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Active Bystander Skills – Arlington Community Conversations

August 17, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, August 17th, 7 – 9pm

Active Bystander Skills workshop

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This interactive training will explore how to safely and effectively intervene when we witness situations of bigotry or injustice. Participate in action-oriented role play and improvisation to work through challenging scenarios based on real life, so that we can be better prepared with skills to step in.  Learn basics of how to speak up in different situations and engage allies, and how to engage in effective dialogue to help build a culture of change in your communities.

In partnership with Arlington’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Office, to build from the Community Conversations series. More info.

Thank you to the generous support for the arts!
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Arlington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Details

Date:
August 17, 2021
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Website:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYld-uuqzkrG9EUyq87iNfWfnRpdPLvaet3

Venue

Zoom video
MA United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
August 17, 2021
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Website:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYld-uuqzkrG9EUyq87iNfWfnRpdPLvaet3

Venue

Zoom video
MA United States + Google Map

What happens in a True Story Theater performance?  Our events bring together the delight of improvisation with the courageous vulnerability of people sharing their personal truth.

The show’s emcee (called “the conductor”) facilitates brief, spontaneous conversations with volunteers from the audience who share their own feelings and experiences related to the show’s theme.  After each conversation, the actors and musician immediately embody the key feelings and actions they heard, using movement, music, dialogue, and superb listening. All of it is improvised on the spot. During the course of a 75 minute show, True Story enacts about 6-8 stories.

From this simple interaction, audience members feel validated, laugh, cry, get insights about their lives, and feel an expanded sense of community. You can share a moment from your life and see it performed, or just come to watch.

What are True Story Theater’s classes like?  We will teach you the basics of Playback Theatre, which can hone your listening skills for everyday life.  All are welcome.  Classes are supportive, informal, intimate, and fun, an enriching experience for both newcomers and experienced actors.