Physical Theatre Labs 2023

 2023 Programs Digest: Physical Theatre, Acting, Dramaturgy, Directing

NIPAI offers courses designed for a new generation of directors and innovative leaders: individuals who love the performing arts and are eager to learn by doing their own projects and performances in immersive, hands-on programs. Our programs provide a variety of opportunities to learn directing, offering a dynamic combination of face-to-face classes, distance learning, workshops, and immediate practical application of newly acquired knowledge.
Explore our range of courses covering directing, physical theatre, physical acting, and movement directing programs:

5-day Physical Theatre Workshop (Berlin; April)

Lab & IUGTE Conference (Austria; July)

5-day Physical Theatre Workshop (Berlin; August)

3-day Physical Theatre Workshop (Berlin; August)

1-Year Certificate Blended

1-Year Certificate Online

18-Months Diploma Program Blended

18-Months Diploma Program Online
Donna Maria Banicevich Gera, New Zealand
"As I look back on the workshop I realise I’ve taken the first steps in my journey to develop a coherent way of working, and of thinking like a director. I’ve been shown the key to form, style, atmosphere and the emotional palette in contemporary performance. I know now the job of a director is to hold the attention of the spectator ‘always’, and to think about what makes the spectator respond ‘constantly’"
Ines Sampaio, UK
"Now, here is a lightbulb moment that alone was worth every single cent I paid for the course – Active verbs as physical action – gives actor a physical target – physicality evokes feelings – remembering the physical action and bumping up the scale to a million percent has an impact on the exterior performance of the actor in a way that is remarkable...
...This exercise evolved as we worked with our monologues – I can really see how this approach of physical target, active verb as action can help elevate a performance without the draining intellectualisation of Stanislavski’s “what do I want, How do I feel? Why?” – will certainly be using it in my work".
Ilona Gumowska, Poland
"I appreciate the process of the whole workshop, which was strictly planned and complex. We went through it step by step. I am very lucky to have so wonderful chance to know such beautiful and interesting people from all over a world. After a few days we all had that feeling that we know each other for a long time..."
Sebastian Cummings, Germany
"I have always wanted to perform full-time, to be challenged as an artist, to be happy, to be working with wonderful people, everyday of my life. This program was the first experience I have ever had, that showed me, it is truly possible. During this week of training, I lived the life I have always wanted to live. The life of an artist. Surrounded by people with similar goals, work ethic, and spirit. My life is forever changed…"