This three-year training program offered a unique opportunity for people who wish to develop skills in therapeutic drama methods. The program involved a series of 6 intensive retreats in Dahshur residence occurring between November 2014 and August 2017. Each retreat took place over 7 days within a residential setting, thus allowing for minimal distractions and…
1-Voice and Movement Workshop: My Body, My Voice By Sayda Trujillo (Guatemala) This intensive voice/body workshop offered participants the opportunity to go on a profound journey of self-discovery, proprioception and an experiential integration of the body and the voice. The workshop was for anyone who is curious about exploring and connecting to the power of…
The Euro-Arab Multidisciplinary Cultural Exchange Project was a unique and innovative endeavour in the Arab region that brought together 6 internationally renowned organizations in the field of performing and visual arts to collaborate in a culturally diverse project that spans over two years. From the 1st of April 2010 till the 31st of March 2012,…
Level I – Foundations of Practice: In this 5-day introductory workshop, participants learned and practiced the basic elements of Playback Theatre. In particular, they identified and developed the skills needed for transforming true stories into improvised enactments that are rich in artistry, attunement and effective ensemble work. In addition to learning various Playback performance forms,…
Workshop 1 – From Witness to Action: In this 4-day intensive workshop, participants explored and addressed experiences, patterns and social messages that compromise our ability to engage in satisfying relationships and constructive action in the world around us. In particular they identified and mobilized values, skills and resources that enable them to face hardship and…
A workshop on body ownership and story-telling delivered over three stages. This workshop, for women only, explored body ownership, choice and empowerment. Each session began with a technique class based on release, graham and Cunningham contemporary dance techniques; building strength, flexibility and creative expression. After which participants would have space for open discussion, improvisation and…
Theater light: this workshop has included basic knowledge in light, technique and design such as reading and understanding of drawings together with a complete briefing and practical work of existing equipment. Different use of lamps such as front light, backlight, sidelights, effects and basic use of colors. The workshop also included ideas and organization of…
The Euro-Arab Multidisciplinary Cultural Exchange Project was a unique and innovative endeavour in the Arab region that brought together 6 internationally renowned organizations in the field of performing and visual arts to collaborate in a culturally diverse project that spans over two years. From the 1st of April 2010 till the 31st of March 2012,…
In this workshop, participants used psychodrama and the Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM) to address internal blocks, relational patterns and trauma imprints that hinder our ability to engage in fulfilling relationships and constructive action. In particular, they connected with individual and collective resources that enable one to address adversity and hardship from a place of greater…
This workshop was delivered in two parts, Acting Level 1 and Level 2. Both workshops focused on the fundamentals of a character’s physicality, tensions, as well as understanding and becoming more aware of our own. In tapping into a character’s physical form, participants began to understand the relative ease and unnecessary barriers that stand in…