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The '''Saratoga International Theater Institute''' (also known as '''SITI''') is an [[ensemble cast|ensemble]]-based [[theater company]] |
The '''Saratoga International Theater Institute''' (also known as '''SITI''') is an [[ensemble cast|ensemble]]-based [[theater company]] based in [[New York City]] and [[Saratoga Springs, New York]]. It three components are supporting the creation of new work, training young theater artists, and committing to international collaboration.<!-- Use parallel construction of verb forms --> |
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[[File:Tadashi Suzuki and Anne Bogart at Symposium on the Suzuki Method with SITI Company.jpg|left|thumb|Tadashi Suzuki with Anne Bogart in 2017.]] |
[[File:Tadashi Suzuki and Anne Bogart at Symposium on the Suzuki Method with SITI Company.jpg|left|thumb|Tadashi Suzuki with Anne Bogart in 2017.]] |
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SITI was founded in 1992 by [[Anne Bogart]] and [[Tadashi Suzuki]] to redefine and revitalize contemporary [[theater]] in the United States |
SITI was founded in 1992 by [[Anne Bogart]] and [[Tadashi Suzuki]] to redefine and revitalize contemporary [[theater]] in the United States; they emphasized international cultural exchange and collaboration. Originally envisioned as a summer institute in [[Saratoga Springs, New York]], SITI has expanded to encompass a year-round program based in [[New York City]], with a summer season in Saratoga. SITI believes that contemporary American theater must incorporate artists from around the world and learn from a cross-cultural exchange of [[dance]], [[music]], [[art]], and performance experiences. |
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==Descriptioin== |
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SITI is noted for combining the [[Viewpoints]] of [[Anne Bogart]] with the Suzuki Method of Actor Training of [[Tadashi Suzuki]]. Both techniques are alternatives to the Stanislavski-based Method training which |
SITI is noted for combining the [[Viewpoints]] process of [[Anne Bogart]] with the Suzuki Method of Actor Training of [[Tadashi Suzuki]]. Both techniques are alternatives to the [[Stanislavski]]-based Method training which has dominated American stage and screen for generations. Actors in the company regularly train together, and use the training as part of their rehearsal and warm-up process. In addition to the year-round program in New York City and the summer institute, SITI teaches both the [[Viewpoints]] and the Suzuki Method in residencies and masterclasses at colleges and universities across the United States. |
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In creating and touring productions, SITI has developed |
In creating and touring productions, SITI has developed relationships with theaters and arts centers in both the United States and abroad. The three most significant to SITI's development as a company are the [[Wexner Center for the Arts]], the [[Actors Theatre of Louisville]], and the [[City Theatre (Pittsburgh)|City Theatre]] in Pittsburgh. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Type | Theater company Drama school |
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| Established | 1992 |
| Location | , United States of America |
| Founders | Anne Bogart Tadashi Suzuki |
| Website | SITI |
The Saratoga International Theater Institute (also known as SITI) is an ensemble-based theater company based in New York City and Saratoga Springs, New York. It three components are supporting the creation of new work, training young theater artists, and committing to international collaboration.
SITI was founded in 1992 by Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki to redefine and revitalize contemporary theater in the United States; they emphasized international cultural exchange and collaboration. Originally envisioned as a summer institute in Saratoga Springs, New York, SITI has expanded to encompass a year-round program based in New York City, with a summer season in Saratoga. SITI believes that contemporary American theater must incorporate artists from around the world and learn from a cross-cultural exchange of dance, music, art, and performance experiences.
Descriptioin
SITI is noted for combining the Viewpoints process of Anne Bogart with the Suzuki Method of Actor Training of Tadashi Suzuki. Both techniques are alternatives to the Stanislavski-based Method training which has dominated American stage and screen for generations. Actors in the company regularly train together, and use the training as part of their rehearsal and warm-up process. In addition to the year-round program in New York City and the summer institute, SITI teaches both the Viewpoints and the Suzuki Method in residencies and masterclasses at colleges and universities across the United States.
In creating and touring productions, SITI has developed relationships with theaters and arts centers in both the United States and abroad. The three most significant to SITI's development as a company are the Wexner Center for the Arts, the Actors Theatre of Louisville, and the City Theatre in Pittsburgh.
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