Jurij Alschitz
Storytelling outside the box
Lab for contemporary narrative forms
Following the successful International Theatre Summer Academy 2025 on the topic of ‘Storytelling,’ Dr Jurij Alschitz and Christine Schmalor are continuing the research and sharing it online, opening it up to anyone who is interested. Take part in the Lab Intro first and then decide whether you want to continue with the practical work.
The Storytelling Lab consists of three parts for those who want to put the new forms into practice
LAB INTRO
6 + 7 September from 15-18:00 (UTC+2)
Dr Jurij Alschitz: Online lecture with exercises
We are going to explore contemporary forms of storytelling, where classical structure gives way to fractality, the Mobius tape, intertwined realities and narrative spirals. My goal is to show you how to build multi-layered stories that continue to “live on” in the viewer’s mind long after the end – in infinity. Your goal: to learn how to create stories that reflect the non-linearity of modern perception of the world.
This online lab looks at storytelling in its experimental forms and is aimed at theater professionals, directors and actors, screenwriters and playwrights, theater teachers—anyone who works with stories as living material, who already knows the basics of storytelling and wants to go beyond the usual.
If you are familiar with the basics of storytelling, join us!
J.A.
LAB PRACTICE
September: Your individual lessons with Christine Schmalor
For those who want to continue: 1 / 2 / 3 meetings for your storytelling experiments.
If you feel inspired by the new ideas and suggestions for storytelling and would like to implement and try them out, you can do so with my support in individual sessions. Together, we will test the various possibilities and combinations. In the process, you will develop a new artistic stage language and confidence in your presence.
C.S.
Scheduled individually. (Extra booking, which includes part 3)
LAB PRESENTATION and REFLECTION
Early October: for all who wish to share their results and receive feedback from Jurij Alschitz
Your individual research will lead to your storytelling on stage/screen. In the final joint meeting, everyone will present their storytelling online and receive specific professional feedback and recommendations from Jurij Alschitz.
We will send out the texts on which the Lab is based from 25 August onwards. It is therefore advisable to register by then.
Teacher
Christine Schmalor – individual lessons
Number of participants
Minimum number of participants 10
Teaching Language
English
Format
Mode of operation
Lecture: 2 sessions | 3 hours each
Extra: individual lessons of one hour
Final presentation: 1 – 2 sessions to be defined
Certification
A Certificate will be issued by the World Theatre Training Institute AKT-ZENT | Research Centre of the International Theatre Institute.
Cost
Lecture: 160 €
individual sessions (incl. final sessions with Jurij Alschitz): 110 € for one / 150 € for two / 180 € for three
Course dates and Registration
Click on the icon to register for the Lecture / Lab Intro
Storytelling outside the box (6+7 Sept 2025)
Storytelling – Academy participants only
The individual sessions can be booked from 6 September onwards.
If it is not possible to attend this course at the times you see above, you can express your wish to be informed about future dates by filling out the contact form.