Story Quilts: Diversity in Action Project

[Robert Osborne/Mark Stevens]

Hello,

I would like to introduce you to a new community development project in
Vancouver, B.C. one that will also coming to Vancouver Island in the next
several months.

Some of you may be familiar with the process of Playback theatre
(www.playbacknet.org) and how it supports community members to share
cultural stories, stories of healing and bridge building.

This November 27th and 28th, 2004 we will be hosting an introductory
Playback Theatre workshop with the intention of building a new core company
based on diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. It is hoped that these
initial leaders will then bring this work into their own community and
develop their own Playback theatre troupe to support the challenges their
own community face. This core group of educators, activists, artists and
cultural leaders would then act as a resource and advocate for the many
other cultural community groups in development. In this way we hope to build
up a network of troupes each standing strong in their cultural pride and
support diverse communities to come together through the inspiration of
story.

If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in this
exciting project please consider attending the introductory workshop and
think tank session.

Sincerely,
Robert Osborne
Playback Theatre Director
www.playbacktraining.com


Introductory Playback Theatre Workshop


Explore your creative potential while serving your community!

Join a new theatre company!

Embark on a new creative adventure!



In these two fun-filled days you will:

.  learn the basic forms and techniques of Playback theatre

.  share personal stories in safe, profound and life-changing ways

.  stretch the bounds of how you express yourself at home, at work, in all
your relationships


Play with community-minded participants. No experience is necessary.
For those with no previous acting experience all that is required is:


.  your curiosity and willingness to explore your spontaneous creativity

.  a playful spirit

.  your own unique life experiences



Join this new theatre company

There are hundreds of Playback companies and artists around the world in
over 35 countries.

Join Vancouver's exciting new Playback Theatre Company.


Following the workshop you will have an opportunity to join one of two new
Playback Theatre Companies. There will be a post workshop time to discuss
future endevours for creating your own community troupe.


Interview for a Public Performance Theatre Company:


.  deepen and fine-tune your Playback skills with weekly rehearsals

.  explore the concept of the shamanic actor

.  serve your community through powerful, theme-based, public performances



Join a Personal Exploration Theatre Company:


.  strengthen the connection to your intuitive knowing

.  nurture your story-loving spirit

.  explore your creative potential

.  play with like-minded adventurers



Playback Theatre

Playback is a form of theatre unlike any other. It changes lives and
enriches communities. It is fun, daring and creates profound transformation
inparticipants and audiences alike.


Participants tell real life stories with the support of a conductor or
emcee. The storyteller chooses other participants to play the "characters"
in his/her story. The conductor then says "Watch!". Music begins and the
Playback is underway.


Through spontaneous scene-work incorporating movement and music, the
essential elements of each story are brought back to life.


Dates and Times


Nov 27 and 28, 2004

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM


Cost

$250.00 - full registration

$200.00 - early-bird registration

                (before Nov 1st, 2004)


Location

5475 Dunbar St (at 39th Ave)
Vancouver, British Columbia



To register contact


Doug Hilton (Vancouver)

604-216-6864

Doug at DougHilton.com

www.DougHilton.com


or for more information:

Robert Osborne (Salt Spring)

250-653-0036

farmboys at saltspring.com

www.playbacktraining.com


Director's Biography

Robert Osborne works as an international actor, director, Playback theatre
trainer and a facilitator of community oriented projects. In 1992, Robert
brought Playback Theatre to the West Coast. Since then he has established a
series of Playback companies and produced ground breaking work in prisons,
recovery centres, churches, business offices, in the forest and on the
street. Please visit www.playbacktraining.com for more information.