Since 1999, various groups have explored a spectrum of archetypal
themes in ritual labs through primarily non-performance modalities.
As of Spring of 2008, a recalibration of this work shifted the focus
towards the dreaming ritual for the next four labs and two years.
In February 2010, the Muses lab initiates a new focus. Listed below
are the links to the various themes explored between 1999 and
2009, including participant lists and the guidelines for each lab:
precision lab Summer 2009
Once a week for eight weeks to apply techniques of "body as unit" and "sustaining care".
Vets only; no public performance.
dreaming ritual lab Winter 2008
Twice a week for ten weeks to develop choreography originating in night dreams.
Vets and newbies; no public performance.
precision lab Summer 2008
Once a week for eight weeks to refine ritual skills and precision of expression.
Vets only; no public performance.
dreambody/earthbody lab Spring 2008
Twice a week for seven weeks to develop choreography originating in night dreams.
All vets and advanced newbies; no performance.
beginners' mind lab Autumn 2007
Twice a week for eight weeks for rituals empowering the energetic body.
Primarily newbies; no performance.
chakra lab Spring 2007
Once a week for eight weeks, each session explores a different chakra
Veteran participants only. Private; no performance.
song and a prayer Autumn 2006
Working with the intersection of melody, song, movement and action
This lab shifted its intention twice in its duration. Public witnessing.
alchemy Spring/Summer 2006
Non-performance lab exploring the internal landscape as alchemical process
Mapping the process with a series of self-created mandalas; wilderness trip
two-faced clowns/experiments in hypocrisy Fall/Winter 2005
Performance lab focussing chiefly on character development
Comic charaterizations stemming from personal and social sources of hypocrisy
techniques Spring 2005
Returning to the basic infrastructure of this ritual technology
A techniques clinic for developing specific physical, vocal and ritual skills
song-as-vehicle Fall/Winter 2004
Immersion in songs of personal ancestry and their ritual actions
Towards the embodiment of a song within an intercultural context; wilderness trip
This lab culminated in performance
initiations Winter 2003/04
Developing ritual forms for triggering sudden exposures to initiatic experience
Heightening commitment to physicality as preparation for public performance
This lab culminated in performance and a dvd
trinity Summer 2002
Towards the discovery of core life trinities
Triadic ritual structures of worship; the personal holy trinity
ancestors Autumn 2001
Towards an archeology of the family soul
Identifying and embodying clan-defining needs, patterns & stories
anima/animus Spring 2001
the Masculine/Feminine archetypes as autonomous forces
Merging with, disengaging from and relating with the Anima and the Animus
dreaming rituals Winter 2000
Dreams as a vital movement resource
Non-interpretive dreamwork for the active body; dream-informed choreography
c r u x Summer 1999
Unearthing non-sectarian crucifixion archetypes
Exposing personal points of worship (video available); Antero Alli interview
DVD available
From 1999 throughout 2008, ParaTheatrical ReSearch explored
a series of different themes in each 2-3 month ritual lab. Here are
the lab reports and ritual journals by Antero and other participants:
The Mountain Teaches the Dreaming
2008 and 2009. The 2-year Dreaming Ritual Project
Project report by Antero Alli.
dreaming ritual lab
Winter 2008. Lab reports by Sylvi Alli and Mayur Lunia
Observations on 10 weeks of indoor work.
dreambody/earthbody lab
Spring 2008. Lab report by Antero Alli
Notes & observations from indoors to Mt. Tamalpais.
beginners' mind lab
Autumn 2007. Lab reports by David Hunt, Brendan Ramsden, Mayur Lunia, Jessie Woletz.
A return to the basic fundametals of this medium.
ritual mandalas
Spring/Summer 2006. Alchemy lab ritual mandalas created
by the participants for mapping their transformations.
experiments in compassion report
Sept - Dec, 2005. Journal Entries by Antero Alli
What started out as two-faced clowns turned into...
the techniques lab -- devices
March - May, 2005. Journal Entries by Antero Alli and Participants
Various forms, skills, and structural components of this medium.
song-as-vehicle lab -- terms & defintions
Sept.- Dec., 2004. Journal Entries by Antero Alli
The ritual sources, techniques and forms used to build the song as vehicle.
initiation lab notes
2003/04. Journal Entries by Antero Alli
Tracking the development from private ritual towards public performance
trinity lab notes
2002. Journal Entries by Antero Alli
The charged trinary circuit of "Muse", "My Body" and "Ancestors"
ancestors lab notes
2001. Journal Entries by Antero Alli
Comprehensive ritual structures, observations and impressions
anima/animus lab notes
2001. Journal Entries by Antero Alli
Visual, physical and emotional impacts received from the Anima force
dreaming ritual notes
2000. Journal Entries by Antero Alli
Following the internal landscape of dreams into physical forms and ritual actions
crux: interview with antero
1999. Examination of non-sectarian crucifixtion archetypes
a partial list of those who have done this work
