Physical Theatre

The Story of Aura CuriAtlas

In 2008, Dan Plehal, a Theatre major at the College of William and Mary, and Joan Gavaler, a Professor of Dance, developed a physical...

Lessons Learned from a Founder of Physical Theatre

It is hard to pin down one distinct origin of physical theatre. However, one clear contributor does seem to have a special place in its...

An Interview with Dan Plehal

Today we sit down with Dan Plehal, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Joan Gavaler and Mickey Lonsdale). He is an...

Top Books to Read if You Love Aura CuriAtlas

Sometimes, the best way to grow a passion is to look at things from a different perspective. Physical theatre is no different. Yes,...

A Conversation with Joan Gavaler

Today we sat down to talk with Joan Gavaler, Co-Artistic Director of Aura CuriAtlas. She started the company with Dan Plehal in 2013 and...

Developing Communication Skills With Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre

The world is loud. With television, social media, and everyday mindless chatter, it has become virtually impossible to convey an idea...

Why Physical Theatre is Perfect for Kids

In an age when kids are spending less time exercising and exploring and more time locked inside a video game, physical theatre – such as...

A Conversation with Mickey Lonsdale

Today we sit down to talk to Mickey Lonsdale, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Co-Artistic Directors Dan Plehal and...