Grotowski on "verticality"

"With verticality the point is not to renounce part of our nature;
all should retain its natural place: the body, the heart, the head,
something that is "under our feet" and something that is "over the
head." All like a vertical line, and this verticality should be held taut
between organicity and the awareness. Awareness means the
consciousness which is not linked to language (the machine
for thinking), but to Presence." -- Jerzy Grotowski

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theory: introductory reading material

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These links connect to writings and critical guidelines for actual work
in this medium and suggested reading for anyone wishing to participate.
1) Paratheatre Orientation and 2) Lab Participation Prerequisites

F.A.Q.
infrequently asked questions about paratheatre

State of Emergence
paratheatre manifesto by Antero Alli

additional articles on paratheatre
by Antero Alli and guest authors

Winter 2004 "Initiations" lab turned performance
(click image for director's lab report)

LAB PARTICIPATION

Participation in these ritual labs is by invitation from the director.
Participants are chosen on the basis of experience, talent and skill,
interview and/or audition processes. Each lab starts up near Spring
and Autumn equinoxe and runs two to three months at one to three
(3 hour) sessions per week. Each lab pivots around a specific theme
(click this for past themes) within a non-performance climate that
occasionally, but not always, develops into a public performance.
Advancement in this work depends of consistent attendance. If you
know you'll miss more than two sessions, do not bother to apply.
Lab fees vary depending on previous experience in this medium;
usually $120-$250, most of which offsets studio rental fees.

THE CURRENT LAB
Spring 2008 (now in progress)

the dreambody/earthbody lab
SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 8pm - 11pm for seven weeks
March 30 through May 19; inc. camping on Mount Tamalpais
NOTE: This lab is now closed and in progress.

ALL INQUIRIES WELCOME
antero (at) paratheatrical (dot) com

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Public Event History, Previous Lab Themes, Links

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"SONGS AS VEHICLES" performance
December 2004 (click image for details)

Public Event History
since 1977

Past Lab Themes and Ritual Journals
Notes from the director and others; since 1991