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Voice and Text Improv: Different Me, Different You

Led by: Marina Otchuda Say Gynt

Location

Studio 1, Funkadelic Studios

209 W 40th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Links

This workshop explores voice, sound, and text improvisation, welcoming everyone from poets and musicians to those simply curious about pushing creative boundaries.

Designed for participants of all backgrounds, this inclusive workshop embraces any form of sound-making, from vocalization to object play, culminating in a powerful collective performance.

Workshop Schedule

Two Schedule Options Available:

  • (FREE) Intensive 4-Day Workshop Series: Four consecutive days (December 11-14), with sessions from 4-6 pm, except the final session on Saturday, December 14 (2-4 pm), which includes a rehearsal and public performance. Only 10 spots—reserve early!
  • (PAID) Weekly Workshop Series (Saturdays): For those seeking a more gradual experience, our Weekly Workshop Series (Saturdays, December 14–January 4) offers four sessions with time between each, designed for extended reflection between sessions. The series is available on a pay-as-you-wish scale ($10–$100). Contributions above the minimum help cover costs and maintain affordable spots for others.

Both options provide a comprehensive experience, with the final session bringing together all elements in a unique public showing.

Public Showing Information

Public showings occur on:

  • 14th Dec: at approximately 3:00 PM
  • 4th Jan: at approximately 5:00 PM

These showings provide a valuable opportunity for those interested in seeing the results of the workshop before deciding to apply for future sessions, which will be held repeatedly over the next six months.

Tickets

Registration: Limited spaces available. To register, visit https://otchuda.com/tickets

About Marina Otchuda Say Gynt

Croatian multidisciplinary artist Marina Otchuda Say Gynt, whose work spans four continents from Kazakhstan to Argentina, brings her Voice, Sound, and Text Improv: Different Me, Different You workshop to New York City this December. Known for performance arts, theater, and experimental concerts, Otchuda Say invites participants into expressive, collaborative spaces, with a public performance set for December 14th at Funkadelic Studios, Midtown, New York.

Otchuda Say has led similar workshops in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia, creating spaces where diverse voices connect through improvisation.

Description of the Workshop

This workshop spans four sessions, culminating in a final session dedicated to rehearsal and a public performance. Over the first three sessions, participants will engage in inventive, challenging tasks designed to push creative limits, gradually building toward a dynamic, collective expression of voice, sound, and text. In the fourth session, we bring it all together in an open-to-public performance, enhanced by live digital effects and looping to create an immersive, collective experience.

What to Bring to the Workshop

Participants are invited to bring selected texts—from their own writing, be it prose or poetry, or from any external sources, such as articles, literary excerpts, or passages from admired authors. Alongside any sound-making objects, whether musical instruments or resonant everyday items, these texts will become the foundation for an exploration of layered and impactful sound and voice expression. We welcome participants who speak or read different languages to bring those into the mix as well, exploring the sonic textures and core sounds of diverse poetry.

Who is this Workshop For?

This workshop invites writers, poets, actors, musicians, singers, beatboxers, percussionists, and anyone enthusiastic about experimenting with voice, sounds, and different languages. Whether you’re experienced or simply curious, you’ll find new techniques to incorporate into your artistic practice and collaborative expression.

This inclusive workshop welcomes everyone, including those who may not sing or speak, as any sound—whether made with vocal cords, objects, or other creative means—is a valuable contribution to our collective exploration.

Previous Workshops in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia

The workshop series has previously led to inspiring performances in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia, demonstrating the power of collaborative creation across borders and languages. Explore excerpts from past workshops in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia—watch four video highlights from Different Me, Different You here: https://otchuda.com/otchuda-say/workshop/different-me-different-you-workshop-new-york

The Result: An Experimental Sound and Storytelling Performance

Together, we will search for and build a powerful piece on a topic of shared, local or global significance. By the end, we’ll have crafted a performance that resonates with the audience, uniting individual voices in a dynamic collective soundscape. Join us on this journey into experimental storytelling, where we push the boundaries of group improvisation in new and unexpected directions.











