Paratheatre video documents

PRODUCTION HISTORY
Staged by Antero Alli (since 1975)

INTERVIEWS & PODCASTS
On various facets of paratheatre

ARTIFACTS
The Workbook, DVDs, Music CDs

"Fallen Monsters" (May 2018 performance) click image for details

PAST & PRESENT PARTICIPANTS
Partial list of those who have done this work

TESTIMONIALS & STORIES
Lab reports from past participants

STATE OF EMERGENCE: Parts 1-5
Paratheatre Manifesto by Antero Alli

ESSAYS & ARTICLES
On Paratheatre and related topics

OUR E-LIST, CONTACTS, PARATHEATRE LINKS, SITE MAP

"A Turbulence of Muses" (Dec. 2016 performance) click image for details

PORTLAND OREGON: JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST
Be alerted to future events and workshops.
Request to be placed on our private e-list.
noform@paratheatrical.com

CONTACTS
Address all other correspondence to:
(503) 299-4064 - record message (no texting)
verticalsource@gmail.com

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