January 25, 2008

Theatre Fest 2008

Texas Educational Theatre Association, Inc.
Dallas, Texas

Special Pleasure:
A Workshop in Russian Actor Training

During a regional workshop at TETA, approximately 60 students, teachers, and professors gathered to explore the Droznin System of Physical Actor Training. The system calls upon training from Stanislavski’s Method, Meyerhold's biomechanics, and the achievements of other great Russian directors such as Vakhtangov and Tairov. It is the physical training system utilized in the graduate program at Harvard University and throughout both Europe and Asia. The workshop introduced exercises for developing physical awareness and freeing the body for spontaneous creative expression. They also discussed further application and training possibilities.

January 4 – 6, 2008

St. Edward’s University

Droznin System of Physical Actor Training

During a twelve-hour workshop from January 4th – 6th, 2008, students, staff, and other members of the St. Edwards’ University community had the opportunity to participate in the first public workshop on the Droznin System of Physical Actor Training; Heather Huggins, Shuka graduate student and DA!’s Artistic Director, led the weekend.