June Open Rehearsal - last one before we take a break...

Hi guys~!! Come join us at this June Open Rehearsal. It will be our last session before we take a break. =)

The first half of the session consists of drama activities and learning a Playback form. In the second half, we will put everything together, share our stories, and give these stories artistic shape through improvisation.

This is a wonderful space to connect with one another, and to share our stories in this Theatre of Neighbours. Come and explore Playback Theatre, and have a chance to practise the different roles like the musician, the actor or the storyteller!

So do come dress comfortably and be ready to have fun.

Join us at the Toa Payoh Central Community Club Dance Studio (Opposite the library @ 93 Toa Payoh Central Singapore 319194).

We hope to accommodate as many of you as we can, but have limited space, so get your ticket now at http://june2018or.peatix.com!!

This event is free but please support our practice with a small donation.

Friends from the Deaf Community are welcome to join us. Please email us at tapestry.sg@gmail.com to tell us early so that we can arrange for Sign Language interpretation.

Email us at tapestry.sg@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.

Last Open Rehearsal for 1st half of 2016

Hey everyone!

Our next Open Rehearsal is coming and it is going to be the last Open Rehearsal in the first half of 2016. The next Open Rehearsal will be months later, so don't miss the chance to come play with us.

We have a performance in May - Clocks & Cockroaches. Come and have great fun with us. Tickets for the May show can be purchased here -> http://clocksandcockroaches.peatix.com/

Like the previous Open Rehearsals, we will continue learning other short forms in Playback Theatre. We will do a little bit of teaching in the first half of the session followed by sharing our stories and improvising together.

Come and explore Playback Theatre, and have a chance to practise the different roles like the musician, the actor or the storyteller!

Join us at the Toa Payoh Central Community Club Dance Studio (Opposite the library @ 93 Toa Payoh Central Singapore 319194), 7 - 9.30pm.

If you are at curious about what this community theatre is all about, join us and bring a friend too!

We hope to accommodate as many of you as we can, but have limited space, so get your ticket now at apr2016or.peatix.com

This event is free but please support our practice with a small donation. Limited space~!

Friends from the Deaf Community are welcome to join us. Please leave a comment on our Facebook page to tell us. Sign Language interpretation will be available.

Email us at tapestry.sg@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.

Words from our Retreat 2012 (4)

This is the 4th in a series of poems/musings/prose/text, penned by our members during our retreat in November. The theme was Tapestry. This one is by Wendy. 

Look out for the rest coming up soon!

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by Wendy

Fragments of grey

rainbow awaits

Biting our fears

we thread the threads

Together we perfect the imperfect

Words from our Retreat 2012 (3)

This is the 3rd in a series of poems/musings/prose/text, created by our members during our retreat in November. This one is by Jerry.

27th October 2012 Open Rehearsal

Dear friends of Tapestry,

Let's gather again for our next Open Rehearsal!

Date: 27th October 2012

Time: 7pm-9pm

Venue: Toa Payoh Central Community Club Mini-theatre

93 Toa Payoh Central Singapore 319194 

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. Please register at tapestry.register@gmail to reserve your slot now! 

Do help us to support the practice of this community theatre with a suggested donation of $5 or more. =)

Thank you and see you soon.

"Saying Hello" by Encounter Playback Theatre and Tapestry Playback Theatre

How do you say hello?

Do you remember the first person you said hello to in Singapore?

Whose hello do you look forward to the most?

Who do you wish you could say hello to right now?

You're invited to a one-night only special joint performance, by Encounter Playback Theatre (Hong Kong) and Tapestry Playback Theatre (Singapore)!

7th October 2012  |  6PM

The Arts House (Blue Room)

Free!

By invitation or registration at tapestry.register@gmail.com only.

Through theatre improvisation, watch your stories come alive! Witness the warmth, joy, frustration, anxiety, hopes and myriad voices of those of us living and working overseas.

Click the poster for more information! 

"If I could exchange my life with someone else's, it would be Bob Marley's."

"If I could exchange my life with someone else's, it would be Bob Marley's."

Our Sept show is "If I Could...". Details coming real soon.

The Playback Experience (A playback theatre workshop)

What is Playback Theatre?

Playback Theatre (PBT) is a form of improvisational theatre created by Jonathan Fox. It is practised in over 50 different countries in the world. PBT is grounded in everyday life and stories, where the spontaneous enactment of personal experience builds connection between people by honouring the dignity, drama and universality of their stories. It is an exhilarating and often moving process that draws on the real-life experiences of audience members and then immediately re-enacts these stories using all the technique of theatre arts.

PBT has been used in many different settings including public theatres, schools, community events, therapy settings and even corporate contexts. (Check out www.playbackcentre.org for more information about playback theatre global news and further training)

Who should attend?

Through a fun and explorative process, participants will have the opportunity to be immersed in the rich atmosphere and dynamics of Playback Theatre. Participants can learn some basic forms of playback theatre to contain significant moments and feelings of personal stories.

If you are looking for new ways to engage a large crowd or specific groups of people in an interactive manner; learning how playback can be utilized in your present work; discover 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 for new groups, then THIS IS THE COURSE YOU WANT TO ATTEND!

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

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~

Open Rehearsal (October)

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)

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.

Our next show! Home is where the heart is.

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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.

March Open Rehearsal

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!

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

New Beginnings...

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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

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

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

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!

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.