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Siu Hei Chung, Hong Kong

"I would definitely use this work with actors, in both developing an ensemble energy, trust and dynamic and also ongoing throughout rehearsals to develop sense awareness and physical presence".

Michelle Miall, Austrialia

"You changed my entire approach to acting and directing that my students and I will treasure forever. It's wonderful to see that you continue to spread your technique to theatre artists from around the world."

Lorna Strand (USA)

Steve Shade, USA

"I would definitely take part in another International Directing Laboratory or recommend it further to other performing artists. I was a great opportunity to learn new skills, refuel sources of inspiration and energy and make great contacts with theatre professionals from all over the world. I hope these contacts will last and be a platform for future collaborations".

Kathrin Bigler, UK

"I greatly miss everyone I met and worked with in the workshop and I truly hope that I can work with all of them again one day. I ended the workshop on a positive note, knowing that I have grown and developed in my acting skills - with knowledge that I can also impart to my very own young speech and drama students in Singapore".

Jamie Shawn Tan, Singapore

"I loved the international aspect of the group, connecting with people from different cultures and the cross-disciplines of actors, directors and choreographers. I enjoyed the social outings to dinner and the laughs, fun and conversations we shared. It was stimulating to discover how other people made theatre work in their country and what challenges they faced, both personally and professionally."

Audrey Jenkinson, UK

"Throughout my long career in theatre I have had the chance to study with a great number of instructors, unfortunately an excessively great number of them were a waist of my time, where I had to force myself to find what was it exactly the thing I was learning. I am so grateful that you made this few days of training so creatively rich. There was so much substance to work with and develop, that the time seemed to be always too little".

Daniel Dewald, Finland

"The methods and techniques that I experienced were varied and I could relate to them from my own practice but these were of a deeper level and intensity in terms of action and energy. The style of taking a participant, be it a director or an actor was of equality and an openness to ‘play’ it was this sense of safety and clarity that enabled the theatre moments to spark off one another. I am committed to the development of my directing craft within an international context and becoming pat of the IUGTE theatre family has made my vision clearer of creating new work by giving way to more questions about identity, action and story. I hope to continue my journey with IUGTE and to continue to deepen the excellence of my directing".

Nazli Tabatabai, UK

"This was an eye-opening experience, and I feel that I’ve learnt so much in a week."

Youngsuck Kim, USA

"As I look back on the workshop

I realise I’ve taken the first steps in my journey to develop a coherent way of working, and of thinking like a director. I’ve been shown the key to form, style, atmosphere and the emotional palette in contemporary performance. I know now the job of a director is to hold the attention of the spectator ‘always’, and to think about what makes the spectator respond ‘constantly’"

Donna Maria Banicevich Gera, New Zealand

"...What struck me at the workshop was not so much the difference between the participants’ styles and personas but the common language of theater that we were able to so

quickly develop, without loosing any of our individuality or connection to our backgrounds. Thanks to all at IUGTE!"

Teddy Crecelius, USA-Thailand