A brief overview of my practice
With seven years of professional experience and formal training in Intimacy Choreography through Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) and Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC), I specialize in creating thoughtful, narrative-driven choreography for intimate scenes. My approach emphasizes collaboration with actors and the director, where we engage in detailed discussions to understand the significance of each moment within the story. Together, we ensure that every movement is aligned with both the character's journey and the actor's personal boundaries.
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For a more in-depth conversation about my practice, contact me at TheEmilyFinn@gmail.com
The Destination of this Train is... - Intimacy Rehearsal July 2023
REGIONAL THEATER
*World Premiere **Regional Premiere
In the Air*
Dining Table Collective
The Brothers Karamazov
New American Ensemble
Say 'No' to One Paseo*
Euphoria Theater Company
The Destination of this Train Is*
Euphoria Theater Company
Muthaland**
Samuel-Lancaster Productions
No Exit
Samuel-Lancaster Productions
How I Learned to Drive
The Boston Conservatory
EDUCATION
THEATRICAL INTIMACY EDUCATION—
Best Practices
Intimacy Choreography
Consent in the Acting Classroom
Integrating Best Practices into K-12 Lesson Planning
Working with Minors
Theatrical Studio Techniques, Casting, and Policy Workshop
Staging Sex: Intercourse
Staging Sex: Outercourse
Staging Sex: Non-Consensual Intimacy
Trauma Informed Practices
Foundations in Race, Intimacy, and Consent
Staging Sex: Power Play
Theatrical Studio Techniques, Casting, and Policy Workshop,
NYC in Person Workshop Weekend (with Laura Rikard)
IDC PROFESSIONALS—
Completed Through Level Two of Intimacy Director Certification​
Classes Taken in Addition to Leveled Training:
Intimacy Direction and Covid-19
Talking About the Body: Utilizing Language to
Affirm and Empower
Intro to Trauma-Informed Practices for Artists
Let's Talk About Intimacy: Approaching Communication, Intimacy Direction, and Academia, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Identities in Theatre [Directors/Producers]
Diversity vs. Inclusion vs. Tokenism: When Representation Is More Harmful than Helpful
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ADDITIONAL COURSES—
Alexander Technique (Jess Webb)
Principles of Psychological First Aid Part One and Two (NonProfitReady.com)
Introduction to Unconscious Bias (NonProfitReady.com)
Confronting Sexual Harassment Tools and strategies to create a harassment-free workplace (NYC's CHR)
Conflict Resolution Skills (University of California)
Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander
Implicit Bias Training (Kirwin Institute Online Module Series)
CERTIFICATIONS—
Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, De-escalation
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CONTACT
Email me at TheEmilyFinn@gmail.com or submit here to connect with me about my consulting work or to see my resume