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Kristof Konrad plays Igor Zavarov in “The Invisible Boy: Second Generation”
Two years after the release of The Invisible Boy, the second chapter of the saga returns, once again directed by Oscar winner Gabriele Salvatores. In the sequel, Kristof Konrad plays Igor Zavarov, a rich oligarch, absolutely obsessed with finding out how he can control and use the invisible boy’s superpowers. Kristof spent time in Trieste and Rome in July and October 2016 to play the [...]
The Alexander Technique and the Performer
Written by Joan Schirle An Alexander Techworks student gracefully illustrates the ease of looking up with no contraction. The study of voice, music, mime, theatre, and dance places great demands upon the adult body, already developed in habit and structure. And the mind is challenged as well, through the creation of performance material, improvisations, and the accelerated [...]
Student Update: Ilona Katzew opens “Painted in Mexico, 1700–1790: Pinxit Mexici” at LACMA
Since arriving at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in 2000 as the first curator of Latin American art, Ilona Katzew has bolstered the collection with numerous acquisitions and organized major exhibitions of Latin American art. Her new show, Painted in Mexico, 1700-1790: Pinxit Mexici opened in June 2017 at the Fomento Cultural Banamex in Mexico City before coming to LACMA from [...]
Jean-Louis coaches Zoey Deutch to play Eugene O’Neill’s daughter in “Rebel in the Rye”
Zoey Deutch worked with Jean-Louis Rodrigue to prepare as Oona O’Neill, daughter of the iconic playwright, Eugene O'Neill, and the romantic partner of the young J.D. Salinger. From writer/director Danny Strong, the biographical drama Rebel in the Rye is a fascinating look at the life of legendary writer J.D. Salinger, one of the most renowned and enigmatic authors or our time. As a young [...]
Jean-Louis Rodrigue teaches workshop for actors and directors in Madrid
Film directors Liteo Pedregal and Ainhoa Menendez met Jean-Louis during the Berlinale Talents. After participating in the Acting Studio lead by Jean-Louis, they invited him to teach a workshop for actors and directors at the Teatro del Arte in Madrid from June 27 -29, 2017. Jean-Louis Rodrigue with Director Lynn Hamrick
Kristof Konrad coaches Diplo for first concert in Cuba
Kristof Konrad coached D.J. and Producer Diplo for his voice and physicality for Red Bull TV's Diplo Presents: @LARGE. The series follows influential modern artists through their creative process as they make new large-scale public works. The whole learning experience was deeply appreciated by Diplo and the series producer, David Solomini. On March 6th, the New York Times published an [...]