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Toxic relationships: What to say…or do?

October 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

- Free

Toxic relationships:
What to say…or do?
Thurs. Oct. 13, 7pm
Town Hall (2nd floor) in the Lyons Hearing Room
730 Mass. Ave., Arlington

Learn how to support a friend who is in a toxic relationship.

In collaboration with First Step Domestic Violence program of the Town of Arlington.
First Step will give a presentation and offer resources.
True Story Theater will dramatize several scenarios–including of people getting help and helping others.

Event free and all are welcome.
Venue is wheelchair accessible–take elevator to 2nd floor.

This event is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” program.

Details

Date:
October 13, 2016
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Arlington Town Hall, Lyons Room, 2nd floor
730 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
October 13, 2016
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Arlington Town Hall, Lyons Room, 2nd floor
730 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 United States + Google Map

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.