“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.

Presented by Minding the Gap, Intimacy Direction in Dance will be offering a 90min workshop on creating consent in dance.

This is part of Minding the Gap’s Deep Dive summer learning series. See other events in the series here.

Register for this conversation here.

An Intimacy Coordinator is one of the newest roles in TV and film production. But what exactly do they DO? How do they support the vision of the director, while also upholding the boundaries of the actors, and make sure, at the end of the filming day, everyone goes home, proud of their work? In this interactive conversation with Nicole Perry, certified Intimacy Coordinator, we will explore what goes into an "intimate scene", what an Intimacy Coordinator can bring to a production, and frameworks for consent and boundary communications for actors and directions in all the work they do.

Silverspot Cinema 11

300 SE 3rd St #100, Miami, FL 33131

Watch the Hulu documentary “God Forbid: the Sex Scandal that Brought Down a Dynasty” at the Cosford Cinema on University of Miami’s campus for free. Director Billy Corben and Producer Alfred Spellman will participate in a Q&A after.

Get your free ticket.

I will be there!

My first big release as an Intimacy Coordinator is coming to Hulu on November 1!

God Forbid tells the story of Jerry and Becki Falwell (of evangelical fame) and their sexual relationship with Giancarlo Granda, that started in Miami. The documentary is directed by Billy Corben and produced by Corben and Alfred Spellman at Rakontur Productions (of Cocaine Cowboys fame).

There is a post on the blog that has more info on the project. And you can read the Variety Press Release here. Check back here for any Miami screenings!

Catch God Forbid before it releases on Hulu at a special Preview Night of Miami Film Festival’s GEMS Festival.

Get tickets here.

Learn about GEMS here.