Interactive and engaging Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion trainings, based on Theatre of the Oppressed techniques uniqely tailored to your organization.
Testimonials
“My favorite moment was a participant’s response to a group image becoming entirely different from what they had in mind and experiencing their honesty and vulnerability.”
“This workshop was powerful! I am still thinking about it and learning from it. Thank you!”‘
“In the ensuing week since the workshop I have already been more aware of how situations escalate and been more observant about how they get better or worse with different techniques.“
“You were an absolutely captivating presenter!”
“I am committed to engaging in more workshop opportunities such as this one. I was struck by the depth of the communication within the group and how the workshop built understanding and connection on such a different level than I have experienced in a traditional learning experience centering race and equity.”
Workshops
Embodying Anti-Racism
This workshop engages participants in an active reflection on race and racism through embodied practice based on Theatre of the Oppressed techniques. Through collective brainstorming and image analysis, participants will reflect on individual actions that they can make to bring positive change to their lives and communities. This interactive workshop honors each individual’s lived experience, using image creation to unleash our body-knowledge in order to synthesize solutions that live within our collective imagination. In this workshop you will learn from yourself as well as the rest of the participants and the facilitator, leading to powerful reflections and community building.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Analyze power dynamics that are relevant in their lives and communities.
- Reflect on themes relevant to the summit such as anti-racism and allyship.
- Collectively brainstorm individual actions to make positive change in their lives and communities.
Length: 1-2 hours
Overview:
- Introductions & Warmup
- Game of Power: Assessing power through embodies exercises
- Group Sculptures on themes related to anti-racism
- Closing Reflection & Call-to-Action
De-Escalation Training
This training engages in scenario-based roleplaying to prepare customer-facing staff to more confidently de-escalate tense and problematic situations with customers. During the training, participants will be able to try out different de-escalation techniques in a safe and supportive environment while learning best practices. We will explore scenarios based on real-life situations curated for your organization, and participants will leave with practical tools to navigate issues that arise related to organizational policies and EDI values.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Learn and practice tools for de-escalation with customers, and having conversations with customers on topics related to EDI in a workplace setting.
Length: 2-3 hours
Overview:
- Introductions & Warmup
- Reflective sculptures on previous experiences
- Mini-Forum Theatre scenes
- Scenario 1: Escalated customer interaction scenario
- Scenario 2: EDI-related scenario
- Scenario 3: Escalated EDI-related scenario
- Closing & Reflections
Microaggressions Bystander Intervention
This training engages in scenario-based roleplaying to practice positive intervention when witnessing or experiencing a microaggression. During the training, participants will be able to try out different de-escalation techniques in a safe and supportive environment while learning best practices. We will explore scenarios based on real-life situations curated for your organization, and participants will leave with practical tools to navigate microaggressions that may arise in their life and work.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Learn and practice tools for interpersonal intervention when witnessing or experiencing a microaggression.
Length: 2-3 hours
Overview:
- Introductions & Warmups
- Group Reflecting: Reflection on themes through group sculpting
- Exploring Scenarios: Practicing intervention with short scripts based on real-life scenarios
- Closing Reflection & Call-to-Action
Trainings can be customized according to your organizations needs, logistics, and goals. Above is a sampling of offerings, but feel free to reach out about what your organizations specific needs are, and I can create customized Theatre of the Oppressed based trainings on EDI-related topics for any sized group or time frame.
Management consultant, specializing in audience development, staff diversification, and strategic planning from a community engagement perspective.
Approach
I am a career community engagement practitioner with eight years of experience at multi-million dollar regional theater non-profits and six years of professional EDI consulting experience.
I provide organizations with comprehensive diversification strategy at any level – audience, staff, board, volunteers, etc. My approach is robust, focusing on long-term success, authentic and mutually beneficial community relationships, and internal inclusion practices that support the success of marginalized communities, especially within predominately white institutions (PWIs).
I can help you develop successful community-based programming with effective assessment and reporting methodologies and long-term plans that do not rely on short-term grant funding. Whatever your budget or staff size, I tailor my approach according to yours and your community’s needs.
Having maintained relationships with over 150 organizations in my career, I develop a unique approach for each client based on foundational principles of EDI, relationship-building, and mutual community benefit.
Specialties
- Audience Development
- Board & Staff Diversification
- Program Management Consulting
- EDI Consulting (strategic plans, daily operations, company culture)
- Arts Organizations & Non-Profits
Rate
My rate is tailored to your budget, size, and organization type. I can work at an hourly or project-based rate. Reach out to me and let’s talk about how we can work together.
About the Facilitator
Nabra Nelson is a community organizer, EDI consultant, and theatre creator from Egypt, Nubia, and California. She has worked with theaters, universities, non-profits, corporations, and community organizations across the nation to strengthen community and amplify under-heard voices. She is an EDI consultant with Avent Diversity Consulting, and an independent theatre-based consultant specializing in Theatre of the Oppressed. As an independent consultant, she has worked with Sankofa Impact, Leadership Tomorrow, Inspire Washington, Seattle Rep, Seattle Arts & Culture for Anti-Racism, Young Women Empowered, Highline College, and UCSB. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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