Intermediate Diploma Requirement or Substitution for Two-Hour Tips: Ready to Work as an IC? (Intermediate Diploma) Saturday, December 13th, 2025
12 pm-3 pm Eastern Time (New York)

Theatrical Intimacy Education involves teaching actors and directors how to approach and portray intimacy and sexual behavior on stage in a safe, respectful, and consensual manner. These best practices can be incorporated into high school theatre lesson plans in various ways. One approach is to utilize exercises and discussions to help students understand and practice the concepts of consent and effective communication. This can include role-playing scenarios in which students practice setting boundaries, asking for consent, and respecting their scene partners' decisions. In addition to addressing these important topics, these exercises can also help students develop their acting skills, such as their ability to stay present and focused in the moment. Another aspect of Theatrical Intimacy Education that can be incorporated into lesson plans is the use of choreography to create consensual physical contact on stage. This can involve working with a choreographer or intimacy director to develop specific touch and movement patterns that are both expressive and respectful of all involved. By incorporating these best practices into their lesson plans, high school theatre teachers can create a space of acceptable risks and a respectful environment for students to explore and portray close relationships in their performances

Pricing $60.00
If you are a Global Majority (BIPOC) artist or a member of another underrepresented group, please consider applying for The EDIII Scholarship.

Needs-based scholarships are also available.

Space in Digital Workshops is limited to ensure the best experience for our participants. We cannot offer refunds, but we are happy to transfer your registration to a future workshop (subject to availability) with at least 7 days’ notice.

There is no waitlist for Digital Workshops. Classes are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and class sizes are limited to maintain educational quality.

The Best Practices Digital Workshop or a comprehensive TIE workshop (i.e., Workshop Weekend) is a prerequisite for all other Theatrical Intimacy Education Digital Workshops. This is to ensure that all participants are familiar with TIE's specific approach and vocabulary, thereby ensuring educational quality for all participants. If you have taken another workshop with Theatrical Intimacy Education and would like to discuss which Digital Workshops may be right for you, please reach out!