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Unexpected Twists: Stories of What Life Hands Us

May 2, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

- $10

A UNIQUE EVENING OF HEALING THROUGH IMPROV
Unexpected Twists: Stories of What Life Hands Us
True Story Theater and Interplay

Saturday, May 2, 7:30-9:00pm
Emerson Health and Wellness Center
Concord, MA

The public is invited to a unique evening of improvisation on Saturday, May 2 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Emerson’s Health and Wellness Center in Concord. True Story Theater and Interplay, two improv groups that promote social healing through performance, will entertain the audience, offer deeper connections and a renewed appreciation for our common humanity during this evening of Unexpected Twists: Stories of What Life Hands Us.

Plan to come to share a story or gain insights just by watching. True Story Theatre and InterPlay perform an embodied theatre of empathy, respect and creativity. The program will begin with InterPlayers interpreting themes of “what life hands us” with movement and vocal group improvisations. Then, with True Story Theater, volunteers from the audience will be invited to share what’s important in their lives.

InterPlay is a program and practice of individual and community wellness offered in group settings around the country and locally in Concord and Cambridge. Says facilitator C.C. King, “we transform our stories, nudge social change and come together in soulful, deep and yet light-hearted ways.”

Registration/Information: ccking.interplay (at) gmail.com

Emerson Hospital Integrative Health and Wellness Center
310 Baker Ave Extension, Concord, MA 01742

The Center is located inside the Emerson Health System building. Lots of parking is available. Directions: Once on Baker Avenue Extension, Enter the Concord Meadows Corporate Center, 300–310 Baker Avenue Extension Turn right at the STOP sign, then drive to 310 Baker Avenue Extension.

Details

Date:
May 2, 2015
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$10
Website:
http://www.emersonhealthyliving.org/ClassesPrograms/ClassDetails.aspx?ClassID=425

Organizer

Interplay

Venue

Emerson Hospital Integrative Health and Wellness Center
310 Baker Ave Extension
Concord, MA 01742 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
May 2, 2015
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$10
Website:
http://www.emersonhealthyliving.org/ClassesPrograms/ClassDetails.aspx?ClassID=425

Organizer

Interplay

Venue

Emerson Hospital Integrative Health and Wellness Center
310 Baker Ave Extension
Concord, MA 01742 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.