SEMINAR
Poetry in ridicule and transformation
Euripides Laskaridis
WHEN | February 13-16, 2025
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Thursday 13|02|2015 → Arrival and presentation of the seminar
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Friday 14|02|2025 → SEMINAR + film projection + Q & A with the artist
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Saturday15|02|2025 → SEMINAR
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Sunday 16|02|2025 → sharing, reflections & departure
Deadline for applications: 19.01.24
WHERE | La Cap, Via Capacciola 178, Sinalunga (Siena-Tuscany) - IT
Accommodation available on site at Agriturismo Podere La Capacciola
Poetry in ridicule and transformation
Seminar with Euripides Laskaridis
Euripides Laskaridis combines performative tools from his extensive research on ridicule and transformation with his background in physical theatre, contemporary dance, and Greek drama, blending both tragic and comedic elements. By working from the grotesque and everything considered ‘external,’ he guides participants in creating ‘osmotic’ characters through the use of wigs, play, and physical exploration. This workshop aims to uncover the poetry within absurdity, encouraging participants to unleash their unique artistic texture and creative potential.
ABOUT
Euripides Laskaridis is a director and performer. Two dominant themes run through his artistic identity: ridicule and transformation. His work transcends the boundaries of theatre, dance, and visual arts.
He studied acting in Athens at the Karolos Koun Art Theatre and directing (MFA) at New York’s Brooklyn College on an Onassis Foundation Scholarship.
Performing since 1995, he has collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Dimitris Papaioannou and Robert Wilson, while directing his own creations since 2000. In 2016, he received the prestigious Pina Bausch Fellowship and was named Promising Talent by the German magazine tanz in 2017.
In 2009 he founded OSMOSIS performing arts company, presenting stage and site-specific performances, as well as video artworks and award-winning short films at major theaters and venues worldwide.
His latest stage work, LAPIS LAZULI, has been touring at renowned venues worldwide, not least, the performance that will follow this seminar on February 20th, 21st, and 22nd in Florence at Teatro La Pergola.
SCHEDULE
Registration
The seminar is addressed to dance and theatre students and professionals, a maximum of 12 participants will be selected.
In order to participate we ask you to share:
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A portfolio or a short video link (Vimeo or Youtube) displaying your work or your practice;
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A resume to be uploaded (max 15Mb) or via a weblink (google drive, website, etc…).
The seminar will be led in English. Places are limited, a maximum of 12 participants will be selected.
Deadline for applications is 19.01.24 (applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage you not to wait until the last day to apply).
Accepted participants will be informed by email with all the further steps to take to join us.
To register please fill in the form below.
Contact: lacap.info@gmail.com
Tuition
Accommodation available on-site (Agriturismo Podere La Capacciola) for up to 8 people in double rooms located in two apartments. Single meals can be booked in advance for participants selecting only the lab, at a rate of €15 per person.
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Lab + 3 nights accommodation + meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner): 315 €
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Lab + meals: 220 €
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Lab only: 180 €
Early bird (registration before December 31)
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Lab + accomodation + meals: 285 €
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Lab+ meals: 180 €
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Lab only: 150 €
A special promotion for attending Laskaridis performances at Teatro La Pergola in Florence will be reserved to the participants.
The workshop is offered in collaboration with Teatro la Pergola in Florence, and a 10% discount on the participation fees is available for graduates and students of the "Orazio Costa" acting school and the Actor Training School - L'Oltrarno.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds will only be issued under the following circumstances:
1. Cancellation by the Organizer
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Failure to reach the minimum number of required participants.
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Force major events (e.g., health emergencies, natural disasters) that prevent the workshop from taking place.
No refunds will be granted in case of cancellation by the participant,
Registration Form
The seminar is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. To register, fill out the form and you will receive a confirmation via email.
The Authors and makers Re|Hubs series
is a curated program designed to inspire creators and thinkers from diverse disciplines to exchange ideas, experiment, and collaborate. The cycle of seminars is designed to stimulate and reconnect artists, cre, writers, and thinkers, offering them a space for dialogue, experimentation, and creative recovery.
La Cap, provides participants the opportunity both to reside on-site and have access to the studio space, allowing these gatherings to foster cross-disciplinary exchange and nurture practices in dialogue and co-habitation with national and international mentors.
n. 1: Poetry in ridicule and Transformation | SEMINAR with Euripides Laskaridis