We are focusing on the creation of a feminist training practice, where the whole range of voice and movement qualities is explored with no value judgment, because we believe that the entire human body has theatrical potential.
Each performer’s individuality should be embraced and respected, and training must adapt accordingly.
We emphasise that the whole human instrument has to be explored and played, as actors need to present the whole spectrum of human existence.
We are always developing new training exercises and adapting our workshops.
We believe the best way to continuously growth is through listening, experimentation and collaboration with a wide variety of artists.
Our workshops have investigated physical and autobiographical storytelling, exploring the performer's Self through movement and sound, and solo devising. We encourage participants to play with different and previously hidden aspects of their identity and physical qualities.
The workshop The Performer and the Self explores the simultaneous development of space and character - questioning how the performer can bring their character to the space through working with objects, architecture and transforming materials to further character building. The Red Pill was created in reaction to the MeToo movement to explore physically through storytelling specific themes of harassment and inequality.
If you are interested in bringing our training to your students or have any questions, feel free to contact us at: spindrifttheatre@gmail.com for further information.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
“The structure and safe space created for us meant that I was freely able to explore movement as the sole form of storytelling which is a completely new way for me to perform.”
“I learned that physical theatre isn’t just leaping across the ground and doing complicated dance moves.”
“I surprised myself with how honest and trusting I was.”
“I found the workshop such a freeing experience, never before was I able to connect with my body without self judgment, or second guessing myself.”
“I enjoyed the comfortable and safe environment created by the facilitators which allowed me to avoid any inhibitions in my exploration.”
“I entered parts of my mind that I didn’t really know existed.”
“I haven’t felt that comfortable and happy in ages.”
“I am now more aware of all aspects of my body.”
“The workshop taught me ways to find the appropriate balance between the vulnerability of exposing one’s self and the ways of being able to transform and confidently express it.”
“Now I can use my physicality (something I was previously unsure about) to convey characters without speaking.”
“The artistic directors of Spindrift Theatre were themselves very open, supremely generous, energetic, responsive, supportive and fun which made the whole experience so wonderful.”
“I learned that there are so many ways to devise from just yourself and your own experiences. I liked learning new ways to do this and how you can pick and choose different traits to create something new.”
“I think the combination of their [Spindrift’s] different skills, personality and talent, as well as their unique individual approach to the work collectively comes together very beautifully and this drives you toward them and with them on the journey, wherever that takes you.”
