Tapestry Playback Theatre (Singapore)

Last Open rehearsal of 2011

2011-11-15T12:15:00.003+08:00

Dear friends of playback theatre,

Our last Open Rehearsal of the year will be held on 27th November, Sunday at re:enact

1019 Upper Serangoon Road #02-01, Singapore 534757 (10 minutes walk from KOVAN MRT Station)

We welcome fellow playbackers, newbies and interested folks to come join our little community in exploring Playback Theatre forms in an informal, safe and open environment.

Space is limited, so please register at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to reserve your spot now!

Please help us to support the practice of this community theatre with the minimal suggested donation of $5. :)

Tapestry Playback Theatre is on Facebook and Twitter (TapestryPT) and at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com.

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Playback theatre is a form of community theatre that is both improvisational and interactive.

It takes stories from the community and plays them back to the audience.

Playback uses various dramatic forms and styles, with elements of movement, text, music and cloth.

At its heart, playback serves the community by building connections and facilitating dialogue.

Open Rehearsal (October)

2011-10-11T14:35:00.002+08:00

Dear friends of playback theatre,

Please join us for our next Open Rehearsal on 30th October 2011, Sunday.

Date: 3oth October
Time: 5PM-7PM
Venue: re:enact. 1019 Upper Serangoon Road #02-01, Singapore 534757

(10 minutes walk from KOVAN MRT Station)

Both shows SOLD OUT! Do you want a 3rd show?

2011-08-08T16:26:00.004+08:00

Dear friends,

good news! We have 12 days to our shows and both our shows are already sold out (click on picture for show details)!

We're thinking of adding a 3rd show on the night of the 21st (Sun).

Do let us know if you think it's a good idea!

Email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com if you think you would like to come for a show on Sunday night.

Thanks!

Open Rehearsal (July)

2011-07-24T19:56:00.004+08:00

Dear friends of playback theatre,

Our next Open Rehearsal will be held this coming Sunday (31st July).

Date: 31st July
Time: 5PM-7PM
Venue: re:enact. 1019 Upper Serangoon Road #02-01, Singapore 534757

(10 minutes walk from KOVAN MRT Station)

Our next show! Home is where the heart is.

2011-07-15T01:40:00.008+08:00

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Tapestry Playback Theatre
presents

Home is where the heart is.

20th Aug (8PM) & 21st Aug (4PM)

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2 shows only!

Come and discover stories, of eccentricity, of idiosyncrasies,
of individuals and society at large!

Watch as your stories come to life in front of your eyes!

Get your tickets now!

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Tickets: $15/-
Email Anne at tapestry.sg@gmail.com or SMS at 90068678.

Venue:
Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO)
96, Waterloo Street, Singapore 187967

Nearest MRT: Bugis, Bras Basah

Parking:
Waterloo Street outside SCWO.
Waterloo Centre (Blk 261),
Midlink Plaza,
IOI Plaza SIngapore.

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Here are some comments from our previous show:

"5 (excellent) for being the most sincere theatre performance I've watched."
- Angela Tan

"Sweeter than dessert! As inspired as any theatre I've seen!"
- Laura Schuster

"Very nuanced, sensitive and insightful! Thank you for bringing such a diverse group of 'strangers' into an experience that, with your guidance, allowed us to become friends."
- Jacyntha England

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Playback theatre is a unique form of improvisational, interactive theatre that combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

Essentially, playback theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person's uniqueness, and at the same time, builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

Tapestry Playback Theatre is on Facebook, Twitter (@TapestryPT) and at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com.

June 2011 Open Rehearsal

2011-06-21T12:28:00.003+08:00

Dear Friends of Playback Theatre,

Our next Open Rehearsal will be held this coming Sunday (26th June).

We welcome fellow playbackers and interested folks to come join our little
community in exploring Playback Theatre forms in an informal, safe and open
environment.

Space is limited, so please register at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to reserve your
spot now! Please help us to support the practice of this community theatre with
the minimal suggested donation of $5. :)

June Open Rehearsal
26th June (Sunday)
5-7pm
Re:Enact - Re:Space
1019 Upper Serangoon Road #02-01, Singapore 534757 (10 minutes walk from KOVAN MRT Station)

Tapestry Playback Theatre is on Blogspot, Facebook and Twitter (TapestryPT).

Playback Theatre is a unique form of improvisational theatre that engages people
to share their stories or moments from their lives, and gives them an
opportunity to see their stories recreated immediately on stage.
It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep
listening skills and various performing styles.
Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each
person's uniqueness, and at the same time, builds and strengthens our
connections to each other as a community of people.

March Open Rehearsal

2011-03-20T01:25:00.007+08:00

Our March Open Rehearsal will be held this coming Sunday (27th March).

We welcome fellow playbackers and interested folks to come join our little community in exploring Playback Theatre forms in an informal, safe and open environment.

We will also be having a Q&A session at the end of the rehearsal for our upcoming Apprentice Programme.

Space is limited, so please register at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to reserve your spot now! Do let us know if you're coming for one or both events.

Please help us to support the practice of this community theatre with suggested donations of $5-$10. :)

March Open Rehearsal

Sunday, 27th Mar

5pm to 6:30pm

re:space @ re:enact

1019 Upper Serangoon Road #02-01, Singapore 534757

(10 minutes walk from KOVAN MRT Station)

Apprentice Programme Q&A

Sunday, 27th Mar

6:30pm to 7pm

re:space @ re:enact

New Beginnings - Pictures and comments!

2011-03-20T00:40:00.005+08:00

A big thank you goes out to everyone who supported us for New Beginnings!

Here are some comments and pictures from the show!

"Very nuanced, sensitive and insightful! Thank you for bring such a diverse group of "strangers" into an experience that, with your guidance, allowed us to become friends."

Jacyntha England

"I think it requires a lot of strength in character for the cast to be able to perform others' stories, and I feel that what you guys are doing are a great service to the audience. Great Job!"

Mastura

"5 (excellent) for being the most sincere theatre performance I've watched."

Angela Tan

"Sweeter than dessert! As inspired as any theatre I've seen!"

Laura Schuster

We are on Twitter!

2011-03-13T11:38:00.003+08:00

Dear Friends,
If you wish to send us goodwishes, compliments and constructive feedback in the quickest way, look for us on TWITTER under TapestryPT. We will be posting our latest updates of our shows, open rehearsals, thoughts and feelings there!

Look out for our latest tweet!!!!

New Beginnings...

2011-03-03T17:28:00.007+08:00

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Into each life will always come

A time to start anew

A new beginning for each heart

As fresh as morning dew.

Excerpt from New Beginnings by Gertrude B. McClain

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Tapestry Playback Theatre presents

New Beginnings…

Tapestry invites you to our first show of the year in a cosy and intimate venue, provided by the kind folks at Going Om!

Come and discover stories, of eccentricity, of idiosyncrasies, of individuals or society at large.

Watch as your stories come to life at Tapestry Playback Theatre's upcoming show:

New Beginnings…

One show only!

Tickets at $15!

Sunday 13^th March

7PM

Going Om

63, Haji Lane, Singapore 189256

Email tapestry.sg@gmail.com or sms 93803041 for tickets now!

More information at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com

Playback Theatre is a unique form of improvisational theatre that engages people to share their stories or moments from their lives, and gives them an opportunity to see their stories recreated immediately on stage.

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills, and various performing styles. Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person's uniqueness, and at the same time, builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

2nd Apprentice Programme

2011-02-23T00:45:00.005+08:00

Dear friends,

participants in our first Apprentice Programme in 2010 put up a showcase performance in October last year.

As response to the programme has been positive, Tapestry Playback Theatre will be starting its second Apprentice Programme from April 2011.

A brief outline of the Apprentice Programme is below. If you have any queries, do email us tapestry.sg@gmail.com. We can also email you a more detailed pamphlet.

We will be holding a Q&A session on the Apprentice Programme this Sunday (27^th Feb) at 6:30pm at Going Om (63, Haji Lane, Singapore 189256).

Brief Outline of Programme

Objectives

• To equip individuals who are interested in Playback Theatre (P.T.) with the core skills in P.T.

• To provide an avenue for discussion of P.T. issues in a learning and stimulating environment.

• To create mentoring relationships for apprentices who may want to pursue their interests in P.T in the long run.

Pre-requisites

• Anyone who has had some working experiences (full time/part-time)

• Has a heart for doing community theatre work

• Enjoys watching or doing dramatic arts

• Optional: Basic singing and acting skills or attended any Playback Samplers

Date of Commencement: 2 April 2011

Duration of Programme: April to September 2011 (6 months)

Day/Time: 1 Sat training session per month from 3.30pm – 7pm (3.5 hrs) + 1 Sunday Open Rehearsal per month from 5pm –7pm (2 hrs)

Cost: Registration Fee $50 + Training Fees $530 = $580.

(Option to pay in 2 instalments may be given on a case by case basis)

The apprentice will receive a Certificate of Achievement:

Total number of training hours = >40 hours equivalent to a Core Training course

The Apprentice Programme is accredited by the Centre for Playback Theatre in New York.

During the programme, the apprentice will be taught the basic Playback forms, rituals and learn improvisational theatre skills that are essential to Playback Theatre. He/she will also be given one to one mentorship guidance by one of the trainers in the programme.

More details about the programme’s course outline will be given in the briefing in the Open Rehearsals in February and March 2011.

