Red Threads of Peace Playback Theatre
Building empathy and community connection through the power of Playback
Sunday 7 April 2024
Wednesday 9 August 2023
WHAAAAT???? WHERE DID THE TIME GO????
Yes, we are back…and have been pretty regularly on our Wednesdays since last September. We are greasing our Playback wheels which got a tad rusty during the lockdowns and bumpy restart. Fortunately, our Gas Station Arts Centre home has supported us with rehearsal space and Rainbow Resource Centre gives us a Playdate home too.
We have been reconnecting with each other, our groupmind, and Playback skills. It’s all kinda like riding a bike. We now feel settled and steady enough to invite people who are interested in trying out Playback to come and join us at open workshops. We had a couple of great ones in the Spring and we have one coming up in September. Anyone who is curious about playback theatre and would like to try it out is welcome.
Sunday 29 March 2020
“I’m Fine” The Tell Us Project
Friday 17 May 2019
An Evening in May…..
If laughter is the best medicine…we had lots of good medicine and a few tears at the May 9th public performance sponsored by the Manitoba Government program Healthy Together Now. Engaging in the arts is a traditional way to grow relationships, understanding, support and community health.
Over 70 people, many of whom had seen previous Red Threads playback performances, enjoyed “A Slice of Life” experiences from audience members improvisationally performed by Claude Bellefeuille, Bequie Lake, Dawn Lavand,Tanissa Martindale, Dana Rungay and Robin Shugart.
Stories from childhood to great grand-motherhood were told and held in the warmth of the audience then played back with empathy, honesty and humor by the troupe. We heard stories about unconditional love from dogs (both the needed and the unsolicited!), family longings and tensions, unforgotten bullying, long-lost and regained connections, transitions and the joys of the generations.
It was an uplifting evening of re-connecting with friends and colleagues as well as inviting new friends into the playback circle of story and community. One audience member said, “more people need to be part of this". Thanks again to all who made it possible.
Sunday 5 May 2019
Watch 'Theatre of Neighbours' Online!
We're so delighted to share that Brad Leitch's documentary, Theatre of Neighbours, is now online! Starting May 1st you can stream this documentary at www.theatreofneighbours.com
Filmmaker Brad Leitch made this project as his first independent feature film, and poured a lot of love into the film over a years long process. We're honoured to have our work documented in this way, and share our deep gratitude with Brad for this film.
If you're able, please consider making a donation to Brad to help with production costs and the costs of making the film available online. There is a donate button on the film's website.
And, we all stand on the shoulders of giants, so thanks to all of the playback trainers (especially Sarah Halley, Armand Volkas, and Sheila Donio) who have come to Winnipeg to help us build our company, all of the remarkable local theatre artists who've shared their skills (too many to name!), and the playback community around the world. This is a lifelong journey of learning, and in many ways, we're still beginning.
Monday 22 April 2019
TANJA WOLOSHEN AND ASSINIBOINE CREDIT UNION GET RED THREADS MOVING
… options... I feel we were left with a sense of new possibilities of expression, new options, which feel deep and subtle at the same time. Thanks.
I don't know if you're still buzzing from yesterday like I am, with so many juicy tidbits to digest and integrate. I am especially grateful for the insight and courage gained from witnessing my story which allowed me to reach out authentically and reconnect with ……. despite my vulnerabilities. THANK YOU for the ongoing gift of your presence, sharing, and honouring of stories in our little playback realm. It is an honour and a joy to work alongside all of you in this craft.
Wednesday 16 January 2019
Premiere of Theatre of Neighbours on TUES, FEB 12!!
We hope you will join us at Eckhardt-Grammate Hall (3rd floor) at the University of Winnipeg (515 Portage Ave.) for the world premiere of Theatre of Neighbours on Tuesday, February 12th!
$10 ticket or VIP supporter pass
EARLY SHOW - SCREENING #1
Doors Open - 6:00PM
Screening - 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Panel - 7:30PM
LATE SHOW - SCREENING #2
Doors Open - 8:00PM
Screening - 8:30-9:30PM
Panel - 9:30PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/291650071706349/