Dancing with Distance (& worrying in between) by Naomi Tessler
Commissioned by Diane Ulster
Inspired by the confession…
Artist Statement
Naomi Tessler, M.A. is the Founder, Artistic Director, Playwright-in-residence and lead facilitator of Branch Out Theatre. She has been working with communities globally for 16 years, using theatre to... inspire positive change!
She is a graduate of the Masters of Arts program in Educational Theatre for Colleges and Communities, New York University and currently facilitates and develops Branch Out Theatre workshops and productions with organizations and groups in Ottawa, Toronto and across Canada.
She is passionate about using theatre as a tool for encouraging self-empowerment, conflict resolution, social justice and well-being. As a facilitator, Naomi has an extensive background in Theatre of the Oppressed, Playback Theatre, acting, physical theatre, storytelling, directing and playwriting and strives to share these tools with those she works and collaborates with.
In addition to being a dynamic workshop facilitator and educator, Naomi also works as an actor, director, commissioned playwright, poet, singer and Reiki Master. She believes in uniting communities through theatre to build bridges and break through barriers.