ZAR Intense ’24

Led by

Actors of Teatr ZAR

14 days intensive work for theater professionals

12th – 25th of July, 2024

Wrocław, Poland

Location Studio Na Grobli,
Brzezinka, forest base of the Grotowski Institute

Working language: English

A unique opportunity to delve into the creative practices of Teatr ZAR’s theatrical work

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ZAR INTENSE '24

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Teatr ZAR this year, we are excited to announce that we will be incorporating special activities within the Intense program, marking this year with additional enriching experiences for participants.

ZAR Intense is an initiative born out of the need to share our unique artistic language and values and the questions that accompany our creative work. It is a profound, poetic and human approach that aims to encourage the actor to create in a very interdisciplinary manner, weaving together physical and vocal practices, live solo and polyphonic singing with physical improvisations, training the listening, a deep physical and vocal concentration, and the courage to stand alone and with others in conveying messages that are important and need to be heard by the world around us.

Participation fee 930 €
Early birds (till the end of April) 870 €

The fee includes:

Participation in all lines of practice for the full duration of ZAR Intense
Participation in lectures, discussions and presentations
A common meal at lunch time and dinners on specified days
Visit to Brzezinka, the historical forest base of The Grotowski Institute, integral to the artistic endeavors of the Teatr ZAR (accommodation, transport, and meals will be provided during days in Brzezinka)

Please note that the price does not include accommodation.We encourage you to make your own arrangements based on your individual needs and preferences.

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All accepted participants will be asked for the advance payment of 250 €.

Please note advanced payment is non-refundable.

Contact us by email at: zarworkshops@gmail.com

WHAT WE SHARE?

Training and development

The work will be focused on introducing and delving into various lines of practice proposed and developed by actors of Teatr ZAR. These lines of practice will include disciplines that interweave between each other creating a network of vocal, physical, textual, breath and concentration work.

Such sessions will include

Polyphonic singing that encourages collaboration and team-work in listening, supporting and taking the reins
Working with sound carrying an image and adapting it to stage language
Daily practise of healthy vocal and breathing techniques
Performer physical training – building stamina and understanding one’s own strengths in order to use them in building a heightened physical stage presence
Tuning the body awareness. Physical training which in its essence becomes mental training
Widening our primal inborn sense of perception into one that can be receptive to subtleties in our daily lives
Improvisation within tight and precise technical frameworks
Partner training including simple acrobatic elements to develop coordination, trust and collaboration
Devising stage material

Lectures, discussions and presentations

Meeting with the sources (meeting dedicated to expeditions and reconnaissance made by Teatr ZAR while gathering music material )
Process of creation – a space to discuss the process of creation accompanying performances of Teatr ZAR (meeting with whole company)

Each day will consist of several lines of practice represented by active members of Teatr ZAR.

Workshop leaders:
Davit Baroyan
Ditte Berkeley
Alessandro Curti
Katya Egorova
Kamila Klamut
Aleksandra Kugacz-Semerci
Mertcan Semerci
Orest Sharak
Jaroslaw Fret

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Articles

Feedback

Walking into the unknown was a priceless gift to my spirit. As a Black woman safe space is not guaranteed. Right away I felt all fears melt away and the gentleness of the ZAR ensemble wrap their arms around us all and without hesitation I felt the entire group decide - together we will attempt to fly. What a treasure to the bone marrow, the voice, my nervous system to this machine we call BODY. What does it mean to be human? That’s what I carry from my time in Poland. That’s what I’m continuing to investigate and of course, since my encounter with ZAR that investigation will never be the same.
Constance Strickland, Participant of ZAR intense

I absolutely love the way you work. Is incredibly inspiring and feels so free and open, it makes it easy not to judge yourself. On top of that, as facilitators you are so empathic that you create this atmosphere were everyone can feel at home. If I have to give some more insightful feedback. I think the food can be a bit lighter or have less movement after meals. Also I think Ditte's work helps a lot placing the voice, so it could be helpful for people with issues (like me) starting with her before jumping straight into singing.
Noa Lopez, Participant of ZAR intense

One of the most important spiritual journeys for me as an artist and a human.
Kim Whatmore, Participant of ZAR intense

I had never been in a workshop so well prepared, with such good treatment, such good pedagogy and with creative development in the form of improvisations with live music
Verónica Bermúdez Muñoz, Participant of ZAR intense

Teatr ZAR guided us on this path with great generosity, professionalism and talent.
Margherita Caviezel, Participant of ZAR intense

One of the most special experiences that I ever got to live. Its beauty and power didn’t reside only in the great work that we did for 10 fulfilling days. It was also among the artists and mentors of the company Teatr ZAR. They welcomed us participants with an open heart full of kindness and passion. It truly felt like being part of a great family.
Ludovica Tagariello, Participant of ZAR intense

Thank you for letting me feel at home in my body and in my voice. I can definitely say that with you I found a theatrical dimension really close to the theater I would like to practice every day of my life.
Nicola Fadda, Participant of ZAR intense

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