The multiactive Art Group Fabrica Athens organizes for the 6th consecutive year the Festival of Handmade and Recyclable Theater.
Fabrica artspace, its handmade theatrical stage Fabrica Stage, but also the spaces collaborating with the Festival (Pyroliki and Rythm Hoppers) will host a number of arts, which will be represented by renowned, but also young artists. In this celebration, Fabrica Athens and its trainers will hold 4 different seminars, open to the public, so that it can get to know better its theatrical team, the methods it uses, its actions and the Handmade and Recycled Theater Festival that it organizes. . The workshops that will take part in the Festival are:
Theater of Research – Theater of Research // Fanis Katechos (180 ′)
September 21, 17:00 // September 22, 16:30 // September 23, 14:00
A modern, theatrical method focusing on man and his research nature.
THE IDEA
Research theater is an idea. And what ideas are meant to be is done. It is the truth that we close within ourselves and that we desperately try to find in order to be free. The truth that only through one method can we touch. But through what method will we be able to overcome the obstacles to fly as artists, people and society? Research theater is a way for those looking to get in touch with the art of theater through themselves and the team. It is a continuous exploration of the already existing theatrical methods towards the acquisition of maneuvering and global knowledge and the shaping of the personal, but also group method that will free the human artist from the visible and invisible masks of everyday life. Finding the method that will make him capable to be present in the here and now on stage, but also in life.
THE ACT
This idea was spontaneous. Taking into account the personal need of each individual and the need of each team creates a redemptive cycle of exercises to discover the luggage and tools we have. Exercises that have as a starting point the action, which will bring the result and that free us from the brain function, bringing to the surface forgotten functions that move our limits, while increasing consciousness. Through this wandering we gradually strengthen our body, we watch the memory it has, while walking in its paths we find our true voice, as it comes out as it is through emotional vibrations.
We break down our selfish tendencies and listen to others. We work and act for them. Observing others and rubbing against them is the only way we can exorcise our buried diamonds and serve something higher than ourselves.
THE TARGET
This process aims to give participants the supplies to transform into plasticine people, who will have the ability to adapt to all kinds of conditions. Transformation into multi-tools that have the physical, mental and spiritual power to create an entire universe with whatever weapons, more or less, they have. In addition, the goal is to train actors who will handle their roles as acrobats on a tightrope, depriving themselves of security and without reassurance, but maintaining their personal peace. “Transparent” actors in debt, instead of projecting themselves, show the audience the light.
Roots and Wings – Greek-German Youth Exchange Program Listening / Youth Exchange // Fanis Katechos, Giovanna Michaliadi Sarti
25/09 – 02/10, 09:00 – 15:00
A youth exchange program focusing on the Theater of Research, by Fabrica Athens and Mostar Friedensprojekt.
Where do I come from and where do I go? How deep can I dive to the ground and how high can I fly? I take a step back and take three steps forward. I go back to my roots, discover where my existence comes from and create a foothold in the here and now to spread wings in the endless sky.
The multiactive Art Group “Fabrica Athens” and the German Non-Profit Organization “Mostar Friedensprojekt” collaborate for the 3rd consecutive year and carry out the 4th in a row Youth Exchange Program between Greece and Germany entitled “Roots and Wings”, supported by the Greek-German Youth Foundation. In the projects co-organized by the two organizations, the art of Theater is used as an educational and social tool, and more specifically the theatrical method “Theater of Research” used by Fabrica Athens and the presenter of the method Fanis Katechos.
During the 6th Handmade and Recycled Theater Festival, the public will have the opportunity to attend the workshops that will take place within the Youth Exchange. The open invitation to attend the workshops aims to introduce the institution of European Youth Exchange Programs, the role of Theater as an educational – social – expressive tool for young people and the contribution of the “Theater of Research” in the artistic and social field.
Stiltwalking // Fanis Katechos (120 ′)
September 23, 5:30 p.m.
A workshop for a first contact with the spectacular art of Stilts.
Stilt Art is coming to the 6th Handmade and Recycled Theater Festival. A workshop for those who want to get in touch with the art of Stiltwalking and want to enrich their skills.
The workshop is open and free to the public, while it requires good mood and determination. Participants are invited to bring with them comfortable, sneakers, as well as long tracksuits or leggings.
Yoga and Sound // Giovanna Michaliadi Sarti (90 ′)
September 24 – 28, 17:00
An invitation to the world of motion and vibration.
Activation of the body, through Yoga for training the mind. Investigation – observation of the sound landscapes and the music that the body produces, as well as the silence that occurs.
Goal: the acquisition of consciousness of the act, the relaxation of the thought and the enjoyment of the self in the moment.
Movement – Pause – Observation – Relaxation
Body – Look – Voice – Mind
To learn more about Fabrica Athens trainers visit https://www.fabricaathens.gr/teamwork/fabrica-athens-our-team/
To learn more about the program and details about this year’s Handmade And Recycled Theater Festival
http://www.fabricaathens.gr/festival/category/
