Jean-Michel Guy’s seminar “Reading a contemporary circus show”
June 7th 14:00 – 17:00 and
June 8th 10:00 -13:00 in Kaunas, Lithuania
This year, we are delving deeper into the essence of contemporary circus, particularly focusing on circus dramaturgy. To guide us through this exploration, we are honored to host the one and only
Jean-Michel Guy, a distinguished figure in the realm of contemporary circus. He will lead an engaging seminar on contemporary circus show reading. The seminar will span two days, divided into two parts, during which we will embark on a journey of critical and aesthetic analysis of circus performances, as well as delve into the dramaturgical concepts. Together with participants, Jean-Michel Guy will analyze video recordings and performances seen at the festival. Seminar is open to everyone eager to explore contemporary circus, either on professional level or as curious spectator.
Jean-Michel Guy, born in 1956, is sociologist, writer, director and dramaturge. From 1980 to 2021 he worked as a research engineer at the French Ministry of Culture (department of studies, forecasts and statistics). There he conducted sociological studies on various topics including audiences in the cultural sector and cultural values. He teaches critical analysis and dramaturgy at CNAC (Centre National des Arts du Cirque) . He is the author of numerous articles and works on the circus, including “Les arts du cirque en France en l’an 2000” (Circus Arts in France in 2000) and the DVD “The Circus Spectrum” (2010), devised with Julien Rosemberg. From 2012 to 2017 he devoted himself to his “Circonférences” series –performative lectures on various circus arts. He is the co-founder of the ensemble La Scabreuse, co-author and director of several plays, and works as a dramaturge with numerous companies. He has been a member of the artistic jury for the circusnext funding program since 2001 and has hosted the Rencontres artistiques every year since 2004 as part of the Circa festival in Auc, France. He is a member of the Maison des jonglages’s board.
---"Reading a Contemporary Circus Show” seminar program:
First day: methodological proceedings (theory and exercises): (3 hours)
Second day: main dramaturgical concepts: (3 hours)
Seminar is free but registration is required. Limited number of places. Will be held in English, no translation.
Festival does not arrange or reserve performance tickets for participants. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation along with a discount code to purchase tickets online through bilietai.lt.If any questions – monika [eta] teatronas.lt
Registration closes on May 30th, 2024 or when fully registered.
The seminar is part of the international contemporary circus festival Cirkuliacija. Supported by Lithuanian Council for Culture and Institut Francias de Lituanie. In collaboration with Ązuolynas Library (Ąžuolyno biblioteka). 