Dear Actor or Brilliant Ally,

As we carefully move back into theatrical spaces together it is important to add the new and necessary role of the Intimacy Captain (ICap). Much like a Dance Captain monitors the dance choreography of a show, or a Fight Captain reviews the fight choreography before performances, we must include an experienced individual who can review the intimacy included in a production to ensure the work of the hired professional Intimacy Choreographer remains intact for the duration of the production. It just makes sense.

So what does an ICap do?

An Intimacy Captain records the choreography of the hired Intimacy Choreographer and runs the intimacy call for precision before each performance. They also need to know about:

• Boundary check-ins
• Understanding notation of the choreography
• Unpacking the signs of the "showmance" and how it effects choreography
• How to communicate with the Stage Management team
• How to create an Intimacy Captain's "log"
• Bystander intervention
• How to recognize initial signs of trauma

So come and join this lively 3-hour course then take an applicable exam to earn your certificate for the class! Thank you for wanting to create Brave Space for your fellow actors. It takes all of us!

Best regards,

Ann James