ART14 - Theatre of Extremes
ART14 – theatre of extremes – is an experimental theatre company; a 'school of thought'; a theatre lab; and a playground for human self-expression and self-empowerment that platforms it's own productions, as well as hosting other collaborative arts events. Based in Totnes, Devon, UK, founded and directed by Josephine Larsen, the company's mission is 'to make the invisible visible', to nurture living performance (as opposed to screen) and to keep human (as opposed to robotic) imagination alive and kicking against the machine of mass media and main-stream trends in an existential crisis.
Josephine's approach to ACTING and IMPROVISATION is extremely playful, while also encouraging the hidden parts of the SELF to express their TRUTH. Her theories are rooted in Konstantin Stanislavski's original techniques, embracing also the various branches of METHOD that have evolved out of his system since. Her teaching also includes ancient CLASSICAL and POETICAL traditions, as well as modern forms of ROLELAY, FORUM THEATRE and the concepts of JUNGIAN PHYLOSOPHY.
ART14's live stage productions are designed as platforms for emerging local talent and positive social change; often CABARET in style, surreal, absurd, provocative, controversial, questioning the reality of all things, constantly evolving with the times.
It's at 'the edge' that new art forms come into being.
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Acting & Improvisation Courses
ART14 believes ALL humans are consummate actors.
Many are unaware of the power they hold within.
All the world's a stage and we create the world we live in.
Learning to 'act and improvise' is without doubt a highly transformative LIFE SKILL. Growth as an actor and growth as a human being are synonymous - the one doesn't happen without the other. Designed for players (18yrs+), the ART14 courses are for those who are fascinated by the psychology of imagination, creativity, authenticity, presence, and growth as a human. No experience is needed, but a trial session, interview or audition may be required to make sure the courses and workshops are right for YOU!
What The Players Say
"Your classes are the forefront of magical happenings."
"Your teachings have changed my life...what I always thought was woefully wrong with me is really what is gloriously right with me!"
"You are the best teacher in the world; with a very special and unique talent for teasing out of us, our hidden selves."
"It is absolutely incredible!! The funkiest way to begin the week and the most amazing journey..."
“Genius. Prodigy. Excellence. Your book is absolutely brilliant.
To call it a tour de force would be a grave understatement.”
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