Playback Rhapsody - Lion City Zootopia

Hello guys!

Welcome back to our Playback Rhapsody Series, our free shows for the community!

Playback Rhapsody Series is Tapestry's community engagement initiative, in addition to our ticketed performances, Open Rehearsals, and Training Workshops. 

We hope this can be a platform for community-building through the sharing of stories! It is also a valuable opportunity for our team to build skills and chemistry, particularly for members (old and new) who want to practice new roles.

Our upcoming Playback Rhapsody session - Lion City Zootopia is happening on 21st April 2018, 7pm at Toa Payoh Central Community Club, Dance Studio level 2 (Opposite the library @ 93 Toa Payoh Central Singapore 319194). 

Come join us to hear and share stories of encountering animals in Singapore!

We hope to accommodate as many of you as we can, but there are limited spaces, so get your ticket now at https://lioncityzootopia.peatix.com

The event is free, but please support our practice with a donation. =)

Friends from the Deaf Community are welcome to join us! (Please leave a comment on our Facebook page to inform us if you're keen. Sign Language interpretation is available.)

Email us at tapestry.ticketing@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Thank you and see you soon!

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Playback Theatre. The power of stories. Any story. All stories. Someone shares a moment, and the performers will playback it back, with movement, sound, music, cloth and embodiment. Any life moment is played - happy or sad, hilarious or humdrum. It can produce change, new insights and feelings, and even transformation, through the atmosphere of affirmation, creativity and reflection.

This event is supported by Toa Payoh Central Community Club and PassionArts.

Photos from the Aug Open Rehearsal

The idea of open rehearsals has always been a platform for us to advocate for Playback Theatre, and to have a space for us to connect and play with people who have learnt Playback, but do not have a  group to practise with. 

Each and every time, we're touched by the generosity of people, and the oneness and feel of community that Playback can create. 

We truly hope this community grows. And more and more people will get to know this wonderful craft that can help make the world a better place. 

See you at our Open Rehearsals in 2018!

Coming together and connecting.

Learning about Corridors, a narrative short form used in Playback Theatre.

In an open rehearsal, anyone can take the stage and try out the different dramatic structures (forms) we use in Playback Theatre.

Thank you everyone for coming to our last OR of 2017. We're privileged to share this space with you, and to hear your stories. 

Photos from If This Isn't Love

Thank you everyone for your support at If This Isn't Love. Here are some comments we gathered from the audience. Enjoy the photos! 

Audience Comments:

“Amazing acting and theatre work. Such amazing teamwork. Well-oiled team. Very emotive and heart wrenchingly real. Appreciate the talent filled with commitment to the art form.”

“Portrayed each story accurately and the teamwork was amazing!! This is an excellent way for us to come to terms with our feelings. i.e. seeing it unfold with our eyes. It's very therapeutic and helpful.”

“Splendid, wonderful performance. Certain aspects of the stories shared had shone through the performance. The light music accompaniment and fabric used were on point. I think though there could have been more audience engagement at the back though. It is truly the most remarkable playback theatre performance I have got to see.”

“It was great! The stories were well performed and the facilitator was very experienced and sensitive. The actors and musician worked well together. Such a great team!”

Stories for Change – Playback Theatre Core Training

Tapestry Playback Theatre will be holding a Core Training workshop in April 2015. The details are below. Email us at tapestry.register@gmail.com for registration and enquiries! 

26th October Open Rehearsal

Dear friends,

Thank you for coming to My Queenstown Festival Show last month. If you want to find out more about Playback, please join us on 26th October and play with us!

We welcome one and all to join our little community in exploring playback theatre in an open, safe and informal space.

Come and be a storyteller, an actor or a musician! Or simply come and have fun! We are a bunch of friendly and cheerful people! :)

But do book your slot fast, because as much as we hope to accommodate everyone, our space is limited!

Register now at www.amiando.com/OctOR

We hope you can also help support the practice of this community theatre with a small donation when you come! Thanks and see you soon!

Tapestry Playback Theatre is back with The Playback Experience!

Tapestry Playback Theatre is back with The Playback Experience! 

Email us at tapestry.register@gmail.com for a detailed brochure. 

Sign up now, if you want to:
~ learn the basic forms of Playback Theatre
~ learn how to use Playback Theatre in your current work
~ look for new ways to work with your target group
~ explore effective methods of community dialogue
~ learn and practise improvisation
~ learn sociometry and theatre games

Who should attend?
~ social workers
~ counselors
~ therapists
~ community theatre/applied drama practitioners
~ Actors
~ People interested in Playback Theatre!

How Much?
$355 per pax
Early bird discount (until Aug 25th) -$315
Come with a friend - $315/- each

When?
25th Oct 2013 – 6:30pm to 10pm
26th Oct 2013 – 9am to 6pm
27th Oct 2013 – 9am to 6pm
Participants must attend all sessions.

Classes will only be confirmed with a minimum of 10 participants.

Notice will be given not later than 2 weeks before the classes begin.