WHY INTRODUCE BOUNDARY AND CONSENT PRACTICES INTO YOUR REHEARSAL & CLASSROOM?
To find a safe way to include physical contact in performance, scene work and improvisation. Giving students autonomy over their bodies and aiding them to discover their boundaries and learn how to give and receive consent. The result is intimate stories, which include close physical proximity and contact, safely. The goal is to create unique, truthful and dynamic performances without compromising student's mental health or blurring the lines between the story and their reality. 

I am an advocate for empowering the next generation of actors. I want young actors entering the industry, to know how to protect and stand up for
themselves and strongly believe that training has to start in school. 

IN-PERSON 'CONSENT & BOUNDARIES IN PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE' WORKSHOPS 
Workshops teach students and teachers how to navigate scenes, productions, dance and improvisation that includes physical contact or close proximity 

I can tailor a workshop to meet your needs. Examples include: 
- In-class program teaching consent and boundaries 
- Scene Study including consent and boundaries 
- Consent and boundaries in improvisation 
- Cast rehearsal workshop for a theatre or musical production 

RESULT:
- Students learn how to ask for and receive consent 
- Teachers learn to facilitate conversations around consent in performance, including physical contact 
- Creates a culture of respect and consent and sets a standard for the class or production 
- Students feel support and confident to perform performance including physical contact with their peers

INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHY: Are you producing or directing a play or musical that contains intimate content?
(Eg. Partner dancing, kissing, hand holding, physical contact)

The benefits of hiring an intimacy choreographer:
- Choreography (eg. kissing or hugging scenes) - create repeatable movement that tells the story and keeps young actors safe 
- Support the actors so they feel safe, comfortable and confident to perform their role and any direction required
- Support the Director's vision in telling the story
- Implementing consent and boundary guidelines that are incorporated into the process, from rehearsal to production 
- Aid the Director in shaping the scene and be a present and objective third party 
- Create action that serves the character only 

RESULT:
- A hassle free experience
- A professional process - No awkward conversations or uncomfortable rehearsals
- Open communication 
- Actors feeling safe, so they can perform the role confidently and to the best of their ability 
- Teachers and production staff fulfilling their duty of care to students and mitigating the power imbalance

Get in touch today to discuss a program, workshop or choreography session/s for your school. 

Examples of Previous Workshops & Webinars:
Navigating Boundaries, Consent and Intimacy for Youth @ Drama Victoria 2021 Conference 
Intro to Intimacy: Wit Incorporated 
Intimacy Coordination for Actors @ Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia 
Intimacy in the Film Industry @ RMIT University 

Industry Standards: 
Equity Intimacy Guidelines for Stage and Screen (AUS)

Seek Support: 
Arts Wellbeing Collective

Please feel free to contact me to discuss or learn more about intimacy and hiring an intimacy coordinator or consultant.