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Zhaleh Almaee
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Living in Bosotn, on my way to Portland in June. I'm a Playback Theater artist and applied improv gal with other hats and tricks...looking to soon connect with others who are interested in exploring techniques, practices, and to PLAY!! Summer chat...
If you're interested in getting together with folks from the Pacific Northwest area to experiment with your ideas, start a 'mastermind' group, or have some kind of regional conference, etc. then please jump on in!
I think there is a key idea that goes beyond "Networks" which is that of "Communities of practice". I think the word community goes beyond what a network is, suggesting, not just link up, but mutual support, learning and cooperaiton, even co-desig...
The field of arts and social change, which applied improv can be considered part of in my humble opinion, is an organized but under-represented field --especially in the realm of funding or public awareness. It doesn't matter if your main interest...
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- Where do you live and work? (City)
- Boston...soon Portland
- What is your main interest in this network?
- Social, Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources
- What kind of person are you?
- Day, Night
- What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
- Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Stress
- Any niche industries, skills, etc?
- Playback Theater teacher, facilitator; Reiki practitioner; stage manager; fundraiser
- Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'
- In ensemble work, fewer people demands we all bring our "A" game and show up fully present for each other. There are many challenges in ensemble work, especially in bigger groups, but less can be more!
- More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
- I have a passion for building community through arts/theater/movement. I use a combo of improv forms to addressing the current disconnect in our technological times, which is a powerful and purposeful mission in my life. Entering the Unknown and trusting discoveries (alone or as an ensemble) can create new self awareness and meaningful, potent art. Joy in singing, sharing, laughing, tickling, dancing and being alone and with others fills my heart and consumes my life. Onward!
- I need help with...
- the continuation of building social and professional creative network and tips on how to create work (i.e. offering creativity/play workshops to the public).
- Work Website
- http://www.ArtsRising.org
- Check out my...(book, workshop, etc.)
- http://www.TrueStoryTheater.org
- How did you hear about this network?
- Colleague
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- At 8:20am on December 3, 2009,
Morgan Rich said…
- Hey Zhaleh,
Lets get together and plan some fun activities. Drop a note so we can figure out how to get together.
Playing Huge.
morgan
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