Syllabus

Day 1 - 11am-5pm (30min meal break 2-230. 10 minute breaks and bio breaks as needed.)

Applying Embodied Consent

Desexualized & Non-Violence Communication Base as we work together

Creating Simulated Sex Shapes (Working with one another & getting into shapes)

Movement Qualifiers of Simulated Sex

Scene work with Instructor

Day 2 - 11am-5pm (30min meal break 2-230. 10 minute breaks and bio breaks as needed.)

Coverage Garments and Barriers

Scene Work - Breaking Down the Script. Prep for work with actors.

Work with Actors

Day 3 - 11am-5pm (30min meal break 2-230. 10 minute breaks and bio breaks as needed.)

Scene Work with Actors

More about Scene Work Expectations

There will be scenes provided (you can also submit one ahead of time) that we will be working with.

Based on level of work and/or training, we will have appropriate scenes for you to work from, and we will also get to watch and support each other as we work.

Scenes could include kissing, close contact, implied nudity, undressing, simulated nudity, simulated sex.

What do we mean by simulated nudity & simulated sex?

The actors will never be fully undressed. We will have
"picture" clothes for them to wear with garments underneath like body suits, bike shorts, tank tops, bras (based on their actual comfort level to be able to play with us all day). We will guide in simulated sex shapes & movement qualifiers. We will be honoring actors in their work with us, and we will also make adjustments in live time for the real people we are working with in a variety of scenarios.

What to Bring/Pack

1. Layers
   1. For comfort- the weather is going through a range! Be prepared. 
   2. For actors- layers will help the scenes by having things to take off/put on. 
      1. Please bring a variety of clothes & shoes if you can. It’s good practice Navigating taking clothes off
      2. Undergarments that stay on. This can be tank top & shorts. Does not need to be close to underwear. Similar to skin tone is a bonus but not necessary 
2. Clean shoes
   1. Because we will be on the floor, and the weather is wet, please bring another pair of shoes that you haven’t worn outside. 
   2. Or slippers or fluffy socks or ballet slippers…
3. Yoga mat
   1. We will have some acrobatic mats available but you may want your own/a thinner surface. 
4. Notebook/Ipad- Take notes!
5. Water bottle- hydrate!
6. Snacks! Lunch! 
7. Fill out waiver questions in Teachable
8. Pick out scenes (also in Teachable)
9. Fidget stuff
   1. Bring what helps you learn & staying your body, or if you come out of your body, what helps bring you back in

Questions? Email us at intimacyprofessionals@gmail.com

Community Agreements

I will honor:

• Myself
• Others
• The Space- return fidget toys

If you need to leave:

• And you're ok- give a thumbs up
• And you need someone to be with you- give a "gimme" hand

Private parts of covered.

Heads up for visiting pets.

Unsolicited advice is judgement.

Lead with curiosity and questions.

Script Breakdown

• Stage directions
• Dialogue
• Context
• Location
• Which and how many characters
  • Ages/gender
• Relationship and stage of relationship
• Coverage Garments, barriers, etc.
  • Level of nudity that is expected
  • Meaning: "social norm bathing suit areas" uncovered
    • Implied nudity: we do not physically see those areas in the shot or scene.
• Know your laws and union rules
• Genre of script
• What's the director's vision?
  • Who are my other collaborators?
• Potential costumes
• Shots/angles
• Space setup
• Lighting
  • Is there a blackout
• Sound
  • Wheres the mic and the pac?