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A site that has a range of resources for actors and others interested in theatre and drama. Put together by an Aussie actor.
This Web Site provides a systematic guide to all Alexander Technique information and resources - both on and off the Internet. If you are completely new to the Alexander Technique, you may want to start by clicking on "What is the Alexander Technique?"
Artslynx -PHYSICAL THEATRE AND MIME LINKS
A great collection of links.
ATME - The Association of Theatre Movement Educators
The Association of Theatre Movement Educators is shaping the future of kinesthetic and aesthetic education by:
Promoting the highest possible standards for theatre movement training and the application of those standards to educational and professional theatre;
Facilitating collegial support, faculty exchange, and networking;
Promoting the recognition of theatre movement educators as vital and equal partners in the training of actors; and,
Communicating the latest research, methods of skills integration, and career planning strategies.
Australia's professional dance organisation for dancers, choreographers, directors, writers, teachers, artists, students and the general public.
British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat
As an organisation we are dedicated to training and improving the quality of stage combat and to promoting full and open communication with other Stage Combat Academies, Schools, Societies and individuals both within the UK and abroad.
A great site all about the silent art of mime.
COMPANY OF MAISTERS OF THE SCIENCE OF DEFENCE
This site is intended as an information centre and moderated forum for all interested in traditional English/British fighting systems. Contributions from students of native European systems are also welcome.
This site will have you tying yourself in knots.
Dance Online offers award-winning content on contemporary dance and includes dance criticism, dance news, opinion pieces, feature articles, interviews, dance performances in Real Video, photo exhibits, multimedia works, links and discussion areas. This rapidly developing site focuses on the dance artist and engages users through its innovative material.
Dell'Arte is a unique organization devoted to the art of the actor/creator and to the development of "Theatre of Place." Since its incorporation as a non-profit organization in 1971, Dell'Arte has developed and sustained an internationally acclaimed touring ensemble, The Dell'Arte Company, a full-time professional training program, The Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre, an annual summer festival, The Mad River Festival, and a program working in partnership with local schools, Education Through Art. Dell'Arte has become an American center for the exploration and development of physical performance, attracting students from all over the world, and sending productions around the region, the country, and the globe. Productions are available for touring.
DV8 Physical Theatre's work is about taking risks, aesthetically and physically, about breaking down the barriers between dance, theatre and personal politics and, above all, communicating ideas and feelings clearly and unpretensiously. It is determined to be radical yet accessible, and to take its work to as wide an audience as possible.
Images of people who have evidently visited the Contortion above.
The Feldenkrais approach to movement was developed by Moshe Feldenkrais a scientist, physicist and engineer - the basis of the system is "functional movement" or how to movethe best you can with the body you have - unlike other systems there is no idealised form or posture, this approach works with individual bodies. There are two parts to the system - Awareness though Movement and Functional Intergation - other useful links include Feldenkrais Resources, The Feldenkrais Method.
Applications in Performing Arts - We are moved by a wonderful performance, meaning that our spirits are touched, moved, changed by what we have experienced. Great performances do move us with the emotional interaction between artist and audience. But in a more literal sense, they also move us physically through the precision and artistry of the actual movements of the artist's body. For example, it is the quality of touch and movement that a master musician uses that brings forth a beautiful sound from an instrument. The FELDENKRAIS METHOD® provides us with an excellent tool for developing this artistry of movement and expressiveness in all performers, not just in those with special talents.
Applications in the Classroom -"Not exercise, not drama, not games, but the natural movement teachers often attempt to inhibit in their students can be channelled into productive movement-based activities to teach problem-solving and critical thinking. Learning movement and using movement for learning needn’t be restricted to early childhood, but can be applied to students of all ages. However, the sophistication and challenges of the movement needs to increase as the student matures. Through simple, effortless Feldenkrais® movement lessons, participants will discover both physical and mental benefits of what Howard Gardner calls bodily kinaesthetic intelligence."
FELDENKRAIS® for Actors: Alan Questel interviewed by Tommie St. Cyr , an Assistant Professor of Movement, Voice and Acting. She has taught movement to the students in the University of Utah's Actor Training Program for over 5 years.
Flesh and Bood Mystery Theatre
Artistic Director Bob DeNatale formed Flesh & Blood Mystery Theater in 1993 to explore the presence of the body in public ritual. FBMT's first productions grew out of a series of performances tracing the history of esoteric western spiritual traditions, exploring themes such as the imagery of the Tarot, the legend of Parzival, Gnostic scripture, and Greek myths. FBMT's work is dedicated to unchoreographed, spontaneous movement.
HUSH School of Mime and Non-verbal Theatre has set up a unique video distribution company in 1994. We are specialized in distributing drama and dance related videos: the main profile is Mime, Physical Theatre, movement, contemporary dance, Puppetry and culturally important or otherwise useful educational subjects. Our aim is to provide with knowledge, inspiration and practical aid for educators and students involved in Performing Arts.
An impressive range of resources offered by this prestigious School of Mime. Offers such materials as essays on the craft of Mime, use of Mask, and more.
The Marceau Foundation was established in 1996 for the purposes of "promoting, fostering and encouraging the art of mime and mime-drama in the United States and abroad and preserving and perpetuating the work of Marcel Marceau." This site will attempt to maintain a listing of Marceau’s upcoming activity and general information. As it grows, we anticipate the site serving as an interactive center in the field of mime to assist in linking the global mime "family."
An interesting article at the About.com Theatre site.
The School of Physical Theatre is a full-time professional School devoted to the training of physical theatre artists - writers, directors, and actors. The School offers a focussed program - a voyage from the complex everyday world to its created reflection in the theatrical space. In the School the dynamic aware body bridges the gap between life and art.
The famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe has performed around the globe and is a wonderful night out for visitors to Shanghai. Their movement is art - tightly choreographed and rehearsed endlessly. This site has some really good video footage of various acts.
Society of American Fight Directors
Society of American Fight Directors is a not for profit organization dedicated to promoting safety and fostering excellence in the art of directing staged combat/theatrical violence. A good range of links and information about Stunts, Stage Combat and Swordplay.
Towards The Bowels of the Earth: Butoh Writhing in Perspective