Are you wondering what Theatrical Intelligence is? Simply put, it is a process I have developed based on the theatrical production model, to bring joy and creativity into the workplace. It’s the fun part of being smart!
It came about as a result of my personal career shift from working IN the theatre to working ON the theatre, which (for me) meant working in a more businesslike environment. My first three blogposts form a trilogy describing the way my professional experience gradually grew into this new venture.
Theatrical Intelligence has six principles and eight roles (listed below).
"A" for Peak Performance
THE SIX PRINCIPLES
1. Everyone shares the same goal
2. Everyone shares an equivalent risk
3. Collaboration rules
4. The work matters
5. Failure is your friend, and the fastest way to learn
6. Success comes with the courage of stepping into the unknown
THE EIGHT ROLES
1. Writer
2. Actor
3. Director
4. Producer
5. Designer
6. Manager
7. Technician
8. Critic
I will be blogging about this concept prior to the eventual publication of my book, which will provide interviews and demonstrations of Theatrical Intelligence at work.
You are invited to join the Theatrical Intelligence conversation – I look forward to your input.
Cheers!
Tags: 6 Principles, 8 Roles
My name is Ann Sachs, and I'm developing a process I call Theatrical Intelligence®. This is my Beta-Blog, where I post ideas and bits of writing as I build the idea into a book and a business.
Interesting post and concept. Looking forward to hearing more and learning about the concept. Congrats on the launch.
I love ‘Theatrical Intelligence – the fun part of being smart’. That, plus the great images, instantly convey what you are about and convey it with sparkle and a smile.
I’m intrigued by the Six Principles and look forward to hearing more!
I hope I am the first WPO Chair to comment–I just love being FIRST!! As you are with this magnificent concept of Theatrical Intelligence. I am sending your site info with Steve Bluestein, who is a childhood friend I shared the stage with for our high school senior play who is now a successful playwright in Los Angeles and currently has a work in production, also a blogger. You have a spectacularly well-designed site, and I think he will love it too.
How wonderfully you have phrased the Six Principles! Permitting failure and rewarding courage resonates with the artist in all of us. It sounds like you are building/designing a physical space that invites artists and audiences to “Come create”. It seems one could experience the difference of a space designed with your six principles versus one that was designed without them.
This is a fabulous blog. Really enjoyed it and feel I got to know you and your work better. I am forwarding this to my actor friend who I am sure will appreciate it.
I love the idea that these roles and principles correspond — not just to the theatre — but to any endeavor that requires collaboration and passion. The roles, it seems, are archetypal, and the principles are life principles . . . . Will look forward to reading more on this blog and in the book.
Ann, your blog is a huge inspiration to me! I do feel we are kindred spirits! I have been so troubled by the movement these days to cut funding to the arts and it lifts my spirits to read of your passion for and dedication to the furthering of this essential element to the soul of society! I hope we can do some work together soon. In the meantime, bravo, and keep up the wonderful work! Love, Jane