Playback Theatre Training

Playback theatre is suitable for anyone interested in studying and practising it. To be a playback theatre actor, you don’t need any special qualities. The training programme helps you better understand yourself, your strengths, and interaction strategies within the ensemble. Some people love leading roles, while others create amazing story depth by playing supporting roles. Playback theatre offers endless ways to develop acting skills in a safe, supportive way, building on the qualities each person was born with. The mission of the playback theatre movement is to serve people. For this mission, our qualities are always sufficient. Each actor is a unique individual, and this is the most important thing we expect from them on stage. Use your human qualities, raising them to an art. There are no unsuitable people. The only requirement is a willingness to work in an ensemble — letting each participant be themselves and express themselves, without limiting the expression of others.
Age is also not a limitation. Adult playback teams are formed from participants aged 18 and over and have no upper age limit. At any age, it is possible to master the craft of a playback theatre actor — and if you are 80+ and feel vibrant and want to try it, your life experience and the privilege of maturity can help other ensemble members see different perspectives on life. Children’s and adolescent groups have their own specific features and run as separate programmes tailored to each age group. Playback is also accessible to people with special needs — though it calls for a special approach. In these cases, we strive to create groups where everyone feels comfortable, involving trainers experienced in such work to ensure quality training.
Age groups:

Adult groups: 18 and over — no upper limit
Adolescent groups: 14–18 years
Children’s groups: 9–12 years