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trueVACATION on Jan. 13

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Presented by trueTHEATRE
Jan. 13
Over-the-Rhine

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to work: trueVACATION! Join us on Monday, January 13th for a reminder that vacations are often great to look forward to, but often fail to meet expectations. Hear from a man who sought the quintessential college experience but who maybe looked a little too hard, a woman who forgot that free things often come with a price, an actor who was riding high – at least for a little while, a man who can put Chevy Chase’s “Vacation” experience to shame, and a woman seeking enlightenment but found something a bit more personal instead. Join us for a reminder that sometimes we could all use a vacation… from vacations!

The mission of True Theatre is to bring together a wide variety of people to share stories in an effort to create community, encourage discussion, and remind everyone that ALL of us have stories to tell with unique insights and broad appeal. Though storytelling can take on many forms, True Theatre realizes that what great stories have in common are their power to hold attention, slow time, and capture the imagination. They may redden cheeks, make eyes water, and elicit eruptions of laughter. They take you somewhere. Although great storytelling is not limited to true, personal stories, True Theatre believes that these real moments of our lives, from the mundane to the extraordinary, give both the speaker AND the listener the ultimate sense of being part of a larger community than they were aware. Come join us for an evening of True Theatre…where time slows down and we can listen.

  • Mon, Jan. 13 at 7:30pm

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trueTHEATRE Seeks Stories for trueVACATION

TRUE_logoRight about now, we could use a vacation, huh? Be careful what you wish for! Remember that time when…? Have you ever thought about sharing the stories of your favorite, craziest, worst, or most awkward vacations with an audience?

True Theatre is producing trueVACATION, which will run for one night only on Monday, January 13 at the Know Theatre in downtown Cincinnati. They are now making appointments with people to hear their true, personal, VACATION-related stories for possible inclusion in the show.

Appointments will be for Saturday, November 23 or by arrangement.

If you have a story you would like True Theatre to consider for this show, reach out to them at truetheatre.com/contact.html or by writing stories@truetheatre.com. They will work with you to set an appointment and provide directions.

On the night of the show, stories will be expected to fit into a 10-15 minute time window and be told without notes. For the initial appointment, it is hoped, but not mandatory, that candidates can come close to these constraints. Unique approaches to the theme are welcome. Stories may be funny or serious. All stories are welcome for consideration!

Of the stories submitted, True Theatre will select five (5) for the show which fit the theme, have a good structure, and which balance nicely against the other stories selected.

If your story is selected for the show, you will be expected to work with True Theatre to find time to participate in 1 – 3 rehearsals (as needed) and then participate in the show.

More details about True Theatre’s selection process can be found at http://www.truetheatre.com/auditions.html.

Other shows that True Theatre is producing this season (and for which they are looking for storytellers) include:

  • Monday, Apr 14, 2014 – trueDATING
  • Monday, July 28, 2014 – trueBLOOD

[All shows are at 7:30PM]

If you have a story that you think fits one of these themes or just have one that you gotta share, reach out to True Theatre by the methods listed above.

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trueOOPS! on Oct. 14

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Presented by trueTHEATRE
Oct. 14
Over-the-Rhine

Produced by Dave Levy & Jeff Groh

Join us for an evening of OOPS!-stories that promise to drop your jaw, turn your stomach, and slap your knee!

Hear from a man who may carry his grandfather’s OOPS!-gene, a young woman with advice on setting your own bone (you’ll never know when you’ll need that!), two jugglers who’ve had their share of ups and downs (and just might have an OOPS-moment before your very eyes on stage!), a young magician who found himself in a situation where he wished he could disappear, and a True Theatre veteran who discovered the fine line between helping someone and almost killing them. Get your tickets now before we sell out and you find yourself saying OOPS! trueTHEATRE shows sell out in advance, so purchase tickets early.

  • Mon, Oct. 14 at 7:30pm

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trueCRIME on July 29

TRUE_CrimetrueCRIME SOLD OUT
Presented by trueTHEATRE
July 29
Over-the-Rhine

Produced by Dave Levy & Jeff Groh

Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time…

The crime rate in the summer is higher than at any other time of the year. Duck for cover with True Theatre for these stories of crime and punishment. trueTHEATRE shows sell out in advance, so purchase tickets early.

  • Mon, July 29 at 7:30pm

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2013 Speakers for Thursday’s trueFRINGE

TRUE_logoFor the third year in a row, True Theatre has been invited to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival to provide an evening of entertainment of “true stories told be real people.” In this case, all the “real people” are artists associated with the 2013 Festival!

If you’ve seen any of these people’s shows as part of the Festival, then you’ll know already what a treat it will be to hear each one tell a true, personal story about life as a performing artist.

If you come to trueFRINGE (8:30pm, Thu, June 6, at the Coffee Emporium on 110 Central Parkway, downtown) you will hear from:

With Live Music by Andrea Young Lee!

Tickets for this “off-season” show are purchased like tickets to any other show produced as part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. You can call the box office (513.300.5669) or visit www.cincyfringe.com/performance/truefringe/ to buy them.

See you soon, and until then: Be true!

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