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It's Me Down There

IPAN and The Internationalists present

An English Language Reading of

It’s me down there (En bas c’est moi)

Written by Sébastien Joanniez

Translated by Simon Pare

Performed by Doug Howe

Thursday 18 June 2009 at 18:30

Le Cavern Club (Downstairs)

21 rue Dauphine Paris 6éme

Métro : Odéon / Pont Neuf

June Events in Paris

**RED NOSE CLOWN with JOHN BEALE
WHERE: IACP Studios, 32 rue du Capitaine Marchal
WHEN: Saturday 20 June from 9am - 2:30pm
COST: 65 euros
This workshop is for actors, professional and pre-professional, and for anyone interested in exploring authentic presence. Clear the debris, step out of your cocoon and discover your beautiful ridiculousness. Find out what's not boring about you, lift up the blinds and plug yourself back in. Explore the pleasure to be in the spotlight, to be complicit with an audience and not shy away. For more information or to register call 06 48 11 96 63, email john@johnbeale.net or visit www.rednoseclown.net 

**THE PLEASURE OF THE VOICE with HARLAN CHAMBERS
WHERE: Espace St Roch, 35 Rue St Roch (M° Pyramides)
WHEN: Sunday 14 June from 3pm-6pm
COST: Tarif Normale: 30 euros; Tarif Etudiant: 20 euros
Where is it, the pleasure to sing? We will go on an adventure together, searching for this pleasure close to the heart and beyond the limits of the voice. A warm-up that integrates the body and voice. Games and theatre improvisations that release the full vocal (and creative) potential. Roy Hart Voice teacher candidate Harlan Chambers is excited to offer this stage, inspired by a mélange of his training with the Centre International Artistique Roy Hart, the biomechanics of hatha yoga, and le jeu of Ecole Philippe Gaulier. To register or for more info, email harlandchambers@gmail.com

**IMPROFLICKS with THE IMPROFESSIONALS and La GATA
WHERE: Péniche Antipode moored at 55 quai de la Seine (M° Jaurès/Riquet)
WHEN: Wednesday 10 June at 8:30pm
COST: 13 euros (10 euros 'tarif réduit' for students)
A theatrical feast where the Improfessionals take turns in directing each other on the set of Paris's only 'film festival' improvised live on stage! Will the director be awarded a Hollywood Star or be given the punishment of a forfeit? It's up to you, dear member of the jury. The Improfessionals are thrilled to have Felipe and Alberto from La Gata Columbia (www.lagataimpro.com), back on stage with them; they are wonderful performers, so be sure not to miss this show! Reserve tickets on www.billetréduc.com or visit www.improfessionals.com

Also: check out La Gata’s circus show, Déjà vu in Versailles on 9 June. For more information about their performance visit: www.lagatacirko.com 

**CLOWN WORKSHOP with IRA SEIDENSTEIN
WHERE: Atelier Danse-Théâtre-Musique, 6 rue de la Folie-Méricourt
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday 20-21 June from 10am-5:30pm
COST: 140 euros
Ira's experience provides a unique doorway into the authentic world of the clown. Ira has created numerous theatre projects that use clown in all variety of ways from classical theatre to experimental. He was the National Trainer of Australia's Clown Doctors. In addition to his background in classical acting, and physical theatre, Ira has performed as a clown in a variety of skills such as acrobatics with two Chinese acrobats, juggling, dance, mime, singing, music including in Cirque du Soleil as the Dead Clown in Corteo, aerial acts in Corteo as both the Dead Clown and the White Clown. More information about Ira can be found at www.iraseidenstein.com To register, call or email Caspar Schjelbred - 06 70 59 81 54 or improacademy@yahoo.com 

i.Q QUANTUM THEATRE WORKSHOP

This is a truly unique workshop- for all performers & performance styles!

"Ira Seidenstein is one of the treasures of our fringe theatre” Sydney Morning Herald. 

* i.Q QUANTUM THEATRE WORKSHOP with IRA SEIDENSTEIN

For all performers to rediscover & develop their own performance styles- "i.Q Quantum Theatre" , allows the actor clarifies universal principles of acting and theatre regardless of method or style.  This method connects links between Stanislavsky, Suzuki, Lecoq and Shakespeare- engaging the core. Using a basis of Eastern & Western theatre with timing Quantum mechanics: a set of principles underlying the most fundamental known description of all physical systems at the submicroscopic scale. An approach that acknowledges the body-mind-spirit aspects of acting and performance.

Workshop will include original Quantum Theatre techniques: Core Mechanics: ten movements, timing found in any movement technique. Eachof the movementsencourage a different aspect of performance. The Creative Twist: a vortex that embodies creativity, coming spontaneously from the actor's own body. Theatre Ritual :a choreographed patternfor individuality within an ensemble.

