Stories of how we are facing the climate crisis - and what we love about the planet. Join a free True Story Theater performance in support of climate change action. For activists and educators of all ages, come express yourself through "Playback Theatre," an original form of improv where audience members share personal experiences and […]
Come to a drop in workshop. Here's the link to register No experience necessary--come to have fun, connect with other playful people, and learn some fundamentals of improvisation and of Playback Theatre. Unfortunately the space is not wheelchair accessible--there is a long flight of stairs to get to the studio space. We're happy to be […]
If this is your first True Story show, please first scroll down to read how a performance works in this form of deep-listening improvisational theater. This show’s exploration: How do families address differences when coming together for holidays? What relationships are often challenges and what do we do about them? What relationships are most meaningful […]
If this is your first True Story show, please first scroll down to read how a performance works in this form of deep-listening improvisational theater. This show’s exploration: What do we love about living in a society of high consumption? How do we deal with what is challenging? $15-25 at the door. No one turned […]
You are invited to share stories (especially if you are a first or second generation immigrant) or to witness stories that are enacted by others from our community. We are open to hearing what is challenging as well as how people feel connected and happy in our community. We also welcome stories from people who […]
You are warmly invited to come to this performance whether you are in (or seeking) a relationship that is nonconventional, conventional, or any combination! Examples of stories that will be invited: primary relationships that are gender non-conforming or queer in other ways, relationships with big age differences, relationships between people of different race, ethnicity, or […]
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. For more, see https://truestorytheater.com/about-us/how-a-show-works/
This form of improvisation, called Playback Theatre, was developed 50 years ago and is practiced by hundreds of companies in over 70 countries.
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.