Jennie Prepares for Next Trip to Bangladesh and India

“I’ve been working with this group for many years now, but it wasn’t until this weekend that I really felt that I really knew the members and the depth of the connections that we have.”

The leader of a theatre and dance troupe in a small very poor village in Karur, India, following a Playback Theatre training led by Jennie.

Jennie is preparing for her next trip to Bangladesh and India in March.

Jennie writes:

In March 2012, I am returning to Bangladesh, this time to coordinate a team of skilled clinical professionals, and Psychodrama and Playback Theatre students as they work in the town of Mirsarai, which tragically of lost 43 children in an traffic accident following a soccer game. Over the last 5 months, parents, teachers and community members have been experiencing deep mourning and grief over the sudden loss. It is our hope that we can use community building action methods, Playback theatre, and art to support their healing and strengthen the community.

Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice has passed and the days now, ever so slowly,  lengthen. We paid tribute to the turning year Wednesday evening by lighting the Chanukah candles and making ceremony for Grandfather Fire. Thus, we acknowledged two tribal traditions. Those gathered sent many expressions of gratitude and prayers to the Creator via Grandfather. In so doing, we fed Grandfather and spoke to the centrality of the hearth. We are grateful to all of you who joined us in flesh or spirit.

As we approach the New Year, we wish you and yours a truly magical holiday season, and joy and health in the year to come.

Ancestor Ceremomny

We want to thank all who joined us for our annual Ancestors Ceremony. It is deeply moving to sit in the presence of the spirits, share food and stories with others, and remember our connections to all who inhabit the world.