The Lazarus Gym is a new initiative supporting performers to get into or return to classical ensemble work.
Post pandemic we noticed a real decline in classical text skills and a lack of experience / confidence required to play, work and create as an ensemble. We are not here to throw shade: rather than lamenting we decided to do something to help.
The Lazarus Gym is a ‘pay what you can’ 3 hour classical text gym session where performers are introduced to the Lazarus text process – essentially our approach to text.
The sessions will be ensemble led, working as a company to dissect, analyse and then play the text, performers will also work in pairs with other performers as well as one to one with our director with individual feedback given.
It’s the perfect workout for people new to us as well as a refresher for those performers looking to get back into it.
When:
Season 2 Dates, Times & Levels
Monday 9th June (6pm - 9pm) - Level 1
Monday 16th June (6pm - 9pm) - Level 1
Monday 23rd June (6pm - 9pm) - Level 1
Monday 30th June (6pm - 9pm) - Level 2
Monday 7th July (6pm - 9pm) - Level 2
Saturday 12th July (10am - 1pm) - Level 1
Monday 14th July (6pm - 9pm) - Level 2
Saturday 19th July (10am - 1pm) - Level 2
Where: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
Cost: Pay what you can – It really is as it says on the tin, select the price which suits your budget from the range below.
*Season 2 will go on sale on Friday 16th May
Access: Level Access spaces used
Age: All participants should be 18 and over
The Lazarus Text Process
The Lazarus text process approaches text from a dramaturgical perspective, rather than understanding the text solely via Iambic Pentameter. We integrate, investigate and analyse the text by breaking it into thoughts and parts of thoughts. The process reveals useful clues on character, themes, stage directions and motifs, provides practical pointers around breath control, vocal energy and physicality – all useful skills for any performer preparing any text, not just classical.
Our process ignites intelligent, energised, detailed and focussed performances giving performers a strong understanding, firm grounding and solid technique they can trust and rely on.
Gym sessions are delivered at 3 levels:
Level 1 – Foundations
Performers new to classical text, Lazarus Theatre Company’s text process or those wanting a refresh in both.
Level 2 – Ignite
Performers who have completed Level 1 Foundations or have experienced Lazarus Theatre Company’s text process but wants a refresh.
Level 3 – Reps
Performers who have completed Level 1 & 2 & those who have experienced Lazarus Theatre Company’s text process who wants a regular workout with different classical texts each session.
Please note:
*All sessions in Season 1 will be delivered at Level 1.
-You are welcome to book as many sessions as you like, but all Level 1 sessions will cover the same Foundation exercises and cover the same material.
-You are welcome to book sessions on behalf of others as a gift, please do let us know the name of the person attending the session if different from your own via confirmation email.
-Participants who attended our 2023 Pilot are very welcome to rejoin us for a refresher.
Dates / Booking
SEASON 1
The next session is
Monday 5th May - 6pm-9pm - Level 1
Monday 12th May - 6pm-9pm - Level 1
SEASON 2 - On sale Friday 16th May
Monday 9th June - 6pm-9pm - Level 1
Monday 16th June - 6pm-9pm - Level 1
Monday 23rd June - 6pm-9pm - Level 1
Monday 30th June - 6pm-9pm - Level 2
Monday 7th July - 6pm-9pm - Level 2
Saturday 12th July - 10am - 1pm - Level 1
Monday 14th July - 6pm-9pm - Level 2
Saturday 19th July - 10am - 1pm - Level 2
Performer Portal
Here is everything you will need to take part in the Lazarus GYM
Directions & Activity outline
Level 1 text
Level 2 text
The Lazarus Gym is made possible due to the generous support of Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
