Conversations, Fall 2009 Series
convened by Double Edge with Philip Arnoult in conjunction with the Garden of Intimacy and Desire Cycle| Host: | |
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| Network: | Global |
| Start Time: | Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 11:00am |
| End Time: | Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:00pm |
| Location: | Double Edge Theatre - the Farm |
| Street: | 948 Conway Road |
| City/Town: | Ashfield, MA |
Description
Watch Conversations live online! For more details, go to
www.doubleedgetheatre.org/livevideo.php
Double Edge Theatre's Conversations is an ongoing series that engages a diverse community of artists, audiences and presenters for discussions in an intimate, stimulating environment. The program for Fall 2009 includes sessions devoted to a wide array of topics, from an inter-disciplinary discussion on theatre training to an investigation of the cultural ramifications of genocide. Guest speakers and descriptions are below. These Conversations will take place the first three Sundays in November, in conjunction with Double Edge's Garden Cycle performances.
This fall's program includes:
Foundations of Laboratory Theatre in the US
Sunday, November 1, 11 am
Karen Allen, Washington Theatre Laboratory (1973-76)
Cecil MacKinnon, Shaliko Company (1982-90)
Ruth Maleczech, Mabou Mines (1970 - present)
Katharine Pearson Criss, The Play Group (1972-82)
John Schneider, Theatre X (1970 - 2004)
Barbara Vann, Open Theatre (1963-70), Medicine Show Theatre (1970 - present)
Ric Zank, Iowa Theater Lab (1970 - 82)
Moderated by Philip Arnoult, Baltimore Theatre Project (1971-2000)
Staging God and Policy
Sunday, November 8, 11 am
Playwright Erik Ehn’s performance cycle on genocide, politics and art is being developed by six different US theatres. This Conversation explores the role of culture and religion in the formation of genocidal ideology. Led by Erik Ehn, artists Laurie Carlos, Daniel Alexander Jones, Robbie McCauley, Ana Parea, and writer Ilan Stavans. Moderated by Moira Brennan.
Approaches to Training
Sunday, November 15, 11 am
Gennady Abramov, Director, Choreographer (Russia)
Jarek Fret, Director, Grotowski Institute, Teatr ZAR (Poland)
Stacy Klein, Double Edge Theatre (US)
Stephen Nunns, Towson University (US)
Joan Schirle, Dell' Arte International (US)
Maria Shevtsova, New Theatre Quarterly (UK)
Peter Van Heerden, Performance Artist (South Africa)
Tickets: $10 or free with attendance of the Garden Cycle
For more information: 413-628-0277
Box office: 866-811-4111
http://www.doubleedgetheatre.org/conversations.php
http://www.doubleedgetheatre.org/garden.php
www.doubleedgetheatre.org/livevideo.php
Double Edge Theatre's Conversations is an ongoing series that engages a diverse community of artists, audiences and presenters for discussions in an intimate, stimulating environment. The program for Fall 2009 includes sessions devoted to a wide array of topics, from an inter-disciplinary discussion on theatre training to an investigation of the cultural ramifications of genocide. Guest speakers and descriptions are below. These Conversations will take place the first three Sundays in November, in conjunction with Double Edge's Garden Cycle performances.
This fall's program includes:
Foundations of Laboratory Theatre in the US
Sunday, November 1, 11 am
Karen Allen, Washington Theatre Laboratory (1973-76)
Cecil MacKinnon, Shaliko Company (1982-90)
Ruth Maleczech, Mabou Mines (1970 - present)
Katharine Pearson Criss, The Play Group (1972-82)
John Schneider, Theatre X (1970 - 2004)
Barbara Vann, Open Theatre (1963-70), Medicine Show Theatre (1970 - present)
Ric Zank, Iowa Theater Lab (1970 - 82)
Moderated by Philip Arnoult, Baltimore Theatre Project (1971-2000)
Staging God and Policy
Sunday, November 8, 11 am
Playwright Erik Ehn’s performance cycle on genocide, politics and art is being developed by six different US theatres. This Conversation explores the role of culture and religion in the formation of genocidal ideology. Led by Erik Ehn, artists Laurie Carlos, Daniel Alexander Jones, Robbie McCauley, Ana Parea, and writer Ilan Stavans. Moderated by Moira Brennan.
Approaches to Training
Sunday, November 15, 11 am
Gennady Abramov, Director, Choreographer (Russia)
Jarek Fret, Director, Grotowski Institute, Teatr ZAR (Poland)
Stacy Klein, Double Edge Theatre (US)
Stephen Nunns, Towson University (US)
Joan Schirle, Dell' Arte International (US)
Maria Shevtsova, New Theatre Quarterly (UK)
Peter Van Heerden, Performance Artist (South Africa)
Tickets: $10 or free with attendance of the Garden Cycle
For more information: 413-628-0277
Box office: 866-811-4111
http://www.doubleedgetheatre.org/conversations.php
http://www.doubleedgetheatre.org/garden.php
Other Information
- Guests are allowed to bring friends to this event.
Event Type
This is an open event. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
Admins
- Double Edge Theatre (creator)