Welcome
Summer, 2008: My study of trance, sensory process and acting technique are further developed in ”The Association Process in Stanislavski’s ‘Threshold of the Subconscious’.” published in Consciousness, Literature and the Arts, Volume 9, No. 2. See online .
Summer, 2007: A trip to Taipei, at National Taiwan University, teaching classes in Stage Combat, Neutral Mask and Juggling for Actors in the Department of Drama and Theatre. I thank my host, Professor Gwen Yao, and department Chair, Professor Wei-Jan Chi, who were most enthusiastic and supportive of the work. I also want to thank Ms. Fiona Liao and Ms. Yilin Liu who made so many detailed arrangements before and during my stay. Finally I want to wish my Taiwanese students the best.
Current research: Implications and applications of trance state to acting process. Exploring aesthetics of audience reaction—perhaps as involved in mirror neuron response?—to perceived performer movement.
Applying Rossi's Ultradian rhythms theories to performance training.
Implications of recent brain research for teaching and learning.
Recent productions:
(Playmakers Repertory Company) Pericles; Blue Door; The Little Prince.
Personal: continuing study of ki-aikido, taijiquan, shufa and concert ukulele.
Craig Turner
Professor
Head of Movement Training
Professional Actor Training Program
UNC-Chapel Hill
