Creativity through the lens of a Playwright and Director

"Creativity is about being able to make something out of nothing."

Stan Lai has been called ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time’ (Robert Brustein), ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world’ (BBC), and ‘Asia’s top theatre director’ (Asiaweek).

Born in the US and raised in America and Taiwan, Lai earned a PhD from UC Berkeley before launching a groundbreaking career in Taiwan. His 40+ plays are celebrated across the Chinese-speaking world, including masterpieces such as A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. He is co-founder of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and Huichang Theatre Village in China. Theatre Above in Shanghai is a venue dedicated to his oeuvre.

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Creativity through the lens of a talent agent, college professor and performance mindset coach

"Coming up with more than one solution to a problem....embracing your full potential"

Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential.
Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performances

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Creativity through the lens of an artist and collage storyteller

"Being aware of my surroundings, and stop thinking about worries"

Based on Vancouver Island, Silvina Lanusse creates work from fragments: torn paper, vintage letters, sheet music, old maps, and pieces of memory. She often begins without a strict plan, letting each piece guide her as it evolves from chaos into quiet, layered harmony. She embraces imperfection, valuing the raw, unexpected turns that happen along the way.

Originally from Argentina, Silvina brings a bold sense of color and an intuitive approach to her work. Collage offers her freedom. Tearing becomes an act of release, while rebuilding serves as a means of understanding the world and our personal narratives. Her art often inhabits a space of “in-between”: between places, memories, and moments, all reflected in the colors and textures she chooses.

Her work speaks to those who feel deeply, who carry many stories and roles, and who recognize a bit of themselves in what they see. Silvina's paintings are known for their bold honesty. Many viewers find her work familiar, as if each piece has always been a part of their world.

An exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Silvina has also had her work featured as cover art for poetry collections, which she regards as meaningful collaborations between word and image. In her workshops, she shares this approach, inviting participants to explore collage, texture, and intuition to create work that tells their own story.

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