Borrowing from this year’s conference theme of The Big History, the duality of simplicity and complexity are also key ingredients to effective Playback.  This workshop examines techniques used by Village Playback Theatre companys’ conductor, actors and musician to invite audiences to into threshold moments and Big Story experiences.

Randy Mulder is founder and artistic director of Village Playback.  The youngest child within a immigrant family who moved to the United States from Southeast Asia, Randy is proud of his Indonesian roots.  His childhood experiences of difference  profoundly deepened his understanding for racial equality and diversity. His background as a professional musician, actor, choral and theater director greatly enhanced his abilities as a playback practitioner and performing.  Randy is a registered drama therapist and on faculty in the drama departments at The New School in NYC and Kansas State University.