Spreading the Transforming Power of Improvisation
A request to help.
Hi everyone,
I received the following e-mail. I checked with friends in Berlin to make sure it was authentic, and it is.
I don't know what anyone can do, but if I don't pass on the information then it is certain nothing could happen.
Patti
Dear colleagues!
This is Martin Schlicht writing to you in the name of the troupe „Improtheater Berlin: The WäM“. Deniz’s and Christiane’s son (they are part of the troupe) have a three-year old son, Luka, who was diagnosed as autistic one and a half years ago. They discovered a program in the US, the Son-Rise program, which aims at providing a space of love and acceptance for the little one in which he can grow and open himself. These principles are much the same as the ones underlying improv. Therefore, fellow improv players found it easiest to work with it. And Luka develops beyond anything we might have thought possible.
Now, the next step is planned: Bringing this spirit out into the world, raising awareness and funds for both the Döhlers and to provide opportunities for other parents with autistic children. Hence we are organising the
world-wide improv festival
“Improv meets Autism”,
taking place from 14th to 22nd June, 2008.
Please read the attached letter by Deniz Döhler and see for yourself if you are inspired to be a part of it.
How can you be a part? Easy, it’s improv, so just say “YES” and you are a part!
You can
- join us in Berlin as a participant, player or workshop leader.
- start your own local festival in this spirit. Several groups all over Germany said "yes" to this, so now, we want to establish it internationally)
- simply dedicate a performance during the month of June to this cause, say (or read out) a couple of words about our cause, donate a share of the proceeds and/or encourage donations.
And you might have yet other ideas how you can help us, we are grateful for any input!
Please pass on this email to troupes that you know.
One thing that unites us all is the spirit of acceptance and joyful communication, and with this same spirit a little boy is being healed and transformed (just as much as all the volunteering adults involved, of which I am one).
Feel free to contact me or the Döhlers, and I thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Sincerely, Martin Schlicht
The festival site (in constant progress): www.improtheater-berlin.de
Our site informing you about Luka (in German, so far): www.fuer-Luka.de
If you want to write to Deniz, you can do so at papa@fuer-luka.de
I received the following e-mail. I checked with friends in Berlin to make sure it was authentic, and it is.
I don't know what anyone can do, but if I don't pass on the information then it is certain nothing could happen.
Patti
Dear colleagues!
This is Martin Schlicht writing to you in the name of the troupe „Improtheater Berlin: The WäM“. Deniz’s and Christiane’s son (they are part of the troupe) have a three-year old son, Luka, who was diagnosed as autistic one and a half years ago. They discovered a program in the US, the Son-Rise program, which aims at providing a space of love and acceptance for the little one in which he can grow and open himself. These principles are much the same as the ones underlying improv. Therefore, fellow improv players found it easiest to work with it. And Luka develops beyond anything we might have thought possible.
Now, the next step is planned: Bringing this spirit out into the world, raising awareness and funds for both the Döhlers and to provide opportunities for other parents with autistic children. Hence we are organising the
world-wide improv festival
“Improv meets Autism”,
taking place from 14th to 22nd June, 2008.
Please read the attached letter by Deniz Döhler and see for yourself if you are inspired to be a part of it.
How can you be a part? Easy, it’s improv, so just say “YES” and you are a part!
You can
- join us in Berlin as a participant, player or workshop leader.
- start your own local festival in this spirit. Several groups all over Germany said "yes" to this, so now, we want to establish it internationally)
- simply dedicate a performance during the month of June to this cause, say (or read out) a couple of words about our cause, donate a share of the proceeds and/or encourage donations.
And you might have yet other ideas how you can help us, we are grateful for any input!
Please pass on this email to troupes that you know.
One thing that unites us all is the spirit of acceptance and joyful communication, and with this same spirit a little boy is being healed and transformed (just as much as all the volunteering adults involved, of which I am one).
Feel free to contact me or the Döhlers, and I thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Sincerely, Martin Schlicht
The festival site (in constant progress): www.improtheater-berlin.de
Our site informing you about Luka (in German, so far): www.fuer-Luka.de
If you want to write to Deniz, you can do so at papa@fuer-luka.de
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Linda on -
Hi Patti,
this sounds good. I've got a few people I'll pass it on to for you
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Permalink Reply by Kerstin Gauffin on -
Quick jump into the conversation. Just a thought: I have a couple of former students who are working as hospital clowns, and they might surely be willing to participate and represent Sweden, too.
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Kinley on -
Sounds good. Maybe you could pass the info on to them and see if they want to contact Martin or to the contact info above in the main letter...
How's Sweden these days? Clouds opening up here in Norway for the sun...
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Permalink Reply by Patti Stiles on -
We are looking at doing something here in Melbourne during one of our Impro Cave shows.
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Kinley on
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Cool and cooler....
Hi Camilla, Hi Frode... It will be great seeing you in Trondheim.
Hey Frode, chat with Sven about dedicating the show to the cause. I will contact him tomorrow. Hey Camilla... you should contact Martin or I will and tell him to contct you and maybe get something in Sweden going.
If you are interested I could send people the information that I have.
Nice to see Impro with a conscience!
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Permalink Reply by Camilla Persson on -
Hey Shawn!
Please send me information!
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Permalink Reply by Frode Eggen on -
Jepp. Looking forward to meet you too, Shawn. You're staying at Sven's apartment, while you're here? I'll talk to Sven about the show. I also got the e-mail from Martin some days ago. I've passed it on to Sven's group already.
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Permalink Reply by Frode Eggen on
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What about doing something during the conference in Trondheim in June? There will be a performance one of the days. It could be dedicated to this cause. I would be glad to join:)
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Permalink Reply by Camilla Persson on
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What a wonderful and creative idea to use impro to help Luka and other kids. Amazing that impro works even for autistic kids!
I wonder how they do it?
And Yes I would like to contribute in some way.
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Kinley on
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Hey Patti,
Yes, I met Martin in Berlin during the festival a couple weeks ago. Very nice man with a big heart. I would encourage as many people to look seriously at being involved in some way. It puts a human touch to the community of improvisers to reach ot like this. I am looking for some groups in Norway, France and Paris. Loose Moose in Calgary seems to be on board in some capacity. It's a good cause.
Shawn
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