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Arlington Welcomes Diversity – filmed at ACMi

May 10, 2017 @ 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

EVENT POSTPONED! – stay tuned, we will be scheduling another studio date with ACMi in the Fall.
Arlington Welcomes Diversity
Wednesday, May 10, 6:45pm-9pm
A filmed performance
ACMI, 85 Park Ave. Arlington MA
Come share and hear stories about how our towns and communities are working to be an even more welcoming place to live, work and play. See True Story Theater actors instantly portray the heart of each story using music, movement, and dialogue.
Come be part of the studio audience. Yes, you will be filmed in support of the event–but you don’t have to share a story (unless you want to).
Please RSVP to Amber(at)Truestorytheater.org
image credit: Mark Teiwes 2017

Details

Date:
May 10, 2017
Time:
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Venue

Arlington Community Media Inc.
85 Park Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 United States + Google Map
Phone
781-777-1115
View Venue Website

Details

Date:
May 10, 2017
Time:
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Venue

Arlington Community Media Inc.
85 Park Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 United States + Google Map
Phone
781-777-1115
View Venue Website

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.