New to True Story Theater?  Please read description below the event.

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

Holy-Daze

December 7, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat. Dec 7, 7:30pm
How do you stay centered in the holiday whirl? What is alive for you in this season of turning toward the dark and celebrating the return of the light? Bring us your rants and raves and underbellies as you prepare for the holidays.
Whether you celebrate or not, come share your stories of the season.
At the Arlington Center for the Arts, 20 Academy Street, Arlington, MA.
Get tickets in advance – save $5 on general admission
Tickets also available at the door: $20 general, $30 supporter, $5+ pay-what-you-can

Details

Date:
December 7, 2019
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

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

Details

Date:
December 7, 2019
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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.