Chris von Baeyer & Rachael Arena - Leadership Presence Presentation
Join Rachael Arena of Boston Consulting Group and Chris von Baeyer of the Ariel Group as they explore how communicating with presence and authenticity helps people navigate the dynamic business landscape and sit with the discomfort of change. Speakers: Rachael Arena, Global Learning Manager, Center for Knowledge and Analytics, Boston Consulting Group Chris Von Baeyer, Director of Client Relations, Ariel Group
CBC Fresh Air Interview - Christopher von Baeyer & Sharon Wood
Fresh Air host Jeff Goodes interviews with Christopher von Baeyer, Artistic Director of Toronto Playback Theatre, and Sharon Wood, Executive Director of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation about the Toronto Playback Theatre fundraiser performance at the Jane Mallet Theatre in the St. Lawrence Centre in Toronto.
In the interview, Chris—founder of Toronto Playback Theatre—reflects on the essence of Playback Theatre and its unique blend of improvisation, drama, and deep listening. Rooted in the spontaneous enactment of real-life stories, Playback Theatre invites audience members to share personal narratives which are then immediately interpreted and performed by a team of actors and musicians. As Chris explains, the heart of this work lies in its capacity to honour those stories, creating a ritualized space where individuals feel seen and heard. Drawing from both theatrical and therapeutic traditions, Playback Theatre is not about entertainment alone; rather, it is a practice of empathy, connection, and community-building. Chris emphasizes that the purpose of the work is to help people discover deeper meaning in their experiences and in their lives. By transforming everyday moments into shared artistic expression, Playback Theatre becomes a catalyst for personal insight and collective understanding.
Toronto Playback Theatre Promo - 2010
Toronto Playback Theatre is dedicated to listening to people's stories and transforming them spontaneously into theatre. Our mission is to provide organizations with dramatic, audience-interactive performances and programs that build trust, deepen dialogue and generate opportunities for personal and professional development. Playback Theatre aims to create a ritual space where every voice and any story - however ordinary, extraordinary, hidden or difficult - might be heard and told. The Toronto Playback Theatre is committed to a theatre that values community, service, and the possibility of personal and social transformation through art.