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Community arts dialogue: working together for the arts in Arlington

October 25, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Thurs. Oct. 25, 7:30pm

A Community arts dialogue: working together for the arts in Arlington
In partnership with Arlington’s Dept. of Planning and Community Development

Through interactive story-telling theatre community members are offered a space to have their experiences and perspectives reflected back with respect.

As an artist or arts lover, how could the town support you?
If you consider yourself a non-artist are you comfortable participating
in town conversations about arts and culture?

Arlington Robbins Library, 700 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Arlington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency

Details

Date:
October 25, 2018
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Robbins Library: Community Room (lower level)
700 Mass Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
October 25, 2018
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Robbins Library: Community Room (lower level)
700 Mass Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 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.