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Stories of Resilience and Support – MFN Celebration

May 11, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

- Free

Saturday, May 11
12:30 pm – 2 pm

The Medford Family Network invites you to a special event…
“Stories of Resilience and Support”
A performance with True Story Theater as part of a celebration for the English@Large students.
@Medford Family Network, 489 Winthrop St, Medford

Share a moment from your own life experiences…or simply come to support and enjoy the performance.
See True Story Theater actors portray the joys, strengths, and challenges from the stories that are shared.

Free Event – All Welcome – Refreshments Provided!

This program is funded 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:
May 11, 2019
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Medford Family Network
489 Winthrop St,
Medford, MA 02155 United States
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Phone
(781) 393-2106

Details

Date:
May 11, 2019
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Medford Family Network
489 Winthrop St,
Medford, MA 02155 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
(781) 393-2106

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.