Theatre pedagogy
and acting
About me
Anne Buntemann has already been on stage once at 5 a.m. She has been performing improvisational theatre since 2004, is constantly gathering new inspirations and loves stories beyond imagination. She is passionate about mime and physical theatre and brings the absurd and grotesque into her play.
Her first contacts with theatre were in school projects and at the children‘s and youth theatre “Die Schotte” in Erfurt. She then studied Theatre Studies and Educational Sciences at the University of Leipzig (Master of Arts) and took part in numerous acting workshops. In addition to directing theatre education projects, including at the children‘s and youth theatre Theatrium Leipzig-Grünau, she worked as a clown at “Clowns & Clowns e.V.“ in Leipzig and was an ensemble member in the Leipzig improvisational theatre groups “Sowiesoda“ and “Action & Drama“.
Drawn by the sea, she moved to Lisbon in 2019 and quickly formed new collaborations with the improvisational theatre groups “Lilimprov“ and “Codfish Water“. In Lisbon, Anne led theatre projects in schools, was active as an actress in improvisational theatre and led classes and workshops.
Following new theatre opportunities Anne moved back to her old home in Leipzig in September 2023 to work at LOFFT – DAS THEATER.
Artistic Training since 2004
Improv (including Steven Sim & Lee White, Edson Duavy, Laura Doorneweerd-Perry, Luana Proença, Stephen Thornton, Ilka Luza, Valerie Habicht-Geels, Andreas Richter, Torsten Giese, Susanne Bolf, Lucy Trodd)
Clowning, mime & physical theatre (including Gardi Hutter, Anke Gerber, Bodecker & Neander, Sten Rudstrom, Laura Fernandez, Hélène Gustin, Philippe Gaulier, Marcel Briand, Gerry Flanagan, Hilde Cromheecke, Franki Anderson, Andreas Schantz, Pedro Fabião, Virgínia Imaz, Luciano Amarelo, Elisa Rossin, Hilary Chaplan)
New circus & choreography (including Tim Behren, Günter Klingler, Janett Hucke, Frédéric Holzwarth, Daniel Werner)
Improv Theatre
Each scene is a moment of playfulness, a composition of images, or an exciting storyline. Improvisational theatre or Improv challenges spontaneity and discovers the infinity of possibilities. Move by move, the players enter the game with the utmost commitment and follow the rabbit down the hole into the unknown. In this space, imagination knows no limits.
Projects
Happy And Productions
Happy And Productions, in their latest work, The Fortunate Chaos, explores the meaning and absurdity of existence through the lens of timeless myths and fairy tales.
In this imaginative performance, three figures embody fate itself, weaving the threads of an unfolding story shaped entirely by chance and creativity. Drawing on ancient tales, they invite the audience to reflect on their own desires, hopes, and questions about the past and future. From this interaction, a unique theme emerges to guide the evening’s journey, enhanced by evocative live music.
Cast: Eva-Maria Schneider, Susanne Bolf, Anne Buntemann
Music: Josen Bach
Improfestival Salento 2023
Improfestival Salento was an international Improv and Performing Arts festival that took place from 27 August to 1 September 2023 in the beautiful town of Gallipoli, in southern Italy. It was organized under the patronage of the Improteatro Professional National Association, along with a network of international improvisation groups from across Europe.
I was honored to be invited and to co-teach with Cesar Gouvea. In our workshop, we explored techniques that allowed participants to enter a state of flow, act spontaneously, and discover playful responses that reflect their unique personalities.
O Baile do Fauno
“O Baile do Fauno ou Onde Podemos Fugir Ainda” is a theatre and dance performance by Conce Nunes.
Performances took place on 24 and 25 June 2023 at Espaço Safra and on 18 July 2023 at Clube dos Ferroviários.
“Dá-lhes, Baile!” by Conce Nunes was performed on 7 July 2023 at CCB – Centro Cultural Belém.
