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Alternative & Puppet Theatre Project 2000 Japan

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Alternative & Puppet Theatre 2000 Japan

Presented by:
Alternative & Puppet Theatre 2000 Japan

Supported by:
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Japan
Japan-Czech Society
NIHON-UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette, Japan Center)
Foundation Modern Puppet Center

In the latter half of the 20th century, European puppetry changed its trend drastically.
From animism to humanism, it deepened its interpretation of "the performing art
by puppets and puppeteers" with varieties of expressive styles.

Why do you perform with a puppet?
What motivates a person to perform and express?

When you intend to create a show in search of a new relationship between puppets (objects)
and people, you will be questioned: Why do you want a puppet here?
Do you really need them?

In quest of an answer to those questions, this Project started in Tokyo, Japan,
with a plan to invite Mr. Petr MATASEK of Theatre DRAK, Czech, to have
a series of workshops in Theatre X (cai) where we would make
the best use of its space in full, aiming at a new creation that would give us an answer.
With Czech artist Mr. MATASEK, who provoked the changes in the art of puppetry,
our creative challenge has started with works by Kenji MIYAZAWA, Japanese writer,
as an outbreak of our creative fire.

This is a creation of the total performing art, with artists in the art of puppetry
and in other fields of art, as well technical creators of sound, lights and others.
The projects is open to artists and creators in any field, who are interested
in the relationship between objects and people.

The art the Project aim at is called NINGYO-ENGEKI as a Japanese translation to
Alternative & Puppet Theatre.
The art of puppetry that acquired humanism will take in animism once again,
and it will show an unique and independent form of expression.
This is the motivated Project to be followed by Alternative & Puppet Theare productions
in the 21st century.
Creative Movement HEAVENLY FOREST --- Details

¥ 1st Workshop

Alternative & Puppet Theatre
June 28, 1999 - July 10, 1999 10:00am - 18:00pm

To explore the relation between puppeteers (actors) and puppets (objects)
through the Matasek method, to find the language of Alternative & Puppet Theatre.

a) To explore the possibilities of manipulation and expression through the provided materials.
b) To experience group creation under the given theme in smaller groups.
c) To manipulate their own bodies and objects with inspiration from music.

¥ 2nd Workshop

Encounter of Alternative & Puppet Theatre from Czech and Japan
November 2, 1999 - November 17, 1999 14:00am - 18:00pm

As the progressive creation following the achievements in the 1st workshop,
assignments related to the final performance will be given and motivated group
creation will be done, as well as comparative study on Alternative & Puppet Theatre
in Japan and Europe.
Art designers, sound planners and lighting designers will join the project
more intimately to find the methods and devices.

Workshop Observers

1 day ticket 2000 yen
5 days ticket 8000 yen
Supporting Members are admitted to observe the above two workshops free.

¥ Seminars

1998

Nov.

Puppetry in Japan and Asia

1999

Jan.

Puppetry in Czech and Europe

Mar.

Origin of Puppetry and Its Development

May.

Modern Puppetry: Object Theatre and Alternative&Puppet Theatre

Jul.

Production Seminar

Nov.

Production Seminar

Admission: 2000 yen for each seminar
Supporting Members and Workshop Members are admitted free.
The titles of the above seminars are subject to change.
Workshop Members --- Requirements

This workshop is intended for: Artists engaged in the art of puppetry and other fields of art.
Motivated beginners who intends to be professionals in the future.

Qualification to the Workshop: Communication skills in Japanese or English. Participation throughout the workshops,
rehearsals and performances is mandatory.

Participants in the Workshop: 15 to 25 persons
Application Due: July 1, 1998 - December 20, 1998
First Screening: January 20, 1999
Second Screening: March 20, 1999
Final Screening: April 24 & 25, 1999 (by Petr MATASEK) Orientation April 27, 1999

Application Requirements (materials):

 Fill in the Application Form with the applicant's career, portrait photo and self-introduction, and mail it to the Project 2000 Office.
Enclose a return postcard.
In addition, a video tape (20 minutes or less), cassette tape (20 minutes or less) and/or photos (3 or less) of his/her works are acceptable as supplements.

Notes:
 Workshop Members are obliged to be a Supporting Member of the Project (donation: 10000 yen).
Workshop Members are encouraged to attend the Seminars.
The Workshop does not charge the Members.
Members will be paid for shows. However, they are responsible to present the show.
Ask for accommodation support, if necessary.

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Seminars.

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E-Mail to "NINGY0-ENGEKI Project 2000" tamac@hello.email.ne.jp