MAKING THINGS FOR PEOPLE
I am an experiential dance theater artist, designer, and professional coach specializing in immersive theater, user experience, and helping people transform their lives.
“ Even in our short time together, with Tara's help I was able to articulate thoughts and feelings -- some for the first time, others that had been swirling around for ages.”
- Rebecca Longworth, Theater Artist (San Fransisco, CA)
“Working with Tara gave me a new sense of clarity, confidence, and self-worth. I truly believe that even just a few sessions with Tara can empower you to make big changes in your life”
- Katie, (Washington D.C)
MASTER CLASSES - BESPOKE PERFORMANCE COACHING - AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE CONSULTING
“A gift to the immersive community amidst all the miles-per-hour innovation, buzz words, KPIs and virtual realities. Seeing people and embracing heart is intrinsic to this industry moving forward. The softness and strength with which Tara led and supported our group made for such a safe and soulful space for the short time we played with trust and empathy together. A compassion bomb the world desperately needs more of.”
- Roshelle Fong, Freelance Producer (Melbourne, Australia)
ABOUT
Born out of my experience as an experiential performer and collaborating artist with Third Rail Projects, my workshops explore techniques that take the performing out of performance. Allowing us to genuinely connect to every person that comes into an experience with a sense of curiosity, improvisation, consistency, and vulnerability that is responsive to the present moment. This balancing act is an essential approach to allowing our most honest empathic intuitive selves to be seen and for our audience to be drawn into the worlds we create supported by clear boundaries, full agency, and care.
Workshops are open to professionals from all backgrounds and disciplines, and can be customized for theatrical performance settings, non-theatrical environments, and anything in between.
THIRD RAIL PROJECTS (ONGOING)
*Limited availability through Third Rail Projects' ongoing Education Programming
CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE (offerings are seasonal)
Photo: Third Rail Projects
IMMERSIVE DESIGN SUMMIT
San Fransisco (Feb 22-23, 2019)
Immersive Performance Skills : Building Empathy and Trust
LEIA/LEAGUE OF EXPERIENTIAL IMMERSIVE ARTISTS
Los Angeles (Dec 13-15, 2018)
Empathy Trust and The Nervous System
co-led with Marissa Nielsen-Pincus
Original Collaborating Cast: Alice, Currently playing the Red Queen
Now Playing: thenshefell.com
Photo: Rick Ochoa c/o Third Rail Projects
Assistant Director + Performer
Brand Activation and Tasting Experience for The Macallan
themacallanbehindthecity.com
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THEATER (premiere)
Long Island City, Queens - Dec 15-18, 2010
NYC RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council - July 8-11, 20112
Image: Oresti Tesenopoulous
Movement Direction + Staging
HERE ARTS CENTER
New York, NY- May, 2014
About The Project
Image: Shaun Irons and Lauren Petty
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THEATER (premiere)
Long Island City, Queens - June 5-8, 2008
DANSPACE PROJECT
New York, NY - January 7-9, 2009
Photo: Ryutaro Mishima
“Through coaching from Tara, I have gained a deeper understanding of myself personally and professionally, empowering me to move forward with new creative ventures I hadn’t felt equipped to pursue.”
- Bradley Winkler, Immersive Theatre Artist (Houston, TX)