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Stories of Stigma

January 9, 2016 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

- $15

tst_livbroch_logo (2)“Stories of Stigma”
in partnership with Arlington Diversity Task Group

Saturday, January 9th
7:15pm
Many ​of us ​have experienced feeling stigmatized or shamed in some aspect of our lives, past or present. Sometimes we have inadvertently added to the shame or stigma of others. What have we learned from these experiences? What enables connection and healing? Stories are welcomed from all–whether intense or modest. In partnership with the Diversity Task Group of Arlington

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The Arlington Center – Yoga Studios
369 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA
The space is wheelchair accessible.

Discounted general admission tickets online

Tickets available at the door:
$15 (general), $20 (supporter of the arts), $5 (pay what you can)

Details

Date:
January 9, 2016
Time:
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Cost:
$15

Organizer

True Story Theater

Venue

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

Details

Date:
January 9, 2016
Time:
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Cost:
$15

Organizer

True Story Theater

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 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.