Cast: Anne Buntemann, Beatriz Pereira, Caterina Scarpello, David Oliveira, Eric Meireles, Lilli Schulz, Małgorzata Suś, Rogerio Santana, Rui Neto
Lilimprov
Lilimprov was a theatre group based in Lisbon, bringing together women artists from Brazil, Portugal, and Germany. We worked within the realms of physical theatre, object theatre, improvisation, and dance. Our most recent performance of the project HER WOR(L)DS was held at the Irreverente Festival in Lisbon on 28 July 2023. Our research focused on women’s representation in history, society, and on stage.
Sowiesoda
Improvisational theatre that has long since ceased to be student theatre, with a penchant for exaggeration and musical accompaniment.
Have you ever experienced this? You are walking unsuspectingly and suddenly a bizarre creature grumbles towards you, transforming before your eyes into an enchanting fairy, only to jump down your throat a short time later as a button that has come to life …
No?
You really don‘t know?
Then you haven‘t heard of sowiesoda! The group was founded in Leipzig in 2004 and played regularly in the bar froehlich & herrlich in the theatre Westflügel.
Action & Drama
Why not bring the many great improv artists from the various Leipzig groups together on stage?
That‘s exactly what we did. From 2009 onwards, this developed into a permanent ensemble with its own playing philosophy: the Action&Drama Improvisational Theatre Leipzig. Our shows can be light, but also profound. There should be room for laughter and sighing: action and drama. That is why we have always told a long and detailed story in our shows.
Clown
A Clown – a playful memory, an absurd moment. The clown sparks curiosity, excites the senses, touches on the forbidden, and seduces us into adventure – for the clown is allowed to do anything: cross boundaries, expose prejudices, break taboos, and, above all, fail with pleasure.
Projects
Clowns und Clowns e.V.
Founding member of the association ‘Clowns und Clowns e.V.’ (Clowns and Clowns) and collaborator in the design and development of health clowning for people with dementia.
Head of a clown class as a therapeutic theatre intervention at the psychosocial community centre Leipzig-Nordost (11/2009 – 09/2016).
‘Clown – Spielfigur und Heiler. Clownspiel als medizinisch-psychologische Intervention – Eine Fallstudie.’ Clown – Fool character and healer. Clown play as a medical-psychological intervention – A case study, Master’s thesis at the University of Leipzig, 06/2010.
Ulla und Trulla
Actress in the clown and comedy duo ‘Ulla und Trulla’, with regular public performances in collaboration with ‘Apocalyptic Revenge Theatre – Clowns vs. Mimes’ and ‘VariUTé’.
Theatre Pedagogy
Theatre Pedagogy (German: Theaterpädagogik) is an independent discipline combining both theatre and pedagogy. As a field that arose during the 20th century, theatre pedagogy has developed separately from drama education, the distinction being that the drama teacher typically teaches method, theory, and/or practice of performance alone, while theatre pedagogy integrates both art and education to develop language and strengthen social awareness.
Projects
Theatrium
Theatre director of youth theatre projects at the children’s and youth theatre Theatrium Leipzig-Grünau, Germany.
Project lead for ‘Highway to …’ – An inclusive short project with young people with and without disabilities, 02/2018 – 06/2018.
Project lead for ‘Was glaubst du?’ (What do you believe in?) – An interreligious project in collaboration with Minor – Federal project for education and research – with young people, both with and without a refugee background, 08/2016 – 06/2017.
Project lead for ‘Bon Courage’ – A theatre project with young people, both with and without a refugee background, 02/2016 – 06/2016.
Project lead ‘Zerrissen’ (Torn) – A pantomime theatre project with young people, 08/2014 – 05/2015.
Conferences
Project management and organisation of conferences and training courses as part of my work as an educational consultant for the Landesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (LKJ) Sachsen e.V. (Saxony Association for Cultural Education for Children and Youth).
