SITI Conservatory

2017 SITI Lab photos! This year's Lab featured work by graduates of our 2016-2017 Conservatory, including the companies Square One Collective, In the Water Theatre Company, and Shellscrape Theatre Company.

What do SITI Conservatory graduates do after finishing their time with SITI? Some of them form companies; some return to their home cities and countries to work; and some continue performing in New York. Many of our graduates apply to SITI Lab, a space grant and residency designed to support emerging ensemble theater makers.

Last fall, these graduates of our 2016-2017 Conservatory ensemble presented new works in the Zeisler studio for two nights only. All three plays developed through SITI Lab this year have received producing opportunities following the Lab at theaters in New York City and San Francisco. We're proud of our graduates and look forward to seeing what they do next!

You can learn more about the Conservatory and apply to join our 2018-2019 ensemble at www.siti.org/conservatory.

The Viewpoints Book, by our very own Anne Bogart and the fantastic Tina Landau! This is a practical resource, whether you are a creator, a performer, or even a watcher. You can get your copy at one of the links below:

https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Viewpoints_Book.html?id=yk_6CAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button =onepage&q&f=false

https://stilluntitledproject.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/anne-bogart-and-tina-landau-the-viewpoints-book.pdf

The Viewpoints Book The Viewpoints is a technique of improvisation that grew out of the postmodern dance world. It was first articulated by choreographer Mary Overlie, who broke down the two dominant issues performers deal with—space and time—into six categories. Since that time, directors Anne Bogart and Tina Land...

Here's to a very happy and artistically fulfilling New Year!

In 1992, Tadashi Suzuki co-founded SITI Company with Anne and many of the current company members. His book, Culture is the Body, is an incredible resource to dive deep into, especially if you're thinking of joining our family and training in the 2018-2019 Conservatory.

https://books.google.com/books?id=eqAACgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Culture+is+the+Body&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjAt72ItYrYAhVPQt8KHYU5BXMQ6AEIKDAA =onepage&q&f=false

Culture is the Body "Mr. Suzuki's art seeks to reach audiences not through the intellect but through the senses and instincts."—New York Times"In my opinion, a 'cultured' society is one where the perceptive and expressive abilities of the human body are used to the full; where they provide the basic means of communic...

The first three Conservatory ensembles (well....missing half of the 2014-2015 group, who were not present for this group photo). Will you be in our fourth ensemble? Apply now at siti.org/conservatory!

Thinking of applying for SITI Conservatory 2018-2019? We recommend reading Mary Overlie's new book: Standing in Space! Mary is the originator of the Viewpoints and an inspiring artist whose work continually inspires us. https://sixviewpoints.com/store/standing-in-space

Standing In Space: The Six Viewpoints Theory & Practice Softcover Mary Overlie created the Six Viewpoints as an answer to the question "What are dance and theater made of?" She sought out a technical language to discuss the artistic forms similar to that of the specific language used to describe painting. What followed was the development of a comprehens

What can you do with an empty space?

It's been a pleasure building this show with the SITI Conservatory Artists. Opening night tonight! Get your tickets here: http://siti.org/adamandevie

Şiir Tilif talks about passion and ethical storytelling in this week's spotlight!

Each week, we spotlight the work of one of our SITI Conservatory artists. This week, we are happy to highlight Siir Tilif.

Speaking of a piece of art that impacted her, Siir writes, "Bouchra Khalili’s The Mapping Journey Project. A series of videos telling the stories of individuals who have been forced by political and economic circumstances to travel illegally. You only saw their hands drawing their journey on a map whilst telling their personal and at times heartbreaking stories in search for a better life. Their voices were heard. It was a strong, visually and conceptually beautiful piece of art. Genius storytelling that dealt with political and ethical issues. It was very moving and made a big impression on me."

You can read more of Siir's interview at http://siti.org/content/siti-conservatory-spotlight-siir-tilif. Please join us for ADAM & EVIE, May 11-13 at Dixon Place! Tickets are now available at www.siti.org/adamandevie.

