Togethering
A collection of participatory social change games.
Serious play.
Togethering takes inspiration from performance methods like theatre exercises, improvisation, and social games.
Future visions need fertile ground.
The activities help participants connect generously with each other in their community.
How it works
Togethering creates experiences that encourage dynamic interaction of contradictory ideas, using them creatively and productively towards transformational change.
The activities create safe spaces for dialogue, to explore choices and consequences while preparing participants to take action in the context of this new knowledge.
Scripted activities help connect difficult topics with real experiences in a high-energy way while reducing fear of conflict or judgment.
Roleplaying helps give a window into the unique experiences that influence how we each see our future and the future of our community.
Thank you to all who participated in Togethering workshops at Parsons the New School for Design and at the Center for Social Innovation, in NYC, in 2013.
Togethering was created by Subodh Divekar and Kelly Jo.