the exercise naturally transitioned into a performance, I want to highlight the interaction between Pavel Yuster and Alexandra Kamyshan.
Pasha embodied a creator and leader, while Alexandra became a sculpture he fell in love with.
It was so captivating that it could have evolved into a full production.
But as soon as the task shifted, the magic vanished – the unconscious mechanisms of male-female interaction took over.
Then, we presented the symbols the learners had brought.
Unfortunately, theatricality crept in, which diminished sincerity.
The only successful symbol was Anisia Ledovskaya’s symbol for Alexandra Kamyshan.
In the third hour, we began analyzing Macbeth, focusing extensively on the world-building of the play.
Book Club / Yulia Vorobyeva:
The story of Pygmalion felt sad to me, despite its happy ending, which makes it different from many other myths.
Narcissus – a flower of death?
Oh, I didn’t know that.
It feels like a lot of similar things are happening in our time.
The line between “loving oneself for one’s own and others’ benefit” and “loving oneself like Narcissus” turns out to be very thin.
Anemones – such beautiful flowers.
Now, knowing their mythological history, I will look at them differently, with greater understanding.
Eros symbolizes both joy and sorrow, good and evil, all born from love – so many contrasts in one god!
And Hephaestus…
There is something so touching about him, despite his roughness and angularity.
You can feel warmth and kindness in him, which is especially surprising, given that he is considered “ugly” by divine standards.
When you know the story and text, everything around you begins to feel different.
Nothing appears by chance – every event, symbol, and image gains new meaning.
June 24, 2024: Guild of Plastics and Dance
Elizaveta Yuryevna Matvievich:
Today, we gathered once again in the hall, though not everyone was present.
A rather broad assignment was given, and for some, the boundaries felt too restrictive, while others tried to bypass them or use them creatively.
Two people impressed me the most.
Nature has gifted them many talents, and it’s incredible to see how they are learning to use them to the fullest.
We are beginning meticulous work on the interaction between music and the body.
Many perceive music as mere background, which is completely incorrect, especially when the musical composition is of high quality.
We must learn to listen, listen, and listen again!
Participants in the Admission Process for the Guild
June 25, 2024: Guild of Plastics and Dance
Elizaveta Yuryevna Matvievich:
Today’s session began with watching performances from those who were unable to present their homework yesterday.
Many strive not for detailed character development but instead rush into plot creation.
Of course, not everyone succeeded, but the impulse in this direction is promising.
Through a new training, we explored issues of coordination, musicality, and responsibility toward one’s partner.
Each learner conducted an “orchestra” according to their own vision and musical material.
Most participants are naturally musical, able to perceive different layers of music and its unique textures.
Next, we moved to trio work, where each learner had to manage two partners simultaneously, both moving within their own distinct rhythmic patterns.
Overall, I am very pleased with today’s results.
June 25, 2024: Guild of the M. Chekhov Method
Ivan Viktorovich Dementyev:
Due to a lack of discipline, I am forced to tighten the rules of the Guild.
Here is the message I sent to the group chat last night:
“And so!
Konstantin Sergeyevich bears witness – I did not want this, and I warned you all!
New rules for the Guild of the Chekhov Method:
1. If a phone is not turned off during class:
• Observers will be dismissed from the session and banned from the Guild for one month.
• Guild members will be expelled from the lesson, suspended for two weeks, and demoted to observer status.
2. We will now take a group photo at the start of every lesson.
3. The 5-minute tardiness rule no longer applies!
4. When the instructor enters the room, everyone must be seated in a circle, without phones. (Use notebooks for notes.)
5. Once the instructor closes the door, there must be absolute silence!
This is the new standard.”
June 26, 2024: Guild of Autonics
Roman Evgenievich Akimov:
At the beginning of the session, we watched an étude-symbol brought by Angelina Puzikova.
The symbol was about me, and I still struggle to remain composed when watching such things.
It was incredibly precise, but it also left me feeling uneasy.
I realize that I am willing to give them everything and expect nothing in return, yet their kindness softens me, like bread soaked in water, and I begin to drown in subjectivity and the illusions of the world.
In the second part of the session, I awarded each learner with a badge bearing our Guild’s symbol!
For them, this was a significant milestone – they are now official bearers of the Autonic System.
We continued to deepen our work in associative and symbolic artistic language, focusing on Macbeth.
Only by the end of the session did true understanding, transformation, and engagement emerge!
June 27, 2024: First Public Theater Guild
Each Guild has now appointed head learners:
• Guild of Autonics – Roxana Ruinskaya
• Guild of Plastic Theater – Pavel Yuster
• Guild of the M. Chekhov Method – Nini Lemann
Congratulations to the new leaders!
The Guilds’ work will now continue with their support.
Fabulist / Guild Learner – Mikhail Russkikh:
A month upon a swan’s tail,
Be it black or be it white,
Glided swiftly