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Two Communities and a River

June 28, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

- free

Thursday June 28th, 2018 7-9 p.m.

Two Communities and a River: The Story of the Neponset Greenway Extension
What: An interactive community storytelling event guided by True Story Theater

See a video with community organizers Vivien Morris and Diane D’Souza (go to 10min. 36sec. to learn about the event with True Story Theater)

Where: Foley Senior Residences 249 River Street, Mattapan

All are Welcome – Free event
More info contact: Matapan.Milton@gmail.com

Residents of Mattapan and Milton explore this opportunity to forge stronger relationships based on mutual respect, understanding, and a common love of the beautiful river and greenway they share. Our long term goals are understanding, confronting and eliminating structural racism and other forces that divide and disempower our Neoponset Valley communities.

 

Details

Date:
June 28, 2018
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
free

Venue

Foley Senior Residences
249 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
June 28, 2018
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
free

Venue

Foley Senior Residences
249 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126 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.