Memphis Matters
Spontaneous stories, instant impact
Every year, Playback Memphis hosts six Memphis Matters public performances, drawing multi-generational audiences, amazingly diverse cross-sectors of our community.
At a Memphis Matters show, there is no script. Playback theatre thrives on spontaneous stories. An audience member – a teller – will share a reflection, moment, or story – perhaps lighthearted or funny, perhaps moving or difficult. Then, our Ensemble plays that story back, reenacting the teller’s story with care, creativity, and compassion. This sharing and witnessing of stories affirms that each teller’s story deserves to be told, is valued, is accepted.
Through the words, movement, and music of a Memphis Matters show, the tellers, Ensemble, and audience share connection and dialogue through theatre that unites art and social change. Join us in celebrating and valuing the experiences and people of our city to unlock healing, transformation, and joy in Memphis — one story at a time.
How to Experience Memphis Matters
Save the date! Our next Memphis Matters performance is Saturday, Apr. 13, at TheatreSouth in First Congregational Church. Tickets are on sale NOW! Reserve your seats here!
Community Matters
Each year, Memphis Matters’ sister program, Community Matters, partners Playback Memphis with six nonprofit organizations committed to strengthening community wellbeing and centering the voices, stories and wisdom of marginalized peoples to catalyze growth, healing, and flourishing through our special listening and story sharing theatre.
Selected partners receive a tailored workshop/performance at a deeply discounted price and also receive six complimentary tickets to attend a Memphis Matters public performance where the Community Matters partner’s work is highlighted. Past partners have included nonprofits working with refugees, survivors of domestic violence, justice impacted youth, seniors, and veterans.
Our Memphis Matters performances also create a unique opportunity for advocacy around the issues that matter most to our partners, and allow us to highlight and promote their good work to our audiences.
Your attendance at Memphis Matters helps our Community Matters partners flourish and grow!
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