Galovac Island - Školjić, July 3rd to 11th, 2010
The CREATING THEATRE SEMINAR
THEATRE IS DIFFICULT TO DEVISE – BUT EASY TO CREATE
Project organiser: Croatian Heritage Foundation Project leader: Nina Kleflin Organiser:Nives Antoljak Venue: Galovac Island - Školjić Date: July 3rd to 11th, 2010 Expected number of attendants: 20
About the project:
In 2010 the Croatian Heritage Foundation is staging a seminar for leaders of theatre (dramatic arts) troupes active outside of Croatia, conceived as a workshop for the instruction of those wish to expand on and enrich their knowledge, and for those who are looking to set up a theatre troupe. A lot of useful advice and practical knowledge will be presented during the eight-day course of instruction, creative work and socialising that can be easily implemented.
Creating theatre is particularly useful to leaders of emigrant community theatre troupes active in a bilingual environment and multicultural milieu. The seminar is targeted to devotees of the dramatic arts who wish to delve into elements of Croatian cultural identity through theatre and to develop the culture of the use of the Croatian literary standard and the dialects spoken by our indigenous minority communities in European countries. The strength of this CHF project is in theatre as a medium, as it is a synthesis of many art forms and offers varied forms of cultural activity. Through this project the HMI also assists Croatian professional theatre as a whole, kindling interest for the dramatic arts in the emigrant communities and for showpiece samples of our theatrical art. The seminar will, as it has for the past ten years, be led by Zagreb-based director Nina Kleflin. As an experienced director, with hundreds of engagements as a director under her belt, and as a tried pedagogue and lecturer (she has lectured on acting and directing at the Carnegie Mellon University in the USA), she will lead the participants of the seminar, through lectures and rehearsals, through all phases of the creation of a theatrical play.
Working programme: In the morning two-hour theory session the seminar leader will go over all of the key topics related to creating theatre. The lectures will also feature illustrations, photos, and audio-video footage. The afternoon sessions are conceived as rehearsals at which the group, working hands-on, will cover what was treated in the theoretical session. A short domestic, contemporary piece will be played, adapted to the needs of the seminar, providing every participant the chance to act and to feel how a role is played and how problems are resolved in the process. The seminar closes with the performance of a small play, a merry occasion in which the local inhabitants and tourists delight in participating as an audience. After the play the participants are awarded certificates of their participation in the seminar.
Here's what Lucija Šarčević, a teacher from HND Germany and a participant, had to say about the seminar:
Through excellent lectures, the practical demonstration of the same, a readiness to answer all questions, lecturers Miro Gavran and Nina Kleflin not only bore testimony to their endless love towards their work, they also imbued every moment, educational and free-time, with their goodness and decency. The seminar is brilliantly organised. There was an optimal achievement of daily activities. The lodgings were excellent. It was a unique opportunity for the participants of the seminar to achieve a harmony of comfort and benefit. My thanks to all who contributed to my stay in this stunning oasis of peace. A particular great thank you to Nives Antoljak-Kostadinov. Having become richer spiritually and in my insight, I will delight in sharing this wealth with others. Luca Šarčević
The programme will take place on the islet of Galovac in the direct vicinity of the island of Ugljan, off the coast from Zadar. The participants will be lodged in a Franciscan monastery in double rooms with washrooms, where, in a peaceful seaside setting, they will have the ideal conditions for their work, mutual acquaintance and to establish future contacts among their groups. Literary meetings and performances by local folklore ensembles are planned in the frame of the programme.
How to apply: The seminar will run from July 3rd to 11th of 2010 The attendees participate in the cost of accommodation at Školjić (HRK 250 per day – full board), while other costs are covered by the CHF. Applications are accepted up to June 1st. Our motto: Theatre is difficult to devise – but easy to create. Let's cook up some theatre – see you in Školjić!
For all further information and application forms please contact the seminar organiser Nives Antoljak HRVATSKA MATICA ISELJENIKA CROATIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Department of Culture/Odjel za kulturu: Nives Antoljak E-mail: nives@matis.hr
Trg Stjepana Radića 3 10000 Zagreb HRVATSKA / CROATIA
