Monday, July 20, 2009
101 reasons to see a Melbourne Playback performance
It's ambitious, but with your help we think we can come up with 101 reasons to see a Melbourne Playback performance. Be creative, think laterally and preface your comment with the next number in the sequence.
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1. every show is completely unique, never to be repeated.
ReplyDelete2. you get to hear true stories from strangers.
ReplyDelete3 - when you speak, people will actually listen to you!
ReplyDelete4: It will make you laugh
ReplyDelete5. It is is likely you will feel more connected to other human beings when you leave a performance because the events in other people's lives and their feelings and reactions are likely to strike chords with you, often in ways you don't expect.
ReplyDelete6. You may see another perspective on a situation that is similar one you have been in: the murky motives and reactions of others are suddenly elucidated.
ReplyDelete7. Playback allows you to see things from other people's shoes - from the perspective of those with a different gender, sense of humour, sexuality, culture, status as employee/employer etc, you may even suddenly understand why some people like "Sex in the City".
ReplyDeleteThis will make you a wiser person and increase your social skills!
8. If you go with friend, workmates or loved ones (or someone you fancy) then you will have great food for conversation from watching a show together. As Playback often open up both funny and profound topics, you will probably get to know them better.
ReplyDelete9. The music is bloody fantastic.
ReplyDelete10. It is inspiring and exciting seeing people create performance so tightly as a team.
ReplyDeleteIf you see an MPTC at a conference it will probably be one of the most interactive, entertaining, fun and sharing things to happen at that conference. People who are not confident speakers or "important" people will get to have a say.
ReplyDelete12. You might be moved to tears
ReplyDelete13. Something you see might inspire a fond memory
ReplyDelete14: Someone's story could give you an idea for your next film script
ReplyDelete15- a night out at a Melbourne Playback Theatre show is a great birthday present
ReplyDelete16. you can bring the whole family... kids, grandparents, mum, dad and even teenagers love it!
ReplyDelete17: improvised lighting is very impressive
ReplyDelete18. It beats watching reality television.
ReplyDelete19. participation is completely optional.
ReplyDeleteGreat entertainment
ReplyDelete21. you may find out something special about a loved one
ReplyDelete22. unscripted theatre is exciting to watch
ReplyDelete23: teachers: your drama students will be inspired to try non-naturalism, improvisation and ensemble performance for themselves
ReplyDelete24. It will surprise you.
ReplyDelete25. you might surprise yourself.
ReplyDelete26. You haven't seen playback theatre for years and you're interested to see if it is still how you remember it.
ReplyDelete27. You've never seen playback theatre before and you have no idea what to expect.
ReplyDelete28. You have an addiction to playback theatre and the only cure is coming every time we perform and bringing 10 of your friends!
ReplyDeleteI thought no way would I get up and tell a story in front of all those people but somehow I just answered a question and ended up telling a story - it was just brilliant to see your own life in a way you can't explain. I recommend it!
ReplyDelete30. you get to see aspects of yourself in action. seeing yourself as a person in a story helps bring new insight into your own experience.
ReplyDelete31. You get to see yourself as taller, or younger, or funnier or with a groovier haircut - depending on the actor you choose to play you!
ReplyDelete32. Glynis Angell
ReplyDelete33. Clare Bartholomew
ReplyDelete34. Vanessa Chapple
ReplyDelete35. Ian David
ReplyDelete36. Alan Davies
ReplyDelete37. Daniel Diesendorf
ReplyDelete38. Andrew Gray
ReplyDelete39. Ernie Gruner
ReplyDelete40. Petra Kalive
ReplyDelete41. Mike McEvoy
ReplyDelete42. Nikki Rydon
ReplyDelete43. Alex Sangster
ReplyDelete44. Tamara Saulwick
ReplyDelete45. Nancy Sposato
ReplyDelete46. Tim Stitz
ReplyDelete47. It helps you tap into what is happening in the broader community - what is important to people etc.
ReplyDelete48: spontaneity + storytelling = magic
ReplyDelete49. I find that your shows are a great time for reflection.
ReplyDeleteyou might be inspired
ReplyDelete51. It's amazing value. It can challenge your thinking and heal your soul and it costs far less than therapy!
ReplyDeleteif you cannot afford to have a therapist, playback is an affordable option and it is more fun
ReplyDeletewhy do i like playback theatre so much? i keep asking myself. and why do i have to New York to be trained?
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