In this four-day intensive workshop, you will learn and practice the basic elements of Playback Theatre through the sharing and enactment of participant stories. Various Playback forms will be taught including Fluid Sculptures, Pairs, Scenes and more. In an environment of playfulness, spontaneity and camaraderie each student will have a chance to experience the roles of Conductor, Musician and Actor. This workshop is designed for new and relatively new students
Jo Salas is the co-founder of Playback Theatre and the artistic director of Hudson River Playback Theatre in New York State. She has taught Playback Theatre in 21 countries including Palestine, and is a core faculty member of the Centre for Playback Theatre
DATES/TIMES
21 – 24 February; 9:30am – 4pm. Participants must commit to the entire 4-day program
VENUE
Al Harah Theatre, Beit Jala, Occupied Palestine
COST
60 NIS to cover lunch and refreshment costs
LANGUAGE
The workshop will be delivered in English with Arabic translation. All participants must have a working knowledge of Arabic
ACCREDITATION
This workshop is accredited through The Freedom Theatre’s Centre for Applied Theatre Arts (CATA) – an affiliate school of the New York-based Centre for Playback Theatre. Workshop hours can be counted towards an internationally recognized Diploma in Playback Theatre
RSVP
Space is limited. To apply for a place in this workshop, contact George Matar from Al Harah Theatre, T: 0592767758 or E: [email protected]
ORGANIZERS
The Freedom Theatre’s Centre for Applied Theatre Arts in partnership with Al Harah Theatre
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information about the workshop, please contact Ben Rivers from The Freedom Theatre, T: 0592-902256 or E: [email protected]