Conference ‘Neue Herausforderungen in der theaterpädagogischen Arbeit’ – New challenges in theatre pedagogy, held on 22 September 2016 in Leipzig.
An event organised by the Landesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (LKJ) Sachsen e.V. and the Theatrium Leipzig-Grünau in cooperation with KOST – Kooperation Schule und Theater in Sachsen, the Theatre Pedagogy Junge Wildnis of the Theater der Jungen Welt and the Landesverband Amateurtheater Sachsen (LATS ) e.V.
Conference ‘Perspektiven der Theaterpädagogik’ – Perspectives of Theatre Pedagogy, held on 29 October 2017 in Chemnitz.
An event organised by the Landesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder und Jugendbildung (LKJ) Sachsen e.V. in cooperation with KOST-Kooperation Schule und Theater in Sachsen, the Theaterpädagogisches Zentrum (TPZ) Sachsen e.V. and the Landesbüro Darstellende Künste Sachsen (LDKS) e.V.
Conference ‘Werkstatt Theaterpädagogik’ – Laboratory Theatre Pedagogy, held on 1 September 2018.
An event organised by the Landesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (LKJ) Sachsen e.V. in cooperation with KOST – Kooperation Schule und Theater in Sachsen, the Theaterpädagogisches Zentrum (TPZ) Sachsen e.V., the Landesbüro Darstellende Künste Sachsen (LDKS) e.V. and BÜHNE – das Theater der TU Dresden and with the kind support of the Bundesverband
Classes and workshops
ImproYoga Workshop
Date: 3 June and 1 July 2023
Timing: Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00
Location: Semente Yoga Studio, Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, nº101, 3esq, Lisboa (near Marquês de Pombal)
Early Bird: 25€ until 15 May
Get in tune with your inner self, to flow together with others.
Do you want to dive into your sensations and relate to yourself and others on a deeper level? Yoga, besides bringing physical benefits to the body, is a moment of inner retreat and introspection. Combining this with various methods of improvisational theatre results in a workshop where we´ll have the opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, open up and listen attentively to our own intuitive impulses and to the input of others, thereby enabling us to be present in the current moment and to flow with others in creative ways.
This workshop is for everyone who wants to explore the body, inner motions and various sensations in relationship with themself and with others.
No Improv or Yoga experience is required.
So, do we have a date?
Instructors:
Alicja Kwiatkowska www.yogalab.pt
Anne Buntemann www.annebuntemann.com
Lisbon Improv Classes for Beginners
Start: 16 April 2023
Duration: 10-week course
Group: max.14 people
Timing: Sundays from 19:30 to 21:30
Location: Centro Cultural Maloca, Rua da Penha de França 67A, 1170-027 Lisboa (near Graça)
Do you want to unleash your creativity? Follow the unexpected through responding to your spontaneous impulses? Play with joy and connect with other people?
The upcoming Lisbon Improv Classes for Beginners will offer you an insight into the fascinating world of improvisational theatre. By using theatre exercises and techniques you will learn the basic skills of improv: playful spontaneity; group play and teamwork; expression of voice and emotion; body work; imagination; and storytelling.
A scene offers the audience a moment of playfulness – a composition of images or exciting storylines. Turn by turn, the players enter the narrative and follow the story. There are no limits to imagination. Improvisational Theatre encourages spontaneous play, while freeing the players and letting them discover the infinity of possibilities.
Here you will learn the techniques of improvisational theatre, which can also enrich your everyday or professional life. The focus of these classes is on having fun, creating unexpected scenes together, laughing at ourselves and being surprised by the boldness of our own ideas.
No theatre experience is required.
Would you like to take a taster class to see if the course meets your expectations? Then you can also book just the first class for 16 €.
Dates (Sundays):
April: 16, 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21, 28
June: 4, 11, 18
Price: 145 €
Lisbon Improv Classes: Advancing Scene Work
Start: 17 April 2023
Duration: 10-week course
Group: max.14 people
Timing: Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00
Location: Little Big Apple (Metro Olaias), R. Prof. Mira Fernandes 10A, Lisboa
Are you an improviser who wants to improve your skills? Would you like to take your scene work to a higher level? Do you want to discover some new techniques related to keeping the flow going in a scene?
