HELEN ABERGER
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Allow myself to introduce... myself.

Hi! I'm Helen. Thanks for visiting my site!
I am a stage director and intimacy choreographer in the DC metro area, and I take pride in building community through the arts. I work in theatre, opera, and musical theatre. 
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By way of background, I studied oboe for 12+ years and graduated from University of Miami's Frost School of Music with a BA in Music. I bring the same collaborative spirit to my current work as I did when playing in wind ensemble and orchestra. I also have training in classical ballet. 
My  training, empathy, and "spidey sense" make me an asset as an intimacy choreographer. I derive tremendous fulfillment by facilitating and advocating for artists, consent, and boundaries, in order to create and enhance their physical storytelling. To date I have worked with high school, college, amateur/community, and professional actors, and am able to provide references upon request. 
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Directing and assistant directing is also a joy - my work ethos is best summed up by Michael Bloom (author, Thinking Like a Director): ​"Ultimately, the director is a creator of communities - someone who can recognize talent and inspire the very best from other artists, lead them but welcome their contributions, and make everyone feel they are important partners."

​Thank you again for visiting. I hope to work with you soon!
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Training & Certification

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CERTIFICATION
  • Mental Health First Aid - Adult (certified November 2021) from National Council for Mental Wellbeing​
​TRAINING/EDUCATION
  • Level II Foundations Training with Sasha Smith, Alicia Rodis, and Claire Warden, (Intimacy Directors and Coordinators)
  • Best Practices Core Curriculum training with Theatrical Intimacy Education / Workshops: Staging Outercourse, Working With Minors
  • Level I "Intimacy For The Stage" Three-Day Training Workshop with Tonia Sina and Claire Warden (Intimacy Directors International)​
  • Apprentice Stage Director with OperaNEO Festival & Workshop, CA
  • Directing with Joy Zinoman- Studio Theatre, DC
  • BA in Music/Minor in English - University of Miami, FL

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© 2023 Helen Aberger
  • Home
  • About Me
  • My Work
    • Directing
    • Intimacy Choreography
    • Assistant Directing
  • Contact