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Drop in Classes – April 7

April 7, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

- $20

Dates:
Thurs. April 7, 7:30-9:30pm
Sat. April 9, 3-5:30pm
Thurs. April 21, 7:30-9:30pm
Sat. April 23, 3-5:30pm
Thurs. May 5, 7:30-9:30pm
Sun. May 8, 3-5pm
Thurs. May 19, 7:30-9:30pm
Thurs. June 2, 7:30-9:30pm
Thurs. June 16, 7:30-9:30pm

Details

Date:
April 7, 2016
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$20

Organizer

Christopher Ellinger
Phone
781-646-1705

Venue

Arlington home studio
East Arlington, MA 02474 United States + Google Map
Phone
781-646-1705

Details

Date:
April 7, 2016
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$20

Organizer

Christopher Ellinger
Phone
781-646-1705

Venue

Arlington home studio
East Arlington, MA 02474 United States + Google Map
Phone
781-646-1705

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.