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Create bold new work and shape the future of the industry. We will discuss the big picture: All oppression involves the body—the body holds and reflects the experience of its oppression. We will use demechanization, dynamization, image theatre, forum theatre, and rainbow of desire while developing presence, focus, and a strong capacity for meditative awareness. Open to anyone with a desire to use theatre, art, and meditation to explore a powerful approach to transforming self and society. Please dress comfortably to move. Jiwon Chung is a professional actor, director, and a key theorist of Theatre of the Oppressed.

Author of numerous books, articles, and performances, he is considered a pioneer in the integration of somatics, Theatre of the Oppressed, and socially engaged art. The focus of his work is in the application of theatre as a tool for social and political change, using Theatre of the Oppressed to challenge, resist, and transform systemic oppression and structural violence and to redress large-scale historical atrocity and injustice.

His approach to performance and social change is informed by his background as veteran, martial artist, and three decades of vipassana meditation. The term music visualization is one of many possibilities in dance to enter a dialogue with speech, sound, and music. Through the process of visualization we practice to be completely present in the body and to transform the music directly into movement. It is about listening precisely and reacting as simultaneously as possible with the body in space, time, and power to acoustic impulses. This training promotes the response capability and presence in the body.

In dance history, the term can be traced back to Ruth St. She tried to implement pulse, rhythm, melody arc, and moods of the music, as well as individual instruments simultaneously with the body and thus achieved a congruence between music and movement. Christine Germain is a movement explorer, dancer, and choreographer. She takes pleasure in discovering new ways to move.

She is intrigued by how people move by themselves in relationship to others and space. This convinced her to become an instructor and practitioner of the Method. Brigitta Schrepfer loves dance as a language full of vividnesss! She is a Swiss contemporary dancer, improvisor, choreographer, and professor of dance. She teaches contemporary dance technique, movement improvisation, anatomy, and dance history at Zurich University of the Arts and at University of Music in Basel. Theatre is a martial art. It can also be a tool for change. Refine your skills and broaden your vision through gently guided exercises combining a multiplicity of disciplines designed to help theatre artists express their world more fully, vividly, and with greater scrutiny.

A spirit of rebellion required. Myths are myths for a reason: The day will begin with selection and exploration of a myth. Playwrights and performers are welcome to apply to this immersive, interactive, dynamic workshop. Bring more creativity in your daily life! Students learn to widen the perception they have of themselves and how to make clear choices that will enhance their creativity. Improve physical function and health, reduce pain, increase sensitivity and vitality, and expand your movement repertoire. Moving becomes more pleasurable, more graceful, and effortless.

Open to all levels. Stretch your theatrical muscle, broaden your performance technique, and challenge your inner poet with award winning actor, published poet, and Cirque du Soleil clown Ron Campbell. That character may just be a clearer, more heightened version of yourself, or it may be a cast of thousands.

Learn the techniques that will help you and the myriad characters that live inside you tell your story. Through gently guided acting exercises inspired by the work of Stanislavski, Mikhail Chekhov, Philippe Gaulier, and others and utilizing texts from poets like Pablo Neruda, Boris Vian, and Mary Oliver, students will write, create, and present their ideas for feedback to the class.

Paper, pencil, and spirit of adventure required. You can also download our registration form to send via fax or mail. School of Theatre Night: More details available upon class registration. Develop a basic understanding of acting fundamentals through Stanislavski-based practice. Using exercises and scene work, the class introduces students to the elements of dramatic action, text analysis, and character development, as well as the tools for releasing inhibitions and expanding vocal and physical range.

Bobby also devises physical theatre pieces with long-time collaborator Iu-Hui Chua. His theatre specializes in presenting completely improvised plays. His improv education includes training at the world-famous Second City and Annoyance Theatre in Chicago. Davis directs and educates in the Bay Area, across the country, and internationally. How do we best approach the challenge of acting Shakespeare?

The profound understanding of human character has set Shakespeare above all other playwrights in the English language. Students will learn to analyze the text for its rhythms, its rhetorical flourish, and its tonal colors, and apply it to their monologue work. He had a long association with California Shakespeare Theater and served as its Associate Artistic Director for several years. In this eight-week course, students will play with acting exercises, monologues, and scenes using The Barrow Group Approach to Acting; a set of simple, practical tools designed to get acting to look as much like real life as possible, so audience members feel like they are watching real people rather than actors working.

It also happens to keep those watching on the edge of their seats! Students will analyze and perform scenes straight from dramatic literature. Special emphasis is placed on encouraging students to make dramatically effective choices by playing provocative actions, discovering the event within the scene, and finding creative obstacles. Prior acting experience or previous acting classes at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre or another reputable theatre studio that stressed the fundamentals of text analysis, beat breakdown, and character objectives.

