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#Me Too: stories about claiming power

May 1, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, May 1, 7:00-9:00pm

In this performance, open to women, men, and non-binary, we invite ​those who wish to share how the ​#​MeToo ​movement​ is affecting you personally, at home and at work​.​ Are you speaking up more? More aware of your own and other’s actions? What ways can we all make it a safer world for everyone?

While it is critical that people are speaking up about abuses, breaking through silence and shame, in this event we will not share stories of trauma, but focus on how people are claiming their power and supporting others to claim their power.

​For those less familiar with​ the ​#​MeToo ​movement​​, women around the world began to speak to speak up in social media about pervasive sexual harassment​, especially in the workplace.​ Over time many have being speaking up about harassment (including men, LGBTQ) and challenging the cultural norms of what behaviors are acceptable.

True Story will create a space to hear and creatively honor different people’s experiences. It’s fine to just come and witness.

Free event

Robbins Library community room
700 Mass Ave. Arlington

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Arlington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

 

Details

Date:
May 1, 2018
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Robbins Library: Community Room (lower level)
700 Mass Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 United States
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Details

Date:
May 1, 2018
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Robbins Library: Community Room (lower level)
700 Mass Ave.
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 riveting 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 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 basic 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.