The upcoming Lisbon Improv Classes are an advanced course specifically designed for those who have already tried improvisational theatre and want to build their skills in creating and maintaining a strong scene.
Sharpen your skills in listening, supporting, leading and following. We will practice moving scenes forward together with a focus on timing, connecting themes and characters and their emotionality in relationship.
We will learn about possibilities in storytelling and explore new scene formats like mid-form structures. This includes second beats, edits, and three-person scenes. We will look deeply into the relationship between the characters, their wants and desires, and explore inner worlds via monologues and the power of silence.
To bring different dynamics into improvisation, we will explore theatrical elements such as movement and rhythm and take a look at genre work.
Basic improv experience is required and this course is open to all levels of language skills.
Open Class: Would you like to take a taster class to see if the course meets your expectations? Then you can also book just the first class for 16 €.
Dates (Mondays):
April: 17, 24
May: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June: 5, 12, 19
Price: 160 €
Mime and Physical Theatre
Mime – that means speaking without words and telling stories with your body. The workshop offers a fascinating insight into the basics of mime. Using various body and imagination techniques, we will embark on a journey of discovery into the realm of the imagination. In this way we create an invisible world in which everything seems possible.
Body Language in Nonverbal Communication
The whole world is a stage. Whether giving a lecture, moderating, or leading a seminar, authentic and self-confident body language is essential for successful communication and avoiding misunderstandings. A confident and effective self-presentation enables a convincing appearance. he seminar examines various body language cues, revealing unconscious or automatic postures and gestures. In theatre-pedagogical exercises, the participants revive and expand their own possibilities of expression. They learn tricks and techniques to strengthen their personal presence and to use facial expressions, gestures, and posture with confidence.
Humour in Education
Humour is recognised as a key competence in educational work. Laughing together creates trust and enables spontaneous exchange, can reduce stress, and loosen up tense situations. Humour promotes social competence, reduces fears, and unleashes creativity. The seminar offers an insight into possibilities and techniques to discover humour as an inner attitude, to shape it and to make it useful for one‘s own work. The focus is on getting to know one‘s own humour resources in the form of a humour anamnesis and various creative exercises.
Participants receive practical tips and tricks to make educational settings fun and find strategies to playfully integrate humour into their everyday work. Laughter is allowed here.
Publications
„Was glaubst du?” (What do you believe in?) – Brochure about the interreligious youth theatre project, 07/2017
„Neue Herausforderungen in der theaterpädagogischen Arbeit” (New challenges in Theatre Pedagogy) – Results from the annual Saxon conference of theatre pedagogy with Beate Roch, director of the youth theatre Theatrium, CORAX 01/2017, professional magazine for youth work
„Abenteuer Kunst im Miteinander – Fragen der inklusiven Praxis” (Adventure Art in Collaboration – Questions from Inclusive Practice), CORAX 03/2015, professional magazine for youth work
„Lizenz zum Spaß machen – Humor in pädagogischen Handlungsfeldern” (The License to Make Fun – Humour in Pedagogical Working Fields), CORAX 01/2014, professional magazine for youth work
„Mit anderen Augen sehen – Clownspiel als Zugang zum Fremden im Selbst” (Seeing Through Different Eyes – Clowning as Access to the Unknown in the Self), Soziale Psychiatrie (Social Psychiatry) 01/2011
„Clown – Spielfigur und Heiler. Clownspiel als medizin-psychologische Intervention – Eine Fallstudie” (Clown – Fool Character and Healer. Clown Play as a Medical-Psychological Intervention – A Case Study), Master’s Thesis at the University of Leipzig, 06/2010
Contact
Get in touch! I´d love to hear from you. anne_buntemann(at)yahoo.de
