Playback Theatre Workshop

Trainer: Jennie Kristel

2^nd 3^rd October 2015, Ashirwad, Bangalore

Jenny and her quirks
Inspired us folks
To stretch the red thread a bit

What seems just a day
Has touched us in a way
That somewhere a flame has been lit

Fluidity of the sculpture
Soundscape and it's rapture
Our inner fabric has been re-nit

Let's watch to Let's Listen
Playbackers under Jenny's vision
Explore their stage presence and wit

Ummmm ...There's a feeling
 There has been a healing
But we all are not sure, just yet

Wonderful sessions, awesome actors, touching stories, wonderful renditions, acting opportunities, a MINI meal, a color mismatch, a bird poem, a tonga song, a fairy tale, a turning point, a toffee too late, a fight for what’s right, a river and much about a name. I hope to be a better person and be able to create more, pray more, procrastinate less. 

Tongo Tongo, Jimneebye bye oh (2) Oooawaye (2), Balikayo awe(2)

A powerful experience. Food for a lot of thought. Sessions full of surprises and deep explorations. Lovely energy that percolated throughout the process. Has opened up new avenues for us as a group :) I am personally keen on exploring the effect of drama therapy on children.... Looking forward for many more such exciting, learning sessions in pb!    Rashmi Ravikumar

Amazing experience. It was a leap for my intuition. Lot of new powerful techniques, forms. Inspiring information. I could see the groups energy grow :) this should happen often. Sudharshan Basarithaya

 

Followership (A Workshop on Leadership)

Article Written by Dimple K Mathew (III MCA)

Conducted by Jibrael Jos

They say something's can’t be taught and they also say something's you need to experience to learn better and so it was on 3^rd July 2015 when we had one good day full of high quality edutainment, where we did not just learn but also enjoy every bit we learnt.

The day began with reflecting that how nature ­ with every living and non ­ living thing inspires us, from the waves that rise in the sea displaying it’s strength to the dragon flies that soar over the waters and A light house that is a “ A ray of hope “ , and a rock that said “never let it go”. Everything that is around us teaches us a lesson.

 

As we went down with the flow we understood how important it is to listen, because everyone can speak, but how many do listen? We had many entertaining sessions like every group had to memorizing couple of countries and capitals in a minute and then choose correct option on the question paper. Also we made a bridge with newspaper it was a group activity again, we solved the jigsaw puzzle of a world map in group and understood the importance of group work, like quote goes “united we stand and divided we fall”.

We also were given various tasks group-­wise where we had to in act that we are in a train or in a fruit shop without speaking and the others had to guess . Then JJ sir taught the Steven Covey concept of interdependence, where we can remodel our lives from the state of dependence to interdependence(via independence), it is where we need to break ourselves and make ourselves into something more valuable. He elaborated on the seven habits which can help us be more effective people.

For some Life is a complex concept where you need to achieve success with enormous formulas ,for some it is a song you just sing it and life passes by, but for few Life is all about giving and attaining happiness , because the feeling of being selfless is over all the success you have achieved.

We all had a pizza lunch together. Next was a video featuring Robin Sharma a specialist. The leadership traits as per him are :

I    ­Innovation
M­  Merchant of Wow
A­  Authenticity
G­  Guts
E­  Ethics and Excellence

The day’s last task was a mime where the students were divided into 2 groups and they have to act on the various situations. In all it was one of the most fabulous day we had at Christ University, and we will cherish this memory all through our lives. Thank you Sir for all that you did and you do.

In the morning when I left for the college I was envying my roommates as they were sleeping, but now I realize the day was all worth it. One of the best days in Christ University!

Some Feedback

"After yesterdays workshop I was all puffed up with energy. I took up your advice of writing journals and started a blog" Jonathan Fidelis Paul

"It was an awesome experience sir. .thanks a lot" Sindhu A

"It was an AMAZING session sir!!!" Tony Mathew 

"I am not the same person I was yesterday :-) I feel happier" Vincy L