Inhabit the Wor(l)ds: Embodying the Text

Inhabit the Wor(l)ds: Embodying the Text
You have learned it. You know it by heart. Now — what if we went beyond the effort of remembering and let ourselves inhabit the words?

This three-hour workshop explores what happens when a memorised text — a poem, a short tale, a fragment of a song carried in the body for years — is freed from the effort of retrieval. When we stop pulling the words out of memory and begin to let them move through us, something shifts: the body becomes the container of imagination, the words become the navigation tools.

We meet to work on our presence, practising to be here and now through physical theatre training.

Participants bring a short text they know by heart — no page, no prompt — and are guided through a series of exercises that gradually open up the infinite possibilities of inhabiting the words and the worlds that come alive with them.

The key is to arrive with a text so well learned that memory is no longer an effort — so that we can discover the liveliness of the words through embodied practice.

The workshop is open to all levels. You do not need a performance background — only a text that means something to you, learned well enough to say without reading it.

We work individually and together, in a playful and generous atmosphere, with a short break in the middle.

Duration: 3 hours (with short break) · Bring a short memorised text (poem or tale) · Open to all levels · Wear comfortable clothing · Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

Facilitator: Geraldine L Guerrero [@serexpresion] has an extensive artistic practice bridging experiences between Latin America and Europe. Her work exists at the intersection of political theatre, socially explorative performance, and artistic practice-based research — investigating how the exercise of artistic freedom of expression can foster critical hope and social relief.
At the heart of her practice is the voice: not only as an instrument, but as an act of presence. Geraldine guides performers and non-performers alike in finding, training, and daring to expose their own voice — understanding it as one of the most intimate and most political tool we carry
Suggested donation: 10eur

AstaroTheatro
Sint Jansstraat 37 Amsterdam
11 June 14:00 – 17:00
more info and signup: info@ourfootsteps.nl
www.astarotheatro.com
www.ourfootsteps.nl 

Dance Workshop

Dance Workshop


A workshop where you’ll tap into different kinds of energy:
your own energy, the group’s energy, and the energy of the music.
A moment just for you, to enjoy yourself, and to have fun together!
If these things both scare you and excite you, this is the place for you 😉

Dance Workshop
3 June 18:30
AstaroTheatro
Sint Jansstraat 37 Amsterdam
Entrance by Donation
www.astarotheatro.com
www.ourfootsteps.nl 

Improvisation Workshop – The pomegranate falls

Improvisation workshop
The pomegranate falls

What is loneliness without being alone, with no thoughts of isolation and distance from others?

This improvisation workshop, looks at the body as a vessel of memory, movements and thoughts, that is always in exchange with the other voices and the rest of nature.

While we allow a collective circle to grow, within is the space for individuals to feel and live their own paths.

Sun 24th may 13:30
AstaroTheatro
Sint Jansstraat 37
info and signup: info@ourfootsteps.nl 

Mask Workshop

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 on Instagram
This workshop is by donation

  1. Friday 8 May 14:00-17:00
    Mask making (part 1)
    We start creating our personalized masks
  2. Friday 15 May 14:00-17:00
    Mask making (part 2)
    We finalize the creation of our personalized masks
  3. Friday 22 May 14:00-17:00
    Masks, Beats and Theatre
    We wear our masks by getting inspired by beats, rhythms and theatre techniquesAan het einde van deze sessie krijgen deelnemers de kans om een ​​improvisatievoorstelling met hun masker te geven aan vrienden en gasten.

Masker Workshop
Een multidisciplinaire workshop over maskers, ritme en theater

Het proces van maskersmaken gecombineerd met acteren! We beginnen met het creëren van maskers die passen bij onze emoties en onze verbeelding. We leren die maskers te dragen en we ervaren onze verbeelding door middel van ritme en beats en door ons bewust te worden van onze aanwezigheid in de ruimte. We oefenen ook de basisprincipes van theater: houding, beweging, lichaam in de ruimte, ademhaling en stemgebruik in diverse expressievormen.
Onze praktijk is zintuiglijk en komt voort uit onszelf: herinneringen, verhalen, het geluid van stenen en trappen, beelden van herbevolkt land, herinneringen aan aanrakingen, de geur van zeewier.

Deelname aan sessie 1 en 2 is vereist om aan sessie 3 te kunnen deelnemen.
Beperkt aantal deelnemers
Neem contact met ons op voor meer informatie en inschrijving
AstaroTheatro
Sint Jansstraat 37 Amsterdam
info@astarotheatro.com of @astarotheatro op Instagram
Deze workshop is donation based

  1. Vrijdag 8 mei 14:00-17:00
    Maskers maken (deel 1)
    We beginnen met het maken van onze gepersonaliseerde maskers
  2. Vrijdag 15 mei 14:00-17:00
    Maskers maken (deel 2)
    We maken onze gepersonaliseerde maskers af
  3. Vrijdag 22 mei 14:00-17:00

    Maskers, beats en theater
    We dragen onze maskers, geïnspireerd door beats, ritmes en theatertechnieken
    Aan het einde van deze sessie krijgen deelnemers de kans om een ​​improvisatievoorstelling met hun masker te geven aan vrienden en gasten

    Dit project is mede mogelijk gemaakt door:

Tell the Bees at Café Gilde – OT301

Tell the Bees
A Performance by AstaroTheatro
at Café Gilde – OT301 Amsterdam

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.

Saturday 2 May
19:00 dinner
19:30 Tell the Bess Theatrical Performance
Café Gilde – OT301
Overtoom 301
Amsterdam
www.cafegilde.nl
www.astarotheatro.com

Explorative Performance Session Vol. 3 – Revolution Celebration!

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 25th 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

Tell the Bees at Takland

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

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