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Medford’s Diversity Day

June 1, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Saturday, June 1, 12 pm
Come see True Story Theater in Medford at Tuft’s Park!

In partnership with Medford Family Network, festival attendees can try out an activity that illuminates patterns of implicit biases, subconscious stereotypes that affect the way we make decisions. Then, True Story Theater actors will invite attendees to explore their experiences around bias and stories around barriers and opportunities for connection.

True Story Theater uses improvisational theater with heart to facilitate deeper dialogue. Audience members are invited to speak of their experiences, and actors honor the stories told through drama, movement, and music. Participants often gain a better understanding for others’ perspectives .www.TrueStoryTheater.org

Medford’s Diversity Day is presented by the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, Mayor Burke’s Office, and the Human Diversity Office.

Come for music, food, games, and performances for all ages. All welcome!

These events are supported by the Medford Arts Council, a local agency supported in part by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Details

Date:
June 1, 2019
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Venue

Tuft’s Park
437 Main St
Medford, MA, MA United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
June 1, 2019
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Venue

Tuft’s Park
437 Main St
Medford, MA, 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.