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Community Circle

February 1, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Side by Side Community Circle

5:30pm Potluck
6:00-7:30pm Performance

Join True Story Theater at the Community Circle. Share and hear stories on the theme of what’s up in our lives.

The “Circle” is for the formerly incarcerated, people in recovery, family and friends, and anyone else interested in being part of a very supportive community. It brings together people from diverse backgrounds, from the most disenfranchised to the highly advantaged, providing good food, a warm welcome, and full acceptance to all.

Free event, donations to Community Circle welcomed

New location:
First Church of Roxbury,
10 Putnam St., Roxbury MA 02118
parking on street and in back of building

Details

Date:
February 1, 2016
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Venue

First Church of Roxbury
10 Putnam St
Roxbury, MA 02118 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
February 1, 2016
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Venue

First Church of Roxbury
10 Putnam St
Roxbury, MA 02118 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.