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Active Bystander workshop

September 28, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Dismantling Bias: Active Bystander Workshop
Sat. Sept. 28, 1-4pm
Hosted by the First Church and Parish in Dedham

Please register in advance here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dismantling-bias-active-bystander-workshop-tickets-71545443347

Do you find yourself witnessing everyday bias and want to step in? Do you want to be able to stand up for someone who is being publicly harassed? Do you want to learn how to identify and fight your own biases? In our current political environment, we are all observing more instances of these and other situations. Activities will include large and small group role-playing.

Where: Parish House, First Church and Parish in Dedham, 670 High St.

Cost: Event is free for participants and contributions will be welcomed to support this work if you wish.

A light lunch will be available for purchase from noon to 1:00 before the training begins.

The program is sponsored by the Women’s Alliance of Dedham and First Church and Parish in Dedham

Space is limited, so we recommend registering to save your seat.

Details

Date:
September 28, 2019
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dismantling-bias-active-bystander-workshop-tickets-71545443347

Venue

First Church and Parish in Dedham
670 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
September 28, 2019
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dismantling-bias-active-bystander-workshop-tickets-71545443347

Venue

First Church and Parish in Dedham
670 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026 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.