Playback Theater is an improvisational form whereby audience members tell a story from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot by an ensemble of actors and musicians. The focus is on illuminating the essence of the story using spoken improvisation, movement, ritual and music. Sometimes a story shared may be thoughtful, sad, funny, tragic, or illuminating. Playback Theater of Portland, Oregon, performs one public show a month in a theater space.
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•What are the benefits of going to see one of our public shows?
* Is original and entertaining - no two shows are ever the same
* Creates a comfortable forum to hear and tell personal stories
* Honors the individual voice of the story teller and the collective voice of
the community
* Builds community in a creative and engaging manner
Public Shows
“A Man who has a vision is not able to use the power of it until after he has performed the vision on earth for people to see.”
-Black Elk
(503) 719-6328 info@playbacktheaterpdx.com
History of Playback Theater
Playback Theater was first created by Jonathan Fox, a director, theatrical scholar, psychodramatist, and social activist in the 1970’s in upstate New York. Playback Theater Company of Portland, Oregon, is one of several Playback Companies worldwide where this form of theater is currently being performed on seven continents and in more than 50 countries.
