TOKYO - Open Laboratory Series

SPATIAL DRAMATURGY

& THE MASK DIMENSION

Directed by

Carlos García Estévez & Paige Allerton

The World in a Liminal State. Manifesto Poetico will explore the creation of theatrical languages to question the emotional communication in our current Global Impasse. The Open Laboratory Series will look at aspects of Survival, Mask and Ritual.

Open Laboratory I

10:30 - 14:30

THE MASK DIMENSION

Part One of Tokyo’s Open Laboratory Series will approach the basic elements of Mask Performance and Contemporary Rituals such as:

- Spirit of play and celebration

- Gestures as architecture on the space 

- Mask: Inner System of Abstraction

- Creative being. Liminal Space

- Improvisation

- Movement technique, musicality and timing 

- Everyday stories through human passions 

- Structure and Anti-Structure

Open Laboratory II

17:00 - 21:00

SPATIAL DRAMATURGY

Part Two of Tokyo’s Open Laboratory Series will approach some of the basic elements of Performing Arts and Contemporary Rituals such as:

- Three dimensionality and Perspective

- Abstraction. Character’s Dramatic Space

- Everyday stories: Transposition and Composition

- Patterns structuring space and time

- Tripartite Space: Practice, Presentation and Representation

- Dramatic Integral Tension. Place, Direction and Depth

- Ecosystem of Structures

“I saw a completely new world that I hadn’t seen before. Profound kindness without any judgement... just impossible in our world. It is possible to tell people’s stories all together to have more evolution.”

- Elena Vassilieva. Dramatic Soprano, specialized in Modern Music (RU)

Manifesto Poetico makes theatre where the abstraction of space, spirit of imagination, and essence of the collective are the basis of storytelling and emotional communication.

Participants will be exposed to a deep study of the Mask Dimension and Manifesto Poetico’s Spatial Dramaturgy.

We welcome all genres of artists (painters, sculptors, architects, designers, musicians, actors, dancers, puppeteers, directors, dramaturges etc.). Manifesto Poetico’s Open Laboratories are designed for advanced students and professional artists. Beginners are welcome to apply but may be asked for an interview.

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Dates: [Postponed - New dates to be announced]

Schedule:

Open Laboratory I 10:30 to 14:30

Open Laboratory II 17:00 to 21:00

Price: 

¥ 39000 - One Open Laboratory (either I or II)

¥ 60000 - Two Open Laboratories (both I and II)

¥ 36000 - Early enrolment price for one Open Laboratory (for those who apply before the end of February) 

¥ (Japanese Yen)

(Food and Accommodation are NOT included)

Location: LIBRA SQUARE - Tokyo (JP)

The activity will be directed in English. 

Work sessions can be translated in Japanese, French, Italian and Spanish.

To apply email your CV, photo and letter of motivation to info@manifestopoetico.com.

Applicants will then be selected.

Applications will be accepted in English and Japanese.

Laboratory organized by

MANHATTAN96-YUMEKO IMAI

Masks by

Donato Sartori, Den Durand and Pak Pono.

“This talks to me in so many different levels. An architectural level, an acting level… and what stays in my head is Humanity... the idea of Humanity.”

- Yiouli Archontaki. Architect, Physical Theatre Performer (GR)