Playlab: Embodied Research for Rehearsing Liberation

Playlab is an expansive ground for practicing being good community members.  Our games are for enlivening and fortifying the spirit, becoming fluent in embodied expression, working in an ensemble, and letting our liberation be playful.   Our ritual arc includes honoring Black feminist play ancestors, solo exploration, ensemble work, and dedicating our play to those who need it most.  We use various somatics, improv, and applied theater gaymes to investigate a research question like: “what makes it hard for me to give and receive care?” or “how do I divest from capitalism?” or to explore general topics through our embodiment.  Past themes have included love, power, projections, consent, needs, and water.

Who this workshop is for: This workshop centers QTBIPOC people and is intended for intergenerational participants.

Reminder that masks are required & Deadline to RSVP is 4/8/26

Questions for sign up:
- Are you bringing any children 10+ with you? How many?
- Do you have any children under 10yr old that you may need childcare for for the duration of the workshop? If so, how many and ages?
- Do you have any accessibility needs that you’d like support with? For example; providing materials in both written and verbal, 1-on-1 support for digesting materials or filling in surveys, mobility needs, sensory needs, content warnings, rides, unstable internet, etc)