Playback Improv Theatre is a unique form of performance where the audience shares personal stories, and the actors “play back” those stories in an improvised performance. What makes this process so powerful is that we don’t just re-enact the events; we focus on the emotions of the storyteller—how they felt at that moment in time. This allows the community to connect on a deeper emotional level, learning things about each other’s lives that might never have come up in everyday conversation.

Each time we perform, we witness incredible moments of commonality, empathy, and shared celebration—or sometimes mourning—of life’s significant events. The collective experience of watching these stories unfold on stage fosters a greater sense of understanding and unity within the community. After each performance, we hold a discussion where the audience can reflect on how the stories made them feel, further opening up conversations and connections around themes of identity, emotions, and shared experience.