Open Sessions: Physical Training with Gale Theatre Company

Viewpoints (April 18) & Suzuki Method of Actor training (April 25).  Gale Theatre Company is hosting two open physical theatre trainings this April at the Carver Museum and we'd love for you to join us. These trainings are open to actors, performance artists, dancers, directors, designers, or anyone interested in strengthening their physical listening skills and onstage presence. Adults only please (18+). 

Gale Theatre Co believes that great work is created by skilled ensembles who regularly train together. Practice is key to growth and we want to be a part of the Austin theatre community’s ongoing artistic growth. In order to do this, we will be hosting open ongoing training and these sessions in April are just the start. We hope you will come train with us!

SESSION 1. Improvising as an ensemble: Viewpoints 
When: Saturday, April 18, 2pm-4pm 
Where: The Carver Museum, Dance Studio
How much: Donation based (suggested donation of $10)
What: The Viewpoints
RSVP by Friday, April 17 by emailing info@galetheatre.org or texting/calling 610-574-9052
NOTE: This session is open to adult students of ALL levels. 

SESSION 2. Building Strength & Presence: Suzuki Method of Actor Training 
When: Saturday, April 25, 2pm-4pm 
Where: The Carver Museum, Dance Studio
How much: Donation based (suggested donation of $10)
What: The Suzuki Method of Actor Training
RSVP by Friday, April 24 by emailing info@galetheatre.org or texting/calling 610-574-9052
NOTE: This session is open to adult students of ALL levels

Viewpoint & Suzuki, Whaaat?

The Viewpoints is an improvisational technique largely inspired by post-modern dance and was initially developed by choreographer Mary Overlie. Her approach - the Six Viewpoints - breaks down the two dominant issues performers deal with - time and space - into six categories. Artistic Director Anne Bogart and SITI Company have expanded and adapted this approach for actors. The Viewpoints maximizes the intuitive chemistry and spontaneity within a group of actors to quickly generate bold, theatrical work. Emphasis on flexibility, articulation, and strength in movement and makes ensemble playing really possible.

The Suzuki method was developed by acclaimed director Tadashi Suzuki and the Suzuki Company of Toga. The training method works to build awareness of the human body - especially its core center with a focus on breath control, concentration and footwork in an effort to heighten the actor's natural expressiveness and emotional and physical commitment to the theatre. The physicality and discipline of the method is inspired by Japanese and Greek theatre, ballet and martial arts.

Both sessions will be facilitated by Katherine Wilkinson, producing artistic director of Gale Theatre Company.