Ira Seidenstein trained in the methods of Stanislavsky, Suzuki & Lecoq he has worked on over 100 productions including work with Cirque du Soleil in the development of Kouza, and in Corteo, as the first person to alternate lead clown roles and be resident teacher on tour. Resident teacher, choreographer, actor, co-director with Australia's National Shakespeare company. Actor with San Diego Repertory Theatre. Artistic Director of Sweden’s National Circus High School. He has written numerous plays and worked with independent companies internationally. M.A. in Visual & Performing Arts, PhD in Education. He has coached performers at the highest level including Olympic gymnasts, ballet dancers, circus artistes, and classical actors. 
For more information visit www.iraseidenstein.com

Ira's workshops will run over 5 evenings from 18:00-21:00.

I5 hour training session is 250€
some discounts are available for people taking multiple workshops as part of the IPAN International Workshop Exchange.

FOR ALL BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES CONTACT: i.p.a.n@live.com 

ROY HART & RHYTHM VOICE WORKSHOPS- MAY 5

Take the ROY HART EXTENDED VOICE & the VOICE TRAINING & RHYTHM WORKSHOPS & as part of a unique line up for the IPAN Weekend workshop Exchange in Paris MAY 2 & 3 or take these as 3 hour Workshop during MAY 5 in Paris, For further info scroll to the bottom of the blog or click here for the facebook invite. 

* EXTENDED VOICE- ROY HART INSPIRED WORKSHOP with HARLAN CHAMBERS
Ground your breath, open your body come on an adventure into the unknown. Fly up into the heights and dive down into the depths of the voice.  This workshop searches for the delicate balance between solid technique and playful imagination. By engaging each other in theatrical play, we strive for the freedom that allows sound unheard of and unimagined.

Harlan Chambers is a candidate for the Roy Hart Voice Teacher's Diploma. He teaches regular workshops in Paris, where he moved after spending 8 months living at the Roy Hart International Arts Centre in southern France. Harlan's previous theatre experience includes four years of training and performance with the internationally renowned Guthrie Theatre, as well as with John Barton (RSC), Michael Langham, Thomas Prattki (LISPA), and Ecole Philippe Gaulier.

*VOICE TRAINING & RHYTHM WORKSHOP with JOHANNES STEINER
Warming-up the voice: discover your “own voice“, breathing exercises, vocal techniques, vocal health, control of breath and resonance- body posture while singing and speaking, using the voice more effectively- getting more power and emotion in your voice.  Rhythm theatre is a combination of performing arts and rhythmic patterns based on body percussion. You will learn simple body beats, improvise rhythm-scenes, connecting percussive grooves with gestures, movements and words. 

Johannes Steiner Studied music, philosophy and psychology at the University of Graz (Austria); École Philippe Gaulier in Paris; LEM at École Jaques Lecoq, International Summer Academy for Theatre in Graz (Clown, Improvisational Theatre); Rumba Tap with Max Pollak; Pantomime with Anke Gerber; Masterclass „masque and commedia dell’arte“ with Markus Kupferblum

Both three hour workshops 5 MAY are 50€
or take both as part of the "theatre menu" options on IPAN's Workshop Program.

FOR ALL BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES EMAIL: i.p.a.n@live.com

BOUFFON + RED NOSE CLOWN WORKSHOPS

Catch Eric Davis' BOUFFON Workshop & John Beale's RED NOSE CLOWN WORKSHOP as part of a unique line up of guests for the IPAN Weekend Workshop Exchange in Paris May 2 & 3 or take the these Terrific Clown Workshops 8, 9, 10 MAY in Paris.  

BOUFFON: The Anti-Clown - with Eric Davis

In the world of Bouffon, the audience is the joke. Bouffons show no vulnerability. Their great joy is to parody the audience, its values and flaws. This pack of grotesque outsiders engage the audience with great joy, intelligence & charm. They are disgusting, yet beautiful. They hate you, yet they flatter you. The Bouffons are the ultimate manipulators, a ferocious social satire about to explode, liberating the energy in the room with an immense pleasure to parody and to play.

Cirque Du Soleil's lead Clown in Quidam and Director of the NY Clown Theatre Festival, Eric Davis will turn your world upside down. His class in Bouffon will massively widen your acting range, your relationship with the audience, your improvisational abilities and reinform everything you know so far about theatre.  In this workshop, participants will explore:Connecting with the audience, Parodying societal maladies and hypocrisy, Creating complex physical characters, Playing upon contrasts of theme and rhythm,Being 100 % present and captivating.

