DATE: Sunday, April 28, 2024

START TIME: 9am PT/12pm ET/6pm CEST

CLASS DURATION: 4 hours 

LOCATION: Zoom

RECORDING: A recording of this workshop will be available for one week after the class for anyone who purchases a ticket. Although a recording will be available for one week following the program, the class is interactive and the recording will not reflect the breakout room activities. We encourage you to attend live or wait for a future offering of the program

TICKET PRICING: We are offering a limited number of tickets for $99 and $139, and an unlimited number of tickets for $169. $50 tickets are available for BIPOC and/or disabled participants with financial need. If you'd like one of the $50 tickets, please email training@IPAinternational.org to request one.

PREREQUISITE TO PARTICIPATE: In order to participate in this class, you must have taken the December 2023 workshop entitled, Disability and Intimacy: How Media Shapes Our Understanding. If you have not yet taken this class, you can still purchase access to it on our website here as a replay.

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Building on the valuable foundation of our December 2023 exploration of disability and intimacy, IPA presents a follow-up workshop focused on mastering the essential art of navigating difficult conversations on set. This specialized workshop invites intimacy coordinators to delve deeper into their practice, equipping them with the tools and confidence to partner effectively with disabled performers in intimate scenes.

Through interactive discussion and real-life scenario analysis, you will:

• Sharpen your skills in handling sensitive conversations around accommodations and accessibility

• Explore strategies for maintaining confidentiality and upholding actor consent within the diverse contexts of disability

• Gain deeper understanding of the specific needs and considerations for disabled performers engaging in intimate scenes.

• Develop proficiencies in mediating potential conflicts and navigating communication breakdowns on set

• Empower yourself to provide effective support and advocacy for disabled performers throughout the production process

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Rebecca Johannsen (she/her) is an IPA Certified Intimacy Coordinator, with credits for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Max, Apple TV+, as well as several feature films. Prior to training to become an intimacy coordinator, Rebecca worked for over 10 years as a specialist in emotional intelligence, collaboration, communication, and unconscious bias training, working with clients including several leading tech companies (on whose devices you're probably reading this right now) in Silicon Valley. She holds a PhD in Theatre from UC Irvine. In addition to teaching workshops and in the certification program for IPA, Rebecca taught Theatre Studies at NYU's Tisch Drama program, with emphasis on feminist approaches to theatre history and dramatic literature. She has also taught in the Theatre Departments at Fordham University, CSU Northridge, UC Irvine, MiraCosta College, and Mercy College. Her doctoral dissertation focused on the impact of the performative female body. You can learn more about Rebecca here.

Emily Goodson is deeply committed to reshaping the discourse surrounding intimacy, especially within the context of disability and sexuality. Her journey began at the age of 8 when she suffered a childhood brain injury, resulting in partial paralysis on the left side of her body. After her injury, Emily faced a host of emotional and physical challenges, achieved significant recovery, and emerged empowered to inspire and educate others. Emily now divides her time between New York City and Los Angeles, where she is involved in a diverse range of creative, educational, and writing projects. Her written work has garnered recognition, having been featured in the LA Times, as well as showcased in a photo gallery exhibit sponsored by Disability Rights Now and the Bold Beauty Project. In addition to her creative endeavors, Emily provides consulting services to help organizations build inclusive workplaces and address systemic talent challenges. She collaborates with a wide array of entities, including start-ups and major production companies, to foster a deeper understanding of how we develop intimacy and authenticity within ourselves and others.