Workshop: Intro to Theatre Intimacy
Sunday February 11th, 2024
Information:
Intro to Theatre Intimacy: Consent and Boundaries with ANASTASIA ST. AMAND
Sunday, February 11, 9:00am - 4:00pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of theatre intimacy, it’s history and its importance in professional and amateur settings. Participants will learn about:
. Community agreements
. Communication
. Consent and Boundaries
. Exercises/Partner practices
. and Care/Closure/Grounding techniques

All these exercises and techniques are designed to increase ability to communicate boundaries and knowledge to advocate for yourself and others. Take home slides/notes and Resources will be provided for further learning.

**Disclaimer: This workshop will not equip you with all tools necessary to be an Intimacy director.**

This workshop is intended for ages 16+

INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Anastasia St. Amand (she/her) is a queer certified intimacy director and coordinator, an award-nominated actor, and award-winning fight director who hails from Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 Territory. She works teaching and directing students at Ambrose University, Willow Park School and Calgary Arts Academy. She is the workshop committee chair and a board member for the National Society of Intimacy Professionals (NSIP), a proud team member of Principal Intimacy Professionals (PIPs), and an assistant instructor for PIP’s SAG-accredited intimacy professional training program.

Our workshops are sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from The Alberta Foundation for the Arts as part of the ‘Workshops by Request: Hometown Series’. These workshops are presented at this low cost in the spirit of community theatre.

   
Contact: Morpheus Theatre
Morpheus Theatre
Phone: 403-246-2999
Email: tickets@morpheustheatre.ca
Web: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca
Details: Location: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW )
Price: $40