Marvin has taught at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre since Students will analyze and perform two- and three-person scenes that vary in style and period and that dive deeper into the tools of The Barrow Group Approach to Acting, which was developed by Seth Barrish, founder and co-artistic director of The Barrow Group Theatre Company in New York City, as applied to scene study. Students will select their own scenes and partners; outside rehearsal is encouraged. Prior acting experience or previous intermediate acting classes at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre or another reputable theatre studio that stressed the fundamentals of text analysis, beat breakdown, and character objectives.

Actors will work on exercises and scenes, utilizing elements of the Meisner Technique in the process of bringing the text to life! Following the specific needs of each individual instrument, we will explore and integrate exercises and material that will awaken deeper levels of curiosity, broaden experience, and further mastery of the craft.

Rachael Adler studied with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, and was later designated there to teach the technique. Students will focus on creating character by thoroughly understanding the relationship between the text, situation, and the technical aspects of camera work.

When these fundamental tools are genuinely understood and used correctly, only then can actors be free to work to the best of their ability in front of a camera. Areas of study will include script analysis, scene study, and character development, as well as camera technique, set discipline, and set etiquette. All scenes will be rehearsed with direction from the instructor, and copies will be given to students for their reference please bring a 16GB SD card. A variety of other subjects will also be discussed relating to the business side of show business, including audition technique, agents, union membership, photographs, and websites.

Prerequisite for Level 2: Prior on-camera acting experience or previous acting classes at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre or another reputable theatre studio. Working extensively in film, television, and theatre, including the Royal Shakespeare Company and Theatre Complicte as well as West End and regional productions, his film and television credits include over 25 films and being a regular on three television series.

A director in both theatre and film, he has also been a private tutor and coach for over 20 years teaching including the Drama Lab London and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama London. This voice-over class introduces and establishes the skills required to perform different genres of voice acting. Beginning and professional actors learn the techniques and artistry of reading commercial, narration, and character copy. Students also learn professional microphone techniques, home-recording tips, and how to read authentically, as well as how to launch a freelance voice-over career.

Students will also get to work with a professional sound engineer. Lessons will be recorded for students to keep for their records. She has been voicing commercials, industrials, and video games for over 15 years. She is currently in her sixth year of teaching at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, has taught at Cal Shakes Conservatory, and is currently on the faculty of Voice One. In this voice-over class, students will study and practice multiple styles of voice acting, be introduced to more advanced techniques, and deepen their choices and confidence on the microphone. In addition, students will learn about recording equipment and how to set up a home studio.

Devise original material for solo theatre in a supportive and fun environment. Students explore characters, imagery, objects, and different narrative voices and investigate the potential of rhythm and its effect on voice, physical expression, thought, and emotion. Experiment, fail, laugh, and surprise yourself. The class outcome is for each student to have a 5—7 minute solo performance piece from imagination to performance, and often the beginnings of a longer piece. Joe has performed his original solo shows in theatres in the US and Europe.

Joe Orrach is an actor, choreographer, dancer, and story-teller in live theatre and film. Joe started as a boxer, Welterweight Champion of the US Air Force, before turning his athleticism to dance, especially tap. When not on stage, Joe can be found in the classroom, community center, or boxing gym. Through Joe Orrach Performance Project, he reaches hundreds of students with programs that help them tell their own stories through rhythm, movement, and voice.

Playback Theatre is a form of interactive theatre where audience members are invited to tell stories. A group of trained actors then skillfully re-enact the stories on the spot using sound, spoken word, and movement to empathically and aesthetically reflect back on the experience. Theatre of the Oppressed is a direct, dynamic, theatrical approach to challenging oppression and injustice, using the theatrical space as a laboratory for problem-posing, analysis, testing, and involving direct audience participation, group solidarity, and critical political analysis.

Learn to create the illusion of violence while studying the martial art most commonly practiced in Renaissance Europe. Students will learn to layer acting skills and stage combat technique to create convincing scenes containing theatrical violence. Use both sides of the brain and body while learning this unique and versatile art form. All students will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform scenes that include a choreographed fight and take a skills proficiency test for recognition as a Theatrical Combatant with Dueling Arts International.

Full fingered gloves are required. Berkeley Rep faculty members are available to work with actors on contemporary and classical monologues. Make choices that you feel confident about. Be directed by and collaborate with working professionals. Get a comprehensive audition tune-up.

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Loch Kelly is an author, psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and founder of the Open-Hearted Awareness Institute. With Sounds True, he has released the book and companion audio program Shift into Freedom: In this episode of Insights at the Edge—which comprises the second part of the conversation that began on […].

