C.O.D.N.D.A Professional develpment workshops

The works about feeling free and comfortable and opening the space and making the actors comfortable.

Intimacy’s not only about the cast doing it night after night but also the crew who need to watch it every night, it is holistic.

Setting up structures to protect the most vulnerable in the room and setting up structures where people feel comfortable to ask for protection.

Course ‘best practices’ TIE Theatrical Intimacy education online resources.

Desexualised decoded language, all about identity and body positivity.

‘Vulnerable scene work’ rather than intimacy training for getting grants.

Brave space, creative space, self care cue rather than safe word.

Whats shared stays what’s learned leaves. Im not going to Yuck someones Yum.

Window of vulnerability, if you push it out it breaks the glass, if they are more comfortable their window becomes bigger.

‘Ill at ease’ rather than uncomfortable.

Setting up community pathway so everyones comfortable to talk to someone so we know at the time rather than after the show

Recognise, regret, repair - saying sorry, thank you so much for sharing as I know that may be scary as I’m the director, this is an easy fix (insert strategy), in collaborative spirit you often come up with something better.

What is a non negotiable, what can’t we change about the script - ‘story disclosure’ eg, this character is involved in full frontal nudity, this character is involved in a stimulated assault. This play explores thematic content of…. If you have any concerns please reach out.

Full and thorough understanding of what I’m being asked to do, allows performers to disclose if they are nervous about something.

Chemistry test, vulnerability check, better than intimacy call.

Boundaries may change because of costume, cold sore, anything. Always set up chore A and Chore B.

Intimacy check in  - face and share breath and check in with high five or tap to make sure they are ready. Areas open for touch  and reference areas of touch. - multiple modes of communication, yes and no, think out loud - check in with other person and ask them to repeat to double check, - start at top of body and work your way down the body. Share breath and tap out. Repeat this procedure then next day to check in and see if there is any changes or if needing to be modified. ‘Good” needs to be explained to make.

‘Tapping in’ looking at someone share a breath and choosing a high 5 or a elbow, foot bump etc then having the discussion about what’s a safe space for them which is involved in a hug for eg, yes you can touch my arm but no you can’t touch my face

MEAA process

Language that elevates rather than saying someones a diva or difficult if they aren’t happy with what they are doing

Its not just about performers this is graphic designers, lighting etc who are experiencing assault or discrimination

Yes means nothing if No is not an option for them

Reds and greens no yellows. Its either a definite yes or no

Google drive set up for performers incase they need a ‘correction call’ performers can list anything they want corrections on such as, someones put a tongue in their mouth, no deodorant, haven’t brushed their teeth etc