New Podcast Episode about the Intimacy Field, and Working in Florida

Larry Elkin of Palisades Hudson and I have been talking about recording this podcast for awhile, and we finally did it!

In this episode of “Something Personal” Larry and I, with host Amy, talk about the “what” and “how”, as well as the Florida-particular “where” of working as an Intimacy Coordinator and Intimacy Director.

There are also shout-outs to Thinking Cap Theatre’s “Lizzie” and “Cymbeline”, my big fall projects.

Silver Palm Award Gratitude

I am so honored to be receiving my 3rd Silver Palm- this time for choreography and performance of “The Dark” in The Impossible Task of Today at TheatreLab. I haven’t been on stage in nearly a decade, so to have this performance recognized is really lovely.

Here’s what the judges had to say:

Performance and choreography in The Impossible Task of Today at Theatre Lab. Nicole Perry played The Dark, a shadowy figure who haunts, comforts, and tortures the main character, a man who lost his wife in a mass shooting. Her beautiful, choreographed dance performance was undeniably one of the most riveting in recent years, giving soul and depth to a flawless production.

I think the Silver Palms are so special in our community, because the judges can truly pick anything and anyone to award. So to be chosen as one of those somethings and someones is very meaningful. I am grateful. And, I would be so silly to not take this opportunity to thank the folks who helped me create “The Dark”.

I am incredibly grateful for Matt Stabile and Iain Batchelor, who helped me create this role. Iain, who played Jack, was my constant companion, inspiration, foil, and playmate. For Matt to give me an opportunity not only to create, to but perform, was such an unexpected gift, and I hope I fulfilled his visions of “The Dark.” And, of course, Jeff Bower, who wrote Impossible Task, gave me such a gift and challenge in this cinematic character.

I know “The Dark” only achieved its effect because of the set design of Michael McClain, the lighting design of George Horrocks, and the sound design of Matt Corey. I mean, I had my own theme song, I came out of walls, and lights changed color as I moved. It was truly beautiful staging.

Then there was the incredible costume designed by Chelsea Tuffy that was so spooky, and added to the story (while giving me fun challenges like vision… jk. I could see.). And special thanks Tim Bowman, who literally had to dress and undress me and make sure I could see.

TheatreLab consistently has the best team of collaborators, and is one of my favorite places to work. The environment Matt, Cassie, Jill, Rose, Zoe, and Aubrey have created there is great.

And, Vaishnavi, Kailynn, and Anthony- you are just the best. The best. I’m so glad I got to play with you.

Last of the Red Hot Robots Review

This new, silly, campy show produced by Latiné Theater Lab is playing through Sept. 27 in Fort Lauderdale!

Check out our first review- that even mentions the Intimacy Director!

And another rave (and discussion of intimacy!).

See the Events page for ticket info.

Photo by Alex Gonozalez. Featuring L to R: Samuel Krogh, Wendy Chamorro, and Ryan Towsend.

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!

Gratitude for "The Impossible Task of Today"

Where to even begin this post of gratitude for “The Impossible Task of Today”….

Thank you, Jeff, for this story. Thank you, Matt, for trusting me with the Dark. I watched audiences cry, gasp, hold each other, sit in stunned silence as they spent 95 minutes in Jack’s grief. I am so honored to have been part of both the creative team and the cast that put this nearly-impossible task on the stage. Thank you both for your vision, direction, collaboration that helped me hold the nuances of protection.

Matt Corey and Chelsea Tuffy- thank you for being such amazing artists who made the Dark so much more with your sound and costume designs. You work brought so much more to mine and I am grateful.

George- one of my favorite onstage moments is when the Dark walks between Jack and Val and the lights go to red one by one as it passes by. A thrill every night to watch that tech transform the story.

Grace- thank you for being such a professional and caring ID, creating beautiful moments, and giving me this opportunity to take a different role.

Rose and Tim- it was so fun to get to be with you as an actor. Your support and professionalism are unmatched.

And the cast. Wow. Iain, Vaishnavi, Kaelyn, and Anthony, I am so, so grateful for your friendship, your fun, your absolutely every night stunning performances that I got to witness. You are all incredible actors and humans and brilliant, vulnerable performers. I could not be more humbled than by sharing the stage with you all.

Iain, special thanks for your collaboration. It was so fun to move and create with you.

And the entire TheatreLab team- Thank you for the amazing work you do. I always love playing with you.

Reviews of "The Impossible Task of Today"

I have been thrilled to be back onstage as an actor for the first time in a handful of years as The Dark in “The Impossible Task of Today” at TheatreLab. In addition to embodying this role, I created the choreography for the play, which is really 90 minutes of movement for The Dark!

I have to offer thanks and respect to scene partner Iain Batchelor, Director Matt Stabile, and playwright Jeff Bower, who also had invaluable movement input.

The play has been really well-received by the community and we’ve gotten some great reviews, too!

The New Pelican 4/14/25

South Florida Theater Magazine 4/9/25

South Florida Theatre on Stage 4/6/25

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!

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!