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Visible and invisible: Stories of disabilities

October 17, 2014 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

- $10 – $20

Friday, October 17,  7:30pm

Within ourselves, how do we face our limitations…and discover new strengths?  When we deal with people’s reactions to disability,  how do we handle painful ignorance (including our own)…or welcome kindness?  Let’s learn from each others’ stories.

Our community partner for this show is The Arlington Disability Commission, whose mission is to insure that people with disabilities have equal access to Town facilities, services and programs.

Requested ticket donation: $15 (or $10 for people with disabilities, low-income, seniors or students), $20 for supporters of the arts.

 *** NOTE: location of event is now at the Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St. Arlington, MA

 

photo © Wayne Marshall

Details

Date:
October 17, 2014
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Cost:
$10 – $20

Venue

The Arlington Senior Center
27 Maple St Arlington, MA 02476
Arlington, 02474 + Google Map
Phone
781.316.3400

Details

Date:
October 17, 2014
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Cost:
$10 – $20

Venue

The Arlington Senior Center
27 Maple St Arlington, MA 02476
Arlington, 02474 + Google Map
Phone
781.316.3400

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.