Playback Theatre Leadership is the culmination of the first 4 levels of the Centre’s Curriculum Pathway. Graduation from this class is compulsory for practitioners who want to apply to become an Accredited Trainer in Playback.
The PT Leadership course now includes a ten-week Online Study Segment taught by Jonathan Fox, typically taking place prior to the active intensive.Through online interaction and discussion, students will get to know each other while studying aspects of the work, including history of PT and company life.
Students will gather in person for the two-week intensive taught by experienced teachers.
This advanced, comprehensive, in-depth course provides a chance for participants from different regions to share their playback theatre experience in an atmosphere of collegiality and commitment. It will emphasize skill building, especially in conducting challenging situations. It will teach how to balance spontaneity, story, atmosphere, and guidance, to achieve effective Playback Theatre workshops and performances.
It will also confront the issues that face Playback leaders, such as company life, performance standards, and community relations. We will share the joys of our playback journeys, and also study what happens when playback goes wrong. The curriculum will include ethics as well as practical examples of PT at work.
To be eligible for the Diploma, students must complete the Online Study Segment and the independent Study Project. There is more information on preparing to attend PT Leadership here.
