MTU Crawford College of Art & Design

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:  SOCIALLY ENGAGED THEATRE PRACTICE

Through her work and research, Chriszine explores the intersection between creativity, community and change. She has 13 years of experience working in community development, particularly regarding resilience building with children and families with fewer opportunities. She is the co-founder of Speak Out: Theatre for Transformation, which focuses on the use of Playback theatre in community development partnering with organisations including Amnesty International, the Cork Traveller Visibility Group, and SHEP. She has brought engaged theatre practices into diverse communities to process complex topics, including bereavement, social exclusion, bullying, mental health, and environmental issues. She was co-creator of “Pressure play”, a Forum theatre project in collaboration with UCC designed to support carers of adults with Dementia. Chriszine received her MA in Creative Arts Therapies with a specialisation in Theatre from Concordia University, Montreal Canada. Her thesis explored how Playback theatre can support the development of environmental connection and action.

RELATED COURSES:  

CREATIVITY & CHANGE (LEVEL 9)