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What’s on your heart and mind?

December 8, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

- $20

Saturday, December 8, 7:30pm

Come to True Story Theater’s monthly public show at a new venue.  This evening we invite people to share about what’s up in their lives. On the spot, actors then portray the heart of what they heard using music, movement, and dialogue. It’s an open canvas. Stories can be ordinary or extraordinary, difficult or joyful. You can volunteer to share a moment from your life or fine to just watch and play the important role of witness to other’s stories. As the stories emerge, the audience and actors can gain fresh perspectives, deeper connections, and a renewed appreciation for our common humanity.

Please note the new location!
The show will be at the Arlington Center for the Arts at their new space, 20 Academy St. (above the Senior Center on the corner of Maple St. and Academy St.)

TICKETS:
Get a discount on general admission tickets if you buy in advance online: https://truestorytheater.bpt.me
Tickets available at the door: $20-general, $30-Supporter, $5+ -pay-what-you-can

 

Details

Date:
December 8, 2018
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$20

Venue

Arlington Center for the Arts
20 Academy Street
Arlington, MA 02474 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
December 8, 2018
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$20

Venue

Arlington Center for the Arts
20 Academy Street
Arlington, MA 02474 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.