Whether intentionally or unconsciously, we all construct and communicate personal identities that emphasize certain aspects of our personalities. Sometimes we can choose our audiences, but sometimes we can only adapt to the situation, go with the flow and mingle with the crowd to change it from within.

Empathy, strategies for reacting flexibly to your environment, and lucid self-awareness are the key elements for improving and perfecting your communication skills.

By observing actors, we can learn a lot about our own performances in various roles. Whether on the job, at home among family and friends, in front of an association or club, or with a broader audience such as a political party - acting techniques can be very helpful...

This workshop full of practical exercises will give you insights into the basics of an actor's education, broaden your horizon, and help you see through the "tricks" of public performance.

You will learn to overcome stage fright and value the wonderful experience when the simple phrase "Oh yeah!" turns a problem into an exhilarating new chance to learn and grow! You will discover that the boy scout motto "Be prepared" still applies, but that its counterpart, "Unprepared? Never mind!" will let you to enjoy a fresh and unobstructed view on reality.

Fun guaranteed!

Lecturer: Thorsten Kreissig - TeeKay, Mensa Germany
TeeKay combines art, education, and science to inspire social change. With a background in performing arts, he has created and directed over 200 international projects in ballet, opera, and musical comedy. He develops participatory art projects, including flash mobs like “Dance the Cranko” and the robot-human “U&I-Robotic-Dance.” Since 2020, he collaborates with the University of Luxembourg on AI and robotics projects for ESCH22. Trained in psychology at the Technical University of Berlin, TeeKay is also a science communicator and member of Scientists4Future, promoting action on climate change.