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Playback & Presence

Jun 11

Our recent weekend workshop on  Presence was fantastic.  We used Playback Theatre to touch on each participant’s ‘Presence’ and this enabled a very deep and personal exploration of Presence, and combined with other exercises, very rewarding.

So what is Presence?  We believe Presence can be seen as various interconnected elements. … >> Continue Reading This Entry

Say Yes to changes

Feb 22

2011 has started with a strong theme – CHANGE –

For a company of improvisers it’s surprising how fixed we can be about certain things.

Playback has maintained a pretty steady practice year after year, same rehearsal structure, performance space, style of performance and yes it’s good to have a… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Listening Skills

Nov 03

What does it take to listen well?  Do you think you listen well?

Two experienced trainers from Playback Theatre delivered a Listening Skills Workshop last weekend.  As you’re aware, good listening skills are vital to any Playback performance.

‘ A personal story told … creates an atmosphere of deep listening,… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Playback partners with IAP2-International Association for Public Participation

Jul 14

If you work to engage groups of people and communities in anyway then come to this event and meet others who do.
Stories about this experience will be shared, new perspectives gained and we hope for you to leave inspired!
Playback partners with IAP2 to engage, reflect, connect and inspire… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Live music from May 30 show!

Jul 05

We have recorded some of the improvised music from the May 30th show.
Eliona Rapaport was the improvising musican for the evening. We look forward to adding more after other performances.
Roll over for live link…Enjoy
Opening moment
A moment
Wild Women Gather

Open rehearsals-your chance to come and join in!

May 26

We, Playback Theatre Sydney, will be holding open rehearsals on Monday 12 July & Monday August 30.

This means if you have had experience in Playback, either working in another company or doing any of our or other Playback workshops then you can come and join in on our regular… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Auditions – Musician & Actors

Mar 30

Playback Theatre Sydney will be holding auditions in June 2010
If you are an actor or a musician wishing to do some innovative improvisational work and participate as a member of a group ensemble contact Playback on 0417065664, or email playback@playbacktheatre.com.au for more information and to register.

It is essential… >> Continue Reading This Entry