Friday, June 27, 2014

Playback Theater invite from Talibah Mateen

You and your colleagues are invited to attend a workshop:
Signature Skill Workshop: Playback Theatre
The Project for Community Transformation enhances the work of Milwaukee’s citizens and community organizations already involved in community transformation. 
Tuesday, July 15
5:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Body & Soul Healing Arts Center
3617 N. 48th St., Milwaukee

Includes a light supper. Program concludes by 7:30 p.m. Donations of at least $5 per event help cover expenses. 
In Playback Theatre, people speak about true life experiences which are then creatively re-enacted on the spot. Participants will learn how Playback creates a space for generous listening and creative storytelling, and learn where it can be applied to community engagement and dialogue in community organizations and projects.

Facilitators:
James Murrell is a community educator of youth and adults in creative improvisation in theatre and music, anti-racism and restorative justice circle process. He is the founder and director of Playback Milwaukee Theatre Company, an improv theatre company about "weaving our stories into community." He holds a doctoral degree in mathematical modeling/complex systems theory. James combines years of research on social collaboration and learning, creative performance practice, and professional and community-based teaching experience towards building social engagement and transformation.

Yvette Murrell is a dynamic catalyst in the community for compassionate social change. She is a facilitator, consultant and life coach for people in non-profit and government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions.
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Register by Thursday, July 10.
Upcoming Workshops
Lessons and coaching for community building skills. Learn more.
  • October 14 – Community Conversations Method
  • November 11 – Reflection Practices

Each event begins at 5:15 p.m. with a light supper, continues at 6:00 p.m. with the program and concludes by 7:30 p.m. 
 
To learn more or register, visit the Project for Community Transformation website.

Save the Date!

Citywide Network: Milwaukee's Economy and Employment
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Location: TBA 
5:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Community leaders of various civil society organizations will focus on strategies for building local economies to meet local needs. Participants will have opportunities to talk with and learn about initiatives for access to jobs, financial literacy, financial policy regulations as well as affordable housing and transportation. Learn more.
 

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