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Started this discussion. Last reply by Viv McWaters Nov 25.
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Thanks Anne - that's great. I also blogged about your playback workshop on my own blog http://vivmcwaters.com.au/2009/11/23/community-building-with-playback-theatre/
Thanks again for reigniting my passion for playback!
Hi Viv,
Thanks for these comments. I feel similarly! You might enjoy reading this 2-page article (which started as a letter to my mom) about "Why I Love Playback and What it Does for the World"
Anne,
I have not done Playback before. I spoke with Zhaleh before the conference closed to make certain I am on her contact list - and intend to talk with her more about doing a workshop in Corvallis. I have a wonderful space in which to do such wor…
Playback was my intro to improv and remains the form that I'm most connected with, so I was really pleased to see playback return to AIN. I was reminded during this workshop why I love playback so much - it integrates storytelling, connection, sub-t…
That sounds wonderful! Next time I will BE THERE! I especially like (as Lief says below) the opportunity to participate in sessions that explore some Personal Growth in the context of the conference.
Ann, Christopher & Zhaleh! i'd soooo love to REALLY find the time & means to connect,Play together AND collaborate on projects... Would totally enjoy doing some training together as well(like the pre-conference day long for next year!)
You are 3 exq…
Thanks for this, Jean! (I especially like the word "stunning"!) Have you done Playback before, or witnessed it before? I've loved experiencing lots of different troupe's work. Sometimes the Conductors are very neutral. Some very upbeat, showy, enter…
Sounds really cool, wish I could come.
It was stunning, evocative and accessible. Thank you! Yes - I vote for a longer session as a pre-conference. I appreciated your comments about how what you do to "conduct" may differ from other's practice. Guiding the players through the beats seeme…
I will def. continue to explore Playback, especially as Marc Weinblat's 'Mandala Center for Change' is here in Port Townsend and I know Playback is a big part of their work.
I think that a Playback session would be excellent. Personally, I'd love t…
Portland, OR: Come to Arts & Social Change network at Sea Change Gallery
November 18, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm
Please join the founders of ArtsRising (now visiting from Boston)
along with local artists, organizers, funders, and social entrepreneurs
Please bring a drink or potluck dish
We’ll provide a mouth-watering selection of desserts from Trader Joes
Wh…
What a joy to see this, Leif! I'm impressed how articulately you could describe the session off the top of your head. Christopher, Zhaleh and I (as the session facilitators) were so happy that Playback again showed its magic, even in such a short bi…
Alan asked me about my morning session....so here was improv answer:
(BTW, to do this onself, anyone can simply paste the 'embed code' from a video in our session, wherever their is a comment box).
Find more videos like this on The Applied Improvi…
Sweet work together!
We were touched to get feedback from several of you after the workshop, incl.:
"I've been eager to find improv that's more meaningful and not just about being quick and funny...so grateful to find this!"
"I've heard of Playback…
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- I founded and run a Playback Theatre company in Boston that uses theatre in social mission organizations for work on diversity, team-building, and managing transition.
Also, I help support arts for community development and social change, called ArtsRising.
- What is your main interest in this network?
- Networking, Improv Resources
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- What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
- Teambuilding, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Presentation Skills
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- (1) Invitations to people to donate $100 or more to support social change arts projects, see: www.ArtsRising.net or be involved.
(2) Opportunities to do workshops on Playback Theatre (improv that honors stories of people in a community--or at a conference--including what inspires people to come together, challenge, and learning).
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- http://TrueStoryTheater.org
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- http://ArtsRising.net
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- christopher@truestorytheater.org
- How did you hear about this network?
- friend -nan crawford
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- At 4:13pm on November 5, 2009,
Jeremy Szteiter said…
- Hi Christopher,
I won't be attending the Portland conference, but I know you from TST and am in the Sunday eve. practice group now. I'll keep my eye out for others that I know who might be interested in auditioning.
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