WHO? ME? - CLOWN AND MASK WORKSHOP
Emerson College, Forest Row
with Mike Chase and Vivian Gladwell
Sunday 19 to Friday 24 July 2015
Through
masks, we can explore and deepen our connection to archetypal forces,
myths, stories and images that profoundly influence and shape our
lives.
What is the clown's relationship to these archetypes? And what
of the clown's own mask – the red nose? Jacques Lecoq called
it the smallest mask in the world and as actors we need to befriend
this mask (even if clowns can do without it). This workshop invites
you to look more closely at the power of the mask by exploring its
working with one of the foremost exponents and practitioners of
this art form – Michael Chase. We will explore different masks
(neutral – larval – Commedia) as well as different cultural
traditions (Bali etc.).
In confronting ourselves with masks, how do we make
peace or war with the forces they reveal within us. It is our relationship
to the masks we wear and not necessarily by our mastery over them
that informs our work. Whether we choose to be at one with what
they reveal of our nature "or in noble and ennobling conflict
with it"*, the clown dances
lightly from one to the other - bending to its constraints one moment
and recklessly free the next.
*from "Going Sane" by Adam Philips
This workshop is for both beginners and experienced clowns.
The group is limited to 12
Facilitators: Michael Chase + Vivian Gladwell
MICHAEL
CHASE
Michael Chase is Festival Director of the International Mask Festival.
He is
artistic director of the Glasshouse Art Centre and heads up the
performing
Arts department at the Glasshouse College. Michael has 28 years
in the
field of masks working as a maker, teacher, actor and director nationally
and internationally.
Vivian
Gladwell
Vivian is the founder and director of Nose to Nose. He started clowning
in 1978 and his researches have taken him to look at the uses of clowning
in the field of teacher training, medicine, conflict management and
ecology. He has taught in South Africa, USA, Europe, Senegal,
Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, Norway…
To book: £120 non-returnable deposit secures
your place.
Course fee: £345 - Tuition only
The group is limited to 12
Accommodation and meals:
Please contact Emerson College at bookings@emerson.org.uk
to book for accommodation and meals
Date and times:
The course begins Sunday - 18h15 (with supper)
Ends Friday - after lunch - 14h30
Venue: Emerson
Village, Forest Row, East Sussex
To book: £120 non-returnable deposit for
the course.
To book this course
To book a course follow the link Click here to enquire…
above. Submit the form with your details and we will let you know
about available places and how to proceed with payment of your deposit.
Deposits can be paid by cheque, bank tranfer or online. NOTE: Bookings
can only be confirmed after we have received your deposit. As the
booking usually only covers the course fee, please check you know
the total cost of the course (course fee + accommodation and meals).
Once your deposit has been accepted, we will notify you to confirm
your place on the course. You are booked on the course ONLY
when Nose to Nose confirms your place.
If you have questions or problems, please email
us.
Please note
We offer a two-year clown training during which you can follow our
progression through the work from beginners level to Performance and
Social clowning.
For further details
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