Everyone has a story. And regardless of color, stature, or demographic profile, that story has the right to be
heard. But sometimes we are reluctant to enter into another’s world; apathy stands guard at the gate. If we want
to see change in this world we must learn climb the fence. We must risk our own safety, just for one moment,
knowing that we could scrape our own knees in an attempt to break through those barriers. But as we stand on
the other side, the gate itself begins to dissolve - our two worlds become one, and unity is restored. Playback
stands to outlaw iron fences, liberate the captive, and bring victory to a world undone.
“Life, while it is happening to us, can seem random and
undirected. It’s often only when we tell the story of what
happened that some order can emerge from the abundant
jumble of details and impressions...”
-Jo Salas, Founder, Playback Theatre
The Playback Theatre is part of the Applied Theatre Center in Greenville, SC and is a bridge between
organizations offering programs which meet the needs of individuals and communities and theatre artists
trained in a variety of applied theatre techniques.
For more information, please go to:
http://www.appliedtheatrecenter.org/playbackcafe.html