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(Unterrichtssprache/Course language German & English)"The astonishing structure of the body and the amazing actions it can perform are some of the greatest miracles of existence. Each phase of movement, every small transference of weight, every single gesture of any part of the body reveals some feature of our inner life.“ - RUDOLF LABAN
„I think of the magic, the intrusion into the memory of childhood. There is happiness and there’s fear to be conquered. The body needs to know that it is being used, that we can count on it. The imagination is being cleared up and that happens through the body – I’m certain.“ – Ariane Mnouchkine
LABAN TECHNIQUE – ANIMAL & MASK WORK – Little known EASTERN TECHNIQUES
Developing Body Awareness:
Physical training, particularly Laban, allows actors to become more attuned to their bodies. By understanding the dynamics of movement, space, and energy, actors can expand their range of expression, thus deepening their characters’ authenticity. Laban’s techniques help actors gain control over their body, develop coordination, and improve overall body awareness.
Enhancing Presence and Spatial Awareness:
Actors who undergo Laban training are trained to use their physical presence effectively on stage or screen. Exercises focused on body-space relationships are at the core of the Laban technique, which can help actors confidently occupy and interact with their surroundings. This heightened spatial awareness enables performers to adapt and respond instinctively to the performance space, other actors, and props, adding layers of depth to their performances.
Animal work:
Animal work is a wonderful tool for creating a physical life different from our own, and essential work in our quest to create a character. We base our work on animal movements and behavior through detailed observation. We become the animal totally. You will find that you truly become someone other than yourself. Down to the way you lift your foot and scratch your ear.
Matthias Schott: Chekhov, Grotowski, Biomechanics, and Mask Work were among the subjects Matthias Schott dedicated himself to while studying at drama school. Following that, he trained with Edgar Fell (Eric Morris) and Acting Coach Susan Batson both experts on “Animal Work/Creating A Character”. Under the guidance of renowned Drama Centre, London acting instructors Christopher Fettes, James Kemp, and Movement Expert Liana Nyquist, whose expertise has benefited actors such as Michael Fassbender, Gwendoline Christie, and Tom Hardy he started to explore the work of Laban/Malmgren. Starting in 2018, he continued his studies by working with theatre director Mike Alfreds on Laban and receiving guidance from Prof. Ken Rea at Guildhall School on Presence, and with lesser-known Asian techniques.
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Schott Acting Studio, Schwedter Straße 36A, 10435 Berlin, Deutschland,Berlin, Germany
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