The human voice is a powerful instrument that Playback actors can use for evoking atmosphere, meaning and emotional depth. By liberating our authentic voices, we are able to bring a rich dimension of artistry to the stories we enact on stage.
In this workshop, we will experience some of the vast potential that voice offers to Playback actors and musicians. Rather than striving for ‘perfect’ or ‘pleasant’ sound, we will welcome and embrace the multitude of colors and textures our voices are capable of producing. We will also explore how specific Playback Theatre forms can be
enhanced through the stronger presence of voice.
Dates
21-24 September 2022
Time
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Cost
1000 EGP
Venue
Dawar Arts, 16 Adly St, 3 rd Floor, Downtown Cairo, Egypt
Language
The language of delivery will be English with Arabic translation.
Eligibility
To join this workshop, it is necessary to have completed a basic training (of at least 30 hours) in Playback Theatre beforehand.
Attendance Policy
For the benefit of group process, punctuality and full attendance is required. We therefore ask you to apply only if you can commit to arriving on time and attending all sessions of the workshop. Child care arrangements, work related meetings, medical appointments, etc. must be organized outside of workshop times.
Phone use is not permitted during training times. If you are unable to commit to these conditions then you
are advised to defer registration at this time.
Application Process
Step 1: Applicants must complete the following online application form:
https://forms.gle/vNiBESgprhYqZxsb7
Step 2: Selections will be announced on, or before September 1st.
Step 3: Selected applicants can finalize their registration by paying the program fee.
Payment Methods
Cash at Dawar, or
Vodafone cash : 01096144097
If we do not receive your payment on, or before September 3rd, your place will be given to someone else.
Cancellation Policy
10 days before the beginning of the program: full refund.
72 hours before the beginning of the program: 50% refund.
24 hours before the beginning of the program: no refund.
Facilitator
Ben Rivers, PhD, RDT/BCT is a psychotherapist, social worker and applied theatre practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the fields of mental health and community service. He has taught and practised in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, working extensively with refugees and other communities impacted by political violence and collective trauma. Ben is the Founder of Dawar Arts and Dawar Kitchen (Cairo, Egypt) and Co-Director of the Arab School of Playback Theatre (Adonis, Lebanon). He holds a PhD from the University of New England, Australia. His thesis explored the use of Playback Theatre for cultural activism and collective trauma response in Occupied Palestine. Ben has published book chapters and academic articles in professional journals and has presented at conferences and universities around the world. Ben is a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) and Board Certified Trainer (BCT) with the North American Drama Therapy Association. He is an
Accredited Playback Theatre Trainer through the Centre for Playback Theatre, New York. Ben was born in Scotland and is a citizen of the UK and Australia. He lives, works and travels between continents.