The Stanislavski Centre in partnership with Kingston University presents
Viewpoints
2 workshops with Jay Paul Skelton
26 and 27 February from 18.00 to 20.30
Room C008
Viewpoints is a philosophy translated into a technique for training performers, building ensemble, and creating movement on stage. It is also a set of names given to certain principles of movement through time and space; these names constitute a language for talking about what happens on stage. Viewpoints is, ultimately, points of awareness that a performer or creator makes use of while working. The technique is derived from the world of dance and consequently assists the individual student in developing physical flexibility, clearer articulation, and strength in movement. It further allows a group of individuals to function together spontaneously and intuitively as an ensemble.
Participants will be introduced to the basic philosophy and technique of Viewpoints, work with the technique both within an ensemble and on an individual level, and apply the technique to a chosen or volunteered text.
JAY PAUL SKELTON is a PhD candidate at Kingston University where his research centres on the intersection of Viewpoints and Stanislavski techniques. He was Assistant Professor of Shakespeare at the University of Notre Dame (2004-2012) in South Bend, Indiana, where he taught courses in acting and directing. During this period Jay was also Artistic Director of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre in residence on campus. He was trained in Viewpoints by the SITI Company (Anne Bogart, Artistic Director) in 2005 and 2009. He received his BSc in Marketing from Babson College, MFA in Directing from The Theatre School at DePaul University, and MA in Classical Theatre from Kingston University. Jay has written, produced, or directed over 100 productions in London, Boston, New York, and Chicago.
There are a limited number of free places available: if you are interested in attending, please contact Dr Paul Fryer - [email protected]
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