Join us for these extraordinary experiential workshops for professional directors, playwrights and actors at La MaMa Umbria International in Spoleto, Italy during 4 Programs this summer.

Erik Ehn presents his workshop on Spatial Writing at the 5th Annual La MaMa International Playwright Retreat, July 3 – 13, 2011 at La MaMa Umbria is Spoleto, Italy. Please visit the website http://lamama.org/programs/la-mama-umbria-international/playwrightretreat/   for Application Form and more information.

The 12 Annual La MaMa International Symposium for Directors takes place from July 15 – August 15, 2011 at La MaMa Umbria. There will be 2 two-week sessions, featuring teaching artists  Ping Chong, Ruth Maleczech, Dijana Milosevic, Luca Ronconi, Hjalmar-Jorge Joffre-Eichorn, Baba Israel, JoAnne Akalaitis, Dorcy Rugamba, Marco Martinelli, Ermanna Montanari* and special guests. In addition, participants visit local cultural sites, attend arts festivals and community fairs and meet local artists.

Registration is now underway. Please visit the website http://lamama.org/programs/la-mama-umbria-international/directorssymposium/ for Registration Form and more information.

Tina Landau and André de Shields share their approaches to actor training during the inaugural year of the La MaMa Umbria Master Acting Workshops, August 17 -27, 2011. Please visit the website  http://lamama.org/programs/la-mama-umbria-international/master-acting-workshops/  for Application Form and more information.

Cricot-2 Workshops, led by leading actors from legendary director Tadeusz Kantor’s company, will be held June 13 – 26, 2011.  See website for more details: http://lamama.org/programs/la-mama-umbria-international/

*All artists subject to change.