2011 1st Open Rehearsal and Apprentice Programme Q&A

2011-02-19T00:45:00.006+08:00

Dear friends,

Tapestry Playback Theatre's 2011 season will start off with an Open Rehearsal in a cosy and intimate new venue, kindly provided by our friends at Going Om!

We welcome fellow playbackers and interested folks to come join our little community in exploring Playback Theatre forms in an informal, safe and open environment.

We will also be having a Q&A session at the end of the rehearsal for our upcoming Apprentice Programme.

Space is limited, so please register at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to reserve your spot now! Do let us know if you're coming for one or both events.

Tapestry Playback Theatre Open Rehearsal

Sunday, 27th Feb

5pm to 6:30pm

Going Om

63, Haji Lane, Singapore 189256

(Love Offerings will be very much appreciated)

Tapestry Playback Theatre Apprentice Programme Q&A

Sunday, 27th Feb
6:30pm to 7pm
Going Om
63, Haji Lane, Singapore 189256

We will also be having a brand new show in March called New Beginnings, so do look out for more information on that soon!

You can follow us at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com or look for us on Facebook.

Playback Theatre is a unique form of improvisational theatre that engages people to share their stories or moments from their lives, and gives them an opportunity to see their stories recreated immediately on stage.

It combines the oral traditions of story-telling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills, and various performing styles. Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person's uniqueness, and at the same time, builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

Last Open Rehearsal 2010

2010-10-29T23:43:00.005+08:00

Dear friends,

thank you for your support and encouragement this past year. We've had a grand old time, connecting with you, playing together with you, and sharing delightful stories with the community!

In 2011, we will have to look for a new space to call home. To celebrate our journey in our current space, and in honour of all who have been a part of our 2010, we're inviting you to our last open rehearsal (for 2010) on Sunday, 7th November.

Do come and and join us in exploring Playback Theatre and its myriad forms and games.

As is our custom, we offer an informal, fun and safe space to practise your skills, learn more about Playback and share your stories.

Our last Open Rehearsal for 2010 is now open for registration (limited spaces!).

More information can be found at our blog at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com and on our Facebook page.

Event: Last Open Rehearsal for 2010

Date: 7th Nov, 2010 (Sun)

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Cost: Free!

Location: Level 2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue, Singapore 140040

Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre

Nearest MRT is Queenstown (walking distance)

Due to limited space, do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest. See you 7th Nov!

Playback Theater is a unique form of improvisational theatre that engages people to share their stories or moments from their lives, and gives them an opportunity to see their stories recreated immediately on stage.

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person's uniqueness, and at the same time, builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

Pictures from the Apprentice Programme Showcase!

2010-10-25T03:01:00.003+08:00

Our apprentices completed their Apprentice Programme with a showcase performance. The theme was New Beginnings, which aptly described their entry into the world of playback theatre.

Congratulations to Elaine, Xiao Ying, Evelyn and Wendy for completing the Apprentice Programme.

You guys did great at the Showcase!

A big thank you also goes out to the audience who came to support our young playbackers and told such delightful stories.

More pictures coming your way soon!

We are planning for another Apprentice Programme in 2011. Watch this space for details!

And if you want to join our mailing list, please contact us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com.

Penultimate Open Rehearsal for 2010!

2010-09-21T00:41:00.004+08:00

Dear friends,

Our penultimate Open Rehearsal for 2010 is on Oct 3rd!

Curious about improvisation?

Like to learn more about Playback Theatre?

Hope to try out some Playback Theatre forms?

Enjoy a cosy and intimate experience of community?

Whether you've done playback before or otherwise, do come join our little community!

We offer an informal, fun, safe and open space to practise your skills and learn more!

Grab this opportunity to explore Playback Theatre!

Do come and share your stories!

Our Oct Open Rehearsal is now open for registration (limited spaces!).

More information can be found at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com and on our Facebook Page.

Event: Oct Open Rehearsal

Date: 3^rdOct, 2010 (Sun)

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Cost: Free!

Location: Level2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue S140040

Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre

Nearest MRT station is Queenstown.

Due to limited space, do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest. See you Oct 3!

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

August Open Rehearsal

2010-08-23T10:04:00.004+08:00

Curious about improvisation?

Like to learn more about Playback Theatre?

Hope to try out some Playback Theatre forms?

Enjoy a cosy and intimate experience of community?

Then come join in Tapestry Playback Theatre's Open Rehearsal!

We also welcome anyone who has done playback before and is looking for a space to practise or brush up his or her skills!

Our sessions will start with warm-ups designed to help develop the particular skills involved in our kind of improvisational theatre.

Then we'll get right into playback theatre forms. =)

The open rehearsals are generally informal and fun. Grab this opportunity to learn and practise elements of Playback Theatre!

Do come and share your stories!Our Aug Open Rehearsal is now open for registration (limited spaces!).

More information can be found on tapestryplayback.blogspot.com and on our Facebook Page.

Event: August Open Rehearsal
Date: 29th Aug, 2010 (Sun)
Time: 5pmto 7:00pm
Cost: Free!
Location: Level 2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue S140040.
Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre
Nearest MRT station is Queenstown.

Due to limited space, do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest.

See you next Sunday!

Playback Theatre is a unique form of improvisational theatre that engages people to share their stories or moments from their lives, and gives them an opportunity to see their stories recreated immediately on stage.

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person's uniqueness, and at the same time, builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

July Open Rehearsal

2010-07-16T01:18:00.004+08:00

Curious about improvisation?

Like to learn more about Playback Theatre?

Hope to try out some Playback Theatre forms?

Enjoy a cosy and intimate experience of community?

Then come join in Tapestry Playback Theatre's Open Rehearsal!

Our sessions will start with warm-ups designed to help develop the particular skills involved in our kind of improvisational theatre. Then we'll get right into playback theatre forms. =)

The open rehearsals are generally informal and fun. Grab this opportunity to learn and practise elements of Playback Theatre! Do come and share your stories!

Our July Open Rehearsal is now open for registration (limited spaces!).

More information can be found on tapestry.blogspot.com and on our Facebook Page.

Event: July Open Rehearsal

Date: 25^th July, 2010 (Sun)

Time: 5pm to 7:00pm

Cost: Free!

Location: Level 2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue S140040.

Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre

Nearest MRT station is Queenstown.

Due to limited space, do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest. See you next Sunday!

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

Tapestry Playback Theatre presents Changes – Life’s Twists and Turns.

2010-06-01T14:04:00.003+08:00

If only I had made that choice…

It wasn’t what I planned to do…

Totally unexpected.

Things had turned out differently….

I had to change things.

Just when I thought I had it going…

It’s better than I had expected!

Join Tapestry Playback Theatre in an intimate and cosy setting as we play back your stories.

Date: 19^th June, 8PM, 20^th June, 3PM.

Venue: Federation of Chinese Clan Association Bldg Singapore,

RM 403, 392 Toa Payoh Lorong 2, Singapore 319639

Tickets: $18/$15 (Students, Senior Citizens, Groups of 10)

Booking: SMS Mike @ 93803041 or email to tapestry.sg@gmail.com

Featuring: Agnes Law (Conductor), Anne Chua, Sia Ee Mien,

Michael Cheng, Renee Chua

Audience members will be limited to 50 a night, so grab your tickets now!

Playback Theatre is an original form of improvisational theatre that engages people to share their stories, and gives them an opportunity to see their life stories unfold on stage.

It combines the oral traditions of story-telling, the use of rituals and deep listening skills. More importantly, Playback Theatre allows us to use art as an act of service, to reach out to various individuals in the hope of building our community together.

Directions:

▪ Nearest MRT Stations: Braddell (NS18) or Toa Payoh (NS19)

▪ Passengers alighting at Braddell MRT Station: Take EXIT C and proceed in the direction leading towards HDB Blk 99A.  

▪ Passengers alighting at Toa Payoh MRT Station: Take EXIT C and proceed in the direction leading towards HDB Blk 84B.  

▪ We are located beside the Esso Petrol Station and diagonally opposite the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council (Toa Payoh Office).

Please look at this map for more information.

May Open Rehearsal

2010-05-13T09:56:00.003+08:00

Dear friends,

do join us for our open rehearsal next Sunday!

As usual, we'll start with warm-ups designed to help develop the particular skills involved in our kind of improvisational theatre. Then we'll get right into it. =)

Grab this opportunity to learn and practise elements of Playback Theatre! Do come and share your stories!

Our May Open Rehearsal is now open for registration (limited spaces!).

More information can be found on tapestry.blogspot.com and on our Facebook Page.

Event: May Open Rehearsal
Date: 23rd May, 2010 (Sun)
Time: 5pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free!
Location: Level 2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue S140040.
Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre
Nearest MRT station is Queenstown.

Due to limited space, do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest. See you next Sunday!

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

April Open Rehearsal

2010-04-19T00:39:00.003+08:00

Dear friends,

our monthly Open Rehearsal is here again!

As usual, we'll start with warm-ups designed to help develop the particular skills involved in our kind of improvisational theatre. Then we'll get right into it. =)

Grab this opportunity to learn and practise elements of Playback Theatre! Do come and share your stories!

Our April Open Rehearsal is now open for registration (limited spaces!).

More information can be found on tapestry.blogspot.com and on our Facebook Page.

Event: April Open Rehearsal
Date: 25th Apr, 2010 (Sun)
Time: 5pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free!
Location: Level 2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue S140040.
Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre
Nearest MRT station is Queenstown.

