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Stories of what nourishes us -POSTONED

June 16, 2014 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

- Free and open to the public. Seniors can call to reserve lunch before the show.

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED because of low advance registration by seniors.
The new date has not yet been determined.

This show is for seniors–but all are welcome!

Few things are more central to our lives than food.  Do you have treasured memories about food in your family?  What is food like in your life now — a struggle?  a pleasure?  Can food nourish the spirit as well as the body?   True Story Theater will help audience volunteers to tell important moments from their lives on the theme of nourishment, and then instantly dramatize the stories told using movement, music and dialogue.  Ever wonder what the “Food Recovery Project” is that brings all that bread to the senior center lobby?  Come to this show to hear their story!

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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Arlington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Additional support from the b.good family foundation for our series of performances in partnership with the Food Recovery Project.

Details

Date:
June 16, 2014
Time:
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Cost:
Free and open to the public. Seniors can call to reserve lunch before the show.

Organizer

Unnamed Organizer
Phone
7816461705

Venue

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

Details

Date:
June 16, 2014
Time:
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Cost:
Free and open to the public. Seniors can call to reserve lunch before the show.

Organizer

Unnamed Organizer
Phone
7816461705

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.