Using Hamlet as a backdrop in this playshop - a part of Essinova's Artful Life Series - we will learn how theatre is a magical mirror that reflects the dramatic conflicts of humankind.

By delving into theories on theatre, storytelling, and psychology, we will collectively experience the hero’s journey and find our way through highly turbulent and transformational times.

What will you choose for your journey? To be? Or not to be?

Please have ready:
Your whole self, and pen and paper to plot with. Practicing with a partner would be even better.

Led by Burcu Erturk Kilic.

This video is the on-demand version adapted from the session recordings of our live playshop series for you to benefit at your own leisure.

00:00:00 Welcome and session overview by BeiBei Song
00:02:49 Artist Q&A by Gena Nasi
00:07:55 Session presentation - The Theatrics of Life
00:10:00 Warmup: Breathing exercise
00:16:53 Warmup: "Yes" exercise
00:26:52 Exercise 1: Inner Conflicts
00:31:08 Exercise 2: Soliloquy
00:39:49 Exercise 3: Hero's Journey
00:58:06 Wrap-up, participant journey artwork showcase

MORE ABOUT ESSINOVA ARTFUL LIFE SATURDAY PLAYSHOPS:

This playful learning series is designed for anyone who would like to commit to a regular creative and mindful practice, but is finding it difficult to carve out the time and space on their own.

Tapping into the knowledge and diverse talents of Essinova's existing global community as well as outside experts, this weekly salon-studio is an opportunity to organically raise our collective creative power by sharing with and learning from each other.

Collective creativity energizes the soul, heals the mind and facilitates meaningful connections. A healthy mind platter consists of seven essential daily activities. Join us to develop the health habits of Play Time, Inner Time, Connecting Time, and Down Time in a safe space amongst friends.

This initiative is part of Essinova’s mission to nourish our soul and help humans develop their full potential by aligning head, heart and hand, and by integrating art with life and work.