Learn about the background and impetus behind the Intimacy for the Stage initiative
In this 45-minute introductory webinar, Siobhan Richardson – an intimacy director from Intimacy Directors International – will go over the fundamental principles behind staging intimate scenes. Intimacy Directors International was founded by Tonia Sina, a fight and movement teacher who recognized the need to formulate the intimacy for the stage method for performing artists, directors and coaches. Over the past 14 years the this directive grew out of a need to create structured and choreographed scenes that ensured that actors are given the tools to ensure that they give consent when performing romantic or intimate scenes. During the past 10 months the #metoo, #timesup and the #aftermetoo movements have had significant impact on the artistic practice within the performing arts.
In this webinar Siobhan will discuss:
- The philosophy behind Intimacy for the Stage training
- What the Intimacy workshops are all about and why both performing artists and directors need to understand its tenets
- Why actors need to learn and understand that it is their right to have consent when doing intimate scenes
- How organizations and directors are responsible to respect the boundaries of actors involved in intimate scenes
- Inimacy Directors Internaional and Theatre Ontario’s role in providing training
In this socio-political climate there is a need to discuss how to maintain a safe and healthy work environment at the theatre. This informative webinar will prepare individuals on what to expect in each of our Intimacy workshops: Intimacy for the Stage for Performing Artists or our Intimacy for the Stage for Directors workshops.
This what one participant said about our Intimacy for the Stage for Performers workshop: “This is the kind of training every actor should have in their tool kit, I learned so much.”
Presented by Theatre Ontario in partnership with Intimacy Directors International
Course Fees
FREE for Theatre Ontario individual and organization* members
*Theatre Ontario Organization Members may send 1 delegate at the member price.
$5 plus HST regular price for non-members
Registration
Theatre Ontario Members must sign-in to access member pricing.
Confirmation and receipt will be sent by email.
To receive the group discount or for more information, please contact the Theatre Ontario at outreach@theatreontario.org or 416.408.4556 ext 10.
