A packed day that combines theatrical tradition and technological innovation, exploring how the actor\u2019s body is transforming in the digital age. The discussion with Prof. Jos\u00e9 Quintana and Noa Zatta\u2019s masterclass on the basics of motion capture offer a unique opportunity to understand the new frontiers of contemporary performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The day begins with a discussion and reflection on the relationship between the body, theater, and new technologies in the training of contemporary actors. Prof. Quintana will share his perspective on how traditional theatrical techniques, from physical mime to dramatic biogeometry, intertwine with the demands of digital performance, opening up new perspectives for 21st-century actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second part of the day is dedicated to a hands-on experience in the world of motion capture, the technology that has revolutionized cinema, video games, and digital productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part One: theory and fundamentals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The workshop begins with an analysis of the fundamental aspects that define a motion capture performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Part Two: exercises and performances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The day continues with practical exercises, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal is to understand how to facilitate the transmission of the data our bodies send through physicality, transforming physical performance into credible and expressive digital characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founder and Artistic Director of the Quintana School<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n With over thirty years of experience, Prof. Quintana offers a unique and in-depth perspective on theater. Originally from Guatemala, he has lived in Europe for twenty years, during which time he has developed his artistic practice and research in various countries across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A graduate of the Escuela de Arte Dram\u00e1tico (ENAD) and the National Conservatory of Guatemala, he continued his training in Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba, specializing in Anthropological Theater. He studied Theater Pedagogy in various countries, including Spain, Greece, and Austria. In Spain, he devoted himself to exploring various character-building techniques, from Lee Strasberg to Mikhail Chekhov, including Grotowski (with El\u017cabieta Moszczy\u0144ska), as well as mime at the Nouveau Colombier school in Madrid (Marcel Marceau) and Moveo in Barcelona (Etienne Decroux\u2019s physical mime) with Thomas Leabhart. In Austria, he studied classical mime with Sami Molcho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An actor and director in Guatemala and Mexico, he won first prize at the 2008 Festival de Langreo Art Nalon Escena in Asturias, Spain, for \u201cCascorro Manoslarga,\u201d a play he wrote himself. He currently teaches in the master\u2019s degree program in theater pedagogy at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. He has taught at numerous institutions and schools, including his own acting school, Pantoteatro, and has led courses in various countries. From 2024 to 2025, he taught Stylized Gestural Theater and Dramatic Biogeometry at the Accademia Proscenio in Parma. In 2025, he founded the Jos\u00e9 Quintana International Italian-Spanish School of Theater and Mimodrama in Canegrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bachelor\u2019s degree in World Performance | Master\u2019s degree in Acting for Digital Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n East15 Acting School, United Kingdom<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n An Italian-Swiss professional actress who performs in both Italian and English. She began her career at a very young age: at just 12 years old, she was cast by Oscar-winning director Gabriele Salvatores as a co-lead in the film \u201cIl ragazzo invisibile,\u201d which was released in Italian theaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After graduating from a classical high school, she moved to the United Kingdom, where she studied acting at East 15 Acting School, one of Britain\u2019s most prestigious theater schools, earning a Bachelor\u2019s degree in World Performance with highest honors (First Class Honors, equivalent to an \u201c110 with honors\u201d in Italy), followed by a master\u2019s degree in Acting for Digital Media at the same university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She has acted in numerous professional theater productions, films, and TV series both in Italy and abroad, including the Rai series \u201cUn passo dal cielo 8\u201d and \u201cNon Uccidere 2.\u201d She specializes in acting techniques for virtual environments and has worked on motion capture projects for video games and digital productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her international background and practical experience in the digital sector make her an ideal instructor for anyone wishing to explore the world of technological acting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The workshop is open to everyone: professional and aspiring actors, artists, theater and film students, enthusiasts of new technologies, and anyone curious to discover how motion capture works and how digital technologies are transforming the world of entertainment. No specific experience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date<\/strong>: December 21, 2025 For information and registration, contact us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udce9 ideatheatrehub@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udce9 info@scuolaquintana.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n A collaboration between Scuola Quintana and I.D.E.A. \u2013 Atelier Internazionale Dell\u2019Espressione<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A packed day that combines theatrical tradition and technological innovation, exploring how the actor\u2019s body is transforming in the digital age. The discussion with Prof. Jos\u00e9 Quintana and Noa Zatta\u2019s masterclass on the basics of motion capture offer a unique opportunity to understand the new frontiers of contemporary performance. Il programma della giornata Mattina: incontro […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1425,"template":"","class_list":["post-1426","evento","type-evento","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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The teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prof. Jose Quintana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Noa Zatta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who it\u2019s for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Practical Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/strong>: 10:00 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.
Location<\/strong>: Circolo Bell\u2019Unione, Via Volontari della Libert\u00e0 18, Canegrate (MI)
Cost<\/strong>: \u20ac100
Limited Seating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRegistration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Organization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n