Description
Do you want to learn how to perform solo shows that are rich and diverse in characters and emotions? Do you want to discover how to use your body, voice, and energy to tell a story in a captivating way? Do you want to develop your improvisation and movement skills to enhance your creativity and versatility as an actor? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you!
In this workshop, you will learn the actor-narrator technique, a powerful tool for creating engaging and dynamic solo performances. The actor-narrator technique is a way of telling a story through multiple roles, using your body, voice, and energy to switch between characters and situations. You will work with a text of your choice and explore how to transform it into a visual and physical language that captivates the audience. By the end of the workshop, you will have a small scene which will showcase your skills as an actor and storyteller.
This workshop is suitable for actors of all levels who want to challenge themselves and expand their range as performers. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to have fun and learn new ways of expressing themselves through theater.
About Christian Baumgartner
Christian Baumgartner is an acclaimed actor and director born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1971. With a depth of experience from childhood, he took his first formal steps into the performing arts when he was only fifteen. His early education was shaped by encounters with noted figures such as Juan Carlos de Petre and Verónica Artigas in Caracas’ theater scene. In 1996, Baumgartner relocated to Mexico City where he pursued a degree in performing arts under the guidance of Ludwik Margules at El Foro Teatro Contemporáneo. Influences from esteemed directors during his studies further enriched his craft.
Having acted in over 15 professional plays, some of his noteworthy performances include works by A. Camus and W. Shakespeare, under the direction of Margules. Contributions to Mexican theater also extended to “The Island” directed by Alonso Ruiz-Palacios, and “Voces de la Alhóndiga,” directed by Hetzmek Hernandez. His tenure with the acrobatic troupe, Gravityworks spanned eight years, during which he also co-founded Gravitykids and the New School of Circus Arts.
Baumgartner’s expertise has been channeled into teaching, where he has mentored students in expression through movement as well as acting, directing, and stagecraft. He currently resides in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.
