This Laban-based workshop offers:
· An introduction to Laban’s Effort theory (NB: Not just the Effort Actions!)
· Time to tune into your senses and intuition
· Expert guidance in character process
Bring your dynamic self and a character. Be open to following your intuition and to little discoveries that could lead to giant creative leaps.
What to expect:
· A somatic warm up
· Physical training (barefoot will be requested, if this is a barrier for you, please let us know)
· Rehearsal style laboratory processes
What you need:
· A character to work on and some text you can use
· Any related props, costumes (shoes are really important, even approximate), images etc
· A notebook, pen, water and snacks
A set of notes will be provided for your reference.
Who are we?
Feet First Collective (FFC) is an award-winning Australian theatre company founded in 2015. FFC creates embodied theatrical experiences that invite meaningful engagement and transformation.
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/FeetFirstCollective
Your coaches
Teresa Izzard and Samuel Addison are the award-winning creative team behind Shadow Boxing, recently programmed at Theatre Works, Melbourne and Flight Path Theatre, Sydney. They have run hundreds of workshops together in Perth, Regional WA and Sydney, supporting artists, students and educators on their embodiment journeys. In addition to their work through FFC, they have taught and presented together for Black Swan State Theatre Company (BSSTC), the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Drama West, the Catholic Education Office of WA and the Independent Schools Association of WA.