Due to limited space, do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest. See you next Sunday!

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

March Open Rehearsal (upcoming!)

2010-03-17T16:39:00.004+08:00

Dear friends,

our last Open Rehearsal in February was our best one yet! There was loads of fun, laughter, wonderful stories and new friends made. Photos can be viewed on our Facebook page or at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com.

Our March Open Rehearsal is now open for registration (limited spaces!). Do indicate your interest as soon as you can!

Do note that the venue is a different one. It's about 5 minutes from our former venue.

EVENT: March Open Rehearsal

DATE: 28th March, 2010 (Sun)

TIME: 5pm to 7pm

COST: Free!

LOCATION: Blk 6C, Rm #01-74, Margaret Drive. S142006

Nearest MRT is Queenstown.

Do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest. See you next Sunday!

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

Photos from our February Open Rehearsal

2010-03-12T16:28:00.000+08:00

This time round, we had the most number of participants at our Open Rehearsal yet! Loads of laughter, fun, wonderful stories and new friends made. =)

Come join us for another one on the last Sunday of March!

Videos of Fluid Sculpture from the Jan Open Rehearsal

2010-02-18T14:02:00.007+08:00

Dear friends, here are 2 videos of participants in the January Open Rehearsal trying out Fluid Sculptures. Some of them are working with each other for the first time! =)

Indicate your interest now!

2010-02-18T09:33:00.002+08:00

Dear friends,

we still have space for our Open Rehearsal on the 28th of February (next Sunday).

Do join us if you can and share your Lunar New Year stories with us!

At our Open rehearsal, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practise elements of Playback or share your stories as members of the audience.

More details can also be found on our Facebook page.

Event: Open Rehearsal

Date: 28th Feb, 2010 (Sun)

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Cost: Free!

Location: Level 2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue.

Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre

Nearest MRT station is Queenstown.

Do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to indicate your interest. See you next Sunday!

Pictures from our Open Rehearsal in January.

2010-02-12T19:23:00.001+08:00

Here are some picture from the January Open Rehearsal on the 31st.

Drama games and acting silly! =)

Building our group chemistry!

Hearing each other's stories and playing them out.

Videos of the participants trying out fluid sculptures will be posted in our next entry!

February Open Rehearsal

2010-02-09T23:26:00.004+08:00

Dear friends,

Tapestry Playback Theatre wishes everyone a Happy Lunar New Year!

Do join us for our 2nd Open Rehearsal at the end of the month and let's work off those new year goodies calories together!!

At our Open Rehearsals, we offer warm-ups designed to help develop the particular skills involved in this kind of improvisational theatre, the opportunity to learn and practise elements of Playback or just to be members of the audience if you like and offer us your stories.

More details on this can be found at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com and at our Facebook page!

Event: Open Rehearsal

Date: 28th Feb, 2010 (Sun)

Time: 5pm to 7:00pm

Cost: Free!

Location: Level 2, 40A, Commonwealth Avenue S140040.

Classroom above Queenstown Food Centre

Nearest MRT station is Queenstown.

Due to limited space, please indicate your interest by emailing tapestry DOT sg AT gmail DOT com (tapestry.sg@gmail.com).

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles.

Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person's uniqueness, and at the same time builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

Outline of Apprentice Programme

2010-01-18T23:31:00.004+08:00

Dear friends,

Please see below for a brief outline of our upcoming Apprentice Programme.

If you have any queries, we have a Q&A session after our Open Rehearsal on Sunday, 31st Jan. Please see previous post for more information on the Open Rehearsal. =)

Outline of Apprentice Programme

Objectives:

- To equip individuals who are interested in Playback Theatre (P.T.) with the core sills.

- To provide a platform for the apprentices to showcase their P.T. skills in a safe and nurturing environment.

- To provide an avenue for discussion of P.T. issues in a learning and stimulating environment.

- To create mentoring relationships for apprentices who may want to pursue their own interests in P.T. in the long run.

Requirements:

- Anyone with full-time/part-time work experiences

- Has a heart to serve a community

- Enjoys watching or performing the dramatic arts

- Optional: basic singing and acting skills or attended any Playback Samplers.

Date of Commencement: 21 March 2010

Duration: March to August 2010 (6 months)

Day/Time: 1 Sunday per month from 4:30PM - 8:30PM (4 hrs)

1 Open Rehearsal per month from 5PM - 7PM (2hrs)

Cost: Registration Fee $50 + Training Fees $480 = $530

To be paid in full or in 2 installments paid upfront at the start of each term.

Upon finishing the apprenticeship, the apprentice will receive a certificate outlining the total number of training hours (min. 36 hrs - max. 40 hrs) that will be accredited to formal Playback Theatre training hours as recognized by the Centre of Playback Theatre in New York. Selected apprentices may be invited to join Tapestry Playback Theatre as regular members if they are a good fit with the company.

Modules of Programme:

Session 1: Movement I & "Fluid Sculptures" & "Pairs"

Session 2: Movement II & Voicework & "Chorus"

Session 3: Improvisational Theatre & Stories I

Session 4: Stories II & The Essence of the Story

Session 5: The Conducting Experience & The Role of Music in P.T.

Session 6: The Unassigned RolE and Ethics & Taboo Stories in Playback Theatre

2 Special Projects:

Mini Project - Individual Artistic Showcase & Playback Theatre Sharing Performance

Open Rehearsal & Apprentice Programme Q&A

2010-01-14T20:29:00.008+08:00

Dear friends,

Tapestry Playback Theatre is back in 2010 with our first Open Rehearsal!

At our Open Rehearsals, we offer warm-ups designed to help develop the particular skills involved in our kind of improvisational theatre.

You will also have the opportunity to learn and practise elements of Playback or just be members of the audience if you like and offer us your stories.

We will also have a Question and Answer session on our upcoming Apprentice Programme.

If you are interested in this programme, or need more information, do email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com. You can also discuss your concerns directly with us at the Q&A.

EVENT: Open Rehearsal & Apprentice Programme Q&A

DATE: 31st Jan, 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 5PM to 7:30PM

Cost: Free!

Place: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, Level 2 (Room above Queenstown Food Centre)

Due to limited space, please reserve a place by emailing tapestry.sg@gmail.com.

Playback Theatre is a unique form of improvisational theatre that engages people to share their stories or moments from their life, and gives them an opportunity to see their stories recreated immediately on stage.

It combines the oral traditions of storytelling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles. Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person’s uniqueness, and at the same time builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

Self Exploration through Drama and Movement Therapy (Sesame Sampler Workshop)

2009-11-25T02:17:00.003+08:00

Dear friends,

you are warmly invited to a unique sampler workshop hosted by Tapestry Playback Theatre. In this sampler, you will experience an intriguing form of drama and movement therapy known as the Sesame Approach. The sampler will be conducted by Eddie Yu from Hong Kong.

Date: 6th January 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30PM

Cost: S$50

Venue: Re:Space @ Re:Enact

Level 3 Studio, 114B, Neil Road. S088852

Limited to 14 participants only!

For more information, see www.sesame-institute.org.

To apply or enquire, email tapestry.sg@gmail.com.

The Sesame Approach

The Sesame Approach is founded by the UK Drama and Movement Therapy Pioneer, Marian R. Lindkvist in 1964. This therapy approach is based upon Jungian Analytical Psychology, with the integration of myth and story, drama,Laban dance and movement, physical touch and use of voice.

This is an oblique approach using symbols and metaphor to achieve expression and internal dialogue with the unconscious, so to accomplish psychological growth and therapy.

The 3-hr sampler workshop is not a full course, but it will give you the opportunity to experience and explore the Sesame Approach. You will be participating in drama and movement activities like improvisation, dance and role play that allow participants to self-explore and experience this approach in a safe, relaxing and natural environment.

Trainer's Profile

余漢傑 Eddie Yu. MA DMT, RA(D)T, UK; RSW, BSW, HK; PTG, USA

Eddie is a UK-registered Drama Therapist and a Hong Kong-registered Social Worker. He is currently working as a Drama Psychotherapist of Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of hong Kong.

He is also an Honorary Lecturer and Fieldwork Supervisor of Department of Social Work & Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong. He also serves as the President of Hong Kong Association of Drama Therapists.

Eddie enjoys interacting with people through the creative arts medium with drama, movement, story, improvisation, play, and visual art. He strongly believes in the creative arts and its power to heal.

Having worked with schools, voluntary organizations and business sectors, Eddie continues to provide creative arts therapy and drama on individual, group and family basis to families, children, young people and adults in the area of mental health, learning disabilities, and interpersonal relationships.

Eddie also offers consultations and training to help professions like teaching, social work and counseling.

Last Jamming for 2009!

2009-11-25T01:42:00.004+08:00

Dear friends,

Tapestry Playback Theatre invites you to the last jamming session of 2009!

EVENT: Jamming
DATE: 6th December 2009 (SUNDAY)
TIME: 5PM to 7PM
Cost: $0.00
Location: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, Level 2.
(Room above Queenstown Food Centre)

Jamming takes its name from the musical concept of jamming, where musicians gather, play, improvise, and have fun with music.

Jamming in Playback Theatre offers you an opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals to explore and play with different Playback Theatre forms.

If you have an interest in improvisation, story-telling, playing games, meeting new people, and exploring what Playback Theatre is, then come join us for the last jamming session of 2009!