View Summary Robert Thurman: Nirvana and Samsara Are the Same Thing. Robert Thurman is a prolific author and professor at Columbia University, where he holds the first endowed chair in Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies. A close friend of the Dalai Lama, Robert is a cofounder of Tibet House in New York City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the fragmented culture of Tibet.

In this rollicking installment […]. View Summary don Oscar Miro-Quesada: The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. An Apprenticeship in Peruvian Shamanism. View Summary Chris Grosso: No Mud, No Lotus. Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, spiritual director, and recovering addict who leads groups in detoxes, yoga studios, youth centers, hospitals, and festivals worldwide. View Summary Reginald A. Hard Questions for a Vajra Master.

With Sounds True, Reggie has […]. View Summary Dominique Christina: Dominique Christina is a writer, performer, educator, and activist. She holds four national poetry slam titles, including the National Poetry Slam Champion. View Summary Bradford Keeney: Bradford Keeney is an internationally renowned scholar, therapist, speaker, and teacher.

In addition to being the author of several classics in the field of psychotherapy, including Aesthetics of Change and Shaking Medicine, Brad has a deep connection to elders of numerous indigenous cultures and is a recognized spokesperson for the old ways of ecstatic shaking. View Summary Diane Poole Heller: Diane Poole Heller is an expert in the fields of adult attachment theory, trauma resolution, and integrative healing.

In partnership with Sounds True, she will be hosting the Psychology 2. Pointers to Open-Hearted Awareness, Part 1. David Tresemer is an associate professor of psychology at Rudolf Steiner College. Lila Sophia Tresemer is an author, ceremonialist, and trans-denominational minister. In this episode of Insights at the Edge the Tresemers join Tami […]. View Summary Richard Rohr: The Art of Subtraction. Father Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest and prolific author. Living the Wisdom of Saint Francis, in which Richard explores the life and teachings of this beloved figure, and offers ways we can incorporate his wisdom into our lives.

View Summary Barbara Brown Taylor: She has served on the faculty of Piedmont College as the Butman Professor of Religion and Philosophy since , and has released such widely praised books as Leaving Church and Learning to Walk in the Dark. Death Makes Life Possible. Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned figure in mind-body medicine who has authored more than 80 books. The Parallel World of the Ancestors. A beloved speaker and workshop facilitator, Malidoma is the author of several books including Ritual: Power, Healing, and Community. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Malidoma and Tami Simon discuss the methods and rituals required […].

View Summary Terry Tempest Williams: Finding Beauty in a Broken World. Tami Simon speaks with Terry Tempest Williams, a writer, naturalist, environmental activist, and author of several books including Finding Beauty in a Broken World and an original audio adaptation of the book, published by Sounds True. In this interview, Terry discusses her creative process as a writer and how she has been able to find […].

View Summary Ekabhumi Charles Ellik: Activating the Energy of the Goddesses in Your Life. Ekabhumi Charles Ellik is an artist, poet, and teacher of classical Hatha yoga. With Sounds True, he has created The Shakti Coloring Book—which is not only a beautifully illustrated coloring book for adults, but also a comprehensive guide to dozens of goddesses and their associated yantras. Bruce Tift has been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Boulder, Colorado since With Sounds True, he has published the book Already Free: View Summary Kevin Griffin: Kevin Griffin is one of the leading lights of the mindful recovery movement, which applies Buddhist concepts of compassion and mindfulness to the journey out of addiction.

View Summary Parker J. Welcome to the Human Race. Palmer is a writer, speaker, and activist who is world-renowned for his many insightful books, including Let Your Life Speak and Healing the Heart of Democracy. View Summary Vidyamala Burch: Choosing to Live Well with Pain and Illness. Vidyamala Burch has lived with chronic back pain as a result of a car accident, multiple surgeries, and congenital spine weakness for more than 30 years. Searching for a way to cope with her situation, she started practicing mindfulness meditation to help accept and move beyond the pain.

She is cofounder of the Breathworks organization […]. View Summary Agapi Stassinopoulos: With Sounds True, she has released the audio version of her book Unbinding the Heart: View Summary Lionel Corbett: Drawing from the works of C. Jung, Lionel focuses on the integration of psychology and spirituality into a seamless whole. The Direct Experience of the Sacred. View Summary Karla McLaren: The gifts of ALL emotions—including depression.

Karla McLaren is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and educator whose empathic approach to emotions informs her studies of sociology, anthropology, neurology, and cognitive psychology. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Karla and […]. View Summary Lama Surya Das: He is the founder of the Dzogchen Foundation and the author of many books, including Awakening the Buddha Within. View Summary Dan Harris: After experiencing a panic attack on live television in , Dan turned to mindfulness meditation for help—a journey chronicled in his book Ten Percent Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My […].

