"It's a fulfilling experience to step out of my comfort zone and explore in a safe space. I can find play in the word and this has helped me be a better artist. The more playful I can be and be present, the bigger discoveries and explansion in the space I can have."
"I have been to some rather high profile scene study classes and have never felt more stifled and monitored in my life. Being at PLAB is not only very useful for my work outside of it, but it's also such a supportive and productive environment in the room. I am forever grateful it exists."
"Playing games with people is fun... The day after the PLAB I always feel particularly open - words and jokes come more readily."
"PLAB is my place of creative exploration and soul-meets-art synthesis."
"[PLAB is] the sheer joy of play + a healthy dose of fear/excitement. I've been able to work with a diverse group of humans. I've learned tools/games I can use to create new material."
"The Clown aspects of PLAB have made their way into my work as a choreographer. PLAB feels like play time with friends. I walk away with a feeling of lightness because I get to explore my body, my voice, my creativity without simultaneously having to judge it."
"PLAB days are the days I look forward to most each month. They are an opportunity for me to let go of the craziness of New York and the life of trying to be an artist/actor/creator and just focus on play. PLAB is a beautiful reminder of why I am an artist in the first place. PLAB is a safe space where I can take risks and not work about the outcome or product, but at the same time have a chance to refine and rework things. It is play for the sake of play, but also play with an opportunity towards growth and development. It is invaluable."
"I think if PLAB as a gym for creativity and collaboration. It strengthens these muscles. But it goes deeper than that because it's not about self-improvement. There is something magical about taking risks and doing things that are embarassing. Experiencing all the emotions and thoughts we throw up to keep ourselves safe and small and going past them into that dangerous territory of expression. And to do that in a space that feels safe with playmates who are also stretching and risking and who are there to share and play. It's MAGIC."
"PLAB is a source of energy, inspiration and re-inspiration, not to mention a does of humility. It keeps me feeling sharper creatively and makes sure I don't get stuck in a rut and am always being exposed to the creative process of other people and my own at its rawest and quickest stage."
"PLAB is where we work on creative technique without the rigidity or pompousness of some other workshops/classes out there."
"It is a space to create, unleash, discover, clarify, communicate. Also a space space to meet some pretty awesome people."
"The PLAB is for anyone who wants to take control of their creative process, who wants to feel supported to try and fail and ty and succeed, to build a community and to create work without deadlines or values or for any reason other than its FUN to do."
"The PLAB is for anyone who wants to break out of whatever restrictive 'I can't do that' box they've put themselves into."
"PLAB is for anyone committed to their life as a work of art. PLAB is a holistic experience for the body, mind and spirit. It's for anyone willing to move past their comfort zone and who is curious about the relationships between individual and group, actor and audience, them and us, you and me. It's for anyone who wants to follow their delight and learn from a place of joy."
"PLAB is fun, daring, terrifying and real. It breaks you down with a vicious swing of a feather and it builds you up with marshmallow cinderblocks."
"PLAB is strength training for muscles that help you create."
"PLAB is a real life sandbox for grown-ups. A place to practice flow: doing something for the sheer joy of it. Play is its own reward. Catherine is a gentle usher into the ridiculous and sublime. She offers many ways in: physical, intellectual, emotional, relational. She creates a holding environment that is respectful, challenging, nurturing and intentional."
"PLAB is devising and funny business, faciliating exploration and exercises. With awesome people."
"I have been to some rather high profile scene study classes and have never felt more stifled and monitored in my life. Being at PLAB is not only very useful for my work outside of it, but it's also such a supportive and productive environment in the room. I am forever grateful it exists."
"Playing games with people is fun... The day after the PLAB I always feel particularly open - words and jokes come more readily."
"PLAB is my place of creative exploration and soul-meets-art synthesis."
"[PLAB is] the sheer joy of play + a healthy dose of fear/excitement. I've been able to work with a diverse group of humans. I've learned tools/games I can use to create new material."
"The Clown aspects of PLAB have made their way into my work as a choreographer. PLAB feels like play time with friends. I walk away with a feeling of lightness because I get to explore my body, my voice, my creativity without simultaneously having to judge it."
"PLAB days are the days I look forward to most each month. They are an opportunity for me to let go of the craziness of New York and the life of trying to be an artist/actor/creator and just focus on play. PLAB is a beautiful reminder of why I am an artist in the first place. PLAB is a safe space where I can take risks and not work about the outcome or product, but at the same time have a chance to refine and rework things. It is play for the sake of play, but also play with an opportunity towards growth and development. It is invaluable."
"I think if PLAB as a gym for creativity and collaboration. It strengthens these muscles. But it goes deeper than that because it's not about self-improvement. There is something magical about taking risks and doing things that are embarassing. Experiencing all the emotions and thoughts we throw up to keep ourselves safe and small and going past them into that dangerous territory of expression. And to do that in a space that feels safe with playmates who are also stretching and risking and who are there to share and play. It's MAGIC."
"PLAB is a source of energy, inspiration and re-inspiration, not to mention a does of humility. It keeps me feeling sharper creatively and makes sure I don't get stuck in a rut and am always being exposed to the creative process of other people and my own at its rawest and quickest stage."
"PLAB is where we work on creative technique without the rigidity or pompousness of some other workshops/classes out there."
"It is a space to create, unleash, discover, clarify, communicate. Also a space space to meet some pretty awesome people."
"The PLAB is for anyone who wants to take control of their creative process, who wants to feel supported to try and fail and ty and succeed, to build a community and to create work without deadlines or values or for any reason other than its FUN to do."
"The PLAB is for anyone who wants to break out of whatever restrictive 'I can't do that' box they've put themselves into."
"PLAB is for anyone committed to their life as a work of art. PLAB is a holistic experience for the body, mind and spirit. It's for anyone willing to move past their comfort zone and who is curious about the relationships between individual and group, actor and audience, them and us, you and me. It's for anyone who wants to follow their delight and learn from a place of joy."
"PLAB is fun, daring, terrifying and real. It breaks you down with a vicious swing of a feather and it builds you up with marshmallow cinderblocks."
"PLAB is strength training for muscles that help you create."
"PLAB is a real life sandbox for grown-ups. A place to practice flow: doing something for the sheer joy of it. Play is its own reward. Catherine is a gentle usher into the ridiculous and sublime. She offers many ways in: physical, intellectual, emotional, relational. She creates a holding environment that is respectful, challenging, nurturing and intentional."
"PLAB is devising and funny business, faciliating exploration and exercises. With awesome people."