When: Sat., Dec. 14, 2024 - Wed., Dec. 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Led by: Marina Otchuda Say Gynt

Location

Studio 1, Funkadelic Studios

209 W 40th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Links

This workshop explores voice, sound, and text improvisation, welcoming everyone from poets and musicians to those simply curious about pushing creative boundaries.

Designed for participants of all backgrounds, this inclusive workshop embraces any form of sound-making, from vocalization to object play, culminating in a powerful collective performance.

Workshop Schedule

Two Schedule Options Available:

  • (FREE) Intensive 4-Day Workshop Series: Four consecutive days (December 11-14), with sessions from 4-6 pm, except the final session on Saturday, December 14 (2-4 pm), which includes a rehearsal and public performance. Only 10 spots—reserve early!
  • (PAID) Weekly Workshop Series (Saturdays): For those seeking a more gradual experience, our Weekly Workshop Series (Saturdays, December 14–January 4) offers four sessions with time between each, designed for extended reflection between sessions. The series is available on a pay-as-you-wish scale ($10–$100). Contributions above the minimum help cover costs and maintain affordable spots for others.

Both options provide a comprehensive experience, with the final session bringing together all elements in a unique public showing.

Public Showing Information

Public showings occur on:

  • 14th Dec: at approximately 3:00 PM
  • 4th Jan: at approximately 5:00 PM

These showings provide a valuable opportunity for those interested in seeing the results of the workshop before deciding to apply for future sessions, which will be held repeatedly over the next six months.

Tickets

Registration: Limited spaces available. To register, visit https://otchuda.com/tickets

About Marina Otchuda Say Gynt

Croatian multidisciplinary artist Marina Otchuda Say Gynt, whose work spans four continents from Kazakhstan to Argentina, brings her Voice, Sound, and Text Improv: Different Me, Different You workshop to New York City this December. Known for performance arts, theater, and experimental concerts, Otchuda Say invites participants into expressive, collaborative spaces, with a public performance set for December 14th at Funkadelic Studios, Midtown, New York.

Otchuda Say has led similar workshops in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia, creating spaces where diverse voices connect through improvisation.

Description of the Workshop

This workshop spans four sessions, culminating in a final session dedicated to rehearsal and a public performance. Over the first three sessions, participants will engage in inventive, challenging tasks designed to push creative limits, gradually building toward a dynamic, collective expression of voice, sound, and text. In the fourth session, we bring it all together in an open-to-public performance, enhanced by live digital effects and looping to create an immersive, collective experience.

What to Bring to the Workshop

Participants are invited to bring selected texts—from their own writing, be it prose or poetry, or from any external sources, such as articles, literary excerpts, or passages from admired authors. Alongside any sound-making objects, whether musical instruments or resonant everyday items, these texts will become the foundation for an exploration of layered and impactful sound and voice expression. We welcome participants who speak or read different languages to bring those into the mix as well, exploring the sonic textures and core sounds of diverse poetry.

Who is this Workshop For?

This workshop invites writers, poets, actors, musicians, singers, beatboxers, percussionists, and anyone enthusiastic about experimenting with voice, sounds, and different languages. Whether you’re experienced or simply curious, you’ll find new techniques to incorporate into your artistic practice and collaborative expression.

This inclusive workshop welcomes everyone, including those who may not sing or speak, as any sound—whether made with vocal cords, objects, or other creative means—is a valuable contribution to our collective exploration.

Previous Workshops in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia

The workshop series has previously led to inspiring performances in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia, demonstrating the power of collaborative creation across borders and languages. Explore excerpts from past workshops in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Croatia—watch four video highlights from Different Me, Different You here: https://otchuda.com/otchuda-say/workshop/different-me-different-you-workshop-new-york

The Result: An Experimental Sound and Storytelling Performance

Together, we will search for and build a powerful piece on a topic of shared, local or global significance. By the end, we’ll have crafted a performance that resonates with the audience, uniting individual voices in a dynamic collective soundscape. Join us on this journey into experimental storytelling, where we push the boundaries of group improvisation in new and unexpected directions.

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