Gabriela Barretto exploring shape in some beautiful light.

Come see our work in Adam & Evie by Charles Mee, playing at Dixon Place May 11-13. Get tickets below!

http://siti.org/adamandevie

In further, not very surprising news, Akhshay Gandhi is eloquent and thinks about art in very beautiful ways. He's spotlighted on the blog at http://siti.org/blogs/conartists this week!

Throughout the SITI Conservatory year, we are spotlighting each of the 18 artists training with us full time. This week, we are happy to highlight the work of Akhshay Gandhi.

Akhshay writes that he is proud to be an artist because it allows him to practice "the most fascinating human aspect of our ability of keeping our diversity and similarity in the same embrace." Read more at http://siti.org/content/siti-conservatory-spotlight-akhshay-gandhi.

Don’t miss the Conservatory artists’ upcoming production of Chuck Mee’s ADAM AND EVIE! Tickets are now available at: www.siti.org/adamandevie.

After a fantastic week of rehearsals, Adam & Evie is starting to take shape! 2 more weeks until tech!

Hi California! SITI Conservatory is on break this week. When we return next Monday, Adam & Evie goes into production full time!

Caitlin George talks about artistry & a memorable production of Waiting for Godot in this week's Conservatory spotlight!

Each week, SITI Company spotlights one of the artists in our Conservatory. This week, we are happy to highlight the work of theater maker Caitlin Lavery.

Speaking of what she's learned in her year at the Conservatory, Caitlin points to her growth as an artist. She spoke about her experience working on Kate Tarker's HANG AND BURN: "I felt as though I was able to approach it with substance [...] to trust the people I was working with, to trust my input and also my capacity to pull off that role. That felt really wonderful."

You can see the full interview at http://siti.org/content/siti-conservatory-spotlight-caitlin-lavery.

Don't miss this thoughtful, funny, and soon to be closed show!

Starting next week, the conservatory is moving into full time rehearsal on Adam and Evie. Only two months left before our final performance!

Busy week coming up for conartists! Scene showings in Listening class, rehearsal for our final project, and writing applications for SITI Lab this summer. Exciting time!

Previews start this Thursday!

This week, SITI spotlights Tiago!

Each week, SITI spotlights one of the artists in the SITI Conservatory​. They are on a well-earned vacation this week, but before leaving the studio, Tiago Porteiro sat down with us to talk about why he seeks out training opportunities around the world.

Speaking of artistic experiences that have changed him or deeply affected his artistic practice, Tiago says, "It was moments with singing. I think to sing, as a kind of body in space, can be a very strong experience, especially if you are together and singing: putting the body in vibration."

See the full interview at the ConArtist blog: http://siti.org/content/siti-conservatory-spotlight-tiago-porteiro.

Come see SITI Company's new work at the Abingdon Theatre Company, Beginning March 9th!

Anne Bogart’s Chess Match No. 5, Inspired by John Cage, Sets Off-Broadway Bow | Playbill Abingdon Theatre Company is hosting the new play, based on Cage’s words.

Elaine Rava talks about trusting herself and others & why plays about love matter right now.

This week, SITI is happy to spotlight the work of Elaine Rava, a member of our 2016-2017 SITI Conservatory ensemble.

Speaking of her interests as a director right now, Elaine says, "I think that in this tumultuous time, to make a piece simply about love is arguably a political statement. This concerns and inspires me in equal parts."

You can read Elaine's full interview on our blog at http://siti.org/content/siti-conservatory-spotlight-elaine-rava.

Dante talks about movement, the Oscars, and what it means for people with privilege to make art right now. All in 3 minutes!

Each week, SITI spotlights one of our SITI Conservatory artists. This week, we’re happy to highlight the work of Dante Belletti.

Speaking of his own identities and the work of artists in 2017, Dante says, "It's made me think a lot about: what is my right to make work? And what can I say that is from me and uniquely my own, that is also potentially radical and politically useful?"

See the full interview at: http://siti.org/content/siti-conservatory-spotlight-dante-belletti.