Elke Zilla's Page

Where do you live and work? (City)

Ontario Canada & Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Professional Skills

Teacher (Drama /French/ Spanish/ Career/Life Management.
BED (28 years teaching experience)
Masters in Psychic Sciences (Institute of Holistic Theology)
Executive Community Theatre Initiatives in Senior Drama and Youth Improv Groups.
Cancer Survivor

What is your main interest in this network?

Education, Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources

What kind of person are you?

24-7

What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?

Creativity, Innovation, Communication, Life Skills, Character Development

Any niche industries, skills, etc?

I'm hopeful about putting together a one woman show that can portray a new -age type of wisdom

Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'

My father had alzheimers. We sat together for many afternoons creating the details of that experience through photographs, stories, and improv.
Through the experience or re-enacting his "struggle" I discovered a beautiful spirit within his being and was able to write about it in an article.
He died the day after it was published.

More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)

I'm recreating my work which is basically a cruise to the meaning of my life (as opposed to the end of my life). Last year I was diagnosed with cancer (Twice) and through an interesting journey to healing I discovered some tools to changing the perception of an illness or any life-cjhallenging circumstance

I need help with...

To create a non-profit community organization via a one woman show type pf production that offers inspiring, original productions tosurrounding area residents through improv. These interactive presentations focus on the integration of mind, body and spiritual wellness and are designed to promote and extend hope and support to our community, particularly those living with a serious diagnoses, life-challenges, or grief. Play Back Theatre Type?Psychodrama of techniques interest me where I re-enact the stories on a group and re-examine new insights and perspectives on "the stories of our lives"

THE CANSO SOCIETY…is a gathering of community members facilitated by the Executive Director of CANSO Productions: Elke Zilla. This group offers support, practical information and inspiration to individuals and families dealing with profound change and loss. Mind, body and spiritual wellness will be explored through various resources, methods and perspectives that promote joy, enhance wellness and stimulate optimism. Many of the activities and readings may be supplemented through dramatic and artistic conventions such as improvisation, music, singing and dance.

Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.)

1-705-457-9359

How did you hear about this network?

I googled you