YEREVAN, ARMENIA
31/08 - 05/09 2026
HAYART CENTER
HAYART CENTER
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Laboratory
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Acting Training
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Clowning Workshop
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Creation and performance of the play “Godot Was Here”in the genre of theatrical clowning
LABORATORY PROGRAMME
31 AUG. - 4 SEPT.
19:00–22:00 — Training, character and image development, work on the performance, preparation and creation of the play
5 SEPT.
11:00–16:00 — Stage rehearsal
17:00 — Performance of “Godot Was Here: Yerevan Chapter”
17:00 — Performance of “Godot Was Here: Yerevan Chapter”
SCHEDULE
31 AUG.
Introduction, general introductory session, and immersion into the world of theatrical clowning
1 SEPT.
Theatrical clowning workshop and development of ideas for performances
2 SEPT.
Character and image development, and preparation of the performance piece
3 SEPT.
Refining the performance piece and integrating it into the structure of the play
4 SEPT.
Assembling the play and the first full run-through
5 SEPT.
Final preparations, second run-through, and performance of “Godot Was Here"
The “Godot Was Here” project travels around the world, creating a new performance in each city and country it visits. What the performance will become in each particular place depends on the project’s participants, as all the performance pieces are created by them, with our support and guidance throughout the process.
This means that even someone with no previous stage experience can create and perform a solo piece and become an essential part of the performance. All the pieces created remain, first and foremost, in the hands of the performers themselves, while the project continues its journey around the world, never repeating itself — discovering new faces and new forms.
There is no traditional distinction between actor and director here. The process is designed so that every participant is both an actor and the author of their own idea. After all, no one can tell a clown exactly what to do or how to behave on stage.
Our role is simply to help you bring your ideas to life on stage. The performance has a common framework and certain boundaries, but what kind of character emerges and what they choose to do depends entirely on each participant.
This means that even someone with no previous stage experience can create and perform a solo piece and become an essential part of the performance. All the pieces created remain, first and foremost, in the hands of the performers themselves, while the project continues its journey around the world, never repeating itself — discovering new faces and new forms.
There is no traditional distinction between actor and director here. The process is designed so that every participant is both an actor and the author of their own idea. After all, no one can tell a clown exactly what to do or how to behave on stage.
Our role is simply to help you bring your ideas to life on stage. The performance has a common framework and certain boundaries, but what kind of character emerges and what they choose to do depends entirely on each participant.
FOR WHOM
For actors, clowns, dancers, musicians, performers, as well as anyone interested in theatre, self-expression through play, and immersing themselves in the creative process.
Professional experience is welcome but not required. What matters much more is an openness to exploration, a desire to join the project, and the willingness to speak from the heart about what truly matters.
Professional experience is welcome but not required. What matters much more is an openness to exploration, a desire to join the project, and the willingness to speak from the heart about what truly matters.
"GODOT WAS HERE" IN NUMBERS
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6days of laboratory work
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20hours of collective work in the lab and on the performance
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8-16participants in each production
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100,000,000possibilities for your ideas — and for bringing them to life on stage1 day, 1 unique performance in your city — unrepeatable, just like the reflection of the moon on water
PRICE
To reserve your spot in the group or for more information:
katrin.fedulova@mail.ru
WhatsApp: +79096321613
katrin.fedulova@mail.ru
WhatsApp: +79096321613
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