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Stories of caregivers

May 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

“Stories of care givers”
Saturday, May 13
8:00*pm -9:30pm
*IMPORTANT: Note later start time than usual.

The Arlington Center yoga studio
369 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA
Wheelchair accessible

What have we experienced and felt when giving significant care to others — as parents, teachers, health care professionals, adult children with elderly parents?  What is it like to receive care from others?  In honor of Mothers’ Day.

Purchase tickets in advance for a discount off general admission: http://truestorytheatershow.bpt.me/
Tickets also available at the door: $20-general, $30-supporter, $5+ -pay-what-you-can

Details

Date:
May 13, 2017
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Venue

Arlington Center Yoga Studio
369 Mass Ave
Arlington, United States
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Phone
781-316-0282
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Details

Date:
May 13, 2017
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Venue

Arlington Center Yoga Studio
369 Mass Ave
Arlington, United States
+ Google Map
Phone
781-316-0282
View Venue Website

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.