Татьяна Миронова – The First Public Theatre Guild (страница 11)

June 27, 2024: First Public Theater Guild

Each Guild has now appointed head learners:

• Guild of Autonics – Roxana Ruinskaya

• Guild of Plastic Theater – Pavel Yuster

• Guild of the M. Chekhov Method – Nini Lemann

Congratulations to the new leaders!

The Guilds’ work will now continue with their support.

Fabulist / Guild Learner – Mikhail Russkikh:

A month upon a swan’s tail, Be it black or be it white, Glided swiftly o’er our fields, Where passion burns so bright. Vaults sealed by time behind us stand, Layered thrice, concealed, unknown, Within each chamber – secrets form, And leave their nest when they are grown. Seasons carve their own distinctions— Some take flight, while some find roots, In the search for meaning’s essence, Each cell dives in its pursuit. Misty myths weave through our readings, Chirps now filled with archetypes, And we have waited for Elizaveta, Returning from her touring rites.

Book Club / Roxana Ruinskaya:

The story of Theseus is astonishing.

His feats are breathtaking – he was not just a brave and handsome hero, but a symbol of Athenian statehood.

The more I learn about him, the greater his cult appears.

His actions, from defeating the Minotaur to descending into the Underworld, are impressive.

Yet I find his Underworld journey reckless and foolhardy.

The tragedy of his father, Aegeus, who leapt into the sea after hearing false news of his son’s death, shows how deeply Theseus’ fate was intertwined with grand deeds and symbols.

His ritual purification after shedding blood carries deep symbolism.

Book Club / Victoria Kurbanova:

Honestly, I didn’t know that Heracles acted under the orders of the cowardly Eurystheus.

I’ve read up to his ninth labor, and the story that struck me most was the one about Admetus.

Though Admetus was meant to die, he sent his wife to the Underworld instead.

Then, consumed by grief, he was ready to follow her.

This situation feels strange – Admetus comes off as a coward, unwilling to accept his fate.

Meanwhile, Heracles proved himself a true warrior, defeating Thanatos and bringing Alcestis back.

However, it saddens me that despite all his strength, Heracles was forced to serve Eurystheus.

Eurystheus seemed like a man who had no idea what he truly wanted.

Heracles’ labors were merely a tool for Eurystheus to destroy him.

And yet, I kept wondering:

Why did Heracles so obediently carry out his commands, never defying them even once?

JULY

July 1, 2024: Guild of Plastics and Dance

Elizaveta Yuryevna Matvievich:

Today, we officially began working with material.

There were many debates, though not everyone participated.

For the first time, I had the thought that some might not make it to the end with us.

However, there were more positive moments, and about eight learners pleased me with their thoughts and ambitions.

The main difficulties arose from linear thinking and the rejection of alternative perspectives.

I am trying to understand the nature of this process.

July 1, 2024: Guild of Autonics

Roman Evgenievich Akimov:

Despite the abnormal heat in Moscow, our sessions are always accompanied by storms and rain.

The beginning of the lesson was dedicated to perception, and I noted an important point:

Learners are trying to cross the threshold from “themselves” to freedom.

They must not dream but be the dream – for themselves and for their partners.

This helps them approach the structure of the unconscious and psychological phenomena.

Gradually, they are mastering this new language, learning to speak it not only with themselves but with others.

Next, we had a demonstration of associative exercises for two impulses:

• “Impulse”

• “Unfolding”

I was very pleased with their execution.