Cognitive Behavior Drama
CBD MASTERCLASS
Interactive Performance "ELISA"
Testimonials
The CBD method, praised by the internationally renowned psychologist specializing in autism, Prof. Tony Attwood, presented in a unique and inspiring masterclass.
A few words about "ELISA"
An interactive mystery performance offered as a silent tribute to autism, making no explicit reference to it, yet mapping out—through a game of mystery—the journeys that lead two seemingly incompatible worlds to meet.
Plays of light and shadow act as a catalyst, transforming the performance space—both living and inanimate elements—and creating a new reality that reveals the subjective nature of truth.
The thread of the story begins to unravel through the active participation of the audience, who become co-creators in the action.
Through a sequence of actions and images, the audience is guided to experientially grasp the complexity of the unwritten rules of social interaction - that many of us take for granted- and to understand the path and the distance someone has to cover to decode them.
"The performance is part of a 4-hour masterclass for therapists and parents, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges faced by children and adolescents on the autism spectrum — as well as effective ways to address them through the innovative method of Cognitive Behavioral Drama (CBD)."
A certificate of attendance will be provided.
Performance Credits
Concept / Direction: Dr. Haris Karnezi
Cast: CBD Ensemble
Evi Andrianou – Actress / Educator specialized in Special Education
Manolis Dragatsis – Actor / Teacher
Haris Karnezi – Actress / Creator of the CBD method
Yiannis Filippou – Actor / Theatre Pedagogue
Athina Stamouli – Special Education Teacher
Konstantina Psomadelli – Adaptive Physical Education Specialist
Anna Chanioti - Actor/ Teacher
Music Curation: Yiannis Filippou
Puppet Design: Haris Karnezi
Jungle Figures: Athina Stamouli
Indicative Program
14.00 - 15.15
"Introduction to the theoretical underpinining of the CBD method" by Dr. Haris Karnezi
15.15 - 15.45 (Break)
15.45 - 17.15
INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE "ΕLIZA" - model intervention by the CBD team with audience participation. During the performance, the audience will have the opportunity to understand experientially how a curriculum for autism can be integrated into an interactive story that may capture the interest of children.
17.15 -17.45 (Break)
17.45 - 19.30
PERFORMANCE Analysis
Dr. Karnezis will explain step by step the structure of the performance and the activities. Prof. Tony Attwood would offer his expertise comment on the process.
19.30
Q&A (Questions / Answers)
Here the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the structure and educational objectives of the performance, so as to clarify the CBD intervention protocol.
