Beowulf Alley Theatre Company's ActingLab@the Alley Offers Adult Education Programs

Philip G. Bennett, Dean of Adult Education at Beowulf Alley Theatre, announces two adult education programs beginning in October, 2009. The first is an introductory symposium, Stanislavski's Ultimate Acting Technique (An introduction to Stanislavski's greatest discovery) on Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10:00am to 1:00pm. The course, for actors, directors, and instructors of acting, is called "Stanislavski's Lost Term...And How to Use the Method of Physical Actions and Active Analysis." The fee for this 3-hour course is $25 for active participants (wear comfortable clothing for movement) and $15 for observers.

Join as either an observer or jump in as an acting participant. Non-Actors, Novice, and Professionals are all welcome. Space is limited, so call to reserve your place for this event at 520-622-4460, extension 3.

The second program is "A Professional Actor Training Program in Stanislavski's Ultimate Technique, The Method of Physical Actions and Active Analysis."

Class size is limited.  For class description and fees or to register for fall term visit beowulfalley.org or call Philip Bennett at 520-622-4460 extension. 3

Although the name of Stanislavski has dominated theatrical methodology for nearly a century, many misunderstandings, assumptions, and distortions have taken place. In the United States, Stanislavski has been identified with Strasberg's Method Acting and psychological realism. The "Cold War" and "Iron Curtain" prevented Stanislavski's greatest Ultimate Acting Technique from reaching the West for decades. In Russia, the Marxist Revisionists censored nearly 50% of the System's basis in Buddhism and Raja Yoga, subjugating the Master's teachings to the materialistic designs of the Soviet State.

Philip G. Bennett is an award winning actor, director, and instructor of the Stanislavski System of Acting. He is a founding member of the American Stanislavski Theatre (AST) in New York City and a protégé of Russian émigré teacher and director, Sonia Moore. Phil served as the Assistant Artistic Director of AST where he was both an actor and instructor. In 1976, he founded the San Francisco Theatre Academy at Fort Mason, and subsequently the Bennett Theatre Lab, an avant-garde actor training company. He has been internationally acknowledged for his expertise in both classical and contemporary theatre. He lectures and conducts workshops at prominent universities and conventions. Graduates appear regularly in films, on television and the professional stage.