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Intro Playback Workshop – stories of resilience

July 20, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, July 20
6 – 8pm
Experience the joy and empathy of Playback Theatre.
Come to this online intro workshop to get a taste of a form of theater that is practiced around the world.
We will share moments from our lives and learn how to artistically embody and reflect these back for each other.
No experience necessary.
Come try something new!
 
The event is offered for FREE!
please register in advance here.
Donations $5- $20 are graciously welcomed.
https://truestorytheater.com/get-involved/donate/
 
Thank you to the generous support for the arts!
Co-hosted by Make-It Springfield.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Details

Date:
July 20, 2020
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOqtqzIvH93yDqgtvD5G727br7t253UY

Venue

Zoom video
MA United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
July 20, 2020
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOqtqzIvH93yDqgtvD5G727br7t253UY

Venue

Zoom video
MA 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.