Services
Mission
Nivi facilitates DIY music and theatre workshops that empower people to tap into their creativity and collaborate using skills and resources they already have.
Nivi strives to provide inclusive, anti-racist environments that center queer and trans BIPOC and femmes. Allies are welcome.
Nivi’s Background:
MA in Educational Theatre, NYU
BA in Ethnic Studies, Columbia University
Certificates in Songwriting, Music Production & Music Theory, Berklee Online
Joker Training, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC
Musical Improv Training, Second City
15 years of Teaching Experience
Workshops
Songwriting Made Easy
Have you ever wanted to write a song? Are you a songwriter seeking new techniques and inspiration?
In this fun, collaborative workshop, you’ll learn how to write lyrics through games and improvisation and how to compose backing music—even if you know nothing about music theory.
DIY Theatre
Move over, Broadway! DIY Theatre is here for the people.
Together, your group will create a theatrical production on the topic of your choice using only what you have.
No experience needed. This team-building program is perfect for exploring creative possibilities outside the box.
Past Programs:
- Ethnodrama
- Theatre of the Oppressed
- Improvisation
- Scripted Original Musical
How long does it take?
Anywhere from 2 hours to 8 weeks! You’ll decide this, along with the style of your play, in your consultation call.
The Process:
- Ensemble-Building: Games and activities drawn from Viewpoints, Viola Spolin, and Theatre of the Oppressed.
- Devising: Through a series of generative activities, your ensemble will devise a play or musical.
- Rehearsal & Performance (Optional): You can perform your play at a community gathering, or just reap the benefits of the devising process.
More Programs:
Improv 101
Intro to Music Production
Vision Boards
Contact Nivi to create a customized program!
Playfectionism: A Teaching Artist’s Praxis
Playfectionism: the practice of overcoming perfectionism through creative play
We are all creators. Perfectionism, procrastination, and imposter syndrome block our inherent creativity.
Coaching
1:1 Creative Breakthrough
Find out what’s blocking your creative flow, and what gentle steps you can take to tap into your creativity.
What would you create if you didn’t care about being perfect?
Motivational Speaking
Motivate. Inspire. Create.
Bring Nivi to your organization for a riveting presentation.
Playfectionist Tools
Dip a toe into your creative flow with these tools.
A step-by-step guide to connect to your natural creativity with 20+ activities, worksheets, and prompts.
This workbook will have you brimming with ideas for your next project.
Unlock your creative potential in 5 days with simple, fun activities.
Quick tips to abandon perfectionism and embrace an attitude of play.