Beowulf Alley Theatre Company
11 South 6th Avenue · Tucson, AZ 85701
Administration (520) 622-4460 · Reservations (520) 882-0555
Beowulf Alley Theatre Company’s ActingLab@the Alley
Presents Two Adult Education Programs
(Tucson, AZ – October 8, 2009) Philip G. Bennett, Dean of Adult Education at Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 South 6th Ave, between Broadway and Congress in Downtown Tucson, announced two adult education programs beginning in October, 2009. The first is an introductory symposium, Stanislavski’s Ultimate Acting Technique (An introduction to Stanislavski’s greatest discovery!) on Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The course, for actors, director and instructors of acting, is called Stanislavski’s Lost Term… And How to Use the Method of Physical Actions and Active Analysis. The fee for this 3- hour course is $25 for active participants (wear comfortable clothing for movement) and $15 for observers.
Join us as either an observer or jump in the fun as an acting participant. Non-Actors, Novice and Professionals are all WELCOME! Space is limited. Call to reserve your place for this exciting event at 520-622-4460, ext 3.
The second program is A Professional Actor Training Program in Stanislavski’s Ultimate Technique, The Method of Physical Actions and Active Analysis
Courses -
| Wednesdays | A. Introduction to the System “The Actor Works on Himself” B. Introduction to Scene work through Physical Action and Active Analysis November 4 – December 19, 2009 (With added classes December 17 and 18th) A combined class, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
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| Saturdays | B. Introduction to Scene work through Physical Actions and Active Analysis October 31 – December 19, 2009 (With added classes December 17 and 18th – All levels combined) 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
A practical introduction to the elements of stage action, improvisation, breath work, voice production and preparatory scene work. The term will culminate in an “Open Class Performance” for the public on December 19, 2009.
The fees for this course are:
- Once class a week for 1st term students only. Fee: $399.00
- 2nd and 3rd term scene students are required to attend 2 classes per week. Fee: $499.00
(Symposia Fee will be credited for each term program.)
Class Size is Limited – Register on line NOW for the Fall Term - beowulfalley.org
For further Information Call: Philip Bennett at 520-622-4460 ext. 3
Although the name of Stanislavski has dominated theatrical methodology for nearly a century, many misunderstandings, assumptions and distortions have taken place. In the United States, Stanislavski has been identified with Strasberg’s Method Acting and psychological realism. The “Cold War” and “Iron Curtain” prevented Stanislavski’s greatest Ultimate Acting Technique from reaching the West for decades. In Russia, the Marxist Revisionists censored nearly 50% of the System’s basis in Buddhism and Raja Yoga, subjugating the Master’s teachings to the Materialistic designs of the Soviet State.
Philip G. Bennett is an award winning actor, director and instructor of the Stanislavski System of Acting. He is a founding member of the American Stanislavski Theatre (AST) in New York City and a protégé of Russian émigré teacher and director, Sonia Moore. Phil served as the Assistant Artistic Director of AST where he was both an actor and instructor. In 1976, he founded the San Francisco Theatre Academy at Fort Mason, and subsequently the Bennett Theatre Lab, an avant-garde actor training company. He has been internationally acknowledged for his expertise in both classical and contemporary theatre. He lectures and conducts workshops at prominent universities and conventions. Graduates appear regularly in films, on television and the professional stage.
