Make the Change You Want to See
Welcome to our vibrant theatre community, where creativity knows no bounds and every voice is vital. Discover how you can use your skills as a theatre artist to engage communities in providing empathy, healing and deep connection.
Who we are
Welcome to our community of professional theatre artists who are committed to using their extensive knowledge and experience to meet the moment, They are developing and implementing practices that foster changes in our communities towards greater understanding of the “other.'“ increased empathy and well-boing. Join us in accessing these practices, learning new tools as you develop your own creative process. We're passionate about sharing inspiration and connecting artists, enthusiasts, and dreamers alike in a space that celebrates repairing our world through art.
Previous Events
STAGES OF CHANGE: THEATRE PRACTICES WORKSHOPS AT La MaMa ETC
A weekend of inspiring, embodied workshops with the finest facilitators in the field: Michael Rohd, Jessica Litwak, Derek Goldman, Liz Morgan, Hannah Fox and Daniel Banks. Practical skills in “In Your Shoes,” “Theatre of the Oppressed,” “Playback Theatre,” “Devising for Community Connection,” “State of Mind” and “The Fear Project.” An impactful series of experiences that provided tools for artists to use in their own practices. As Daniel Banks put it: “a space for reflection and growth.”
FROM: DNAWORKS NEWSLETTER:
DNAWORKS Co-Founder and Co-Director Daniel Banks led Devising for Community Connection at La MaMa's Stages of Change Workshop in New York City, a sold-out weekend exploring how theatre can spark empathy, healing, and community transformation.
Through storycircle practices, improvisation, and "slow art" approaches, Daniel guided participants in reimagining how creativity can deepen connection and calm the nervous system.
A heartfelt thank-you to David Diamond for organizing such an inspiring weekend and all who participated and helped create such a thoughtful, collaborative space for reflection and growth.
Julian Boal (right) with Sara Gallassini
ERIK EHN: Writing for Performance: A Workshop
Erik led a Collaborative, Care-ful session of writing for performance. With with individual writing & eventually in groups to create short, complete scripts. Themes emerged from what felt vital for artists to be considering now.
AN EVENING WITH JULIAN BOAL: The Augusto Boal Institute for the Escola Teatro Popular.
Imparting information about his new theatre school inspired a spirited conversation. His novel approach is engaging social services organizations in every aspect of the pedagogy of teaching about theatre.
Upcoming Events
One of our greatest playwrights and teachers left a legacy through her unique methods of teaching the art of playwriting. Learn from her prized colleagues about her process as you develop your own voice through your plays.
Wunderkind theatre artist, author and activist Milo Rau, will share his process in performance creation developed over years of interaction with artists of many countries and backgrounds.
Stages of Change: Sign-up and Payment
As a Gold Tier member, you will receive access to everything in the Silver Tier, as well as support from our mentors and access to the private learning community.
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