Shakespeare. Four Sketches

1) complete the preparatory long-distance tasks by email correspondence

(participants receive the series of practical tasks and send their creative reports on regular basis);

2) participate in the introductory practical session

(intensive practical preparatory lab together with theatre directors and actors working on the performance preparation,

participants can choose one of the suggested available dates of a five-day creative lab in Austria or Italy);

3) participate in the four-week period of performance creation at the Russian repertory theatre.

(working in the international team together with theatre directors from different countries and the Russian actors under the artistic direction of Sergei Ostrenko).

Participants will become acquainted with the key principles of a director's preparation under Ostrenko Method, which is formed and inspired by the Russian Theatre Tradition. The programme focuses on gaining the necessary practical tools in order to create a performance: analysis of the material and composition of the performance idea, composition of the form and the artistic space of the performance, development of a directing strategy, of a method of work with the actors and of a successful rehearsals planning. The understanding of the basic principles of a methodological directing approach concerns any genre, whether it is a drama performance, dance performance, physical theatre performance or musical theatre. Participants will also acquire an informed experience, knowledge and understanding of the work of the professional director with key collaborators such as stage designer, choreographer, composer and other members of the production team.

"Shakespeare. Four Sketches" is a wonderful chance to improve skills, to find collaborators and partners for future creative work and gain new experience of creative collaboration in a multicultural and multilingual theatre environment!

The organizers will provide the rehearsal space and the technical support necessary in the creation process of the performance.

The working languages are English and Russian.