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Upstander Workshop in Newton

May 23, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017
6:00-8:30pm
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Learn how to support people targeted by bigotry. Workshop includes dramatically exploring the challenges of intervening, short presentations and handouts, and role plays.

Co-sponsors: Newton Human Rights Commission, First Unitarian Society in Newton, Temple Shalom, The Walker Center, The Protestant Chaplaincy Council, Just Peace Players, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, West Suburban YMCA, Jewish Voice for Peace – Boston. Food donated by BJs.

Parish Hall
First Unitarian Society in Newton
1326 Washington St

Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated.
Refreshments and childcare provided.
Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Questions? kyrazn(at)gmail.com

Details

Date:
May 23, 2017
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

First Unitarian Society in Newton
1326 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02465 United States + Google Map

Details

Date:
May 23, 2017
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

First Unitarian Society in Newton
1326 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02465 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.