Dear friends and colleagues,
The 16th International Summer Theater Academy, under the artistic direction of Dr. Jurij Alschitz, brought together artists from 12 countries in Montecreto, Italy for an Art Picnic. And now we’re starting the fall with a so-called “Echo Seminar” on September 26–27 (online), which will build on and explore the Summer Academy’s theme in greater depth. Everyone interested in The Energy of Words is invited.
As previously announced, Dr. Jurij Alschitz will devote particular attention this year to the Art of Directing—not only the fundamental craft, but above all the methodological innovations, which he will also be publishing shortly.
On October 18, we’re offering a free online lecture open to everyone:
New Approaches to the Art of Directing.
The School of Directing training course will start in November.
The Alschitz School for One programme offers the absolutely exquisite version of a directing course. There are currently places available again. Apply now!
Actors will find a range of courses that explore new approaches to their craft: How do I act out a theme? The art of storytelling. How do I tap into the magic of dialogue? How do I go about creating a monologue?
Below you’ll find all the courses. Don’t miss out on the early-bird discounts, which are valid until 1 September!
With best wishes for a perfect start into the new season!
Christine Schmalor, programme director
Sat 26 + Sun 27 September 2026 |
Don’t trust wordsJurij Alschitz on the energy of words Seminar for Actors, Directors and Teachers to explore the most fundamental element of our profession In the beginning was the Word. |
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Sun 18 October |
New Approaches to the Art of DirectingDr Jurij Alschitz has begun compiling his notes from decades of practical work for publication. This has resulted in three books on directing, which are due to be published shortly. The first book is about preparation. So, what does it really mean to prepare for a performance if the true creative process begins where preparedness ends? In this open lecture, Jurij Alschitz will pose these and other questions, thereby offering an introduction to his art of directing. |
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14 + 21 + 28 October early bird offer until 1st of September! |
Christine Schmalor Workshop and individual coaching There is a vacuum for actors in contemporary theatre: no situations, no characters, no plots, just words, words, words… texts, sounds, ideas created by authors, directors or collectively. Exciting – but what should I play? Themes? How can themes be identified? How can they be opened up? How can they be played? Only with a clear change in the actor’s position, based on a changed mindset. In this seminar, we will try out new techniques of text analysis that necessarily lead to completely different forms of acting. (…) As a result, you achieve a greater sense of confidence on stage. More, you will discover emotions and feelings on entirely new levels. |
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Sat 24 + Sun 25 October 3 individual sessions between 2 and 27 November to be arranged early bird offer until 1st of September! |
Christine Schmalor Workshop and individual coaching Rediscover a well-known art form – this course looks at storytelling as a basis for approaching a role, creating a character, as a rehearsal method or for play development. In the next step, we will explore storytelling as a most beautiful art form. So many interesting approaches and techniques. So many acting challenges! So many possibilities for wordplay and mind games. A feast for every actor! We will look at the fundamental tools, move to new approaches and innovative techniques, and undertake numerous practical exercises and experiments together; during two weekends, four sessions in total. Then, everyone will embark on their own journey, exploring the various possibilities, developing them further, and thus finding their own story. This process will be accompanied by three individual sessions. After a month, we will meet for a finale, where we will tell each other our stories and reflect on the work.
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Sat 07 + Sun 08 Nov Early bird offer until 1st of October |
Meet the dialogue in times of monologue. Dialogue is a powerful tool in communication that releases enormous forces; they can hurt, but they can also heal; above all, they can release new dimensions of thought and action. We need dialogue with the Dialogue. The wisdom of the Dialogue can help us to discover a new potential for artistic and personal development. Dialogue requires us to open up – in doing so I also expose myself to risk – but without risk there is no artistic life. Do you know the different laws of Dialogue on stage? You will open a new language …
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28 Nov + 5 + 12 Dec Early bird offer until 1st of October |
Christine Schmalor Workshop and individual coaching The SOLO course supports artists who are creating a monologue, a monodrama, a solo performance or their own devised theatre evening. Likewise it is aimed at all those who are currently taking a fresh look at their audition repertoire. SOLO 1 – Above All: finding my theme – opening all it dimensions – giving voice to my theme. SOLO 2 – The creative mind flow: Intertextuality – game and chaos. SOLO 3 – Composition: Building your fundament – your compass – your artistic language.
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The Director Prepares The Director’s Tools Rehearsal Methods Early bird offer until 1st of September |
Three steps to professional directing School of DirectingDr Jurij Alschitz International programme for emerging and experienced Directors, Drama Teachers, Theatre Pedagogues, and for Actors with new professional perspectives. This unique online training programme is designed for those who have decided to pursue a directing career, as well as for all directors, theatre educators, actors and playwrights with professional experience, who wish to enhance their practical skills. It is aimed at those who want to learn important secrets of the profession. The School of Directing is a 4-month intensive programme in three stages, with three modules. In between, they are given extensive assignments so that they can develop the expertise they have gained into their own methodology. In this programme, Jurij Alschitz practices the Quantum Pedagogy he developed, which is based both on impulses and on a holistic concept of theatre. It is possible to attend and book the modules individually. |
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Questions? Welcome! Consultation by phone or Zoom. Apply with your CV and letter of motivation, and a Zoom interview will follow. |
Alschitz School for OneEvery director is one of a kind. The path to uniqueness is a lonely one. Choose the Master who can guide you. Jurij Alschitz will design a programme only for you. ⇒ the creation of your own artistic system as director.
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