Question 1

What is Human Theatre?

Accepted Answer

Human Theatre is a somatic-based performance methodology that integrates presence, energy and embodiment. It trains the performer to listen with the whole body, to refine perception, and to let physical and energetic impulses shape the action on stage.

Question 2

Who created Human Theatre?

Accepted Answer

Human Theatre was developed by Richard Martínez, performer, teacher and somatic researcher. His work brings together training practices for the body, attention and imagination, with a focus on truthful presence and transformation in performance.

Question 3

What is the purpose of Human Theatre?

Accepted Answer

The purpose is to help performers access deeper embodied expression, clearer storytelling and energetic awareness. The work supports authenticity, precision, and the ability to affect the audience through felt experience rather than external technique alone.

Question 4

Who is Human Theatre for?

Accepted Answer

It is for performers, actors, dancers, directors, and anyone working with the body in artistic or educational contexts. Sessions can be adapted for beginners as well as experienced professionals, depending on the format.

Question 5

What do you mean by “presence” in this work?

Accepted Answer

Presence refers to the performer’s ability to remain available, responsive and grounded while acting. It involves attention, breath, physical listening, and the capacity to be affected by space, partner and audience in real time.

Question 6

What does “energy” mean in Human Theatre?

Accepted Answer

Energy is treated as a practical element of performance: intensity, focus, direction and quality of attention. Training develops how energy can be gathered, transformed and communicated through the body without forcing or overacting.

Question 7

How is Human Theatre different from standard acting training?

Accepted Answer

Human Theatre emphasizes embodied perception and somatic practice as the base for action and meaning. Rather than starting from interpretation, it starts from physical and energetic experience—then builds technique, voice and dramaturgy from there.

Question 8

What happens in a typical session?

Accepted Answer

Sessions usually include somatic preparation, perception and attention exercises, partner work, energetic exploration, and improvisation tasks. The goal is to integrate sensation, intention and clear action—so that performance becomes both precise and alive.

Question 9

Is Human Theatre linked to a specific theatre tradition?

Accepted Answer

It is a contemporary approach that can dialogue with many traditions. It can support devised work, text-based acting, movement theatre and performance art, adapting to the needs of the project while staying grounded in embodied training.

Question 10

Where can I learn more or join a workshop?

Accepted Answer

You can explore the Workshops page for upcoming formats and contact details. If no dates are listed, you can still reach out to propose a workshop, training or collaboration.

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