Empower Through Theatre
Geordie’s workshops are all about building the skills needed to adapt to an ever changing organizational environment by using universal theatre techniques that develop more dynamic and energized teams
Two fun-filled workshops are currently being offered to groups of five to 30 people*
Creating a Culture of Collaboration
Hands-on exploration of the skills most important to improvisers; listening, accepting, and making offers. Through engaging games and activities, your team is guaranteed to laugh and learn – gaining access to the many benefits of this workshop
Presentation Skills for introverts, extroverts and everyone in-between
Discover techniques used by actors to help bring their best foot forward. Through a series of theatre exercises your team will connect to the power of their voice, gain awareness of their bodies in space, and explore relaxation techniques to help manage stress and anxiety
Book a fun-filled session for your team today!
Choose Geordie to provide a workshop for your organization
We are Montreal’s leading English-language professional theatre for audiences of all ages, entertaining and engaging the imagination since 1980.
Each workshop is created to fit your needs.
Anywhere from a minimum of 90 minutes to full-day events. Let us tailor the training to your employees.
We come to you
Our team will come to your office or to a location of your choosing. We love transforming your space into a creative arena! You name the place, we will be there.
You come to us
It’s field trip time! Join us at the Geordie PlayLab, our creative studio located in St-Henri. Come and feel the thrill of being in a performance space.
INCREASE YOUR CONVERSATIONS
Virtual
We can lead engaging workshops using live video platforms either in a fully virtual model or a hybrid version.
Geordie’s skill-building workshops use proven theatre techniques that are beneficial to all employees because they:
- Enhance team communication skills
- Enable organizational culture change
- Develop more creative work environments
- Reduce intra-team tension
- Reduce work-related stress
- Encourage creativity and out of the box thinking
We are professionals at teaching real skills through play
Geordie’s workshops are taught by the best theatrical instructors Montreal has to offer. From seasoned actors, directors, and writers to creative improvisers, producers, and coaches, Geordie has gathered the experience and knowledge for your team to learn new skills through play.
JESSICA ABDALLAH
(she/her)
Director, teacher, and theatre creator who has been bringing stories to life for over 20 years. Graduate of Concordia University’s Theatre & Development program, and holds a MFA in Directing from the University of Alberta. She has experience in bringing together professionals from the law, medical, business, and education communities to perform in a fully staged play.
ALAREY ALSIP
(she/her)
Actress, writer, & director for film and stage. She recently moved back from Chicago after studying improv, writing, and acting for 2 years at Chicago’s Second City Training Center. Bachelor of Fine Arts –Theatre with Distinction from Concordia University. She has been teaching actors since 2009, coaching privately, and she inaugurated Straeon Acting Studio’s Foundation Class.
TREVOR BARRETTE
(he/him)
Writer, composer, performer, choreographer, stage manager and teacher. Studied at the University of Toronto’s Centre for Drama, founded the Kaleidoscope Theatre company, performed with National Arts Centre, directed more than 10 theatre productions.
SAMANTHA BITONTI
(she/her)
Actor, creator, and instructor. BFA in Theatre Performance from Concordia University, multidisciplinary artist specializing in theatre, clown, voice, film, stage combat (AAC with FDC), and teaching.
JOY ROSS-JONES
(she/her)
Actor, creator, improviser, and theatre facilitator. Masters in Art Education from Concordia University. Associate Program Director of Artista (Imago Theatre). More than 10 years of experience using theatre to empower students of all ages. She performs regularly with the improv troupe, Colour Outside the Lines.
JEN VIENS
(she/they)
Filmmaker and acting coach with over fourteen years of experience coaching business professionals in public speaking, performing improvised scenarios for corporate training sessions, and coaching professional actors of all ages in scene study.
DAKOTA JAMAL WELLMAN
(he/him)
Performer, teacher, and creator, graduate of Bishop’s University Theatre program. Many years experience with theatrical program development, film and stage performance, and strives to unite theatre education and professional development for as many people as possible.
Get in touch with us today and ask about:
- How our workshops offer a tax-deduction for a portion of the cost
- How our workshops can fulfill your employee training requirement under Quebec law (1% Training Law)
- How investing in your team’s wellbeing helps you retain top employees and offers other business advantages to your organization
Provide a unique experience
that will be appreciated by employees that is safe and provides a unique team-building activity to do during the uncertainties of a pandemic
Offer a positive feeling
of belonging and increase team productivity that also supports an inclusive and accessible environment
Bring the arts to your employees
Offer laughter, whimsy, and fun while learning transferable skills needed in today’s workplace
Improve conversational skills
For employees who speak English as a second language
Book a creative workshop for your team today!
Geordie Theatre has always been about theatre for all ages. As a leader in diversity and inclusion, we are proud to also be theatre for all people. Everybody has a story. Words and action have the power to ignite self-acceptance of one’s own story in light of the stories unfolding around us. Theatre has the wonderful ability to unite us through imagination.
More About Geordie Theatre
Geordie Theatre provokes thought, fires up the imagination, and seeks to encourage and challenge our audience. We celebrate the art of theatre and its social and global impact by working with emerging and established artists from various disciplines and cultural backgrounds to create works that are provocative, relevant and enchanting; inspiring dialogue between communities, children and parents as well as teachers and students of all ages. We look to build relationships with and extend our audience through inclusive practices and by visiting far-reaching communities in Quebec and abroad. Visit our website for more details.
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