Improv Festival 2016

October each year brings about the Improv Festival. It has been going from strength to strength offering a diverse range of workshops and ways to connect and play.

Actors and musicians merge to perform the story live for the audience.

Playback theatre offered our group members a special opportunity to focus on their personal development within the artistry and form.

This was a joyful exploration of our current times and the direction the world is shifting in. A massive thank you to our amazing participants and the worlds they come from.

Nurturing the Spark with Raylyn

Raylyn and I have known each other for eleven years. From humble beginnings in wondering what would come before us in our late night flatmate chats, to where we are now as friends and cohorts in creativity.

Ray as Waireka in He Aha Te Utu 2015

I directed it with Voice Arts Trust

With my deep gratitude to Raylyn for her generosity and support that has helped to launch me on my journey as a creative healer.

If you're ever in doubt, honest, sit down with piece of paper and brainstorm what you want for your life, chat it out with a mate. It works!

All these years of experience behind us, we had an opportunity to sit down and chat about where we've been and where we are going.

Alongside a celebration of our journey we took time to nurture Ray and her next steps in the next phase of her life.

We made a commitment with "Intentional Creativity" and the Red Thread ceremony. Both placing a intention for the future and releasing.

Sometimes you just need accountability buddy in your professional work.

Nurturing the spark merges both personal and professional as you layout the steps for this moment, the next challenge and what lies ahead.

It celebrates your skills and talent and what you have to offer.

“It was quite buzzy and the buzzy part could make it addictive.”

— Ray Christian

Island Bays Big Community Christmas Sing

I was warmly invited to lead song in a group workshop at Island Bay Community Centre for their Christmas Party.

What a delightful occasion with lots of warmth and Christmas Spirit.

Thank you so much Claire! We had so much fun with you yesterday!

It really set the tone of the evening, and reminded me (at least) to take time out to actually enjoy the event rather than stressing over everything. This was amazing! You have such an awesome gift! May your summer season be full of joy and happiness and may 2018 bring you awesome new experiences, good health, and loads of fun adventures!

Lisa Cunningham: Co-ordinator of Island Bay Community Centre

Tuku Iho Playback Theatre Company

The magic of people, connection, stories and play. Tuku Iho was created to support the transition and build community connections of students between Mana College and existing relationships with participants of the Whitford Brown Community.

Giving voice to our untold stories.

The Whitford Brown Crew combined with Mana College for weekly Playback Theatre Sessions.

Bringing communities together through our common stories.

Dance, laughter and play with Sharon the best manager with the biggest heart.

Beautiful creative discovery with the boxes. Telling stories with our bodies and with props.

Heartbeat to Heartbeat

I was thrilled to deliver an active music making program at Thumbs Up in 2016. We delivered two performances celebrating community and connection. 

A big thank you to Thumbs Up, Hutt City Council and Creative Communities for your support.

Performances

1. Petone Working Men's Club, 15th November

2. Petone Library, 6th December

We met weekly to make music and create song together that we then shared with the community.

Corey our magic uke man

Business Coaching: Rachel Nankivell

I am passionate about educators finding their creative voice.

Rachel and I made time to chat about her amazing photo club and holiday program she ran in Winter 2017. What she wanted to do and ways she could do it maximizing on her talent. 

“Yay! This city is so lucky to have you Claire.
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http://www.rachelnankivell.co.nz/

I have been very lucky to have her come and capture some of my work with Thumbs Up and Alpha Omega Playback Theatre Company.

These are some of my favorites and speak to the wonderful stories Rachel tells with her camera.