From July 4th till July 15th 2008, 14h-18h / 20H30-22H30
A body, it thinks. And its thought can emerge in the mind. This is the hypothesis of this workshop, which wants explore, through the use of the body, the manner in which we think of our bodies and the bodies of others.We shall use situations where we expose the naked body in front of others without consequent sexual overtones (at the hospital, in a changeroom, at the beach, in the theatre dressing room ). We shall work in parallel on: the stature of the body in front of another; the regard of a body upon another; the interaction between these bodies; and the thoughts that come to mind in these bodies, all whilst voicing these thoughts: desire, disgust, shame, envy, appetite, pain, unease, strength, glory, distress…
It will be about working the appearance, the weight, and the precision of the body within the acting space ; it will be about working the wording of thought, in its most informal, least formulated aspect, through writing and oral expression. It will be about modesty, sex, death, patterns, fantasies, guts, the image of oneself and the image of others. It will finally have to do with the way in which the private is made public, the intimate political.
Everyone’s limits in terms of modesty will be respected, taking into account that the aim of this workshop is also to find one's limits. It is not necessary to have a theatrical background, and if one does, it’s best to forget it. The first days will see the group together in research with Antoine Pickels, who will then be joined by two comedians, Christophe Garcia and Cédric Lenoir, and this will allow more detailed individual work.
From 4 till 14 July 2008, 14h-18h / 20H30-22H30
This workshop will be centred on the manipulation of the body - at times dominant, at times dominated - and, more importantly, on the transformation of individuals into stars. We will use a very simple set-up in which “spectators” are transformed into principal actors in order to underline an African and more precisely Congolese (only 2 e's in Congolese)particularity, whereby from one day to the next we can make a sergeant of a lance corporal, a Preacher of an atheist. It is a direct allusion to the destiny of the young Joseph Kabida, who, following the death of his father, would become the self-proclaimed president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
We will reflect on the process of creation: how to articulte a choreographic text where the physical participation ( body, gesture) and the theatrical (spoken , text) are entertwined. We will follow two stages of research: on the one hand, exercises and choreographed sentences proposed through demonstration and on the other hand, improvisation sessions allowing everyone to draw on their personal experience. This workshop is open to everyone.
du 4 au 14 juillet 2008, 14h-18h / 20H30-22H30
In an already established theatrical situation:( the meeting between Sylvio Akiyoshi, CEO of a toy multinational, and Jordan’s mother, a cleaning lady at the headquarters of the same multinational), the participants will construct the sonorous and plastic environment of the characters’ universe.
Starting with the principles used in contemporary vocal music of the 20 th century( “ musique aléatoir” or “unpredictable music”, predictable music), the participants will construct sonorous carpets and landscapes, a play of collective voices, rhythmic images, a round- about of sounds. It will also be necessary to apply oneself physically in order to commit to an immense place of action, invent the behaviours of a group of genetically modified Sapiens Sapiens and the transhumanness of a gang of "Pocket Monsters" in the midst of evolving.
This workshop is directed at all those who need and wish to unleash their energy in three-dimensional creation, even if they have no musical knowledge and musical theatre is completely unknown to them. It is also unnecessary to know the world of on-line games, though it could be useful. For the first few days the principles of improvisation will serve as the basis of our research. The skills and talents of each person could find an individual placing in the group or be blended into the group as a whole. Little by little Nadège de Kersabiec will build a new sonorous score where each person will find their voice and Brigitte Mounier will accompany them in the theatrical setting of the group.
du 4 au 14 juillet 2008, 14h-18h / 20H30-22H30
Pierre and Jean-Maurice Boudeulle, members of the “R’Vue du théatre de l’Aventure” propose a work of Expression and of urgent and citizened artistic Reaction, based on happenings, oddities, and realities -small or big, local or international, ecological, industrial, social, supernatural, natural, animal, rural, urban, scolarly, social, political, economic.
After a few hours of confidence, the participants will have to, in choosing subjects that touch them, gather information and put into words , into acting, onto stage , into space their illustrations, their remarks.
Different modern entertainment arts will be called upon as necessary: writing, declamation, interpretation, movement, puppets, spoken and sung choruses… (Musicians and handymen welcome)
Objectives:
To better understand reality, put it back in its place, and interpret what oppresses us: find the artistic form that will bring into play a critique of the often rather overwhelming reality. This research study implies strictness, as well as objectivity, learning through play and in some way appropriation. Individually and together, we understand a bit more, we suffer less.
Rendering the unimaginative, the ordinary extraordinary, unbearable or marvellous ( depending on the case)
To create additional ties between the Manifest and the local population and thereby meet people in the position of agitators and emissaries of the Manifest.
To present very soon our creations in public on a daily basis, for associations, in squares, at markets, wherever it may be and, of course, at the Palais du Littoral.
In short: to be reactive and actors.
Every morning of 10h-12h
proposes three objectives:
Discover the vocal music of the twentieth century through extracts of works and from there to create an unedited collective piece!
Work with the “Récitations d’Aperghis” and remake them.
Exhibit extracts from the works of Ligeti, Stockhausen, Reibel.
No vocal tendency will go unwanted though singers are welcome...
The compositions of this workshop will be sung in public on the last day of the workshop.
2pm: Welcome
3pm-6pm: Workshops
7pm: Meal
8:30pm- 10:30pm : Workshops
10am-12am: Morning Workshop
2pm- 6pm: Worshops
7pm: Meal
8:30pm-10:30pm: Workshops
10am-12am: Morning Workshop
6pm: Showing of Workshops
7pm: Debates
8pm: World Wide Cultural Dinner
9:30pm: Preformances by invited directors
10am-12am: Review meeting
12am: Meal
Departure
You can choose 1 theatre workshop from workshops 1through 4. If you are unsure, you may number your choices in order of preference. We will inform you if a workshop is full.
Workshop 1 is reserved with preference for those over 16 years of age.
The morning musical workshop is open to all on top of their choosen theatre workshop.
If you live in Grande-Synthe and the surrounding Dunekerque Suburbs, participation as well as dinner is free.
If you live outside the Dunkerque area, a participation fee of 70 Euros is requested upon registration.
Entrance to the Manifest shows is free for all participants
The closure for registrations is the 15 th June 2008, but don't hesitate to return your registration form as soon as possible as places are limited to 12 participants per group and every year we turn down many people.
Meals, accommodation, nightly transport
If you wish to have lunch at the Manifest, a participation fee of 5 Euros per meal is requested.
Dinner, which brings together all the participants, artists and students, is offered by the Manifest.
If you are situated far from Grande-Synthe, free accommodation at the Cordon far is offered, according to availability.
The workshop participants from the surrounding Dunkerque suburbs without personal transportaion will be accompanied home in the evenings, outside public transportaion hours.
Magalie THEVENON
Compagnie des Mers du Nord ( Northern Seas' Theatre Company)
Tel: +33 (0) 3 28 21 02 66
E-mail: lemanifeste@compagniedesmersdunord.com
Registration Form to be returned before closure on the 15 th June 2008
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