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Playback Theatre for performers and expressive therapists

April 18, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday, April 18th, 1-5pm

For whom?  Actors, dancers, and other performers, and expressive therapists.

Some (but not all) workshop participants will be preparing for an audition the next day for which this is a necessary preparation.  If you might be interested in auditioning, contact the director: Christopher[at]TrueStoryTheater.org

What the workshop offers you
~sophisticated improv skills
~greater emotional sensitivity
~more quickly putting yourself in others’ shoes
~individual performance coaching
~fun!

What we’ll cover
~improv warmups and principles
~basic principles and roles of Playback Theatre
~3 basic forms: fluid sculptures, Perspectives (solo work), Cast Story
~how Playback Theatre is used in the community for personal and social healing

Cost
Super early bird rate (if paid by March 1): $39
Early bird rate (if paid between March 2 and April 1): $49
Regular rate (between April 2 and April 11): $59
Last minute rate, if space available (between April 12 and April 17): $69

REGISTER HERE

To get more information: Contact Christopher[at]TrueStoryTheater.org

Details

Date:
April 18, 2015
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

Arlington home studio
East Arlington, MA 02474 United States
Phone
781-646-1705

Details

Date:
April 18, 2015
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

Arlington home studio
East Arlington, MA 02474 United States
Phone
781-646-1705

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.