Performing Arts Playback Theatre: Using Improv to Share Our Stories IN PERSON: Playback Theatre is known as “theater of compassion.” It combines improvisation and storytelling. We will each be sharing moments or stories from our lives. For each student, your fellow actors will improvise a retelling or a reflection, i.e., playing your story back to you. You needn’t be experienced in improv or theater, but if you have such a background, this course will expand your range. We will begin each session with warmups to help you become both fully present and connected to the others in the class. Opportunities to deepen your emotional intelligence and increase your spontaneity will occur often throughout the course. Witness for yourself that “the shortest distance between two people is a story.” At a time when our awareness is directed at global and national issues, here is an opportunity to shift our focus to the ordinary moments in our lives that are precious — and worthy of attention and empathy. Playback is a cultural antidote that says just being human is enough. • Active Skill Learning.
Please note: Playback Theatre requires that we are comfortable being in contact with each other, such as leaning on a fellow performer to communicate dependence or exhaustion. Wearing comfortable clothing will allow you to move easily. You’re encouraged to bring any simple musical instruments you have (e.g., a drum, a triangle, rhythm sticks) to share, as many scenes are enhanced by a simple soundtrack. Nancy Capaccio has been practicing improv for the past 20-plus years. She performed Playback Theatre with the True Story Theater in Boston in several hundred shows over 10 years. She directed training at True Story Theater and taught the general public for years. Nancy is committed to providing an experience that is creative, positive and authentic. Kristiana Kalab has taught dance technique and improvisation to adults and children in the New York metro area and has performed in the U.S. and abroad.
• 10 Thu, Sep 15 - Nov 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • In person at Judea Reform Congregation, Durham • Maximum: 12; Fee: $100; Course ID: 3089
New Member Meet & Greet Thursday, September 8 In person at JRC at 10-11 a.m. • Online via Zoom at 2-3 p.m. New to OLLI at Duke? We invite you to join us for an in-person or a virtual Meet & Greet hosted by the OLLI Leadership Team. New members will have an opportunity to meet other new members, OLLI board members and our director, Chris McLeod. Watch your email for your invitation and the link to the Zoom meeting.
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