Series 1: Ep 5: In Conversation with Touchstone
This month, Ali Warren talks with Joe from Touchstone, a charity offering transformative workshops for young people with autism. Joe talks us through the principles the practitioners use to ensure every learner gets the most of out of their drama experience with Touchstone. The company began nearly 20 years ago in 2001, formed by three actors from the RSC who have found 'marking space' liberating and a tool for empowerment rather than a COVID secure measure for drama teaching! From beginning in residency at The Glebe School in Bromley, Kent to preparing for their future with Thomas Ashton School in Manchester they enjoy being 'in the moment', using their practitioner craft, working hard and making the very complex 'in the moment' decisions look straightforward. "Treat everyone equally within a session because drama can be a real leveller" Joe, Touchstone You can read more here: www.touchstone.org.uk