ABSTRACT This article reviews the findings of an actor’s laboratory lead by Native American actor-educator, Kimberly Guerrero, at The S Word Conference in 2018. This practice-based research centres around the question, “Is it possible to intentionally transform performance into a healing ceremony?” The lab utilized the format of an indigenous Talking Circle, as 12 participants from around the globe took turns sharing 1) the story behind a meaningful object they were asked to bring and 2) a performance piece. The deeply personal nature of the objects and performances led to profound communal vulnerability and bonding, as well as individual emotional and psychological healing. The performances were creatively woven together by the group and presented as research findings at the conference’s culmination. The positive results within the test group suggest these techniques may be used by other educator/practitioners in their own process of building an ensemble and effectuating healing of body, mind, soul and/or spirit.

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作为仪式的表演：利用故事的治愈力

摘要 本文回顾了 2018 年美国本土演员兼教育家金伯利·格雷罗 (Kimberly Guerrero) 在 S Word 大会上领导的演员实验室的调查结果。这项基于实践的研究围绕这个问题展开，“是否有可能有意将表演转化为一种治愈仪式？” 该实验室采用了土著谈话圈的形式，来自世界各地的 12 名参与者轮流分享 1) 他们被要求带来一个有意义的物品背后的故事，以及 2) 表演作品。物品和表演的深刻个人性质导致了深刻的公共脆弱性和联系，以及个人的情感和心理康复。表演由小组创造性地编织在一起，并作为研究成果在会议的高潮中呈现。