The Monk performer
written by Mehdi Farajpour
From Introduction of the book:
For me the climax of an acting is the time when a performer dances his/her role. This book aims to help performers to obtain a good concentrative boly in order to approach a high level in corporal and mental consciousness on the stage. But it doesn’t mean this book only addresses the dancers.
This book`s addresses are all artists who are connected to performing arts in a way. But somebodies who are more familiar with the definations of movement in the performing arts branchs, perhaps could make more connection to this book.
where and when does movement start in theater? I say from winking, sitting and even consciously breathing. for this defination, there is no need to do some extraordinary movements on the stage. walking, sitting and lying down are the sort of movement which could be done in a dancing mode.
We should not forget that dance is not always some regular movements but it could also be irregular.
According to sonia moor : ” Actors’s control over his body should be as much as a dancer’s control over their body.”
Therefore my goal for determining and defining movement is for reaching a good level of understanding in physical and mental consciousness in order to control moving with out order. and on the other hand, being conscious for the slightest movements for precisely playing on the stage and reducing irregular movements. I firmly believe that this order and precise showing of the body could be reached by Yoga. Mehdi Farajpour A note about Mehdi written by Skye Reynolds Mehdi is a dedicated and inspiring artist. he is a sensitive and talented physical perfomer who is open to learning as well as being confident about taking the lead in creative direction. his maturity has lead him to explore challenging political themes whithin his own company, examining the complexities of life and human relations, which are relevant to the present day. Mehdi`s yoga training complements his creative work through providing the focus of a disciplined practice which is necessary for dance and physical theatre. his integrity and perseverance will serve him well on his journey into the international Arts world, where is welcomed as a collaborator with the dance theatre company SevenDoors. Skye Reynolds Summer - 2006
From Introduction of the book:
For me the climax of an acting is the time when a performer dances his/her role. This book aims to help performers to obtain a good concentrative boly in order to approach a high level in corporal and mental consciousness on the stage. But it doesn’t mean this book only addresses the dancers.This book`s addresses are all artists who are connected to performing arts in a way. But somebodies who are more familiar with the definations of movement in the performing arts branchs, perhaps could make more connection to this book.
where and when does movement start in theater? I say from winking, sitting and even consciously breathing. for this defination, there is no need to do some extraordinary movements on the stage. walking, sitting and lying down are the sort of movement which could be done in a dancing mode.
We should not forget that dance is not always some regular movements but it could also be irregular.
According to sonia moor : ” Actors’s control over his body should be as much as a dancer’s control over their body.”
Therefore my goal for determining and defining movement is for reaching a good level of understanding in physical and mental consciousness in order to control moving with out order. and on the other hand, being conscious for the slightest movements for precisely playing on the stage and reducing irregular movements. I firmly believe that this order and precise showing of the body could be reached by Yoga. Mehdi Farajpour A note about Mehdi written by Skye Reynolds Mehdi is a dedicated and inspiring artist. he is a sensitive and talented physical perfomer who is open to learning as well as being confident about taking the lead in creative direction. his maturity has lead him to explore challenging political themes whithin his own company, examining the complexities of life and human relations, which are relevant to the present day. Mehdi`s yoga training complements his creative work through providing the focus of a disciplined practice which is necessary for dance and physical theatre. his integrity and perseverance will serve him well on his journey into the international Arts world, where is welcomed as a collaborator with the dance theatre company SevenDoors. Skye Reynolds Summer - 2006