Physical Theatre Training and Techniques
Exceptional content for performance workout or everyday conditioning
Ratings 4.50 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- Introduction to physical techniques for performance, including warmup techniques by Fullbright scholar and modern dance choreographer and others
- Variable depending on learner's intent and background
- Course requires observation as well as physical participation. Ideally, students will engage with others in small groups
- Complete the course material for further enhancement of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and the application to warmups for physical performers
- Basic training in fundamentals of rehearsal and performance based on the work of Dr. Lou Campbell's philosophy and promulgated by his proteges
- Training in Mime and Pantomime, solo and group activities
- Training in modern dance techniques from a physical foundation
- Opera performance training, use of costume, props, performance levels in rehearsal and on stage
- Classical actor training, both vocal and physical warmups and application for rehearsal and performance without microphone
- Materials for performing musicians covering corrective procedures of poor posture, bad rehearsal habit and compromised performance techniques including rehab.
Description
An exceptionally thorough workout session with detailed descriptions of activity designed for the human body. While catering to people involved in physical performance, it is very good for anyone in personal workout. Detail on anatomic parts of the body are completely covered to engage participants in all of the body but with special activities on individual parts of the body of special concern for anyone. Learning how to move and address poor habits that may have compromised physical demands of any profession can be addressed by this workout.
Physical warmups including stretching, integrative movement, isloations, and specially developed techniques are very helpful for performance oriented talents. Musicians who have compromised their performance capabilities through poor habits have corrected their problems and have benefitted from this course. Dancers who have compromised their performance capabilities often through injuries, have reconstructed their workout regimen engaging thsi material.
Theatre programs have evolved through speech courses ignoring anything that has to do with the physical aspects of performance. The gesture remains the largest area of compromise with talents racing into their careers totally ignorant of their bodies.
Designed and developed my Dr. Lou Campbell, this material has been used in opera training, theatre training, modern dance training ballet, and instrumental training courses at the intermediate and professional levels. Master classes in professional conservatories in each of these disciplines have employed elements of techniques covered comprehensively here.
Who Should Attend!
- Developing talents in theatre, dance, opera and musicianship
- People searching for a good home workout video