One to four AIM Playback Troupe members stroll around a unit looking for rooms where a patient seems interested in what s happening out in the hall. We go into the room and introduce ourselves. If the patient does not appear interested in conversing, we wish him or her a pleaasant day and move on. If the patient seems to be enjoying the company, we present a private performance. Our enactments are in response to whatever the patient wants to talk about.
Some patients enjoy being asked questions about themselves.
Their responses create the plot for the enactments. The troupe offers occasional performances in Charlie s Corner. This in an attractive and cozy family lounge where A.I.M. offers weekly events for patients, caregivers and visitors. All of the artists in residence were introduced to Playback in a full day workshop. Those who felt drawn to the work committed to rehearse for five 2 hour rehearsals on a weekly basis.