Eric Davis is New York based, his original creations have won him both critical and audience acclaim. He performs and teaches internationally.  Credits include the clown in Cirque du Soleil’s highly celebrated production Quidam, as well as being contracted for developmental workshops of Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza, under the direction of Tony winner David Shiner, and Cirque’s 2009 Touring Production. Eric has trained in Pochinko clown technique and Bouffon with masters Sue Morrison as well as Phillipe Gaulier. He has also been a practitioner and teacher of improvisation, movement, Lecoq technique, and mask for over 15 years.  For further information see websight: www.Redbastard.com

THE JOY OF FAILURE- RED NOSE CLOWN- with JOHN BEALE

This workshop is about finding out what's not boring about you, lifting up the blinds and plugging yourself back in. Exploring the pleasure to be in the spotlight, to be complicit with an audience and not shy away.  The workshop begins with Le Jeu, exercises and games to wake up your childlike play pleasure. Then, graduate to Red Nose - the smallest mask in the world. The purpose of the nose is not to hide you but to reveal you. In Red Nose, we will share our game pleasure and find our authentic presence.

John Beale is a graduate of the Philippe Gaulier International Theatre School in Paris, France. He has also trained, performed and taught extensively with Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts. He holds a degree from the Dalhousie University Acting Programme and has been acting, teaching and creating for 20 years. For Further information see: www.rednoseclown.net

Cost: 

BOUFFON 15 hrs- 250€
RED NOSE 3hrs- 50 €

Location: 

SUDDEN THEATRE, 14 Bis Rue Sainte Isaure, Paris, France

These Workshops are also available as part of "IPAN Menu" options, with reductions available for participants who decide to take multiple Workshops.

Other workshops include,Roy Hart Voice, Commedia del Arte Mask & Quantum theatre.

FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS & INQUIRIES CONTACT: i.p.a.n@live.com

IPAN INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP EXCHANGE 2009

PROGRAM WEEKEND 2, 3 MAY

20 hr IPAN International Workshop Exchange: 2, 3 May - 10:00-21:00

The IPAN Weekend Workshop is a 20 hour Intensive Theatre Program. Ten Workshop leaders will be gathered from around the globe to exchange specialized techniques in the form of 2 hour workshops. This Event will be open to a limited number of participants interested in taking these workshops & sharing in an Intercultural Theatre Exchange. 

Sat 2 May 

1 hr IPAN Introduction: Sama Ky Balson - 10:00- 11:00 

An introduction to the aims of the International Performing Arts Network (IPAN). We will discuss the creation & continuation of Intercultural theatre and meet all international workshop guests.

1 hr Sohum Yoga Warm Up: Michelle Timmins - 11:00-12:00

The first workshop will be a yoga warm up. We will enter simple yogic postures to connect us with breath and movement, to ground ourselves and arrive in a space of growth and openness. http://www.sohum-yoga.com

2 hr i.Q-Quantum Theatre: Ira Seidenstein - 12:00-14:00 

i.Q - Quantum Theatre applies a specific set of techniques based on a unique blend of Eastern & Western theatre practices, enabling the actor to clarify universal principles of acting regardless of previous training. http://www.iraseidenstein.com/

2 hr Psychophysical Training: Sajeev Purushothama - 14:30-16:30  

Psychophysical Image training is a combination of theatre actor training systems drawn from Kalarippayatt, Kathakali, Kootiyattam, Noh theatre and meditational practices.This workshop introduces physical exercises invoking awareness that produce a qualitative state of readiness.

2 hr Rhythm/ Voice: Johannes Steiner - 16:30-18:30 

We will learn to control our breath and resonance, find correct body posture while singing and speaking and play with rhythm patterns based on body percussion.

2 hr Comedia Del Arte/ Mask: Carlos Garcia - 19:00- 21:00 

Take mask play to new heights by exploring movement, metamorphoses and timing. By bringing life to each mask, we will discover the mask’s archetypal characters through improvisation and the interaction between actor and audience. http://www.solodellarte.blogspot.com http://www.teatropunto.net  

Sun 3 May

2 hr Extended Voice: Harlan Chambers - 10:00-12:00 

Explore the heights and the depths of your voice during this Roy Hart Voice Workshop. Search for the delicate balance between solid technique and imagination by grounding our breath and opening our bodies.

