Acting CoursE
This Master Course is designed to train graduated and/or experienced actors who wish to further develop and research new acting methods. It is suitable for theatre, film and television actors. Now is the time for new advanced techniques, which will make your stage presence stronger and more distinctive. We feel that there is a great need to create thoughtprovoking theatrical experiences.
The Course draws on the unique training developed by Grzegorz Bral and the Song of the Goat theatre practitioners, in combination with other advanced teachers from UK and overseas. We call this training a “Coordination Technique�.
you will experience 672 hours of contact work
During 21 intense weeks you will experience 672 hours of contact work to develop and expand your individual performing abilities.
NOTE: As Coordination training is deeply rooted in music, a significant part of the training involves practicing vocal music as a base for theatre making and drama. However, every acting tool, including your imagination and energy will be developed and strengthened throughout the process.
In the Voice and Speech Department you will learn how to approach a text with critical and analytical curiosity, using the best British methodology of working with pieces by Shakespeare and other writers. You will work on movement and psychological gestures to cultivate a greater understanding of the power and significance of physical action. By experimenting with your voice, you will connect with the depth of your imagination. We will enable you to fully master your stage presence through the study of rhythm and the use of rhythmical actions within performance.
The Acting Course is divided into two semesters. The first semester will consist of intense practical training for 8 hours a day, 4 days a week. The second semester will culminate in a production directed by Grzegorz Bral. The course will also provide a theoretical background on the “Anthropology of Acting�, providing students a deep insight into the history and theory of different acting methods from around the world.
21 32
weeks course hours a week of contact work
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TERMS NO TERM BREAK days a week x 8 hours
21 weeks course based on Coordination Technique This course is directed by Grzegorz Bral with teachers and practitioners from the Song of The Goat Theatre (Teatr Pieśń Kozła) as well as highly qualified teachers and directors from the UK. The course will consist of 32 hours per week contact work (4 days of 8 hours each).
Students will participate in an original training program and will become an ensemble for the whole period of 21 weeks. This course will be accomplished with a production and audience performance.
Coordination Technique is an original practice based on the integrationof all the acting tools into one organic unity of the highest quality.
THEORY DEPARTMENT ANTHROPOLOGY OF ACTING BIPA provides theoretical classes that give an overview of the source and historical background of acting, drama and theatre. We will have the great privilege to study with two eminent Professors from Poland, experts on anthropology of acting and history of
contemporary theatre – Prof. Dariusz Kosinski and Prof. Miroslaw Kocur. Students will explore the social, cultural and political contexts of theatre as well as an outline of historical drama techniques. These classes will be held two days a month in blocks of 5 hours.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Grzegorz Bral - Head of the BIPA
Teaching Staff
Theory Department
Alison Bomber - Voice and Text Department Rafał Habel - Acting Anatomy Julianna Bloodgood - Yoga of the Voice Emma Bonnici - Voice Work Christopher Sivertsen - Breathing Performer works: flow and form Marcin Rudy - Phisical Theatre Alexander Zeldin - Divising Character Melanie Lomoff - Movement Improvisation Anu Almagro - Musicality and Dynamic
Prof. Dariusz Kosiński - Lecturer Prof. Mirosław Kocur - Lecturer DR Alicja Mańkowska - Assistant lecturer And occasionally other guest practitioners
How to
apply All candidates must be over 18 years of age to apply for the course.
STEP 01 APPLICATION FORM - All applicants are required to submit an application form. The application form is available from the BIPA website www.bralinstitute.com ). Return the completed application form along with your CV, a recent photo and a short statement of interest. You can also ask for an application by e-mail: alicia@bralinstitute.com
PR ICE ÂŁ 7,000
STEP 02 WORKSHOP - Next, applicants will be requested to take part in a short (couple of days) workshop, which acts as an audition for those interested in the course.
STEP 03 QUALIFYING MEETING - Eligible candidates will be invited to a qualifying meeting with Grzegorz Bral.
CONTACT US www.BRALINSTITUTE.com
Executive Director dr Alicja MaŃkowska e-mail: alicia@bralinstitute.com mob: (+44) 785348144
Phone Number: +44 (0) 203 753 5327 Mn-Fr: 10.00 am- 5.00 pm
Office Adress: The Leadenhall Building, Level 30 , 122 Leadenhall Street, City of London EC3V 4AB, United Kingdom
Website: www.bralinstitute.com
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