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Medford’s Diversity Day – roving Playback “Stories of Resilience”

June 2, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

- free

Saturday, June 2, 3-5pm
Condon Shell
2501 Mystic Valley Parkway

In partnership with the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility of Medford High.

True Story Theater troupe members and Medford High School student actors will be teaming up to offer “roving Playback” a the first Medford Diversity Day.

Share your story of “Resilience” and see it reflected back by the roving players.
Enjoy all the great fun, food, games, music, and other performances too.

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

Details

Date:
June 2, 2018
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
free
Website:
http://www.medfordma.org/2018/04/27/medfords-diversity-day-may-12-2018/

Venue

Condon Shell
2501 Mystic Valley Ave.
Medford, MA 02155 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
June 2, 2018
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
free
Website:
http://www.medfordma.org/2018/04/27/medfords-diversity-day-may-12-2018/

Venue

Condon Shell
2501 Mystic Valley Ave.
Medford, MA 02155 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.