Imagine Brave Spaces:
Adults
Cultural Competency Training
Through storytelling and performances based on real-life experiences, the Embodied Cultural Competency Training moves participants through a multi-stage process to:
Create safe and brave spaces to engage this complex topic
Illuminate the realities and complexities of bias and cultural misunderstandings
Cultivate empathy and connection
Offer tangible tools for effective communication and conflict transformation
Training Elements
Theatre games and storytelling
To build community and connection—both essential ingredients for opening up the heart, inviting trust, and cultivating the space for this challenging dialogue.
Her Story
Her Story is a filmed Interview Theatre performance featuring the exact words and true stories of BIPOC women who have experienced bias in the workplace and beyond.
Brea’s Story Forum Theatre performance
Brea’s Story is a play based on the true stories of 10 BIPOC individuals. Forum Theatre is a unique interactive style of performance that invites audiences into the action of the play itself. During the first thirty minutes, audiences follow the story of Brea, an African American woman, who experiences systemic barriers and interpersonal challenges with her colleagues; ultimately inhibiting her ability to thrive in her workplace. Following the play, audiences are invited to return to specific scenes to discuss and role-play different actions that might have prevented the downward spiral in Brea’s Story. The audience is brought into a carefully-curated journey designed to equip them to be advocates and accomplices to build equitable community in the workplace and beyond.
What People Are Saying
“This was far from a lecture driven presentation. The dramatic interpretations were realistic, professionally acted, moving, and very relatable.”
— Workshop participant
“Every time I experience it, I learn something new about myself.”
— Workshop participant
“The ‘Stop’ technique allowed us to become part of the process by critically considering every step of the way—what could be done differently—and more importantly, gave us the chance to practice on how they personally can ‘stop’ this injustice.”
— Workshop participant
Imagine can design a Forum Theatre Model specifically for your company or community. Learn more about Forum Theatre Design.