Bogart is well respected by many in the performing arts community however some critics disagree with her SITI training methods. In 2012 Bogart directed The Trojan Women by Euripides, implementing her Viewpoints. The review stated that her work with the play "lacked oomph" and that her method, "emphasizes full body listening to the geometry of the stage and the energy of the other performers, SITI's actors breathe into their parts with a signature lack of adornment and heightened contentment."
The link to the review is attached below:
"Freedom, Structure, Freedom: Anne Bogart’s Directing Philosophy"
This article provides a philosopher’s
dissertation on the directing style of Anne Bogart. I chose to read part 3 of
the dissertation consisting of Anne’s Viewpoint Training. The section talks of
various viewpoint exercises and kinetic responses. These exercises consist of
groups that construct sequences together while moving freely about the room.
The dissertation then begins to talk of the viewpoints. Of the seven,
this viewpoint states that the actor must create “sculptures” and thinking of
what the shape should look like. It should be created through themselves.
Bogart instructs, “Extend through shape. Where does it take you? Let it lead
you to another shape. If it leads you to something unfamiliar, you're doing the
right thing. How do you go through space with shape? Find a way to enjoy
shape.” Olsenburg's dissertation commends Bogart's acting methods and
direction. He states that, "She believes in giving the actor freedom to
contribute in a significant way to the shaping of the production..." truly
having a great appreciation for her avant-garde style.
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