The session is limited to 20 participants. Please register your interest at tapestry.sg@gmail.com.

Events in the month of November.

2009-10-27T14:50:00.005+08:00

Tapestry Jamming Oct 2009

EVENT 1: Jamming!

DATE: 1^st Nov 2009 (SUN)

TIME: 5 PM to 7PM

COST: FREE!

LOCATION: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, Level 2. (Room above Queenstown Food Centre)

Jamming takes its name from the musical concept of jamming, where musicians gather, play, improvise and have fun with music.

Jamming in Playback Theatre offers you an opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals to explore and play with the different Playback Theatre forms.

If you have an interest in telling stories, playing games, meeting new people and exploring what Playback is about, then join us for Jamming every first Sunday of the month.

Each session is limited to 20 participants. Please register your interest at tapestry.sg@gmail.com.

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Tapestry performance 2006

Event 2: Playback Story Sampler

DATE: 14^th Nov 2009 (SUN)

TIME: 9AM to 6PM

COST: $80*

*$70 for current students and senior citizens or if you have attended Tapestry jamming sessions and previous samplers.

LOCATION: Re:Space @ Re:enact,

Level 3, 114B, Neil Road. S088852

This new workshop is a follow-up to our samplers (on short forms) in September and October.

Listen to the heart of real life stories, understand the role of the musician and the conductor, and learn the process of a playback story!

This sampler is for you if:

~ you want to explore further into Playback Theatre.

~ you need a refresher course in Playback Scenes.

~ you would like to experience a different form of theatre

Limited to 14 participants only. To register or send queries, email to tapestry.sg@gmail.com

Here are some YouTube links.

You can take a look at Hudson River Playback Theatre and Playback Theater West using the form Scenes to play back audience stories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zDC89VCD74

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9ZTVGObbaY

Spaces still available for Playback Sampler this Sunday!

2009-10-13T01:06:00.007+08:00

Dear all,

we still have space for this Sunday's playback theatre sampler. Please see below for details. =)

EVENT : Playback Theatre Sampler

DATE : 18^th Oct 2009 (SUN)

TIME : 2 PM to 6PM

COST : $35*

*Special Discount $25 for those who have attended Tapestry jamming sessions, current students and senior citizens.

LOCATION: Level 3, 114B, Neil Road. (map)

Due to overwhelming response to our Sampler on 20^th Sept, we have decided to open another session.

In this workshop we will play, awaken our compassionate listening and learn a couple of playback forms!

This sampler is for you if:

~ you want to know more about P.T.

~ you need a refresher course

~ you would like to experience a different form of theatre

Note: Bring water, a notebook, wear comfortable tops and long pants, no jeans please!

To register or send queries, email to tapestry.sg@gmail.com

It combines the oral traditions of story-telling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles. Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person’s uniqueness, and at the same time builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

Events in the month of October!

2009-09-24T01:06:00.008+08:00

EVENT 1 : Jamming!

DATE : 4^th Oct 2009 (SUN)

TIME : 5 PM to 7PM

COST : FREE!

LOCATION: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, Level 2.

(Room above Queenstown Food Centre)

Jamming takes its name from the musical concept of jamming, where musicians gather, play, improvise and have fun with music.

Jamming in Playback Theatre offers you an opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals to explore and play with the different Playback Theatre forms.

If you have an interest in telling stories, playing games, meeting new people and exploring what Playback is about, then join us for Jamming every first Sunday of the month!

Participants are asked to wear comfortable tops and long bottoms but not jeans. Oh, and bring a snack to share :) and your own water bottle.

Each session is limited to 20 participants. Please register your interest at tapestry.sg@gmail.com.

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EVENT 2: Playback Sampler

DATE : 18^th Oct 2009 (SUN)

TIME : 2 PM to 6PM

COST : $35*

*Special Discount $25 for those who have attended Tapestry jamming sessions, current students and senior citizens.

LOCATION: Level 3, 114B, Neil Road.

Due to overwhelming response to our Sampler on 20^th Sept, we have decided to open another session.

In this workshop we will play, awaken our compassionate listening and learn a couple of playback forms!

This sampler is for you if:

~ you want to know more about P.T.

~ you need a refresher course

~ you would like to experience a different form of theatre

Note: Bring water, a notebook, wear comfortable tops and long pants, no jeans please!

To register or send queries, email to tapestry.sg@gmail.com

Pictures from Jamming 6 Sept 2009

2009-09-24T00:35:00.005+08:00

Thanks to all of you who came for jamming! Hope it was as fun for you as it was for us! See you at the next jamming!

Playback Sampler Sept 2009 - Application Closed!

2009-09-14T23:22:00.002+08:00

Dear Friends,

Due to the overwhelming responses, the application for the Playback Sampler on 20 Sept 2009 is officially closed. For those of you who could not make it this time, don't be sad as we are doing another Sampler on Oct 18 from 2pm to 6pm. Please email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com for more information!

Stay tuned for the details for Oct 18 Sampler!

Regards,
Anne Chua
Artistic Director

Tapestry Events in September!

2009-08-26T22:27:00.002+08:00

Dear friends,

we have 2 events coming up in the month of September!

Event: Jamming!

Date: 6th Sept 2009

Time: 5PM to 7PM

Cost: FREE!

Location: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, Level 2.

(The room above Queenstown Hawker Centre).

We welcome you to come to Jamming to practise playback with us and have fun! We'll be exploring basic playback forms, so do join us!

The session is limited to 20 participants. Please register your interest with us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com.

Participants are asked to wear comfortable tops and long bottoms but no jeans.

Oh, and bring a snack to share. =D And your own water bottle too.

Event: Playback Sampler

Date: 20th Sept 2009

Time: 2PM to 6PM

Cost: $35*

Location: Level 2, Studio 79 (79, Kampong Bahru Road)

It is within walking distance from SGH, Cantonment Police Complex and Outram Mrt Station. Exit G from Outram NEL Station, walk in the direction of the traffic, it's a row of shop-houses, staircase next to 7-11.

*$25 for current students, senior citizens and those who have attended jamming sessions.

This sampler is for you if you want to know more about Playback Theatre, if you need a refresher course, or if you want to explore a different kind of interactive theatre!

In this sampler, we will play, awaken our compassionate listening and learn a couple of playback forms!

This sampler is limited to 20 participants. Participants are asked to wear comfortable tops and long bottoms but no jeans.

Please write to tapestry.sg@gmail.com for a registration form.

Come play with Tapestry!

Playback Sampler Sept 2009

2009-08-21T00:36:00.004+08:00

Dear Friends,

This is an invitation for you to have a taste of Playback Theatre and an opportunity for you to express yourself in a way that you may or may not be familiar with.

We hope to bring a greater awareness of what Playback Theatre is to more people in Singapore and as a result of these sampler sessions, for more people to think seriously about learning Playback Theatre to serve the community that you live or work in.

To register, please email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com for the application form and payment details.

Overwhelming response: Tapestry Playback Jamming and Sharing Session on APG 2009

2009-08-20T07:49:00.000+08:00

Dear friends of Tapestry,

due to the overwhelming response, we cannot accommodate any more people for this Sunday's jamming at Queenstown.

We apologise if you've made plans to come, but the numbers are really big this time round. We hope you understand.

If you have not contacted me previously to say you're coming, don't be too disappointed though!

We'll be having more jamming sessions over the next 2 months, so do look out for more information at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com

See you at next month's jamming!

Playback Jamming and Sharing Session on APG 2009.

2009-08-04T01:49:00.002+08:00

Event: Playback Jamming and Sharing Session on APG 2009.
Date: 23rd August 2009
Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, level 2
(The Room Above Queenstown Hawker Centre)

Nearest MRT: Queenstown MRT (10 min walk from the station)

Dear friends of Tapestry,

we're glad to be back in action after a brief hiatus!

Our next event is a special jamming session!

Not only are we inviting anyone and everyone to come play with us, we're also having a sharing session on the 2nd Asia Playback Gathering! So come and bring all your friends!

The 2nd Asia Playback Gathering is in Taiwan from the 8th to 10th August and some of us will be there to meet new and old friends from all over Asia, exchange playback news, learn new skills and brush up on old ones.

More information on this can be found on APG2009.blogspot.com.

Also, here's what we've been up to in the last few months.

*Anne & Jerry from Tapestry were interviewed on 938Live on the 18th of May.
A recording of the interview will be put up at our blog in the near future.

*In March, Tapestry performed with Playback friends Agnes Law and Wil Kolen at Fei Yue's Marriage Vitamin C event.

*In February, Tapestry was invited to perform at the 7th Bloodmobile Organisers' Seminar.
Pictures and a writeup of the event can be found at our blog.

Hope to see you all on the 23rd! Feel free to call me if you're lost. =)

Michael
Mobile: 93803041

For more news and updates, do visit our blog at tapestryplayback.blogspot.com.

What a blessing to be interviewed on 938Live!

2009-05-18T12:38:00.002+08:00

Hey everyone!

For those of you would managed to catch the interview on 938Live.sg, thank you for your support! For those of you who missed it and wants to share playback theatre with your friends, please listen to the repeat broadcast slots tonight at 11.10pm and 4am on FM93.8 and 2am on ChannelNews Asia.

If you are interested to know more about our Play-In-Progress-Experience June workshop, check out http://annechua.com/PIPE for more details. We welcome queries and invitations for future workshops! Places are limited for the June workshop, so sign up quickly to avoid disappointment!

