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

 


introductory reading material

 


ORIENTATION and LAB PREREQUISITES
suggested reading for those wishing participation

F.A.Q.
infrequently asked questions about paratheatre

 

 


lab participation guidelines

 

 


Spring 2004 "Initiations" lab; dreaming rituals

Participation is by invitation from the director based on interview,
audition and/or previous Lab experience.
Labs start in March and
September and run eight to twelve weeks for two to three (3 hour)
sessions per week. Every summer a 6-8 week Vets Only Lab is also
scheduled. Consistent attendance is mandatory. If you know you'll
miss more than two sessions per Lab schedule, please do not apply.
Lab fees offset space rental expenses and training for newbies
and, usually run between $100. and $225. per person.

The Interview Process
What To Expect



upcoming lab schedules




THE PRECISION LAB (Vets only)
June 22nd thru Aug. 10th, Berkeley
Eight Monday Nights, 8pm-11pm

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Fall 2009 Dreaming Ritual Lab
9/20 thru 11/16; Nine Weeks. Vets & newbies.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY NIGHTS, 8pm to 11pm.
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Public Event History, Video Clips, Lab Reports

 


"SONGS AS VEHICLES" Lab performance
Winter 2004
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Excerpts from Video Documents
1992, 1999, 2004

Public Event History
since 1977

Past Lab Themes and Reports
since 1991


related sites -- intermedia performance -- original minds, dangerous ideas -- dream research

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