Full immersion in the theater and performance culture of Berlin.
This rigorous four-week program explores the devising and creation of original theater works, fostering creative engagement between students and diverse multidisciplinary artists working in theater and performance in Berlin. Students make regular outings to performances, museums, galleries, and other cultural venues; visit artistic and historical landmarks; and meet with artists.
This rigorous four-week program explores the devising and creation of original theater works, fostering creative engagement between students and diverse multidisciplinary artists working in theater and performance in Berlin. Students make regular outings to performances, museums, galleries, and other cultural venues; visit artistic and historical landmarks; and meet with artists.
About the Program
Berlin Theater Intensive provides 20 hours a week of instruction, master classes/workshops, and lectures.
- Weekly guided rehearsals, showings, and feedback time.
- Theater and other performances three to five times weekly.
- Faculty-guided exploration of Berlin's historical and contemporary richness in theatrical culture.
- Other cultural offerings, such as visits to museums and galleries and architectural and historical walking tours of the city.
Coursework
Students study a variety of “methods” of creation with Berlin-based artists, creating original theater works under their guidance.
Cultural Program
The cultural program takes three forms:
- Performances: Students experience Berlin's vibrant performance scene, from major theaters (Volksbühne, Schaubühne, Deutsches Theater) to alternative "Freie Szene" venues (HAU, Sophiensaele, Dock 11) and conversations with artists.
- Talks: Practitioners and theorists regularly deliver lectures on topics related to arts and performance in Germany.
- Exploring Berlin: Each week, students delve into an aspect of Berlin's artistic and historical identity, such as an architectural walking tour led by BCB art historian Aya Soika.