Talking Boundaries: Essential Communication Tools for Theatre Artists
“Boundaries” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. But what, exactly, IS a boundary? And how can you best communicate yours?
Actors, singers, and dancers are all called upon to enter rehearsals and performances vulnerable and open. Sometimes we play roles of people who do terrible things, or explore themes that can activate previous traumas or negative experiences. And, we all have different needs and expectations when we go to work!
Boundary practices can support performers in all genres in separating “the work” from “the artist”. In this 1.5 hour workshop we will use lecture, personal reflection, interactive exercises, and group discussions to define boundaries and practice communicating them professionally. We will also explore accountability and communication when things go wrong. Each participant will leave with tools and resources to enter the next performance process with clarity and confidence.
While this workshop is meant for performers, teachers of performance may also benefit from these tools to help students think through boundaries and closure.
From Page to Stage: a Program of Short Plays and Musicals
City Theatre and DCMA Present
From Page to Stage: A Program of Short Plays and Musicals
Enjoy a series of short plays as NSU students team up with award-winning, professional theatre company City Theatre. For more information, contact Alex Alvarez at aalvare1@nova.edu
Directors: Alex Alvarez, Margaret Ledford, Nicole Perry
Music Director: Caryl Fantel
Choreographer: Nicole Perry
Intimacy Choreographer: Grace Cirillo
Carbonell Awards
The 45th Annual Carbonell Awards will be presented at an entertainment-packed ceremony on Monday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311.
Tickets are only $32 each (including the facility fee) and are now available for purchase by calling 954.777.2055 or online at https://www.showpass.com/annual-carbonell-awards/.
American Association of Theatre Educators National Conference
I will be virtually presenting at this year’s AATE conference!
We’re bringing Creating Consent Based-Spaces to this year’s conference. Whether you are in RI at the conference or in your living room, you can join in this session.
Sliding Scale. Register here.
The Director as Collaborator- Workshop
During this workshop, Bill will share his own process for bringing more collaboration to direction, then invite Nicole to join him to discuss how they worked together.
Consent in Creative Practice Workshop
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR EVERYONE WANTING TO MAKE PERFORMANCE SPACES SAFER SPACES!
Consent-Based Practices in Youth Theatre- part of AATE
AATE (American Alliance for Theatre and Education) is offering their national conference virtual and on a sliding scale.
The date and time listed is of this session but the conference goes all weekend.
Register here.
Self-Advocacy for Theatre Workers
Self-Advocacy for Theatre Workers
Monday July 12 at 7:00 PM
This panel discussion, led by Nicole Perry, local choreographer and intimacy director, will cover advocating for yourself as a theatre professional, no matter what part of the industry you work in — from actor to administrator to playwright to stage manager. How can you stick up for yourself and maintain your own mental health? Panelists include Christina Alexander, Kent Chambers-Wilson, Jessica Kaschube, Marj O’Neill-Butler, and Jesus Quintero.
Reserve Tickets Here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10785046
Consent-Based Practices in Youth Theatre
As part of the Children, Youth and Performance Conference hosted by York University.
I will update the event with the schedule of this session when it becomes available.
Registration is now open. Register here.
Power Dynamics in the Rehearsal Room- FREE session!
For theatre and dance teachers.
As part of the ARTs + Change Conference hosted by the University of Rochester.
Register on their website, plus see all the other amazing sessions!
There It Is - Monologues in Performance- from Momentum Stage
A performance of monologues by Orlando playwright Ricardo Soltero-Brown. Starring South Florida actors!
Directed by Carey Brianna Hart, Damien Matherson, and Nicole Perry.
Featuring:
Stephon Duncan, Ernesto Gonalez, Aletta Kemp, Marlo Rodriguez, and more!
Tickets go on sale May 1.
Get the info here.
Power Dynamics in the Rehearsal Room and Agency, Boundaries, and Consent for Performers
For Drexel University Faculty, Staff, and Students only.
Get the details here.
Ethics and Pedagogy of Teaching with(out) Touch
I am very pleased to offer a condensed version of this class through the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies across 3 Saturdays in March.
Psychology of the 8 Laban Effort Actions
Hosted by Western NY Stage Combat.
LABAN FOR THEATRE: USING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERPRETATIONS OF THE 8 EFFORT ACTIONS
October 6th at 7pm
Many actors are familiar with the 8 Effort Actions of Laban (punch, float, slash, glide, dab, wring, flick, press). But, understanding the psychological interpretations that correlate with the movement can bring another level of depth to your character work. Join Nicole Perry, MFA, CLMA for this free class to learn more about the psychology of movement.
Social Distance Showdown- Creating and Ethics and Pedagogy of Teaching with(out) Touch Session
This online course will help you examine your methods of teaching, and create an “Ethics and Pedagogy of Touch” as a Movement Specialist. Created to address concerns of Consent, Student Empowerment, and COVID-19. This is a self-reflective session.
Notation for Movement Specialists
Part of the Women’s Theatre Festival Con!
The ease of video recording has meant that documenting dance and/or blocking has taken a technological turn. However, for prompt books and nuance, a written record may be able to record the intent and priorities of the creator in addition to movement. This workshop is an introduction to using Laban Motif Writing and Notation to document movement onstage–great for directors, choreographers, fight/intimacy choreographers, and stage managers!
NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Please visit our Eventbrite to purchase a ticket.
This session will begin at 3:00 pm ET on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020.
Its link to join will only be visible to those registered and signed in to their Sched account.
Laban in Performance
Part of the Women’s Theatre Festival Con.
Many actors are familiar with the 8 Effort Actions of Laban (punch, float, slash, glide, dab, wring, flick, press), but truly understanding the psychological interpretations that correlate with the movement can bring another level of depth to your character work. By understanding correlating Jungian psychological factors, participants will learn to express how their characters invest mental and/or physical energy.
NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Please visit our Eventbrite to purchase a ticket.
This session will begin at 11:00 am ET on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020.
Its link to join will only be visible to those registered and signed in to their Sched account.
Ethics of Teaching with Touch
Part of the Women’s Theatre Festival Con.
"Ethics of Teaching with Touch" examines participants' methods of teaching in order to create an “Ethics and Pedagogy of Touch” as Movement Specialists with acknowledgment of Consent, Student Empowerment, and COVID-19. While this session is geared mainly towards teachers, directors, and choreographers at the high school, university, and professional levels, any participant can benefit from examining their use of touch in communication with (other) performers.
NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Please visit our Eventbrite to purchase a ticket.
This session will begin at 7:00 pm ET on Monday, July 20th, 2020.
Its link to join will only be visible to those registered and signed in to their Sched account.
Workshops through Momentum Stage
See other workshops Nicole is teaching or promoting at Momentum Stage.
Power Dynamics in the Rehearsal Room- SOLD OUT!
Part of South Florida Theatre League’s summer festival- totally online! For actors, directors, stage managers.
$10
Online Original Monologue Festival 2!
Theatre Lab hosts the 2nd OOMF to raise money for theatre artists in South Florida! Performance will be live on FB, and recorded and appearing on their YouTube channel!
Nicole has directed 2 monologues:
HER-OS written by Laurie Tanner, performed by Laura Hodos.
A ROOM WITH A BIT OF MAGIC written by Marj O’Neill-Butler, performed by Daryl Patrice.
TYCHE, written by Nicole Perry will be performed by Sabrina Gore, under the direction of Margaret Ledford.

