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THEATRON WORKSHOP, by TAATThe complete history of theatre architecture with 26 chairs.

1. IntroductionIn ancient Greek amphitheatres, theatron referred to the area where the audience sat. This Do-It- Together workshop takes the participants from Dionysian rituals, Medieval miracle plays, 16th century Italy and 19th century Wagner all the way to the post-dramatic black boxes of today. And all it takes is 26 chairs that just as easily form a Roman amphitheatre as they do a classical proscenium arch stage.

2. The Emancipated SpectatorThroughout theatre history, the relationship between spectator and performer has been greatly determined by theatre architecture. The Theatron Workshop follows the spectator’s development from a passive observer to today’s emancipated participant, and explores the ways in which this gradual change is related to the space where theatre takes place. The role of the observer as well as its psychological, social and political significance are analysed. The relationship between the ‘one who does something’ and the ‘one watching him or her do something’ is opened up for negotiation and reflection.

3. Programming options- Festivals: An engaging audience introduction to theatre fundamentals.- Universities: A new perspective on theatre for architecture and theatre students as well as for students of philosophy, music, sociology, psychology, design...- Institutes: An entertaining tool for audience engagement and team building opportunity.

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1. A ‘dionysion’ ritual 2. The theatre of Delfi3. Commedia dell’arte4. Theatro Olimpico5. Theatre in Bayreuth, Richard Wagner

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Theatron is a fun and active Do-It-Together workshop

about the relationship between ‘the one who

does something’, ‘the one watching him/her do it’ and

the space they are in.

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4. Goals- introduction of Do-It-Together as an effective learning method- bringing different people with different backgrounds together- creating an effective framework for co-creation- creating a sensory and physical experience

5. Prices (ex. VAT and ex. travel costs)- 30 minute version (lead by Gert-Jan) - €350 - 90 minute version (lead by Gert-Jan) - €450 - Full day version (lead by Gert-Jan + Breg) - € 1250

All THEATRON workshops include:- introduction to TAAT practice, approach and projects- introductory exercises - building theatre architecture with chairs- a feedback session

6. Workshop Specifics- Participants: 10-50- Duration: 120 min or a full day (8 hrs)- Language: English, Dutch, or German- Requirements: Chairs (26), Gaffer tape black/white, a desk lamp

7. Bio TAAT + contacts(Theatre as Architecture Architecture as Theatre) Founded in 2012 by Dutch theatre maker Gert- Jan Stam and Belgian architect Breg Horemans, TAAT works on the cutting edge of theatre and architecture.

8. Bookings and infoGert-Jan Stamgert-jan@taat-projects.com - 0049 175 709 26 76

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5-6. Different constel-lations in theatre architecture history are built by the participants

7. Every constellation is connected to short exercises to connect no-tions of ‘spectatorship’.

8. KHOR I, the first project by TAAT, a DIY theatre play + pavilion created for Floriade Venlo in 2012.

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