2 hr Improvisation: Caspar Schjelbred - 12:00-14:00 

In improvisation we plunge into the unknown and create drama from seemingly nothing . Explore how to create meaningful change on stage by drawing on character archetypes that we encounter on the Hero's journey of classic mythology. hhtp://www.improacademy.com

2 hr The Present Moment: Doug Howe - 14:30-16:30 

Through a series of physical and psychological exercises, this workshop will explore ways to become more present and ‘sense’itive to the moment. Combining various training methods from Grotowski to Bogart, participants will discover how to release expectation and embrace the present moment. http://www.theinternationalists.org

2 hr Red Nose Clown: John Beale - 16:30-18:30 

This workshop begins with exercises and games to wake up our child-like play pleasure. Then, graduate to Red Nose - the smallest mask in the world. The purpose of the nose is not to hide you but to reveal you.  http://www.rednoseclown.net

2 hr Bouffon: Eric Davis - 19:00-21:00 

In the world of Bouffon, the audience is the joke. Bouffons rejoice in making a parody of the audience’s values and flaws. Explore connecting with the audience, create complex physical characters, play upon contrasts of theme & rhythm, and be present & captivating. http://www.redbastard.com

THEATRE WORKSHOPS: PROGRAM WEEK 2- 10 MAY 

The Workshop program offers you a list of possibilities. Take individual workshops and select your theatre program “A la Carte” or the “Theatre Menu” options. See above for workshop descriptions.  

THEATRE A LA CARTE 

20 hr IPAN International Workshop Exchange 2, 3 May- 10:00-21:00 - 200€

03 hr Extended Voice: Harlan Chambers - 5 May- 10:00-13:00 - 50€

 

03 hr Rhythm/ Voice: Johannes Steiner - 5 May - 14:00-17:00 - 50€

 

03 hr Red Nose Clown: John Beale - 8 May - 10:00-13:00 - 50€ 

06 hr Commedia/ Mask: Carlos Garcia - 4 May - 10:00- 17:00 - 100€

15 hr Quantum: Ira Seidenstein - 4 May - 17:00-20:00 & 5, 6, 7, 8 May- 18:00- 21:00 - 250€

15 hr Bouffon: Eric Davis - 8 May-14:00-17:00 & 9,10 May -10:00-17:00 - 250€

*Please Note: Lunch breaks and pauses during longer workshops are included in time schedules.

THEATRE MENU OPTIONS - PROGRAM WEEK 2- 10 MAY 

Select from Theatre Menu options. Places are limited for these workshops.

MENU 1 - 65 hr PROGRAM - FULL THEATRE INTENSIVE: 650€ (300 € Savings)

Have it all! Book yourself in for all Theatre Workshops: 2-10 May.

1 A: 1 x 20 hr IPAN Weekend Workshops + 2 x 15 hr Workshops + 1 x 6 hr Workshop + 3 x 3 hr Workshops

MENU 2 - 45 hr PROGRAM - WORKSHOP WEEK: 450€ (300€ Savings) 

All the workshops, (excluding the IPAN weekend) 4-10 May.

2A: 2 x 15 hr Workshops + 1 x 6 hr Workshop + 3 x 3 hr Workshops

MENU 3 - 35 hr PROGRAM - IPAN WEEKEND + WORKSHOP(S): 350€ (100€ Savings)

IPAN Weekend Workshop 2,3 May + your choice of 15 hrs of Workshops May 4-10  

3A: IPAN Weekend Workshop + 1 x 15 hr Workshop

3B: IPAN Weekend Workshop + 1 x 6 hr Workshop + 3 x 3 hr Workshops

MENU 4 - 30 hr PROGRAM - WORKSHOP WEEK MIX: 300€ (200€ Savings)

Your choice of 30 hrs of Theatre Workshops. During week 4-10 May.  

4A: 2 x 15 hr Workshops

4B: 1 x 15 hr Workshop + 1 x 6 hr Workshop + 3 x 3 hr Workshops

INFORMATION

VENUE : SUDDEN THEATRE-14 Bis, Rue Sainte Isaure- Paris, 75018, France http://www.suddentheatre.fr/ 

NEAREST METRO: Jules Joffirin ( Line 12) View Map

IPAN CONTACT DETAILS:  

Host: International Performing Arts Network

Contact Name: Sama Ky Balson 

Phone: +33 (0)6 86 24 75 01 

Email: i.p.a.n@live.com

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: 

Please send attached Registration Form completed with your contact details & workshop selection to email: i.p.a.n@live.com

Once we have received your registration form, you will be sent Workshop Payment Details. Your place in the Workshop Program will be confirmed once full payment has been received.

Please remember to record your Bank Transfer or Cheque Receipt number as proof of payment.

PAYMENT METHODS: Payments can be made by French cheque or by Bank Transfer.

*Please Note: International Bank Transfers carry an extra 20€ bank charge to be paid by participant. We look forward to welcoming you to the IPAN International Theatre Workshops 2009.