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SOLD OUT –Playback class series – 7 wks starting Thurs. Jan. 29th

January 29, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The class is now full.
If you didn’t get to signup this round, we hope you join the next class in April.

Playback Theatre:  What story needs to be heard?

Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm
in our lovely home studio in Arlington
For 7 weeks, starting January 29

RSVP now to reserve, space limited

In this series you’ll explore the question of what story needs to be heard, from all the key roles in Playback Theatre (teller, actor, musician, conductor, and audience).  You will learn how to take stories to a deeper place.  And have fun!  If desired you will receive some individual coaching.

Price:
* $100 if paid by January 8 (early bird rate)
* $110 if paid after January 8 (regular rate)

Drop-in rate: $20/class (if there are spaces still available)
Work exchanges may be available (on first-come basis)

Click here to register now

Contact: Christopher@TrueStoryTheater.org to hold a place in the class or to ask questions.

No prior experience required.

Details

Date:
January 29, 2015
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Venue

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

Details

Date:
January 29, 2015
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 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.