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Stories of Motherhood

May 9, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

- Free

Wednesday, May 9th, 7pm
Making visible the precious invisible work of motherhood
Interactive performance for mothers.
True Story brings to life your true stories, both rewards and challenges, in a theatre of embodied empathy.

Free event.

Location:
NESCA Conference room in the office suites at Chapel Bridge Park
55 Chapel Street, Newton MA

This program is sponsored in part by NESCA, the leader in neuropsychological evaluations of children and teenagers.

original artwork image credit: Esther Maschio

Details

Date:
May 9, 2018
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

55 Chapel Street
55 Chapel St.
Newton, MA 02458 + Google Map

Details

Date:
May 9, 2018
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

55 Chapel Street
55 Chapel St.
Newton, MA 02458 + Google Map

What happens in a True Story Theater performance?  Our events bring together the delight of improvisation with the riveting 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 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 basic 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.