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What sustains us when dealing with chronic pain?

January 13, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

- Free

Friday, January 13th, 11:00am-1:00pm
What sustains us when dealing with chronic pain?
At the Arlington Robbins Library community room

All welcome
Admission free

In partnership with the American Chronic Pain Association Arlington Chapter
Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” program

Details

Date:
January 13, 2017
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Robbins Library: Community Room (lower level)
700 Mass Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 United States
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Details

Date:
January 13, 2017
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Robbins Library: Community Room (lower level)
700 Mass Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476 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.