Words from our Retreat (7)

This is the 7th in a series of poems/musings/prose/text, penned by our members during our retreat in November on the theme of Tapestry. This one is by Michael. 

Poem in Retreat 25th Nov 2012

It's an idea, a concept, a reality. 

It's a group, a team, a family.

It's a pain, a longing, and a joy.

It's a thorn in my soul 

It's a place in my heart.

Sometimes we fight,

sometimes we're tight.

Sometimes we're awesome,

sometimes tiresome.

Sometimes we tear,

sometimes we fear.

It's a thorn in my soul 

It's a place in my heart 

Outline of Apprentice Programme

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

Tapestry at Buddhist Fellowship Youths Theatre Camp

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!