Theatre from the cracks in the psyche of culture home news scream manifesto gallery scripts workshop history links Sign up now for 2013 workshop for a 4 hour WORKSHOP on May 18, 2013 The Elusive and Evasive Artaud and the Theatre of Release Teachers, Actors, Directors, Students  DON'T MISS this life changing introductory workshop Go below the surface to discover the essence of Artaud's thinking in a practical and holistic sense. Too often Artaud is studied and presented as being only about violence and darkness. It is as if his words were isolated to a label that is harsh and alienating: only violent and only shocking. But there are other wasy of thinking.  ENROL NOW Click here to enrol for this 4 hour introductory workshop on "The Elusive and Evasive Artaud and The Theatre Of Release"   Past Workshops 2012 WORKSHOPS Click on the workshop title for more details and information 2hr workshop at various locations by request from schools and community groups in 2012 The Elusive and Evasive Artaud and the Theatre of Release Too often Artaud is studied and presented as being only about violence and darkness. It is as if his words were isolated and abstracted to a label that is harsh and alienating: only violent and only shocking. The workshop seeks to go below the surface and introduce students to an essence of Artaud's thinking in a practical and holistic sense. email:  jw@shadowhousepits.com.au to organize your workshop or sign up here to receive our newsletter in advance of workshop dates and also to read interesting news and articles about theatre both locally and internationally Sept 29 - Oct 2 2009 The Four States of Artaud: Evoking the MESH The Four States of Artaud is a workshop designed for anyone over the age of 18 wishing to extend  intuitive and creative powers. Antonin Artaud is the inspiration for these workshops which use simple techniques to evoke profound experiences. The workshops offer introductory techniques for releasing locked up creative possibilities for performance and communication. First part of the workshop will be in "seminar" format. This will be followed by a very physical and active workshop coupled with time for reflection. Jan 23 - 24 2008 Myths and Metaphors: Actors and Artists Workshop 1 Overnight workshop at Captain's Flat seeking to develop essential approaches and awareness needed for effective performance. Meals and accommodation included in price. $275 with 30% discounts available. April 14 - 18 2008 Artaud and Brecht Workshop: The Dialectics of Cruelty in Theatre and History Week long workshop for people interested in exploring the inspiration of Antonin Artaud in synthetic relationship with the observations and suggested techniques of Bertolt Brecht.   Relevant articles and writing concerning the workshop and theatrical processes adopted by Shadow House PITS. Sample Workshop on Artaud's theatre of release Acting Artaud theatre production Acting Artaud Acting Artaud Workshop The Artaud M.E.S.H. A method for applying Artaud's theories Artaud Legacy and Eroticism in Theatre Dream Sculptures in the Presentation of Theatre Workshop & Educhttp://shadowhousepits.com.au/artaud%20acting%20workshop.htmational Program Contact us: sp@shadowhousepits.com.au Trinculo's Shadow  Receive our Trinculo's Shadow newsletter directly by subscribing to us. Read information about issues and events from local, national and international groups who: use theatre to explore the human condition venture into the very psyche of cultural and personal expression, and are interested in exploring the mysteries of life and social/cultural interaction. To receive your copy and read provocative theatre articles and receive information about scripts, workshops and performances from Shadow House PITS, please sign up  here and complete the simple form.