22° international laboratory
“"Historical memory / the story of oblivion"
training and research meeting 
from 21th august to 4th september 2010

theme

Having investigated in depth themes such as the use of the body, the creation of characters, the poetry of expression, the personal roots of creativity, voice and sound, this year the international workshop of the Teatro delle Radici directed by Cristina Castrillo and Bruna Gusberti, will concentrate on historical facts, well-known and not so well-known, and the possible procedures of dramatization.
The research will therefore be to analyze in practical terms a theme which can be used as a subject in theatrical creation.

contents

The usual work of physical preparation and development of the introspective world which lie at the base of the creative technique of the Teatro delle Radici will be closely combined with the contents particular to those chosen historical facts, seeking to understand where they take place, in what context, and the personal territory involved.
A space to investigate how to appropriate a historical event even when we don’t play training and research meeting a direct part in it.

structure

As always, the 22nd edition of the International Laboratory will be arranged in two parts:
1. from 21st August (arrival) to 5th September (departure) for those persons who have never worked with the Teatro delle Radici.
2. these will be joined from 27th August by those persons who have already taken part in session of International Laboratory in the last 5 years.
The pedagogic aspect will be directed by Cristina Castrillo, but the participation of special guests is also foreseen. There will also be some demonstrations of work, as well as conferences and video films.

conditions

- the cost of the full laboratory is Fr. 1'000.- (€690.-) and Fr. 800.- (€560.-) for the participants of the      second part (see above).
- the price includes accommodation, but not food (the accommodation has kitchen facilities).
- for those who do not need accommodation the cost is Fr. 800.- (€560.-) for the whole course and Fr. 700.- (€480.-) for those who will take part in the second part of the course.
- together with your application you are requested to send:

e-mail to info@teatrodelleradici.net

with the following information:
name and surname / date of birth / postal address / telephone no. / e-mail address / passport no. / nationality / a brief summary of your creative activities

or

online registration

- your application will not be considered valid without the initial payment 

the deadline for the application is 30th June 2010