Sharing Our Stories: The Antidote to Loneliness

Living in a big city like New York, we have daily opportunities to be surrounded by people. Whether in an elevator, subway, or attending to our daily errands, we are often not alone. Yet, at times, it's easy to feel lonely. The U.S. Surgeon General agrees. He has named isolation and loneliness as a national epidemic.

Playback Theatre is not just about lessening feelings of loneliness and isolation. It's about the power of personal stories. Sharing our stories in public spaces can be transformative. At these performances, we remove the distractions of our daily lives and listen deeply to another person's experience. This act of empathy can truly mitigate loneliness and isolation. With our group of talented artists, your stories will be transformed into a vibrant, dramatic piece of theatre.

At Village Playback Theatre, we create space for everyone, and participation is entirely voluntary. Whether you choose to listen or share, we'll embark on a journey together - one in which we begin as strangers and end up as a community. Or, as we like to say, a village.

Tickets

$20. Save $10 off of door admission (discount ends Sunday 5/26 at midnight EDT)

$25. Save $5 off of door admission (discount ends 2 hours before showtime)

$30. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cash only.

No one will be turned away. If these ticket prices are prohibitive for you, email your name to info@villageplaybacktheatre.org and let us know which show you'd like to attend (Sat 6/8, 7pm or Sun 6/9, 2pm). When you arrive, you are welcome to pay whatever you can. Seating is limited.

The Company

Safety & Accessibility Protocols

Masks are not required to attend this performance; however, they are recommended.

If you are feeling sick and have recently been exposed to someone who has had the flu or Covid, we encourage you to stay home.

The theater is on the 2nd floor. There is a chair lift available to anyone who is in need of it, however no elevators are available.