The performer, the stage presence and the flow state

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https://doi.org/10.22456/2236-3254.136080

Abstract

This essay investigates stage presence, exploring the interaction between body - mind, action - self-awareness, performer - stage figure and liveliness - performance structure, based on the research of the performer/warrior, a training practice for the performer inspired by martial arts. The author experienced this practice at the Grotowski Institute in Poland for 14 months and continues it at Cia de Teatro Físico Pássaro de Presságio in São Paulo. At the heart of this research are the concepts of flow and radical presence. Flow, as proposed by Csikszentmihalyi (1985), represents a state of full involvement in the activity, characterized by deep concentration, fusion between action and consciousness, transcendence of the self and absence of self-reflection. Radical presence, as proposed by Fischer-Lichte (2008), refers to being fully present in the moment, eliminating the dichotomy between body and mind. In order to think about these concepts through experiences, the author interviewed the director and performers of the Kokyu studio company (Poland) who practice the performer/warrior.

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Natália Koehler Karam, Universidade de São Paulo – USP, São Paulo/SP, Brasil

Natália Karam é mestranda em artes cênicas na Universidade de São Paulo. Atua nas companhias paulistas Pássaro de Presságio e GRUA como performer (atriz e bailarina) e dramaturga, utilizando das linguagens do teatro físico e dança. Também trabalha e pesquisa as práticas de treino para o performer/ator/bailarino dentro da Cia Pássaro de Presságio, guiando um grupo de estudo dentro da USP e ministrando oficinas.

Sayonara Sousa Pereira, Universidade de São Paulo – USP, São Paulo/SP, Brasil

Sayonara Pereira é professora livre docente e pesquisadora de dança moderna e composição coreográfica na Universidade de São Paulo, onde dirige o grupo de pesquisas cênicas Lapett. Viveu e atuou na Alemanha entre 1985-2004. Na cena independente brasileira tem participado de projetos com diferentes grupos de dança e teatro, nas funções de preparadora corporal, provocadora ou coreógrafa. É também autora de publicações na área de dança.

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Published

2024-06-27

How to Cite

Koehler Karam, N., & Sousa Pereira, S. (2024). The performer, the stage presence and the flow state. Revista Cena, 42(2), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.22456/2236-3254.136080

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Vol. 42 No. 2 (2024): Revista Cena

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Ensaios

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