Research-based Theatre Symposium 2021
June 9 - June 11, 2021
Workshop Descriptions
June 9, 10 AM - 12 PM ~ RbT Uncut
A discussion of creating RbT in a single take, with George Belliveau, Jenny Macdonald and Joe Salvatore. Featuring excerpts from the research-based plays Brothers and Enthroned. Session Chair: Mindy Carter
June 9, 2 PM - 4 PM ~ RbT Laboratory: Transforming the Zoom Box, Part 1
Join Graham Lea and Laen Hershler to explore how we can create RbT together over Zoom, Part 1. Attendance at both Part 1 and Part 2 is encouraged, but you are also welcome to join us for just one of these sessions.
June 10, 10 AM - 12 PM ~ RbT Online: A Conversation with Tetsuro Shigematsu, Scott Button, and Rzgar Hama
Tetsuro Shigematsu, Scott Button, and Rzgar Hama consider their experiences transitioning theatre pieces online over the past year and new possibilities for RbT. Session Chair: Tal Jarus
June 10, 2 PM - 4 PM ~ Learning Together: An Exploration of Deaf and Hearing Teachers’ Pedagogy using RbT
Simangele Mabena will share a work-in-progress based on the exploration of D/deaf and hearing teachers’ roles and pedagogy in teaching South African Sign Language using RbT, while navigating her role as a researcher. Session Chair: Susan Cox
June 11, 10 AM - 12 PM ~ RbT Laboratory: Transforming the Zoom Box, Part 2
Join Graham Lea and Laen Hershler for the second part of exploring how we can create RbT together over Zoom. Attendance at both Part 1 and Part 2 is encouraged, but you are also welcome to join us for just one of these sessions.
June 11, 2 AM - 4 PM ~ Symposium Reflection
Our final session of the symposium will be a chance to reflect on the last three days and consider ways to create RbT resources online with Tetsuro Shigematsu.