MODULE 1
IMPRO
IMPRO THEORY AND ANALYSIS (10 HOURS)
Feña Ortalli · Francisco Conde Soto
Theory of impro. Through the study of the historical-cultural context of the impro movement, we will investigate its origin, the different schools and references; and we will discuss its multiple applications in the field of performing arts. We will also analyze different texts by contemporary authors and the philosophy behind this performing discipline.
Analysis of impro. Provides the tools necessary to understand and break down the key elements of an improvised scene.
IMPRO PRACTICE (10 HOURS)
Feña Ortalli · Gala Martínez-Romero · Antón Coucheiro
ABC of impro. We will put into practice the basic resources needed to start an impro. Listening, acceptance, PROL, narrative, styles, status, editing, etc.
Impro games Through classic impro games, we will stage many of the concepts and resources learned when telling stories.
MODULE 2
DRAMATURGY
TEATRO FÍSICO Y MOVIMIENTO
El cuerpo es nuestra principal herramienta a la hora de improvisar, es por ello que dedicaremos un tiempo considerable a poner nuestro instrumento a disposición. Exploraremos los límites de nuestra corporalidad, la creación de personajes desde nuestros cuerpos, la utilización y aprovechamiento del espacio escénico, y la manipulación y evocación de objetos imaginarios.
CREACIÓN DE PERSONAJES
El trabajo actoral y de interpretación es fundamental para profundizar en los vínculos, relaciones y emociones. A través de las diferentes sesiones trabajaremos con diferentes técnicas interpretativas para disponer de las herramientas necesarias para la creación de personajes. Cómo construir historias teatrales, enfocándose en la autenticidad y conexión emocional en la improvisación y en la verdad como resultado.
MODULE 3
INTERPRETATION
DRAMATURGY OF THE TEXT (10 HOURS)
Feña Ortalli
In this class you will learn to use classic dramatic structure; create and identify patterns that can help you develop the story without too much effort, and practice active roles (dramaturgy, directing and acting) to discover that you don't need to do everything, all the time.
DRAMATURGY OF THE SPACE (10 HOURS)
Feña Ortalli
The space, the objects and the characters coexist in a space created before the eyes of the public and our colleagues. If you see them, others will too. In this class we will work on the concepts of use of space, distribution of focus, balance of forces, framing and field using different plays, films, photographs and paintings as examples.
MODULE 4
DIRECTION
FORMAT ANALYSIS (10 HOURS)
Gala Martínez-Romero
A review of the diversity of classic impro formats and tools to research and create our own formats. How to approach a creative stage research process to produce your own format.
STAGING (10 HOURS)
Gala Martínez-Romero
A review of the paradigms of theatrical staging applied to impro. Scenic logic, viewer interaction, the role of the presenter, aesthetic decisions and use of space. Use of music and sound environments. Creation, structuring and definition of concepts prior to representation.
MODULE 7
FINAL PROJECTS
FINAL PROJECTS (20 HOURS)
Gala Martínez-Romero · Antón Coucheiro
The last week of work will be dedicated to the creation, production, rehearsal and performance of different works in which the students will put into practice the concepts incorporated during the course and will be able to finish the training with a format to take to the stage.