Somatic Theatre

Together we explore the somatic possibilities and approaches in theatre with voice, body and imagination.

An invitation to set our emotions in motion and to express emotions through movement and imagination. An imaginative journey through inner images and the chance to discover your own body in a playful way and free it from social patterns.

Combines somatic methods with approaches from physical theatre, acting basics and physical and scenic improvisation.
We work with exercises from the Alexander technique, Feldenkreis, breathing techniques, somatic yoga, Tai Chi and acting exercises such as the Chekhov method.

In a further step, characters, scenes, texts and choreographies can be developed.

June 15 | 5:15pm-7:45pm: Animals – Instinct & Embodiment
Awakening animal qualities in the body. Instinct, presence and energy as a source for movement, perception and play.

July 27 | 5:15pm-7:45pm: Gravity & Balance – Between Holding and Letting Go
Exploring balance and states of tension in the body. How does presence transform our perception and our encounters in performance?

August 28 (FRIDAY!) | 6:00pm-8:30pm: Space & Group – Resonance in Relation

Experience the relationship to space and group, and discover new ways of playing through it.

September 21 | 5:15pm-7:45pm: Voice & Sound – When the Body Resonates
Explore the voice as a physical movement.
Connect breath, sound and emotions and playfully discover spaces of resonance within the body.

October 19 | 5:15pm-7:45pm: Writing & Reading – Embodying Words
Approaching writing as an embodied process of perception. Letting words emerge from movement and exploring language through body, breath and voice.

November 16 | 5:15pm-7:45pm: Head, Heart, Pelvis – Centres in Dialogue
Exploring movement and perception through different body centres. Discovering new dynamics between thinking, feeling and acting.

December 14 | 5:15pm-7:45pm: Touch & Distance – Meeting in the Space Between
Explore touch as an embodied experience and as communication with mindful attention.
Perceive the space between contact and encounter as a living dialogue.

The workshops are open to everyone – with or without previous experience (open level). You can participate individually or continuously.

Register at mail@mahaliahorvath.com; after registering, you will receive payment information, and your place will be secured once the transfer has been made.