Showing posts with label Workshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workshop. Show all posts

Monday, March 28, 2011

THE LAB: Training & Collaboration


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The Lab with Donnie Mather
Viewpoints, Suzuki, & Collaboration

This workshop is designed for artists who already possess a foundation in both Viewpoints & Suzuki Method. We will review the basics, work on more advanced material in the context of Collaboration. The Lab is a great opportunity to revisit the training with other artists while exploring Text, Movement, & Music within a prescribed Theme.

Saturdays
April 16, 23, & 30
10am - 2pm
Atlantic Theatre School
76 Ninth Ave (at 15th St) 5th Floor in Studio 3
New York, NY

To apply, email donniemather@gmail.com
$180
(only $150 for Advanced Registration by April 1)
(For credit card purchase, use PAYPAL account donniemather@gmail.com)




Donnie Mather has 15 years experience with The Viewpoints and the Suzuki Method training primarily with SITI Company as well as with Tina Landau and Mary Overlie. Since 1999, Donnie has been a frequent instructor at the Atlantic Theatre School, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, New York University, Columbia University, The New School, Hope College, University of Puerto Rico, Louisiana State University, Fordham University, and Bard College. Donnie has also taught abroad at the University of Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolis State University, University of Uberlandia, Cia dos Atores, Sao Paulo, Manizales Theatre Festival, and the Iberoamericano Theatre Festival in Bogota. As an actor, he is a former Associate Artist of SITI Company performing in SEVEN DEADLY SINS, LILITH, NICHOLAS & ALEXANDRA, and MACBETH. He has collaborated with director Kim Weild on FETES DE LA NUIT and UNCLE VANYA as well as the upcoming premiere of KADDISH (or The Key in the Window). He created & performed A SHOW OF FORCE with director Leon Ingulsrud (NY Fringe, Manizales Festival, Hope College, & Hudson Guild). He is the founder of The Adaptations Project, a collective dedicated to creating theatre based on unusual source material.

Friday, December 17, 2010

January Workshops in Brazil

Viewpoints & Suzuki Training
with Donnie Mather
There are 2 opportunities to train in Brazil this January!

Jan. 10 - 14 in Rio de Janeiro
Information: Cia. dos Atores
tel: 22424176

Jan. 17 - 21 in São Paulo
Information: Miolo das Artes
oficina@miolodasartes.com.br
tel: 11-43018625/11-96423814





Thursday, March 4, 2010

Workshops in Bogotá, Colombia

Suzuki & Viewpoints Workshop with Donnie Mather
March 29 - April 2, 2010
at the Iberoamericano Theatre Festival

of Bogotá, Colombia

The Iberoamericano Theatre Festival is the largest international theatre festival in the Western Hemisphere. Artists from all over the world participate and attend this two and half week celebration of Theatre. As a guest artist, Donnie Mather will present 2 separate workshop series in the Suzuki Method and the Viewpoints Training during the week of March 29 - April 2. Both workshops are open to actors, directors, dancers, and choreographers as well as students and professionals alike. This series is part of the numerous special events surrounding the Iberoamericano. For more information on the Festival, please visit:
For more information on Special Events visit:


Suzuki Method for the Actor9:30 am - 12:30 pm (15 hours)
Monday - Friday
March 29 - April 2
$180.000 Pesos
The Suzuki Method for the Actor was created by Japanese Director Tadashi Suzuki and his company. The training is a physical and vocal discipline that combines traditional and innovative forms. Through a series of exercises, the performer addresses energy, breath and concentration.
Viewpoints Training2 - 5 pm (15 hours)
Monday - Friday
March 29 - April 2
$180.000 Pesos
This technique was first articulated by Choreographer Mary Overlie and later adapted for the stage by Director Anne Bogart and members of the SITI Company. The Viewpoints Training addresses issues of Time and Space through physical improvisation. Participants expand their awareness through a unique physical vocabulary exploring the limits of theatre, movement, and music.

Donnie Mather is an actor and teacher based in New York City. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Donnie has taught at theatre programs and universities throughout the U.S., Colombia, Brazil, and Puerto Rico. He trained as well as performed with SITI Company (Anne Bogart, Artistic Director) where he was an Associate Artist for many years. Currently, Donnie is an instructor at the Atlantic Theatre Conservatory in New York.
To enroll in either of the workshops, please email escueladelfestival@gmail.com
Register early as space is extremely limited.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Suzuki & Viewpoints Workshop with Cia dos Atores, Brazil

Viewpoints & Suzuki Method Workshop
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nov. 3, 4, 5, 6

2:00pm - 7:00pm (14h - 19h)
R$200,00
Tel 22424176

This extensive workshop in both the Suzuki Method and the Viewpoints will be led by American actor Donnie Mather. This workshop is presented by Cia dos Atores, one of the most exciting Brazilian theatre companies working today. For more info, visit http://www.ciadosatores.com.br/