Physical Performance Practices

Led by Lisa Fagan

July 21 – July 27

Theater and performance makers often think of movement in terms of “5, 6, 7, 8.” This workshop invites you to explore how you move in a far more expansive sense. Using scores, prompts, and compositional experiments, we will get deep into our bodies, unlocking their potential as sources of unique, unbridled creativity.

At the core of this workshop is a commitment to finding curiosity, rigor, and joy in the body, in order to develop, probe, and stretch theatrical ideas. Each day begins with a warm-up, and then the stage is set for a variety of exercises on your feet, as well as group discussions and reflections. You will have ample opportunity to generate new material—both individually and as a hydra-headed collaborative ensemble—as well as the chance to share work-in-progress. 

You may sweat! You may get tired! You may find yourself doing things you’ve never done before! We will work and rest—and hydrate—and have an extremely weird fun time. As we will discover together, the beauty of a physical performance practice is that it makes space for extreme levels of play, failure, openness, and camaraderie. 

Prior training in physical theater or dance is not required. Comfort with exertion and risk-taking, however, is vital.

Cost

• Workshop with standard double-occupancy room with early bird discount: $540
  The early bird discount (10%) expires on April 2.
• Workshop with single-occupancy room: $1,200
  There is no early bird discount for single-occupancy rooms

Registration

We use Humanitix for you to fill out your application and submit your deposit.

• Head to Humanitix and select your reservation type.
• Fill out the application questions.
• Complete your purchase.

After completing your purchase, a member of our team will be in touch to confirm the status of your application within 5-7 business days.

Note: A $400 deposit is required to reserve your space for a double occupancy room in a workshop. A $600 deposit is required to reserve your space in a single occupancy room. The remainder of your balance will be paid upon your arrival at Celebration Barn. See our General Info Page and Student Life for more information about the workshops and learn more about

• Housing
• Travel
• Refund/Cancellation Policy
• What to bring

About Lisa Fagan