If you would like to invite us to do performances or workshops for your company events, family celebrations and social service programmes, do contact us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com and we will meet you to discuss details.

Tapestry at the 7th Bloodmobile Organisers' Seminar.

2009-03-09T20:39:00.020+08:00

Participants at the 7th Bloodmobile Organisers' Seminar on the 28th of February received a pleasant surprise. Added to the programme this year, was a performance by Tapestry Playback Theatre at the HSA auditorium.

The audience included students from various tertiary institutions, grassroots representatives, representatives from supporting corporate companies and members of Red Cross.

We are thankful for the many heartfelt stories that came out.

There was the volunteer who had really personal reasons for helping out. There was the veteran volunteer, who used his wits and perseverance to put up posters where he really wanted to.

There were stories of encouragement and perseverance, stories of rewards and obstacles, and stories of laughter and of tears.

We're honoured to perform these stories. We want to thank Red Cross for this opportunity. We also want to thank Elaine and her colleagues for helping us out with logistics and planning.

We thank each and everyone there for sharing their heart and
their experiences.

Let's watch!

p/s for more pictures, please proceed here.

Testimonial

2009-03-09T03:09:00.002+08:00

This testimonial is from Perry Lin, BF Youths administrator. He also participated in our playback sessions at the camp.

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Playback Theater has been a most eye-opening experience for myself, a youth group administrator. When I engaged Tapestry, I had in mind a tool to gradually allow youths to step out of comfort zones and build confidence. I was pleasantly surprised by how fast this effect was achieved with playback :)

I marvel at playback's efficacy to break the ice between complete strangers and subsequently bond people thereafter. Under the passionate guidance of Anne, Michael and Jerry, I saw our quieter youths bloom before my eyes, whilst the more gregarious bunch learn to simply enjoy the act of expression.

