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ONE-DAY INTENSIVE
Sunday Sept. 22, 11:30am to 5:30pm
PerformanceWorks NW, 4625 SE 67th Ave (nr Foster) PDX.
Antero Alli, instructor.



ParaTheatrical ReSearch workspace (PerformanceWorks NW, PDX)

"Inspired by the early work of Jerzy Grotowski, this medium of Paratheatre
I've been developing (since 1977) combines methods of physical theatre,
dance, ritual, and Zazen meditation to access and express the internal
landscape of autonomous forces in the Body. Though I can't say this work
is for everybody, it seems to appeal most to those seeking a safe space
to explore their visceral responses to spiritual sources."
- Antero Alli



3 AREAS OF PARATHEATRE WORK
in a non-performance oriented setting



SOURCE WORK
Direct intuitive contact with sources of energy in the physical
and energetic bodies towards their spontaneous expression
in presence, movement, action, gesture, and vocal creations.

TECHNIQUE WORK
Application of paratheatre trigger methods (of inner and
outer actions) to support the expression of source work.

SHADOW WORK
Exposure and release of repressed emotions, fears,
resistances, and denied aspects of oneself that inhibit
or diminish creative response and self-acceptance.

 

OVERALL AIMS OF THIS TRAINING
-- accessing the internal landscape towards full-bodied expression
-- flexibility of the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual bodies
-- new methods of movement, vocalization, concentration



PREREQUISITES, WHAT TO EXPECT, SAFETY



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


PREREQUISITES
No previous dance or theatre experience required (though physical fitness, stamina, and some meditation experience can be an advantage). This work occurs in a non-performance oriented, asocial environment; please refrain from socializing as you enter the workspace and during the workshop itself. Bring a bottle of water (or tea) for hydration and a light protein-based snack to consume during a 15-minute break each day around 3pm. Wear clothes to move freely in (without corporate logos &/or images). We work in a scent-free zone; no perfumes or colognes, please.

WHAT TO EXPECT
You can expect to work. This workshop is visceral, nonverbal, and experiential; expect to move and be moved. Expect to confront self-imposed limitations, movement cliches, and other habits inhibiting spontaneous, creative response. Very little group interaction occurs during this training; the methods are practiced alone with others.

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SAFETY
This work can incite catharsis and strong emotions. Participants are asked to be responsible for their own safety and well being in response to potential internal upsets and overwhelms. Making yourself safe is not taught here but explored in a trial-by-error spirit of personal experimentation.
If you are unwilling to be responsible for your personal safety, you are discouraged from participating until you feel ready to do so.




Group demonstration of No-Form and Conscious Projection methods



WORKSHOP FEE, RESERVATIONS


ONE-DAY WORKSHOP FEE & THE WAITING LIST
A shorter version of this weekend workshop is scheduled for
Sunday September 22nd from 11:30am to 5:30pm (Fee: $75)
Limited to 11. $35 deposit reserves your spot in this workshop.

 

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