Goossun Art-illery
“I found Vahid to be a very skilled teacher. Very systematic and assured in his approach--for good reason. Although a part of my individualist culture rebelled against the regimented aspects of the course, I must say that in my heart of hearts I prefer the theatre when the sacred, non-daily and ritualistic aspects are emphasized. It just takes a little getting used to, I think. Like a new culture. I would take the course again, if I had the chance. I like the extremities which it led me to. I liked the thoughtfulness.”
– Peter Farbridge (Canada)
“I found what I saw fascinating and original.”
– David Lan (London)
"The success and impact the workshop [..] have stirred a lo to of conversations and ideas among participants that continued for a long time after the end of the workshop, proving how profoundly educational, innovative and much needed it was."
– Christina Polychroniadou, Manager of Full House Promotion (Athens)
“it was a pleasure to go on some very useful journeys with you. I particularly responded to the voice exercises - I don't think I've ever connected so deeply with my voice...”
–Steve Loader (UK)
It was a wonderful, concentrated burst of discipline and hard, concentrated physical work which I don't get nearly enough of!
– Barbara Gordon (Canada)
“keep on stepping in snow leaving traces for those who want to discover possibilities in desert...”
– Stamatis Efstathiou (Greece)
“It was refreshing to know that there wasn't one particular right answer to the work, as long as it was truthful.”
– Azeem Nathoo
”I enjoyed the workshop and it was great to work with someone who pushes and challenges supportively and creatively.”
– Paul Attmere (UK)
“After a 'good night sleep', I have realised how complex the workshop was, involving the whole body and mind, including so many elements which a performer needs. Especially the preciousness of the movement, working with the memory, imagination, use of the rhythm, to be able to do a quick response/reflex, be able to combine text and movement.....etc.”
– Tereza Havlickova (Czech Republic)
“I could experience and witness a creation. And I was part of a collective attention and attend toward honesty, linearity and clarity within the complexity of all infinity of emotional and physical variables which generate us.”
– Monica de Ioanni (Italy)
“It really was a profoundly inspiring and enriching experience. It made me rethink many aspects of my practice and I know that it will have a deep influence on my work.”
– Guillaume Bernardi (Italy)
“I felt assured that my abilities would be able to come through in an honest way,and that they would be nurtured in the right way throughout the workshop. It feels very reassuring when a director is confident and unfazed by a new situation and actually wants to learn and work with it, rather than seeing something different as a barrier.”
– Sarah Caltieri (Scotland)
“Your workshops were a very valuable introduction to a mode of working that I have not experienced before. I am highly intrigued and want to explore more.”
– Rosalind Parker
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