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

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!

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.

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

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.

Spaces still available for Playback Sampler this Sunday!

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

Sign up early to avoid disappointment! Limited to 14 participants only!

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

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.

Events in the month of October!

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

Sign up early to avoid disappointment! Limited to 14 participants only!

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

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.

Pictures from Jamming 6 Sept 2009

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!

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