Mind Over Manner

Presenting public & professional development workshops across Aotearoa using theatre to foster social change. Our objectives are to strengthen communication and connection with rangatahi who think, learn and work differently. These teenagers may be undiagnosed high functioning or diagnosed with such labels as Aspergers, OCD, ADHD, Dyspraxia, ADD, ODD, and others. Using applied theatre techniques, we work with a team of professional theatre practitioners and audiences so whānau, caregivers, teachers, and service providers have the chance to participate and reassess their responses to many unexpected and difficult situations. Through using the power of theatre to generate fast-tracked learning, we offer space for groups to dissolve anxiety, discomfort, and behavioral problems by constructing techniques for cognitive clarity. Our facilitation process builds trust, empathy, and functionality, helping participants connect with individuals and teenagers who are Neurodiverse or cognitively different.