London School of Performing Arts Practices 2014 / 2015
PROSPECTUS
MODERN RESEARCH BASED ON PRACTICE AND EXPERIENCE introduction
London School of Performing Arts Practices
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Dear Reader, Thank you for your interest in the London School of Performing Arts Practices. Dear Reader, Thank you for your interest in the London School of Performing Arts Practices. LSPAP has been established after 30 years of practice in the field of performance, anthropology and theatre. It was born from the belief that at the center of the actor’s craft and training must be the performers themselves. LSPAP is rooted in the Coordination Technique, the unique technique based on integrating acting tools, created by Grzegorz Bral and other practitioners from SONG OF THE GOAT THEATRE. Acting is as demanding as being a musician. The actor must train the voice, body, imagination, awareness, spontaneity, and so on. But most of all, the actor must practice techniques. Theatre is composed of methaphors and symbols. Modern theatre requires a new approach
to acting. At LSPAP, we taste and touch several different techniques originating in different cultural traditions. Teachers from Africa, Asia, and Europe will share knowledge on performative techniques and contemporary theatre directors will compose new style performances based on the learnt techniques . The “Bral’s Method” means that theatrical performance does not originate from concepts but rather from techniques. This particular school of performing arts practices will teach students how to use different techniques and, through the process of integrating them, create their own original work. Grzegorz Bral Head of LSPAP
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COURSES & CLASSES
01 School of techniques
02 Coordination Technique Course
04 Workshops and short courses
03 Theory Department – Anthropology of Acting
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»LSPAP has been established after 30 years of work in the field of performance and theatre« Coordination Technique www . lspap. c o m
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School of techniques 2 years / 3 terms of 12 weeks each Monday-Friday 6 hours a day/ 30 h contact work per week Every term consists of 12 weeks. It is divided into three blocks of work – 3 weeks with one technique and the practitioner who represents it; 3 weeks with another technique and practitioner; and 6 weeks with a theatre director leading to a work presentation (production). Apart from these classes, students will receive additional ongoing teachings on text, voice, and integrating body, based on Coordination Technique. The main emphasis of this work is to achieve the
understanding of different techniques of acting and to be able to transform them into a theatre production. This will allow us to develop new theatrical conventions, and use the unique relationships between given methods and the individual skills of a group of actors throughout the rehearsing process. After 2 years of study, students will achieve LSPAP qualification called “Theatre Practicioner”.
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Coordination Technique Course 1 year/ 2 terms 3 days x 5 hours/ 15 hours a week contact work
One year course based on Coordination Technique. This course is under Grzegorz Bral guidance, and guest teachers, experts on Coordination Technique. Course will consist of 15 hours per week contact work (3 days of 5 hours each).
Students will participate in an original training program and will become “theatre ensamble� for the whole period of 8 months. This course will be completed with a production and performed for audiences.
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Theory Department Anthropology of Acting LSPAP provides theoretical classes that give an overview on the source and historical background of acting, drama and theatre. 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. For two- and one-year students, this classes are obligatory, for others they are optional.
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Workshops and short courses LSPAP also offers shorter trainings in the form of the courses and workshops, which can be held in different countries. The main aim of those courses is to give the first insight into the LSPAP training method and to enhance the experience of those who already have some.
Short workshops can be taken as a preface for long-term courses. For more information about the workshops and current short courses, please visit OUR website: www.lspap.com
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LSPAP
WHAT DOES THE Bral’s Method CONSIST OF? Bral’s Method
Performative techniques
The original acting method was developed by Grzegorz Bral and other practitioners teachers and actors. Main inspiration for this technique came from very spiritually advanced teacher and doctor from Tibet, Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche. This technique assumes that all acting tools are interconnected and interchangeable at the same time, thus allowing it to open up new possibilities of expression by reaching into the actor’s imagination and skills. It also assumes that all aspects of our life are interconnected and interdependent, such as environment, behaviours, and creativity.
LSPAP invites teachers from indigenous and traditional cultures, who will give students an introduction to performing techniques from all over the world. Thanks to these practices, students will be able to refer to ancient or even archaic techniques of performative activities and apply them to modern drama. By knowing other sources of acting, students will enrich their own individual techniques.
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Rehearsing and performing
Vocal work
We believe that practice is the best way to shape the best actor. LSPAP will give every student a chance to work with different directors. In addition to the practice of various techniques, each semester will include work on performances with acclaimed directors. Following a few weeks of rehearsals, the theatre piece will be confronted with an audience.
One of the essential ingredients of the process of training an actor is voice work. Text, breath, sound, understanding, analysis, working with character, and so on. This training will be on-going throughout the entire two-year course.
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LSPAP
The proposed schedule 2014/2015/2016 4 semester + Indian classical dance form – 3 weeks + African voodoo dance/ nonspiritual – 3 weeks + Performance 5 weeks + 1 week performing
The proposed schedule for the 2-year course at LSPAP 2014/2015/2016* 1 semester + Coordination Technique 3 weeks + Koptic Poliphony Songs 3 weeks + Creating a new performance based on the method - 5 weeks + 1 week performing
5 semester + Stanislavski method, text work – 3 weeks + Meyerhold method – 3 weeks + Performance directed by Russian director – 5 weeks + 1 week performing
2 semester + „Balineese master of Topeng Pejang, mask dance - 3 weeks + Japanesee No theatre including sword training – 3 weeks + Creating performance – 5 weeks + 1 week performing
6 semester + Work on Shakespeare 2x3 weeks + Performance – 5 weeks + 1 week performing
3 semester + Corsican poliphony – 3 weeks + Indian raga songs– 3 weeks + Performance – 5 weeks + 1 week performing
*The above is only an example of how the school operates. Classes may change, practitioners may vary, and students will always be challenged and confronted with new and surprising practice methods.
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»original practice based on the integration of all acting tools into one common and ORGANIC UNITY OF HIGHEST QUALITY« Coordination Technique www . lspap. c o m
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How to apply All candidates must be over 18 years of age to apply for any of our courses. FOR : School of techniques & Coordination Technique Course I STEP application form
III STEP qualifying meeting
All applicants are required to submit an application form. The application form is available on the LSPAP website ( ww.lspap.com/classes . 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: info@lspap.com
Eligible candidates will be invited to a qualifying meeting with Grzegorz Bral and other members of the teachers’ board
II STEP workshop Next, applicants will take part in a workshop, which may also act as an audition for those interested in long courses.
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FOR: Workshops & Short Courses Participants are required to submit an application form via our website (www.lspapa.com/classes) You can may ask for an application by e-mail: info@lspap.com
»You don’t have
to educate anybody. Your example is the best education« D r . A k o n g Tul k u Rinpoche www . lspap. c o m
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LSPAP
Application Deadlines School of techniques + 31 of July 2014
Theory department – Anthropology of Acting + Obligatory and free for students of LSPAP , also open for others with a fee of £ 10 for a one-day block of classes
coordination technique Course + 31 of July 2014 Workshops and short courses + Available throughout the year CHECK on FB and www.lspap.com
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LSPAP
CONTACT DETAILS London School of Performing Art Practices Limited 9 Hurley Court, 215 Micham Road SW 17 9 DE, London
contact person Alicia Mankowska alicia@lspap.com T. +44 7856325354 e: info@lspap.com web: www.lspap.com
LSPAP Ltd. Registered in England : 8495932
Photography for LSPAP + Piotr Rauba (Reh Petr) + Greg Goodale + Rafał Maslow
DESIGN + John Weston Group
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LSPAP
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