View Summary Mary Pipher: Despair Cracks Open Your Heart. Mary Pipher is a clinical psychologist whose area of expertise is how contemporary US culture influences the mental health of its citizens. View Summary John J. Gateways to Inner Knowing. John Prendergast is a psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, and the editor-in-chief of Undivided: The Online Journal of Nonduality and Psychology.

View Summary Mariam Gates: Teaching Yoga and Meditation to Kids. Mariam Gates is a highly skilled teacher and yoga instructor with decades of experience, as well as the founder of the Kid Power Yoga program. A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story—a tale designed to bring parents and children together in a relaxing flow of […]. View Summary Lama Tsultrim Allione: Lama Tsultrim Allione is an author, former Tibetan nun, internationally known Buddhist teacher, and founder of the Tara Mandala retreat center.

Lama Tsultrim has created several audio programs with Sounds True, including The Mandala of the Enlightened Feminine and Cutting through Fear, which helps us meet and release the demons of fear—as well as other […]. View Summary Anakha Coman: Anakha Coman uses her expertise in organizational leadership and mindfulness techniques to speak, teach, and consult with leaders and businesses worldwide—including Intel, Nike, and Save the Children. In this episode, Tami Simon […]. View Summary Roger Teel: This Life Is Joy. Roger Teel is Senior Minister to the storied Mile Hi Church and serves as the spiritual guide and teacher to more than 30, congregants.

He is a gifted community builder, tireless advocate of interfaith dialogue, and the author of the critically acclaimed book This Life Is Joy: Discovering the Spiritual Laws to Live More […]. The Courage to be Vulnerable. Sandra Ingerman is a licensed psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner who teaches workshops around the world on shamanism and environmental sustainability. The Everyday Empowerment of a Shamanic Life.

View Summary Seth Godin: Seth Godin is a bestselling author and popular blogger who is known for his writing on marketing, the spread of ideas, and mindful business strategies. In this episode, Tami Simon and Seth discuss the concept of resistance and how it must be sought out in any effective pursuit of art. They also talk about the […]. View Summary Mark Epstein: Mark Epstein is a practicing psychiatrist and noted writer on Buddhist meditation practice. A Buddhist Psychiatrist Points the Way to Uncommon Happiness, an audio program concerning the merging of Western psychotherapy and ancient meditation practices.

In this episode of Insights at the Edge Tami Simon […]. Robert Augustus Masters is an integral psychotherapist and spiritual teacher whose work emphasizes physical embodiment and greater relational maturity. A Guide to True Masculine Power. View Summary Jena la Flamme: Pleasure Is a Meditation in Disguise.

Jena la Flamme has devoted her life to helping women around the world heal emotional eating, reach their healthy weight, and cultivate stronger self-image. With Sounds True, Jena has […]. View Summary David Grand: Tami Simon speaks with Dr. David Grand, a pioneering psychotherapist, lecturer, and performance coach. Grand is best known for his discovery of the internationally acclaimed therapy called Brainspotting.

The Revolutionary New Therapy […]. View Summary Duncan Trussell: Drunk History, and Adventure Time. He hosts the podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, in which he and guests discuss everything from contemporary comedy to chaos magick and spiritual inquiry. In this episode, Duncan and […]. Spiritual Awakening in the Relational Field. In , Thomas founded the Academy of Inner Science, an organization devoted to the exploration of modern mysticism and spiritual awakening. With Sounds True, Thomas has released the audio program […].

View Summary Claude Poncelet: The Spiritual Dimension of Reality, Part 2. View Summary Erin Olivo: In this episode, Tami Simon and Erin discuss the evolutionary roots and value of our […]. Snatam Kaur is one of the most recognized voices in the world of devotional chant. Snatam is an American artist who was raised in the kundalini yoga tradition and schooled in kirtan meditation and Gurmukhi, the Sanskrit-based language of Sikh scriptures in northern India.

She is the lead singer for the Celebrate Peace tours and […]. View Summary Mario Martinez: The MindBody Code, Part 2. Lessons from Centenarians During the process of researching the roots of biocognitive science, neuropsychologist Mario Martinez interviewed dozens of centenarians—people who live healthily past The MindBody Code, Part 1.

Archetypal Wounds and Their Healing Fields Mario Martinez is a clinical neuropsychologist and the founder of biocognitive science—a new paradigm that identifies complex discoveries of how our cultural beliefs affect our immune, nervous, and endocrine systems. In the first half of a […]. View Summary Edward Tick: Honoring Our Returning Warriors. A psychotherapist and a tireless advocate for war healing and peacemaking, Dr. Restoring the Soul After […]. View Summary Beryl Bender Birch:

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