Disposition workshop proposal
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www.taat-projects.com | 2016.02.17 DISPOSITION WORKSHOP, by TAAT 1. Introduction The Disposition workshop reflects TAAT’s ‘open source’ approach of transdisciplinary, DIT and experience based co- creation. It investigates the relationship between architectural positions, theatrical positions (or characters) and social positions. Using the existing space as a canvas, the participants explore how emotional states influence physical distance and proportion. Elements of Forum Theatre, Sensory Labyrinth Theatre and the Viewpoints technique are used to shape the dramatic potential of the architectural environment. 2. Disposition In English the word disposition refers to both a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character (or temperament) and the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things. This workshop is about the way a person (with a specific temperament) is arranged (or arranges him or herself) in relation to other persons in a space. 3. Benefits - For festivals: Engaging physical and sensory experience of the relationship between space and performance. - For universities: In depth learning experience for theatre and architecture students, as well as for students of philosophy, music, sociology, psychology, design,… - For institutes: Inspiring networking, matchmaking and brainstorming opportunity. 4. Qualities - bring together different people with different backgrounds - introduce DIT as a highly effective way of learning - give an open and inviting framework for co-creation - are all about sensory and physical EXPERIENCE 5. Bio TAAT + contacts (Theatre as Architecture Architecture as Theatre) Founded in 2012 by Dutch theatre maker Gert- Jan Stam and Belgian architect Breg Horemans, TAAT works on the cutting edge of theatre and architecture. Photo’s 1. contact exercise 2. spacial discovery 3. space as instruction 4. constructing chairs 1. 2. 3. 4. Disposition is an engaging Do-It-Together workshop investigating the relationships between architectural, theatrical and social positions.
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Proposal for the Disposition workshop by TAAT.
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www.taat-projects.com | 2016.02.17
DISPOSITION WORKSHOP, by TAAT
1. IntroductionThe Disposition workshop reflects TAAT’s ‘open source’ approach of transdisciplinary, DIT and experience based co-creation. It investigates the relationship between architectural positions, theatrical positions (or characters) and social positions. Using the existing space as a canvas, the participants explore how emotional states influence physical distance and proportion. Elements of Forum Theatre, Sensory Labyrinth Theatre and the Viewpoints technique are used to shape the dramatic potential of the architectural environment.
2. DispositionIn English the word disposition refers to both a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character (or temperament) and the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things. This workshop is about the way a person (with a specific temperament) is arranged (or arranges him or herself) in relation to other persons in a space.
3. Benefits- For festivals: Engaging physical and sensory experience of the relationship between space and performance.- For universities: In depth learning experience for theatre and architecture students, as well as for students of philosophy, music, sociology, psychology, design,…- For institutes: Inspiring networking, matchmaking and brainstorming opportunity.
4. Qualities- bring together different people with different backgrounds- introduce DIT as a highly effective way of learning - give an open and inviting framework for co-creation- are all about sensory and physical EXPERIENCE 5. Bio TAAT + contacts(Theatre as Architecture Architecture as Theatre) Founded in 2012 by Dutch theatre maker Gert- Jan Stam and Belgian architect Breg Horemans, TAAT works on the cutting edge of theatre and architecture.
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1. contact exercise2. spacial discovery3. space as instruction4. constructing chairs
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Disposition is an engaging Do-It-Together workshop
investigating the relationships between
architectural, theatrical and social positions.
www.taat-projects.com | 2016.02.17
6. Workshop SpecificsParticipants: 14-36Duration: 90 min./ full day (8 hrs.)/ two daysLanguage: English/ Dutch/ German Requirements: - an empty space (min.9x9 meters) - video projector (suitable for Mac) - drawing paper (80x100 cm), - markers (4 different colours), - tape (4 corresponding colours) - Gaffer tape black/white - yarn in 5 different colors
7. Prices (excl. VAT and travel costs)- 90 min (lead by Gert-Jan) - €450 - Full-day (lead by Gert-Jan and Breg) - € 1250- Two days (lead by Gert-Jan and Breg) - € (negotiable)
All Disposition workshops include:- introduction to TAAT practice, approach and projects- introductory exercises - Disposition exercises (Senses/Space)- Disposition spatial interventions (Narrative/Performance)- feedback session(s)
8. All Disposition workshops include- introduction to TAAT practice, approach and projects- introductory exercises - Disposition exercises (Senses/Space)- Disposition spatial interventions (Narrative/Performance)- feedback session(s) 9. Bookings & InfoGert-Jan [email protected] - 0049 175 709 26 76
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5-6. Different constel-lations during the building phase of the workshop
7. Two participants performing a scene together
8. Two participants experiencing a different view on the space and eachother
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