I think playback's potential in the youth scene is limitless, its work on the esteem and confidence a treasure. Our trainers at Tapestry is a good mix of loony and professional and is a most wicked bunch to look to for guidance. Thank you Tapestry for your passion in this work!
~~~

Tapestry at Buddhist Fellowship Youths Theatre Camp

2009-03-09T02:40:00.006+08:00

In December 2008, Tapestry Playback Theatre was asked to facilitate a theatre camp organized by the Buddhist Fellowship Youths.

Over 50 youths came together for the BF Youth Theatre Camp, which aimed to help participants to conquer their fears through the use of drama, and to develop self confidence through performing before a live audience.

Animal games!

Pair work

3 wise men...

let's do playback!

giving music a try!

group photos!

Last Jamming Session for 2008!

2008-12-01T14:00:00.004+08:00

Dear friends of Tapestry,

we want to invite all of you to our last jamming session of the year!

We'll be taking a short break after this, so grab the chance to come hang out with us!

Come and play some crazy drama games with us! Come and catch up with us! Take the chance to find out what Playback theatre is all about, and try out the various forms for yourself!

Best of all, it's completely free!

Just a reminder, it doesn't matter if you've never watched a single performance. It doesn't matter if you don't know what Playback is.

It's about having fun and trying something new!

Event: Playback Theatre Jamming
Date: 7th Dec 2008
Time: 6pm to 8pm.
Address: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, level 2 (The Room Above Queenstown Hawker Centre)
Nearest MRT: Queenstown MRT (10 min walk from the station)

Hope to see you all this Sunday! Feel free to call me if you're lost. =)

Michael
Mobile: 93803041

Another Jamming Session this Sunday!

2008-11-17T20:29:00.003+08:00

Dear friends of Tapestry,

a great many thanks to those who came to jam with us 2 weeks ago. We had a great time didn't we? =)

This coming Sunday (Nov 23, 2008), we want to invite you and your friends again to a 2nd jamming session.

Come and play games with us! Come and catch up with us! Take the chance to find out what Playback theatre is all about, and try out the various forms for yourself!

Just a reminder, it doesn't matter if you've never watched a single performance, or haven't tried doing Playback before. It's about having fun and trying something new!

Event: Playback Jamming
Date: 23rd Nov 2008
Time: 6pm to 8pm.
Address: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, level 2 (The Room Above Queenstown Hawker Centre)
Nearest MRT: Queenstown MRT (10 min walk from the station)

Hope to see you all this Sunday! Feel free to call me if you're lost. =)

Michael
Mobile: 93803041

Playback Jamming 2nd Nov 2008!

2008-10-30T00:33:00.003+08:00

Dear friends of Tapestry,

we'd like to invite you to a Jamming Session this Sunday (Nov 2, 2008).

It doesn't matter if you've never watched a single performance, or haven't tried doing Playback before. Come and join us in trying out the different forms used in Playback Theatre, telling stories, catching up or learning more about Playback! Basically, come and have fun with us!

Event: Playback Jamming
Date: 2nd Nov 2008
Time: 6pm to 8pm.
Address: Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, level 2(The Room Above Queenstown Hawker Centre)
Nearest MRT: Queenstown MRT (10 min walk from the station)

Hope to see you all this Sunday! Feel free to call me if you're lost.

Michael
Mobile: 93803041

Some photos from Out of Tune

2008-10-16T22:24:00.005+08:00

Let the stories begin...
Fluids...

3-part...
"I swear...there's something underneath..."
human jukebox!
Pairs...
3 in tandem
Chorus...
Brain-training
We see the light...

Tapestry Playback Theatre presents an "Out Of Tune" performance

2008-09-10T11:48:00.005+08:00

Do you sometimes find moments in your life where you are playing out a different tune? Do you wonder why some people just don’t seem to strike the right note? Come and discover stories, of eccentricity, of idiosyncrasies, of individuals or society at large. Watch as your stories come to life at Tapestry Playback Theatre’s upcoming show: Out of Tune.

There are only 2 shows!
• Saturday Evening: 4th October at 8pm
• Sunday Afternoon: 5th October at 3pm

They will be shown only at:
Teater Ekamatra Black Box
Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre
182 Cecil Street (S) 069547

Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar, Exit G

The tickets will cost you only $12. Do contact Michael at tapestry.sg@gmail.com or send sms to 93803041 to reserve your tickets

Remember to dress comfortably as some seats are on the floor.

We look forward to seeing you at our shows.

Regards,

Tapestry Playback Theatre.

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About Playback Theatre

Playback Theatre is a unique form of improvisational theatre that engages people to share their stories or moments from their life, and gives them an opportunity to see their stories recreated immediately on stage.

It combines the oral traditions of story-telling, the use of rituals, deep listening skills and various performing styles. Essentially, Playback Theatre uses the arts as an act of service to affirm each person’s uniqueness, and at the same time builds and strengthens our connections to each other as a community of people.

The original Playback Theatre company was founded in New York in 1975, with Jonathan Fox as its director. Since then, Playback Theatre has spread across the world with companies and practitioners in over 30 countries. It flourishes in a variety of settings from community theatre to professional service to both the business and social sector.

For more information about playback theatre, please visit tapestryplayback.blogspot.com and www.playbacknet.org.

Photos from Colour My World

2008-04-13T14:08:00.006+08:00

Audience Feedback to Colour My World

2008-04-13T13:42:00.005+08:00

A very big thank you to all who came and all who helped out! See you guys at the next show!!

"Outstanding! Very charming and authentic people."

"Really colourful eye-opening experience."

"Lots of humour and energy!"

"Great way to spend a Suday afternoon!"

"Very well done! Sometimes good, sometimes even better!"

"A very powerful form of presentation to present a story."

Thank You for COLOURING our WORLD!

2008-04-06T20:43:00.015+08:00

Tapestry's upcoming show: COLOUR MY WORLD

2008-03-09T16:21:00.002+08:00

Do you have a favourite colour?
Red, blue, green or black and white?

What is the colour of your life?
Fuschia, aqua, magenta, azure, gainsboro?

Who painted your world?
Or rather, what colours did you shade the world with?

Tell us what luminated your world or listen to other audiences’ colourful stories and watch Tapestry Playback Theatre brings these stories to life theatrically in their upcoming show Colour My World.

Performance Date: 5th April (Sat) and 6th April (Sun)

Performance Time: 8pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun)

Venue: Teater Kami
One-Two-Six Cairnhill Arts Centre,
126 Cairnhill Road, #02-04/05,
Singapore 229707

Nearest MRT: Newton

Ticket Price: $18, $15 (full time students, group discount of 5 or more, elderly)

Ticketing Info: Contact Michael at tapestry.sg@gmail.com or send sms to 93803041 to reserve tickets, collect at door.

Dress comfortable for seating on the floor.

See you there!

PlaYBacK 101 - Tapestry's 3-day Experiential Workshop in April!

2008-03-07T00:34:00.005+08:00

Have you ever:

Wondered if there are other ways to express your thoughts, feelings and opinions with greater confidence?

Wanted to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, be it that of your colleague or your boss, even your family members and friends?

Wanted to find out fresh ways of facilitating small groups?

PlaYBack 101 is a workshop just for you!

What does this 3-day workshop do?

Enhances your current level of self-confidence and help you understand yourself better.
Helps you tune into your creativity and you learn to be more spontaneous.
Helps you recognize and perceive emotions of others.
Helps you find out more about group processes and be a better facilitator at work.

You don’t even need to have any acting experience! All you need is a warm heart to feel, an eager mind to learn and a sheer desire to de-stress…

Date & Time of PlaYBacK 101:
Fri (25 Apr) 7.30pm – 10pm,
Sat (26 Apr) 9am – 6pm
& Sun (27 Apr) 9am – 6pm.

Cost: $280
BUT
Sign up before 25 March 2008, you pay $224 per person!

After 25 March 2008, you pay $252 if you sign up with a friend

Note, places at the workshop is limited to 15 participants only! So, don’t hesitate now! Sign up for PlaYBacK 101! Email to tapestry.sg@gmail.com for a registration form.

See you there!! :)

2007-10-14T03:36:00.000+08:00

Did something that brought a smile to someone's face or tears to another?

Made an impact in someone's life?

Guilty of something you had done?

Made a little contribution towards peace in this turbulent world?

Come share stories of things you've done that you would always remember,or listen to stories of unforgettable memories.

Watch as TapestryPlayback Theatre brings these stories to life in our upcoming
show.

And no, the show has got nothing to do with that
song......

Time: 3rd Nov and 4th Nov, 3pm on both days

Venue: The Substation, 45 Armenian Street

Tickets: $18, $15 (full time students, group discount of 5 or more,elderly), $16 (passion card holders)

Contact Michael at tapestry.sg@gmail.com or send sms to 93803041 to reserve tickets.

We had fun at "Lost & Found" !!!

2007-08-02T17:13:00.000+08:00

Comments from our audience members:

Thanks for helping us revisit buried memories and help us to find closures and even healing. The improvisation was so seamless and amazing! ~Claire Au~

Exceptional performance! Captured the mood superbly. DEFINITELY ENLIGHTENING! ~Ruzan~

Very touching and real. ~David Low~

This is my first playback performance which I have seen. Playback allows the audience to their moments in life. Very unique and original! ~Jennifer Lee~

ENJOYED it! Great ministry and therapy, not just a show or performance. Powerful! ~Maria Ling~

Such a unique experience, I can't wait to share with my friends and loved ones. Thank you for bringing all these feelings to life! ~Angela Ng~

Latest Playback Theatre Performances in July 2007!

2007-06-04T09:25:00.001+08:00

Playback Jamming Sessions for April 2007!

2007-03-21T12:54:00.000+08:00

Especially for Those who have watched at least

2 Playback Theatre performances

or have attended previous/current Intro Playback

workshops in the past few years:

COME AND JOIN US

THE MONTH OF APRIL!

PLAY SILLY GAMES,

SHARE YOUR FEELINGS AND STORIES,

LEARN BASIC PLAYBACK FORMS ALL OVER AGAIN!

EVERY SUNDAY FROM 6PM - 8.30PM (except 8.4.2007)

Things to remember:

Register by emailing us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com at least two days prior to each session. Limited to 15 participants for every session.

Wear comfortable track pants or bermudas for movement activities!

Bring your own water bottle, a note book and pen to take notes and your cheery self!

Latest Update for Tapestry's Events

2007-02-23T00:43:00.000+08:00

Dear Friends and Supporters of Tapestry,

Xin Nian Kuai Le (translated in English - it means Happy New Year!) We believe that you will be blessed in many ways during your CNY visits to the homes of your relatives, colleagues and friends. May you experience an abundance of love and peace, the renewal of friendship bonds and the meaningful sharing of significant moments/stories in the past year!

Playback Cambodia Dec Trip 2006

On our Dec'06 trip to Phnom Penh, Michael, Jerry, Renee and I had the honour of being part of a playback practice process with our Cambodian friends from Mercy Teams International who have embraced PT in the last year. We shared with them a proposed structure for PT practices that Tapestry would often do to get ready for our performances and taught them how to evaluate and do feedback sessions with members for practices and post-performance debriefs.

We were very happy to be a part of the MTI Playback Team performing in a community performance where MTI invited their local staff members, clients and their families to come and share their stories. Despite the difficulty of not having a common language, I believe hearts were touched and tears were shed when the local Cambodian audience experienced PT for the very first time.

We also worked closely with MTI to conduct a 2-day sharing session working alongside a local Non-Government Organisation known as "The Health Centre for Children". This is a shelter for girls who have experienced personal traumas despite their young ages. All of us were humbled by the openness and trust that were given to us by the girls during the two days. We felt very blessed as we have received more than what we have given to them. My personal joy was to see them enjoy the drama games that we shared with them on the first day, there was always a request to play their favourite game in the transitions between the programmes. Their genuine stories, tears and smiles touched our hearts and all of us want to return to share PT with them in the near future!

For further information, you can read about our trip in either of the articles that were published in the Straits Times on 30 Dec 2006 andLian He Zao Bao on 28 Jan 2007. We were very fortunate to have two reporters coming along to document some of the significant highlights of our last trip.

