Explorative Performance Session Vol. 3
On War & Images

Special Edition: Revolution Celebration!
And it’s a Potluck!

In our two previous sessions we collectively explored how images and war are intrinsically connected and how these affect us and our lives on a daily basis.
We did this by facilitating open and interactive sessions and by using materials, words and practices provided by theatre practices.

But now it’s time to celebrate! April 25^th marks a moment of liberation, at least for some people. Thus, this session’s practice will center on liberation from oppression and on celebrating revolutionary actions.
And it’s a potluck, so bring food and drinks to share!

“In the dark times 
Will there also be singing? 
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times.” 
― Bertolt Brecht

25 April 20:00
AstaroTheatro
Sint Jansstraat 37
Amsterdam
www.astarotheatro.com
www.ourfootsteps.nl
Entrance by Donation

is it clean?
2 short films from AstaroTheatro

Theatre becomes film and filming becomes theatrical.
“Ignoto” stands for the endless and futile search for meanings.
“Reeds Pail” masks unmasked tales

AstaroTheatro
Tuesday 21 April 19:00
Sint Jansstraat 37
Amsterdam

Tell the Bees

As the archipelago is slowly silenced, who will tell the bees?
A theatrical performance of poetry, acting presence, alarming beats and a resounding flute.
A cyclical call to tune in to nature, at least for the time being.

In line with AstaroTheatro’s grassroots dedication in crafting original theatrical content, this performance originates from the performers themselves. It aims at including and involving all audience in a participatory experience.

Thursday 16 April 20:30
Takland
Taksteeg 6
Amsterdam
Entrance by Donation

Theatre as Communal Experience

This theatre workshop aims at gathering around the necessity of grassroots, multidisciplinary, multilingual, transcultural, artistic expression based on theatre, music, singings, visual arts, voice and body performance.
We explore the basics of the performative practice: posture, movement, presence, body, space, games and the voice in many of their expressions.
Our voices breathe and engage in spoken word, text and poetry. 
Our bodies play roles and accompany impro’s and storytelling.
Our practice originates from ourselves: memories, stories and sounds of stones and steps, images of repopulated land, memories of touching, smell of seaweed.

Three classes: 12, 19, 26 April 14:00-17:00
Participants can attend one or more classes but it is highly recommended to follow all three of them.
This workshop is by donation. We encourage a € 10 suggested donation per class unless you are low income.
Highly appreciated if you confirm your attendance in advance: info@ourfootsteps.nl

AstaroTheatro
Sint Jansstraat 37 Amsterdam
www.astarotheatro.com
www.ourfootsteps.nl

“Anyone can do theater, even actors. And theater can be done everywhere, even in a theater”
Augusto Boal

An open session with a blurred demarcation line between performers and audience.
A participative encounter where images, materials, words and practices are provided with the aim of creating an organic, fluid creative process.
Using the tools provided by theatre practice, this interactive session explores the pervasive narrative of war and how images produce the imaginary of daily devastation.

“In the dark times 
Will there also be singing? 
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times.” 
― Bertolt Brecht

27 March 20:30
AstaroTheatro
Sint jansstraat 37
Amsterdam
www.astarotheatro.com
www.ourfootsteps.nl
Entrance by Donation

The Crowdfunding for AstaroTheatro has started.
Please support your favorite local theatre!

Mask Workshop
a multidisciplinary workshop of masks, beats and theatre

The process of masks making with mask acting combined! We start by creating masks that fit our emotions and our imagination. We learn to wear those masks and we embody our imagination by using beats and rhythms and by creating awareness of our presence in the space. We also practice the basics of theatre: posture, movement, body in space, breathing and voice in many of their expressions.
Our practice is sensorial and originates from ourselves: memories, stories, sounds of stones and steps, images of repopulated land, reminiscence of touching, smell of seaweed.

Attendance at session 1 and 2 is required to be able to join session 3.
Limited number of participants
Please contact us for more info and for subscription
AstaroTheatro
Sint Jansstraat 37 Amsterdam
info@astarotheatro.com or @astarotheatro
This workshop has a € 50 suggested fee to support AstaroTheatro and her work.
Cheaper fees possible for low incomes

1. Friday 6 March 14:00-17:00
   Mask making (part 1)
   We start creating our personalized masks

2. Friday 13 March 14:00-17:00
   Mask making (part 2)
   We finalize the creation of our personalized masks

3. Friday 20 March 14:00-17:00
   Masks, Beats and Theatre
   We wear our masks by getting inspired by beats, rhythms and theatre techniques
   At the end of is session participants get the opportunity to present an impro performance with their mask to friends and guests.

Pasta & Poetry
OpenStage at AstaroTheatro
Second Edition!

Thursday 26 February
Poetry 19:30
Pasta after Poetry

AstaroTheatro
“Omnia Sunt Communia” > Theatre and Activism
Sint Jansstraat 37
Amsterdam
www.astarotheatro.com
www.ourfootsteps.nl

After the big success of the first edition, the stage of AstaroTheatro is open for all performing arts: sing your loveliest song, dance your way through the galaxy, play your ancestors’ instrument, perform the monologue of your life, read your poetry of resistance, dress up as a wild beast.
“Use your imagination
You’re on earth
There’s no cure for that”

Above all: be there, be part of AstaroTheatro community and enjoy the pasta just cooked for you.
The whole event is by donation, including the pasta.
Bear in mind though that your donations are crucial to support Astarotheatro