Consent and Boundaries in Public Spaces

A few weeks ago, a book/cosplay event took a dark turn when 2 performer guests were harassed/followed/dare we say assaulted by attendees. The podcast “Mind of Sai Marie” with seasoned event professional and writer Sai Marie, did an episode on the importance of consent in public spaces, that really piqued my interest. I reached out to Sai Marie to thank her for sharing this story, and to see if she would like to have a conversation about consent and boundaries. And she agreed!

So here is our conversation about consent and boundaries, especially when the “traditional social contract” is altered.

"Integrating Consent Practices in Dance Education"

I am especially honored to be mentioned by name, with several citations and with the words, "Perry has taken a particularly leading role..."in this article in the latest issue of the Journal of Dance Education. Thank you. Being seen in this way means so much.

Also glad to see Intimacy Direction in Dance included and to be alongside my colleagues Rocío Mendez, Adi Cabral, and Brooke M. Haney.

The article is available to NDEO members or if your institution has access to Taylor and Francis journals here.

Review for "Mud" at Latiné Theater Lab

Mud is such an iconic play of abstract, theatrical, modern work. It was my pleasure to create the intimacy and violence for this inaugural performance of the new Latiné Theater Lab in South Florida!

Check out our review here.

A few production photos are also up on my Work Samples page!

All the Natalie Portmans review

I was honored to be the movement director (handling intimacy, fights, and dance) for All the Natalie Portmans at Thinking Cap Theatre. Check out the production’s review in South Florida Theater Magazine here.

New Podcast Episode Featuring Nicole Perry discussing Psychological Safety at Work

My dear friend and past theatre colleague Rebecca Vickers has a podcast called “Bad Bosses, Great Leaders” and she interviews leaders from a variety of industries to offer their insights and advice on what makes a leader, not just a boss.

Rebecca and I talked about psychological safety- what it is, how to create it and why it’s important.

Check out “Psychological Safety, Vulnerability, and Encouraging Creative Leadership” now here, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dancing with an Ex?

Dance Magazine offers some perspectives and advice with their new article, featuring some words of wisdom from me.

My favorite: Keeping things professional is essential, even in a workplace that emphasizes expressivity. “We’re constantly tapping into our emotions to tell a story,” Perry says. “That mindset of ‘I’m at work now’ is really important.

Feature on Canvas Rebel

Here’s an interview with me talking about some important things to consider when learning to become an Intimacy Professional.

Want to be an Intimacy Professional?

Join us at IPEC (the Intimacy Professionals Education Collective ) for 3 learning and/or accreditation in tracks:

Intimacy Coordinator

Intimacy Director

Intimacy Educator

Our Section 1 courses are now available! Look for Section 2 coming in February, and Sections 3-5 coming soon!

Have questions? Use the contact page on IPEC’s website or on this website, as I am one of the teachers!

More about Books

While I do have a book of my coming out (see below), I’ve also contributed to a couple that were published recently.

My colleagues and friends Elaine and Heather have a great book for dance and theatre teachers on incorporating consent-forward practices into the classroom. I was honored that they wanted to interview me for it, and extra-honored that when the New York Public Library interviewed them about the book, one of my quotes (one of my favorite things to say!) was featured. See the interview and get Consent Practices for Performing Arts Education.

Besides being interviewed for that book, and Intimacy Coordinator’s Guidebook which came out earlier in 2024 (see post about it below), I wrote a chapter for the latest installment in Routledge’s Applied Theatre series, Applied Theatre and Gender Justice! This book offers case studies and tools for using theatre to make the world a better place. This just came out and is on sale until January 6, so get it now!

Talking about Choreography

I have an interview up with VoyageMIA talking about choreography. It’s one of the “Hidden Gems” on their website.

Review for The Fantasticks at Island City Stage

I was really honored by the mention of my role as both ID and choreographer on this new version of The Fantasticks currently up at Island City Stage. (so much so, you can find that quote all over this website now….).

Check it out here.

Review for Lovesong at Thinking Cap Theatre

I had the honor and collaborative joy of serving as intimacy director and movement director for Lovesong at Thinking Cap Theatre in their new space in Hollywood.

South Florida Theatre Magazine review

All the Folks that Need to Share my Silver Palm- Part 2

It is such a lovely honor to receive a Silver Palm, because it come from my colleagues! Congratulations to everyone making art in South Florida (it is not the easiest sometimes….), and especially to the other honorees listed here!

But I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the folks involved in these productions I am being honored for. My work only works when it supports the story and the actors can confidently embody it.

Read More

All the Folks that Need to Share my Silver Palm- Part 1

I am so honored to have the South Florida Theatre Community offer me a Silver Palm for my Intimacy work over the last year. I am very grateful for the way the community has embraced this work.

Read More

Reviews for "Have You Seen Boomer" at LakeHouseRanchdotPNG

It’s not often my work gets mentioned in reviews. It’s even more rare to have substantial comments on it appear. So I feel really excited that the 3 reviews published for the absurdist “Have You Boomer?” kicking of LakeHouseRanchdotPNG’s third season have not only included my name, but some great commentary as well.

Miami Herald

When the Lights Go Out (a Miami events website)

South Florida Theatre Magazine

The show closes Sept. 1, so get your tickets now!

I am so grateful to Karina Batchelor-Gomez for being a clear and generous collaborator and Brandon Urrutia for having me back at the Ranch.

And of course, Richard K. Weber and Bianca Utset, for making me look good while you do all the hard work of telling this story in such nuanced, embodied ways. Thank you.

Reporting Resources for if you Experience Unsafe Working Conditions as a Performer

Actors' Equity Workplace Safety Resources for Harassment, Bullying, Abuse or other unsafe work environments: 

AGMA

SAG-AFTRA reporting and resources website

Live Arts 23-24 Season Wrap

This week I have production meetings for 3 shows in organizations 24-25 theatre seasons, so it seems like a good time to wrap 23-24!
-3 shows as an ID (one was both dance and intimacy) that played out of state
-15 professional productions creating dance, intimacy, and/or violence
- 6 shows in educational settings with intimacy or dance by me
And 24-25 is off to a strong start!

Book Drop!

My first, and definitely not my last, book contribution combining my work in intimacy direction and dance is now available.

Check out “The Intimacy Coordinator’s Guidebook”, edited by Brooke M. Haney, with contributions from professionals in various specialties. My contributions can be found in chapter 16, specifically on academic dance and touch in dance. My contributions are alongside those of Intimacy Direction in Dance co-founder, Sarah Lozoff.

Order your copy today!

News for Intimacy Professionals (and those who need them!) in Florida

Florida Intimacy Professionals (FLIP) is pleased to announce their launch of an online database for qualified Intimacy Directors and Coordinators in Florida. The organization was created by professionals in live (theatre, opera, and dance) and recorded (film and TV) entertainment to promote the use of Intimacy Professionals, and also to demonstrate best practices in the entertainment industry. These professionals, specially trained in movement for story-telling and creating moments of contact, uphold performer boundaries while fulfilling the creative vision of the director.

Read More