NUS Exxon Mobil Campus Concerts Performance "It's My Life"

We were invited by the organiser of the NUS Exxon Mobil Campus Concerts to share a special presentation of PT with NUS students and staff, and members of the public. In spite of our crazy work/study schedules, Jerry, Renee, Michael, Ee Mien and I were able to be involved in this special evening performance. Many meaningful moments were shared and I had a significant moment when I invited a member of the NUS stage crew to come up to the stage to share a significant moment that changed herlife. It was definitely a first for me as the "invisible" crew member became visible for once. Tapestry hopes that the NUS performance is the start of many opportunities to share PT in our specific community groups. *hint hint to those of you who may have an idea of wanting to share PT in your community or workplace, do give us an email at tapestry.sg@gmail.com*

The Playback Experience (Intro PT Workshop)

Tapestry is holding two introductory workshops for PT in March and October 2007. So for those of you who are still considering whether to invest in learning PT, I suggest you write in to me and we can continue to dialogue over emails.

Personally, I have gained tremendously from learning playback skills, reflecting the learning process, building PT network and having new friendships from travelling to meet playbackers all over the world. I have come to appreciate the community ties that have been built over the past few years especially with Asian playbackers in Cambodia, Taiwan, Japan, India and Hongkong.

By doing more introductory playback theatre workshops, Tapestry is part of the Asian network of Playback practitioners who wants to promote a deep interest for PT through the teaching of basic PT skills, to add on knowledge in the areas where PT is used specifically with Asian communities through regular PT jamming sessions, and to assist in providing advanced PT training for those who cannot afford to go for PT courses in New York, Japan or New Zealand.

Playback Jamming Sessions

For those of you who have already received the notice about Playback Jamming Sessions. Yes, it is true, we are having more regular playback jamming sessions for the months of April and November. This is for thosewho are curious about PT and watched two performances and feel that they would like to learn a little PT. It is also for those who want to retain the skills picked up in the last Intro PT workshop that they have attended. Lastly, it is for those who say they don't have time to join a playback group but would like to continue using PT in their work. Find out more about what to expect from a Playback Jamming Session in our latest notice about this event. Please write to us if you wish to be included in Tapestry's mailing list!

Tapestry's Website to be ready in 2007!

For those of you who are wondering if we are going to have a website, the answer is a resounding yes! We are in the midst of getting the nitty-gritty details of the website's contents and hopefully by May 2007 *that is my hope, cross my fingers and toes*, you will be notified to visit our newly launched website with information about us, our latest projects and performances.

Till the next update! Keep telling your story and keep us in your prayers!

~ From the desk of Anne Chua aka the Long-Winded Editor ~

Introductory Playback Theatre Workshop

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The Playback Experience

9 MAR 2007 (Fri: 7pm – 10 pm)
10th – 11th MAR 2007 (Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm)

Fees: $290*

Training Venue:

DRAMAPLUS Arts Ltd

33 Kerbau Rd, Singapore 219166

* Sign up by 19th to 28 FEB 2007
you pay $270 per person.

OR

You pay $230 if you sign up with a friend

from now till 18th FEB 2007

Comments from Previous Participants

I appreciate the insights and the process of Playback Theatre. I learnt more about awareness and listening for the essence of the stories. Great Job, Anne and Jerry! Your efforts are appreciated and the facilitation was very clear.
~Mr. Aaron Ng, Church Worker~

Great workshop! I never attended such an interactive and participative workshop before! I would recommend this to my principal and get both of you to come to my school to run such a workshop for my students!
~Ms. Lee Ji Wen, Social Worker~

Fun! Cool! I realised one must come with an open mind and heart to benefit the most from what we have done in this workshop.
~Ms. Fiona Koh, Special Education Teacher~

I found out how Playback can be used in lessons and how it can be an avenue of "theatre". I found the hands-on sessions to be particularly useful.
~Ms. Wee Jer Wen, Secondary School Teacher~

7 FEB 2007 Exon-Mobil Show At NUS - It's My Life!

2007-02-13T22:24:00.000+08:00

Thank You for Sharing Your Significant Moments with Us!

When I became a Christian in my senior year high school, life totally turned around for me.

Not sure if it is good to regard life as a series of special events where it often slowly evolves.

My parents got divorced, they were always bickering but when that moment came, the papers were served, things changed. We moved out and I'm not sure I'll ever be the same person again. Something disappeared and got removed.

In my University 2nd/3rd year when I got very stressed out by school and relationship problems, I became depressed. It was a terrible time when I realised life could be so dark and I experienced something I wouldn't understand when I had gone through it.

I changed continents and life turned around with new experiences, new life renewed me.

I was 22. Life changes when I was given opportunities to change. Once I had a fever, almost died. Once I was hanging by the side of a ravine, almost died. Once I was locked up, waiting for a 16 year jail sentence, almost died. Things change, I changed. Life means more now.

Last Performance for 2006 for Tapestry!!!!

2006-11-11T01:17:00.000+08:00

"We've always had a theme to perform to, now that there's no theme, we’ll use nothing to give you everything!"

"This time we really go where the audience leads us! They're gonna have a blast!"

"If you know how Playback works, you know this one is going to be an amazing show."

Join us in the challenge to make a performance out of nothing and everything!

Come watch Tapestry Playback Theatre's next performance:

"?"
10th December 2006, Sun
7 pm
Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, level 2
(The Room Above Queenstown Hawker Centre)*
Price: $12.00 **
For students and group discount (5 or more) - $10

Email Renee at tapestry.sg@gmail.com for queries and booking of tickets

*Please dress comfortably for sitting on rugs
**Part of the proceeds go to Playback Cambodia Fund

About Playback Theatre

This is a theatre form based on improvisation and it has been practice in over 30 countries in the world.It was created by Jonathan Fox who believed in a spontaneous theatre that reflected back to a gathered audience their view of the world as they experienced it.In a playback theatre performance, an audience member tells a real feeling or story from their life situations, chooses actors to play the different roles, and watches as their story is given artistic shape and coherence.By telling and re-enacting these stories, Playback Theatre enables a community to get to know its members better.It is all about respect, sharing real stories, connectingIndividuals to each other, and creating a deeper sense of communityFor more information about playback theatre, please visithttp://www.playbacknet.org/

PLAYBACK CAMBODIA

Tapestry Playback Theatre (Singapore) will be embarking on another playback journey to Cambodia (13-26 Dec 2006). This time, we will be working on a joint community performance with social workers, community workers and counselors from Mercy Teams International (MTI). Tapestry will also be partnering MTI in a project with Healthcare Center for Children (HCC).
This is a purely voluntary effort from Tapestry members. If you will like to support us, or have a heart in helping the children of Cambodia, do contribute what you can to the Tapestry Playback Cambodia Fund.

For more information on how you can do this, call Anne Chua at 90068678.

Tapestry June 2006 Performance: Who Am I?

2006-05-06T00:42:00.000+08:00

Come and play!
Explore how we see ourselves in our daily lives and how others look at us.
Join us in Tapestry Playback Theatre's next performance:

WHO AM I?
3rd June 2006, Sat
8 pm – 9.30 pm
Blk 40A, Margaret Drive, level 2
(The Room Above Queenstown Hawker Centre)

Price: $15.00 *
*Part of the proceeds go to Playback Cambodia

(Purchase of more than 5 tickets and students – $12)

Email Eemien at tapestry.sg@gmail.com for more information about booking of tickets and queries.

PLAYBACK CAMBODIA Presentation
There will be a special presentation on Playback Cambodia during the tea-break. Please stay on to support this presentation.

Tapestry Playback Theatre (Singapore) will be embarking on another playback journey to Cambodia on 20-25 June 2006. This time, we hope to bring two customized workshops for social workers, community workers and counselors from Mercy Teams International (MTI) and other Non-Government Organizations. Tapestry would also be facilitating a playback workshop for a group of Cambodian children from MTI.

This is a purely voluntary effort from Tapestry members. If you believe in the ministry of Playback Theatre, and would like to support us, or have a heart in helping the children of Cambodia, do contribute in amounts of $10, $20, $50 to the Tapestry Playback Cambodia Fund.

For more information on how you could do this, call Anne Chua at 90068678.

2006-04-27T23:45:00.000+08:00

just a video note to say, missing you all this year!

Introductory Playback Theatre Workshop Series

2006-02-12T15:41:00.000+08:00

Come and discover a new way
to engage small groups of people!

Experience the therapeutic impact
of shared personal stories!

Energise your tired minds and bodies
through engaging theatre forms!

Venue: Room Above Queenstown Hawker Centre,
Block 40A, Margaret Drive, level 2
(the building is opposite the Queenstown Polyclinic)

Dates: 12, 19, 26 March, 2, 9, 16, 23 April 2006

Time: 5.30 – 8.30pm

Cost: $40 per session
(Must sign up for at least 4 consecutive sessions
to be registered in this course)

Sign up for all 7 sessions and receive a discount of 15%

Email: Anne at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to
register for this series of workshop sessions!

Hopes and Blessings From Our Friends!

2005-12-07T13:30:00.000+08:00

These are some of the hopes and blessings written by our friends during our last performance "Count Your Blessings!"

For those who missed our last performance for 2005, you can post your blessings or hopes for 2005 by leaving your comments.

Do watch out for our upcoming performances in 2006!

We had fun doing fluids and stories for our new friends who came for the performance on 3 Dec 2005. It was held at Kim's place and the atmosphere was just so christmasy!!!!

Thanks to all those who gave generously for our Cambodian trip, we raised a total of at least $250 in donations and sales of Cambodian products from the last two performances. This will be put to our common fund for our travelling expenses in Cambodia!

Do look out for this space for more photos on Count Your Blessings!

PERFORMANCE: 3 DEC - COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

2005-11-15T21:54:00.000+08:00

Count your blessings!
When upon life’s billows, you are tempest-tossed
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your blessings, name them one by one
May it surprises you and brings you life.

What could be the best way to end the year? Counting your blessings!

Come! Give your friends or members of your family sweet surprises by counting those precious moments together!

By sharing these moments, you are giving a precious gem to those whom you care and love. And for this moment of great courage, Tapestry Playback Theatre Group will re-enact your story sincerely and truthfully, and transform it to a piece of memory for you.

Date: Saturday, 3rd December 2005

Time: 8pm (Door will be opened for light tea refreshments
at 7pm)

Venue: Function Room 3 at Teresa Ville, Lower Delta Road.

DIRECTIONS:
From opposite Tiong Bahru MRT take Bus 195 or 123 (3 bus stops); From Harbor Front MRT, take Bus 65 and 855.

Price: $15.00 (Bulk purchase of 5 tickets and students – 10%)

Email JERRY at tapestry.sg@gmail.com for more information about booking of tickets and queries.

TAPESTRY’S CAMBODIA TRIP
YES! We are going to do PLAYBACK in Cambodia! Five members of Tapestry Playback Theatre (Singapore)are embarking on a playback journey to Cambodia. This is a voluntary program. We will be giving a three-day playback theatre workshop and organizing a children Christmas program in Cambodia.

If you believe in the ministry of Playback Theatre, and would like to support us, do assist us by contributing to our Playback Cambodia Fund (which will be collected at the next few Tapestry performances).

For more information on how you could do this, call Anne Chua at 90068678.

About Playback Theatre
This is a theatre form based on improvisation and it has been practice in over 30 countries in the world.

It was created by Jonathan Fox who believed in a spontaneous theatre that reflected back to a gathered audience their view of the world as they experienced it.

In a playback theatre performance, an audience member tells a real feeling or story from their life situations, chooses actors to play the different roles, and watches as their story is given artistic shape and coherence.

