Mary Overlie

Mary Overlie is an artist and scholar who developed the "Viewpoints" theory, a method used in theater and performance to explore and understand movement and space. Her approach emphasizes observing and responding to physical gestures, spatial relationships, and timing to enhance creative expression and collaboration. Originally created to help actors and performers work more dynamically, Viewpoints provides a flexible framework for improvisation and choreography, encouraging performers to be more aware of their bodies and surroundings. This technique is widely used in contemporary theater, dance, and performance art to foster innovation and ensemble work.