Following the success of the first two international conferences in Barcelona and New York City, we look forward to this summer’s gathering of scholars, teaching and performing artists, and arts enthusiasts in Minneapolis, MN.
3rd Int’l Conference will be hosted by the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Conference Fee
Conference only: $150* includes breakfast and lunch on both days
*There is a $50 discount for attendees also participating in the weeklong summer intensive, June 26-30.
Presentation of a paper is not required to register for the conference.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
The objective of the conference is to open up the discourse on Margolis Method to a number of voices that provide a wide range of artistic, theoretical, and historical perspectives.
To achieve this goal, we welcome proposals for research or reflective papers related to Margolis Method, including aspects of its pedagogical foundations, theoretical tenets, historical narratives, comparative analysis, or case studies in theatre and performance practice and pedagogy.
BRIEF HISTORY
Since 1982, Margolis Method has become a comprehensive and highly integrated methodology for actor training and theatre creation that merges the skill sets of the actor, director, and playwright.
The pedagogy synthesizes muscular and vocal expression and is based on the fundamental tenet to offer concrete theatrical exercises that put the conceptual into the realm of the practicable.
Founded by Kari Margolis, Margolis Method is a well-respected approach to theatre training with an experiential philosophy shared by hundreds of artists and teachers of performing arts. Margolis Method plays a significant role in several university theatre programs and is central to the creative process of multiple theatre companies.
The training inspires a nuanced discourse within the industry and is widely acclaimed in the US and abroad.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Papers may include, but are not limited to, the following subjects from a pedagogical, case study, and/or performance perspective:
Acting
Directing
Devising
Historical Context
Artistic Applications (puppetry, dance, film, stage combat, etc.)