Threefold Educational Foundation and School Hosts The Mystery Drama in Chestnut Ridge, New York
 
Saturday, October 4 Full Cast Performance of the Portal of Initiation Directed by Barbara Renold
 
Thursday, October 2nd to Sunday October 5th
Conference Encountering the Portal of Initiation

 

Rudolf Steiner’s mystery dramas bring together theater arts and a modern initiation path.  Steiner portrays the unfolding destinies of a group of karmically connected individuals on a path of inner development.  This is not an intellectually worked out plotting of fictional characters nor an instruction about the general laws of karma but a realistic portrayal of a group of individuals working out their destinies together. Deepen and enhance your experience of the play in an intensive weekend conference.

The conference prepares attendees to fully participate in the theatrical performance both cognitively and and somatically. The cognitive preparation entails working toward an understanding of the archetypal initiation pictures portrayed through the play. Somatically we encounter the subjective experience of the characters’ encounter with their own particular path toward the spirit.

Most importantly the event will create a community of seekers embarking on this path towards the spirit together. We will utilize lectures, eurythmy, acting, speech formation, visual arts and the art of conversation as activities toward our inner-development. To donate and support the conference, please visit us here

Questions? Contact Ezra Sullivan: ezra@threefold.org (360) 774-9797

WORKSHOPS

Eurythmy Workshop with Virginia Hermann from Eurythmy Spring Valley

Theatre Workshops with young actors: Emma Wade, a pupil of Lenard Petit, and Carley Horan, a graduate of the Steiner School of Speech and pupil of Dawn Langman

Painting workshop with Laura Summer of Free Columbia

Sculpture workshop with Patrick Stolfo, trained in Emerson College, educator with Alkion Center, and creator at Calyx Studio

KEYNOTE

Clifford Venho on: The Spiritual Background of the First Mystery Drama.

Register for Encountering The Portal of Initiation

This program is supported by the generosity of individual donors and a scholarship program funded by the Eastern Regional Council of the Anthroposophical Society in America.

If the fees represent a financial barrier, please contact Ezra Sullivan ezra@threefold.org – (360) 774-9797

A health-forward vegetarian-leaning menu with some responsibly-sourced meat options, The majority of meals will be gluten-free (or there will be gluten-free options) and will always have dairy-free and vegan options too.

Here is one sample buffet that is representative of the Cafe style.

Garbanzo & Green Pea Falafel, Minted Tahini Sauce, Upstate Grass-fed Beef Gyro Meatballs with tzatziki

Quinoa Salad with Cucumber & Tomato, Greek Salad with Kalamatas & Feta

Dessert – Cafe’s Baklava

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Accommodations

 If you need a place to stay during the conference, check out housing options here.

If you would like to stay at Holder House, a booking code (promo code) will be provided in your confirmation email to facilitate your room reservation upon completing your conference registration.

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