Public Shows
We perform themed shows for the public once per month for most (but not all) months of the year. We invite the community to come and share their stories or to witness their fellow community members stories and experience the magic of Playback Theater as our talented, passionate troupe of performers improvise a piece honoring the words and emotions that were shared with us. It can be moving, hilarious, sweet, engaging and so many other adjectives. We hope you join us!
Upcoming Shows
Joy is essential. It keeps us going. It keeps us connected. It is, in itself, a resistance to things and people who would try and take it away.
Where does joy live for you?
March 29, 2025
7:30 pm | doors open at 7
ResoundNW
1532 SW Jefferson St, Pdx
I Am a Wilderness
April 26, 2025
Neurodivergence
May 24, 2025
Everyday Moments
June 21, 2025
Workshops
Introduction to Playback Theater Workshop
Sunday January 19, 2025. 3-5 PM. $20.
Chapel Theatre
4107 SE Harrison Street
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Playback is an applied form of theater based in improvisation, storytelling, and community. Playback creates a bond between our storytellers and the performers, who re-enact these stories in real time, and the community that witnesses both. Like our experiences, Playback can be powerful, silly, deep, and comforting.
This workshop will explore the basics of Playback Theater including improvisation, active listening, movement, theatrical forms, and play.