Reclaiming Theater as Ritual: Embodied Storytelling and Spiritual Nurturing
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Abstract
Workshop: Experience theater as a transformative ritual that bridges self-awareness, spirituality, and ecological connection. This engaging workshop invites participants to explore theater's capacity to nurture spirituality and inspire joy, resilience, and communion. Drawing on Antonin Artaud’s revitalizing vision of theater and Augusto Boal’s transformative practices, you’ll delve into embodied storytelling, improvisational slam poetry, physical theater, and ecological narratives like Skywoman’s Story. Discover theater as a dynamic space for healing, magic, and connection through practices centered on flow, pause, and presence. Designed for educators, artists, and seekers, this session explores our relationships with self, community, and the natural world.
Presenter Biography
Katie Garcia is an educator, spirituality and theater integration specialist, SEE Learning facilitator, and Non-Violent Communication practitioner with an MA in the Spirituality Mind Body program at Teacher College, Columbia University. Her research interests revolve around studying theater as a ritualistic practice that fosters spiritual children's development.