Men's Day-Long InterPlay Retreat - Nov 12, 2022
Treat yourself to a day of fun and connection
John Diller,
Edward Joy,
Amos Alan Lans, and
Jonathan Leavy
Oakland, CA
Saturday, November 12th, 10:30am-4pm
Four of the weekly men's InterPlay class leaders will co-lead a day-long Men’s Workshop on November 12th from 10:30 to 4:00. Come for a unique chance to play with a group of kind-hearted men over the course of a day!
Newcomers to InterPlay, long-time InterPlayers, and regulars of the weekly Thursday evening class are all warmly welcomed. We’ll gather in community through stories, noise-making, movement, and playful physical contact. Discover easy play, fun expression, and freedom to be however you'd like to be. Savor one another’s company in a safe, affirming, and laughter-filled community.
No previous dance or improv experience is necessary. Folks of all mobility levels are welcome! We take a broad view of gender identity, so if you feel called by such a workshop, regardless of how you are defining yourself these days, please come!
COVID-19 safety protocol: To keep us all healthy, we'll require that each person come with proof of vaccinations (including booster), and wear an N95 or KN95 mask inside the studio. We also run an air purifier during class. Please stay home if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. There will be brief hourly breaks to go outside for mask-free time.
We'll have a lunch break from 12:30-2:00. People are encouraged to lunch together at one of the many local eateries or bring a bag lunch to eat with others at a restaurant parklet or sidewalk space. Eating inside the studio will not be permitted so that we can keep the studio COVID-safe.
Newcomers to InterPlay, long-time InterPlayers, and regulars of the weekly Thursday evening class are all warmly welcomed. We’ll gather in community through stories, noise-making, movement, and playful physical contact. Discover easy play, fun expression, and freedom to be however you'd like to be. Savor one another’s company in a safe, affirming, and laughter-filled community.
No previous dance or improv experience is necessary. Folks of all mobility levels are welcome! We take a broad view of gender identity, so if you feel called by such a workshop, regardless of how you are defining yourself these days, please come!
COVID-19 safety protocol: To keep us all healthy, we'll require that each person come with proof of vaccinations (including booster), and wear an N95 or KN95 mask inside the studio. We also run an air purifier during class. Please stay home if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. There will be brief hourly breaks to go outside for mask-free time.
We'll have a lunch break from 12:30-2:00. People are encouraged to lunch together at one of the many local eateries or bring a bag lunch to eat with others at a restaurant parklet or sidewalk space. Eating inside the studio will not be permitted so that we can keep the studio COVID-safe.
Cost: Sliding scale $35-$75, no one turned away for lack of funds
Registration/Information: Pay online to register or just show up! Questions? Email Amos by clicking the link below.
Venue
InterPlayce
2273 Telegraph Avenue (at 23rd St.)
Oakland, CA 94612
InterPlayce is the center of the InterPlay universe. The offices for Body Wisdom, Inc. are also located here. The building is at the corner of 23rd and Telegraph, one block north of West Grand. It is just a few blocks from the 19th Street Downtown Oakland BART station, and on several convenient bus lines. On-street parking is always available at night and metered during the day. It is also easily accessible by several of the major freeways.
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Leaders
John Diller
John Diller, MA in Education, is a certified InterPlay leader and has been leading InterPlay workshops and retreats for more than 10 years. He found his way to InterPlay via a winding road that includes poetry, improv, Permaculture, storytelling, the great outdoors, Buddhist philosophy, bicycling, and eight years of teaching high school theater. He has co-led the Thursday evening men’s InterPlay class in Oakland for years and works by day at a management consulting company. John thanks InterPlay for an increasingly embodied and nourishing life and for the opportunity to help others use InterPlay to have more fun, connect, dive deep, and so much more.
Edward Joy
Amos Alan Lans
Amos Alan Lans likes to tell folks, “I became a dancer in my 50’s, thanks to InterPlay!” Amos is one of the three co-leaders of the Thursday evening men’s drop-in class. He loves introducing InterPlay to groups of men, especially gay men, especially older gay men who are learning new ways of enjoying being in their ageing bodies as well as playful ways of connecting with other guys. Letting stories emerge from movement is one of Amos’ favorite InterPlay activities. For 20+ years, Amos set up and taught in public school gardening programs. He now teaches the joys of composting, gardening, and healthy eating to at-risk urban youth in North Oakland’s Dover Street Edible Park, near his home on 61st Street.
Jonathan Leavy
Jonathan Leavy brings a rich and varied bundle of experience to his InterPlay leading. Originally from Colorado, Jonathan used his music major from Colorado State University and performed in and around Florida and New York City for 12 years. From off-broadway to cruise ships, and from dinner theaters to theme parks, Jonathan has found joy through diverse musical theater opportunities. A call to ministry brought Jonathan to Pacific School of Religion in 1998 where he focused on spirituality and the arts. Jonathan has completed the InterPlay Leadership Program and is a long-time member of WING IT! Performance Ensemble and a leader in the InterPlay community, teaching classes and retreats with a focus on the voice and performing.