There has been a great response for the workshops in Spain and there are only a few places left in each workshop. If anybody is still interested in participating please let me know as soon as possible and I will send you details on how to book a place. If you want more info, dont hesitate to contact me and I will answer asap. If you are interested click under my name where it says “Read the rest of this entry>>”

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Marcus

Here is the info:

The teachers are Simon Edwards and Marian Masoliver. They both trained
with Jacques Le Coq in Paris and worked all around the world as
performers, directors and drama teachers.

The Creative Actor (LeCoq training tecnique) and Acting for Camera
(From stage to screen)

- What are the workshops?

WORKSHOP 1: The Creative Actor (LeCoq training tecnique)
2nd – 15th August 2008 (10 days of training)

Inspired from our work with Jacques Lecoq, this essential training
gives a comprehensive experience and understanding of the art of
acting. A ‘must do’ workshop for anyone who wants to seriously deepen
their knowledge of dramatic and comic art.

We will be working with carefully developed progressive exercises and
techniques that release the creative power of the actor, including:

- Re play of daily life - by observing the world around, the actor has
to convey authentic daily life situations and incident (without
exaggeration or distortion). This work with space, timing and action
is a vital building block for later performance and creation.

- Neutral Mask (essential dramatic presence) - this mask allows the
actor to simplify and modify their own physical habits and
idiosyncrasies through a series of special improvisational exercises.
The actor learns to unlearn and uncovers the body’s full dramatic
potential as a blank page, which later can take on different dramatic
states and characters.

- Children (play, energy, imagination, state and innocence) - the
innate play instinct that we all share is the driving force of
theatre. Through this liberating work the actor becomes released from
inhibitions and self-consciousness. Freedom and spontaneity are
accepted as our natural state. We then start to channel this ability
into more sophisticated play and games (dramatic and comic creation).

- Mask Theatre (including mask making) - developing the expressive
power of the performer with movement, stillness and the dramatic
attitudes of the Mask. By using masks in training the ability of the
physical actor becomes greatly increased.

- Theatre Creation and Performance - Dynamics of a scene, rhythm and
crescendo. Identifying the motors in the dramatic or comic situation.

WORKSHOP 2: Acting for Camera: From stage to screen
17th – 30th August 2008 (10 days of training)

This workshop is designed to train the actor in techniques that have
been developed specifically for film or TV acting. A fine-tuning
experience that enables the actor to find and give a true performance
for the camera without distortion or exaggeration.

We will be working with:

• Physical Listening & the Senses.
• Script Work, Cold Reading & Analysis of Text.
• Fundamental Techniques for acting for the camera.
• Character’s Inner Voice.
• Character through Action.
• Rehearsing and Taking Direction.
• Working on Set.
• Creating your own filmed work.

This innovative approach is performance led and allows the actor to be
a fully creative artist and not just an interpreter of text.

Throughout the workshop participants follow a series of specially
crafted exercises leading to working in front of the camera (on set).

During the course an ambience of teamwork is created allowing actors
to work together in a creative way.

This workshop is about empowering the actor which has great value for
the participants and often leads them into professional work in the
film industry.

“Coming from a performing background we realized that the actor’s
power was being overlooked and more often that not was only being used
as a cog in a machine. Drawing on the training we received in Paris
from Lecoq (teacher to Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, European actor of
the year 2000 Sergi Lopez and Steven Berkoff) we took these principals
of dramatic/comic creation and developed them specifically for the
techniques of Acting
for Camera.”
Simon Edwards on the ‘Acting for Camera’ workshop.

- When are the workshops?:

Workshop 1: Creative Actor: 2nd – 15th August 2008 (10 days of training)
Workshop 2: Acting for Camera 17th – 30th August 2008 (10 days of training)

- Where are the workshops ?: The Actors Space ( - Vic (Barcelona)-).
The Actors Space is located in a place of outstanding natural beauty,
right in the heart of the Catalan countryside only one hour from
Barcelona. The workshop takes place in a 16th century farmhouse, which
holds accommodation for up to 20 people. The main barn has been
converted into a large studio, this is where most of the workshop
sessions happen. The house has also a swimming pool, which is enjoyed
during the breaks on hot days. (Its a BEAUTIFUL PLACE believe you
me!).

- How much for each workshop?: 650 € - What does this price include?:
The price includes the fees for the
10-days of training + shared accommodation and all home-made
Mediterranean meals! (Food is gooooood!)

If you are interested in participating in any of these workshops or
want more information, please contact me:

Email: marcusbale@gmail.com
Phone: 086-3173543

Best wishes,

Marcus Bale