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Performance: “Changing abilities: what is lost and what is gained?”

March 12, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

- $15

Saturday, March 12th
7:30pm

tst_livbroch_logo (2)Theme: “Changing abilities: what is lost and what is gained?”
In partnership with Arlington Commission on Disability.

We all have different abilities. Our abilities may be influenced by genetics and may change due to trauma, the environment, and age. When have we discovered an exciting new thing we could do or lost something precious? People of all abilities are welcome.

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

Discounted general admission tickets online at BrownPaperTickets.com

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

This is an Arlington’s Living Brochure project supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Details

Date:
March 12, 2016
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$15

Organizer

True Story Theater

Venue

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

Details

Date:
March 12, 2016
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 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 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.