As acting teachers and coaches, our power can feel uncomfortable, holding both creative and destructive potential. How do we begin to confidently and sensitively manage this force? In this workshop we explore tools to recognize, balance and share power. We generate ideas to keep our spaces respectful and safe, discussing how to clearly define our role, set boundaries, and empower our students so that they can take creative risks. In the process, we increase our own ease and confidence as educators, and learn to sit in the discomfort that comes with power - eventually leading to exciting personal growth for our students and ourselves!
Niki Landau - C-Space Group Conflict Resolution / Mediation /AACE Member
Niki is a professional conflict resolver, acting teacher, actor and playwright. She is Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Theatre PANIK and founder of C-Space Group, an organization that creates space for compassionate conversations. Niki has participated in grassroots peace-building missions in the Middle East, mediates workplace and individual conflicts, leads listening circles, and offers training and coaching in conflict resolution skills. She melded the two disciplines of theatre and conflict in her award-winning play, Territories.
