When:
May 24, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
2018-05-24T10:00:00-03:00
2018-05-24T14:00:00-03:00
Where:
Scotiabank Theatre
Cineplex
190 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1C5
Canada
Cost:
25
Contact:
Eastern Front Theatre’s Stages Festival
Our Changing Industry: Respectful Workspaces for Scenes of Heightened Emotion (for Actors, Teachers, & Students), Halifax @ Scotiabank Theatre | Halifax | Nova Scotia | Canada

In this workshop, you’ll learn elements of the Intimacy For Stage And Screen method of approaching scenes of intimacy.

Practice specific techniques for accessing vulnerability in a dramatic context, resulting in powerful chemistry between characters without compromising personal boundaries. Focus is on subtle and specific details in choreography, and on acting exercises to keep partners connected physically and emotionally. It’s an exploration of intimacy within a dramatic context for the purpose of telling the story of the scene. We’ll also touch on how to approach preparing for scenes of intimacy in rehearsal, consent, boundaries, your rights (including union rules), and psychological safety.

Touching (handshakes, handholding, hugging) through a guided process is part of the course. Kissing is not required. The core concept of this work is safety while exploring emotional and physical intimacy in performance. All touching is consensual, and participants are invited to sit out and watch, should they feel uncomfortable or triggered. This is not just kissing or sex scenes. The principles can include the intimacy between parents and children, between dear friends, and can also apply to scenes of sexual violence.