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Diversity & Families

November 3, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 6:00 pm

The Diversity and Inclusion Groups of the Arlington Public Schools (APS) invite all families to a Potluck and Meet & Greet.  All ages welcomed and encouraged!

In partnership with the Arlington Diversity Task Group.

Arlington Senior Center, Main Room
27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA

This event is part of “The Listening Project: Strengthening civic dialogue through storytelling theatre” which is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Foley Hoag Foundation. 

Details

Date:
November 3, 2019
Time:
6:00 pm

Venue

Arlington Community Center
27 Maple St Arlington, MA 02476
Arlington, MA 02476 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
November 3, 2019
Time:
6:00 pm

Venue

Arlington Community Center
27 Maple St Arlington, MA 02476
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.