Političnost ustvarjanja / The Politics of Creation

Delavnica skozi metode improvizacijskega gledališča odpira prostor za raziskovanje političnosti ustvarjanja. V skupnih telesnih in glasovnih improvizacijah se udeleženci_ke srečujejo z vprašanji moči, odgovornosti, poslušanja in soustvarjanja. Improvizacija postane orodje za preizpraševanje odnosov – med posameznikom_co in kolektivom, med svobodo in odgovornostjo, med izraženim in neizrečenim. 

Delavnica ne raziskuje le tega, kaj ustvarjamo, temveč kako ustvarjamo skupaj, in v tem procesu odpira ustvarjanje kot politično dejanje.

Delavnica je namenjena performerjem_kam različnih ozadij in umetniških vetrov, ki jih zanima raziskovanje ustvarjalnega procesa skozi prizmo improvizacijskega gledališča. Predhodne izkušnje z impro teatrom niso nujne, so pa dobrodošle; pomembnejši sta radovednost in pripravljenost na skupno raziskovanje. Zaradi specifične tematske usmeritve delavnica ni začetniška. Udeležba je namenjena polnoletnim (18+), udeleženke_ci pa naj pridejo v udobnih oblačilih ter s seboj prinesejo steklenico oziroma bidon vode.

Sara Šoukal je samozaposlena v kulturi, gledališka pedagoginja in performerka z dolgoletnimi izkušnjami na področju improvizacijskega gledališča. Z impro gledališčem se ukvarja že od otroštva, profesionalno pot pa je začela v ŠILI – Šolski impro ligi, kjer je kasneje vrsto let delovala kot mentorica, sodnica in moderatorka ter pomembno prispevala k razvoju številnih mladih improvizatorjev, med katerimi so mnogi nadaljevali študij na AGRFT. Je diplomirana geografinja, večkrat nagrajena improvizatorka Impro lige, danes pa deluje kot performerka, mentorica in vodja delavnic doma in v tujini. Ustanovila je KUD Impromobile, sodelovala pri številnih avtorskih, plesnih, lutkovnih in gledaliških projektih ter nastopala na mednarodnih festivalih po Evropi, Ameriki in drugod po svetu. Njeno delo zaznamuje raziskovanje dolgometražnih improvizacijskih formatov, povezovanje improvizacije z drugimi performativnimi umetnostmi ter močna pedagoška praksa. Leta 2024 je prevzela umetniško vodstvo mednarodnega festivala improvizacije Goli oder, leta 2025 pa kot klovnesa gostovala tudi na dunajski Volksoper.

Kotizacija za 2-dnevno delavnico znaša 30 eur.  Prijave zbiramo do 20. 2. 2026 na info@ziz.si.

The Politics of Creation

28 February–1 March 2026, 3:00–6:00 PM
Vetrinjski dvor, Maribor

Through the methods of improvisational theatre, the workshop opens a space for exploring the political dimensions of creation. In shared physical and vocal improvisations, participants engage with questions of power, responsibility, listening, and co-creation. Improvisation becomes a tool for examining relationships—between the individual and the collective, between freedom and responsibility, between what is expressed and what remains unspoken.
The workshop does not explore only what we create, but how we create together, revealing the act of creation itself as a political gesture.

The workshop is intended for performers from diverse backgrounds and artistic fields who are interested in exploring the creative process through the lens of improvisational theatre. Previous experience with improv is welcome, but not required; curiosity and a willingness to engage in collective exploration are more important. Due to its specific thematic focus, the workshop is not designed for beginners. Participation is open to adults only (18+). Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a bottle of water.

Sara Šoukal is a self-employed cultural worker, theatre pedagogue, and performer with extensive experience in improvisational theatre. She has been involved in improv since childhood and began her professional path within ŠILA – the Slovenian High School Impro League, where she later worked for many years as a mentor, judge, and moderator, significantly contributing to the development of numerous young improvisers, many of whom went on to study at the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT). She holds a degree in Geography and is a multiple award-winning Impro League performer. Today, she works as a performer, mentor, and workshop leader in Slovenia and internationally. She founded KUD Impromobile, collaborated on numerous original, dance, puppetry, and theatre projects, and performed at international festivals across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Her work is characterised by research into long-form improvisation, the integration of improv with other performative arts, and a strong pedagogical practice. In 2024, she became the artistic director of the international improvisation festival Goli oder, and in 2025 she appeared as a clown at the Vienna State Opera (Volksoper).

The fee for the two-day workshop is €30. Applications are open until 20 February 2026 and should be sent to: info@ziz.si