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Parent Forum: Encouraging your teen to have safe and loving relationships

October 30, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

PARENT FORUM:
Encouraging your teen to have safe and loving relationships
Monday October 30th, 7:00-8:30pm
Ottoson Middle School cafeteria, 63 Acton St, Arlington

For High School and Middle School parents

Co-sponsors: Arlington Public Schools, Arlington Youth Counseling Center, Arlington First Step, and Arlington Police Department

Malcolm Astley will give a short talk on his experience of turning the devastating loss of his 18-year old daughter into a gift of insights for other parents and families.  Malcolm has spoken at over 100 high schools, religious centers, colleges, universities, and governmental meetings.

True Story Theater will invite participants to share their thoughts and feelings about how we help our young people stay safe in their relationships. True Story Theater will use interactive, improvisational drama, music, and movement to enact and honor what is shared by audience volunteers.  All are welcome.  It’s fine to come watch and learn from what others share​.

Increase your understanding of risks that teens face in controlling relationships with close friends and in dating.  Learn how to support them in safe, loving relationships. Take away information on local and therapeutic resources.

Admission free!

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:
October 30, 2017
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

Ottoson Middle School
63 Acton St.
Arlington, 02476 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
October 30, 2017
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

Ottoson Middle School
63 Acton St.
Arlington, 02476 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.