Theatre from the Heart: Introduction to Playback Theatre (Raleigh-NC)

LOCATION: Raleigh, NC

Theatre from the Heart: Introduction to Playback Theatre
w/ Jill Eickmann, Noa Roth
Sunday, June 8th, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
$40 | Adults Only (18+)

Playback Theatre is a unique form of improvisational theatre in which audience members volunteer stories from their lives and see them played back on the spot. Performance artists utilize a range of theatrical techniques, movement, dialogue, and music to bring the shared stories to life. This dynamic, and participatory approach not only entertains but also fosters empathy, connection, and reflection, creating a collaborative and often transformative experience for both performers and audience members alike. In this interactive workshop, students will receive an introduction to playback theatre methodology and experience the beauty of using true stories as the base for improv. By exploring various playback formats and structures, actors will practice valuable skills and approaches to expand their improv artist’s tool bag.

NOA ROTH holds an MFA in film directing and a BA in Educational Theater from Tel Aviv University. Her debut documentary films were shown in Israeli TV channels. She instructs and acts in Playback theatre groups and has an extensive experience as a facilitator, teacher and director of drama groups over 30 years. Noa founded an Israeli playback ensemble as well as a led playback shows, classes and workshops in the Triangle area.

JILL EICKMANN is Leela Improv’s Co-founder and Artistic Director. Established in 2003 in San Francisco, Leela is a holistic improv training center and theatre company, now on two coasts (San Francisco and Raleigh.) She designed Leela’s 7 level curriculum focusing on Leela’s powerful mission of truthful, artistic play. Jill holds an MA in Drama Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies where she studied playback theatre with Playback Theatre director and drama therapist, Armand Volkas. She holds a BFA in Theatre-Acting from University of Florida and is a licensed marriage and family therapist, drama therapist and play therapist.

https://leela-nc.com/workshops/