By telling and re-enacting these stories, Playback Theatre enables a community to get to know its members better.

It is all about respect, sharing real stories, connecting
Individuals to each other, and creating a deeper sense of community

For more information about playback theatre, please visit
www.playbacknet.org

Leave your comments or queries here at our blog!

The Playback Experience - Introductory Playback Workshop

2005-10-19T00:56:00.000+08:00

Dates: 9th Dec 2005 (Fri: 7.30pm – 10 pm), 10th - 11th Dec 2005 (Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm)

Cost: $280*

Training Venue: To be confirmed upon registration

* Sign up from 1st Nov 2005 to 15th Nov 2005, you pay $250 per person OR you pay $235 if you sign up with a friend from now till 30th Oct 2005.

Who should attend?

Through a three-day interactive process, participants will have the opportunity to be immersed in the rich atmosphere and dynamics of the playback experience. Participants will learn the basics of playback theatre, with opportunities to practice the key forms including -- scenes, fluid sculptures, and pairs. They will also explore the roles of the conductor and musician.

If you are looking for ways to engage a large crowd or specific groups of people in an interactive manner; learning and exploring on how playback can be utilized in your present work; searching alternative and creative ways to discuss community issues (eg.roles, relationships, family and work); or just want to get ideas to conduct fun and enjoyable warm-up activities, then THIS IS THE COURSE YOU WANT TO ATTEND!

This course is ideal for teachers, youth workers and social workers, counsellors, therapists and anyone who would like to learn a new theatre form which promotes improvisation, spontaneity and creativity!

Comments from Past Participants:

I appreciate the insights and the process of Playback Theatre. I learnt more about awareness and listening for the essence of the stories. Great Job, Anne and Jerry! Your efforts are appreciated and the facilitation was very clear. ~Mr. Aaron Ng, Church Worker~

Great workshop! I never attended such an interactive and participative workshop before! I would recommend this to my principal and get both of you to come to my school to run such a workshop for my students! ~Ms. Lee Ji Wen, Social Worker~

Fun! Cool! I realised one must come with an open mind and heart to benefit the most from what we have done in this workshop. ~Ms. Fiona Koh, Special Education Teacher~

I found out how Playback can be used in lessons and how it can be an avenue of "theatre". I found the hands-on session to be particularly useful.~Ms. Wee Jer Wen, Secondary School Teacher~

Words Don't Come Easy

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Words Don't Come Easy 19
Originally uploaded by K!Mberly.

22 more photos of the evening @ Flickr.com

Words Don't Come Easy

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Words Don't Come Easy 4
Originally uploaded by K!Mberly.

Oct 2005 Performance: WORDS DON’T COME EASY

2005-09-29T01:37:00.000+08:00

Have you ever felt like you wanted to say
something but couldn't quite bring it out?

Do you find it hard to communicate
some things? Perhaps too awkward,
too embarrassing, too personal?

Sometimes it is important to say it all out,
a time where there is no fear or judgement.

Come and share a feeling or a short story about
trying to communicate your feelings...

Tapestry Playback Theatre Group Presents

Words Don't Come Easy!

Date: Saturday, 1st October 2005

Time: 8pm (To be seated by 7.45pm )

Venue: Fei Yue Family Service Centre (Void Deck Training Room)

Block 280, Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 (Nearest MRT: Choa Chu Kang)

Price: $12.00 (Bulk purchase of 5 tickets and students – 10%)

Email JERRY at tapestry.sg@gmail.com for more information about booking of tickets and venue details.

Huh? What is Playback Theatre?

This is a theatre form based on improvisation and it has been practised in over 30 countries in the world.

It was created by Jonathan Fox who believed in a spontaneous theatre that reflected back to a gathered audience their view of the world as they experienced it.

In a playback theatre performance, an audience member tells a real feeling or story from their life situations, chooses actors to play the different roles, and watches as their story is given artistic shape and coherence.

By telling and re-enacting these stories, Playback Theatre enables a community to get to know its members better.

It is all about respect, sharing real stories, connecting individuals to each other, and creating a deeper sense of community

For more information about playback theatre, please visit www.playbacknet.org

Leave your comments or queries with this blog!

Poem: Let’s Watch by Gabriel Lee

2005-09-13T22:24:00.000+08:00

Flowing with such fluidity,
As if water flowing along
The river before merging
With the majestic waterfalls.

Such splendour, such intensity.
Such vibrancy, such awakening.
One’s senses come alive!
One’s senses come So alive!

Crashing upon the surface of
The waters below,
To the bottom of the waterfalls,
Never once losing shape.

The shape, not once
Has it lost.
Just collecting itself once more
And moving on again.

Never ceases to amaze,
How it crashed and yet
Not lose its shape
Not at all.

Though might be losing
In intensity
And speed
But not the shape.

This is how the story
Goes for Playback,
As the story is being
Played back.

The essence of it all,
Remains but
The intensity and speed
Might have had diminished.

For the teller,
That is how the healing
Starts right from
That point forth.

The essence of seeing
The scene unfold
Before his eyes
Right in front of him.

Though the memories might return,
They lose their intensity and speed
Of loss, pain, hurt and anger.
In place, peace reigns.

The healing has begun.
Welcome to Playback Theatre.
Welcome and
Let’s Watch.

Sunday's Timelines

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ANNE's

MICHAEL's

AGNES'

K!M's

CHRIS'

Jerry Louis, Actor and Trainer

2005-08-04T00:25:00.000+08:00

Greetings! I am Jerry, a good natured, bubbly but harmless, young and gorgeous guy! My friends know me as one who is full of nonsense but yet blessed with a nurturing heart. I guess it’s this genuine desire to be of service to people that has kept me in Tapestry Playback.

I started joining Tapestry without a clue of what I was getting myself into. Agnes, a college friend asked me to attend a full-day workshop conducted by Veronica Needa late last year. I just went by faith to attend the workshop. By the end of a day of playing fun games and learning about playback skills, I found that I really enjoyed myself! It was at this workshop that I saw my first playback performance and it was WOW! I thought to myself this was not an easy thing to do and there is no way I can do it, ie. to think on my feet. However, this started my love affair with playback theatre. I really wanted to challenge myself; to see if I could come up with a fluid sculpture on the spot. The first few times were freaky. I watched my fellow members offer their parts while I was left standing alone. I wished I had a hole to swallow me up. Gradually, I learnt that it was not about coming up with the best but just to offer. I feel very touched when I realise that the things that I can do in playback stories allow people to connect with one another on a deeper level.

Presently, I am a teacher working with children of multiple disabilities, after years of working in advertising and public relations. I enjoy watching movies and analyzing them... a hazard from studying it during university days. I love singing, hiking and camping. My dream is to backpack my way along the Silk Road and experience the vibrant cultures of this ancient route.

Anne Chua, Artistic Director and Principal Trainer

2005-08-04T00:13:00.000+08:00

Ha ha ha... I’m Ms Jolly
sometimes I can really be silly.

On most days, I am just downright bubbly;
many would say I am really friendly.

Just in case you are wondering,
yeah, I am truly meandering.

An educational therapist for special kids,
integrating learning and behavioural needs.

My work allows me to think on my feet,
any challenging behaviour is a special treat!

My heart is truly with Playback,
where my interests are merged in a neat stack!

On days where deep stories are told,
my life’s meaning begin to unfold.

As I learn more about how to play
A deeper yearning for knowledge each day

A little dream for many asian stories
sharing playback with neighbouring countries

For now, it’s workshops with kids and teens
creating awareness for playback scenes

So whenever I’m free, I would always try
To have tea with friends or get a good buy

Some days I would try my hand at making
Simple handmade crafts for giving

Reading adult books is my greatest torture
A simple children’s tale is a true adventure

I hope all these mutterings make sense
In true playback theatre’s essence

Agnes Law, Conductor and Founding Member (Currently on Study Leave)

2005-08-04T00:08:00.000+08:00

Hi, I'm a full time social worker. I coordinate family life theatre projects in which I use drama to share with people on family life messages. I also conduct playback theater workshops to help students and/ or families to share their family stories and watching them played out on stage. It is very rewarding to see participants open up and share their struggles at home and through this creative process to enable the individual/ the group to move forward and make some informed decisions for their lives. So how did I get initiated into Playback Theatre? I got bored with the present ways of doing social work. i was looking for creative ways to engage people. I chanced upon a website which told me about playback and it got me interested. I spent 10 days in a summer course on Playback Theatre in New Zealand in 2002 and I was totally won over. I knew instantly that Singapore has to see Playback! Hence, I brought my trainer, Beverly Hosking down the same year and conducted a three day workshop in Singapore. Playback allows me the freedom to engage my creativity and spontaniety to work with people but yet at the same time, it teaches me to be sensitive and to deal with differences in life. In order to de-stress, I chill out by taking naps, reading and listening to jazz. I love to watch arts performances whenever I can afford the extra bucks. :)

Asian Playback Gathering: 2 Special Performances

2005-07-28T01:47:00.000+08:00

Experience theatre with a Twist.

You choose to be a seat warmer or a storyteller.

The "R/A" Show

Date: 7th August 2005, Sunday

Venue: Golden Landmark Hotel Cost: $15

Time of Performances: 8pm. (Please be seated by 7.45pm)

Duration of shows: 90 mins (no interval)

Email Caroline at apgsg@yahoo.com.sg to purchase your tickets.

Catch playback practitioners from Hongkong, Macau,Taiwan, Nepal, India, Japan, Philippines and Singapore as part of the first ever Asian Playback Gathering held here.

Huh?! What is Playback Theatre?
This is a theatre form based on improvisation and ithas been practised in over 30 countries in the world!In playback theatre event, an audience member tells areal feeling or story from their life situations,chooses actors to play the different roles and watchesas their story is given artistic shape and coherence.It is all about respect, sharing real stories, connecting individuals to each other, and creating a deeper sense of community.

Disclaimer: This performance is rated 'G'

2005-07-27T03:02:00.000+08:00

Welcome to Tapestry Playback Theatre Singapore!

This is ze place for all of you who are curious

about Playback Theatre in Singapore.

Please come and visit this blog for updates

about upcoming workshops and performances in 2005/2006

TOO BUSY FOR YOU!

2005-05-28T09:16:00.000+08:00

This is new theatre form for me. I've been stretched this year with Tapestry Playback Theatre group to grow in improvisation. I like to think of Playback Theatre as "Who's Line is it Anyway" with a purpose. We take stories from the audience and play it back for them in different ways.

This coming Saturday is my second forray into a performance. Tapestry has been performing in Choa Chu Kang (that's pretty far out of the downtown area) but this time around it will be held in our new home. We are moving this Monday (We're spending our last 2 nights in Tampines among a LOT of boxes. (We're excited about the move to town!) Check out the view!

"TOO BUSY FOR YOU! - Life in Singapore"
Are you too busy for me? If you're reading from Singapore, come check it out and give me a housewarming by telling one of your stories about life in the fast lane of Singapore!

Emsemble: Agnes Law (Conductor)
Anne Chua (Actor / Musician)
Sia Ee Mien (Actor)
Kimberly Creasman (Actor)
Jerry Louis (Actor / Musician)

Date: Saturday 4 June 2005

Time: 8pm (Please be seated by 7.30pm)

Venue: Private Apartment in Teresa Ville,
1007, Lower Delta Road, #23-04

Ticket price: $10* pp
(Seats are limited, call early to avoid disappointment)

*Special 10% discount for groups of 5 and students
Confirmation of your tickets through cash / cheque payment within a
week of booking. Please call or sms Jerry at 90093679 if you would
have queries.

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"Till We Meet Again" Tapestry and Invited artists
have a great night playing back stories about
reunions and farewells.

September Birthday Babies

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