Multiracial Playback Theatre Space

A monthly virtual Playback Theatre space for multiracial people to share and embody stories of their experiences. 

Multiracial Community Playback Theatre Space 

The power of sharing stories and being seen…there’s nothing quite like it. This creative affinity group for multiracial people invites reflection on the struggles, joys and complexities of the multiracial experience and the intersections of race and ethnicity in other parts of life. Together we build solidarity that informs an ease of connection in being with others who ‘get it’ on a deep level. An intentional space that deepens awareness, fuels creativity, and supports each person in the quest to live a full expression of oneself.   

Playback experience is required. We attempt to uphold the essence of Playback forms while also bringing our own cultural way of doing Playback that feels authentic and honors the teller. This creates a collaborative and healthy space for artistic expression and exchange that is not limited to a “right and wrong” way to do Playback Theatre.

We welcome all multiracial people who self-identify and/or are identified as ‘other’ in society in relationship to race and ethnicity. This creative container is for multiracial people who may also identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Every glorious shade of skin is welcome including ‘white presenting’ multi heritage people.

* Please note, this space is not for people who identify explicitly as White
(European descent). Thank you for your understanding. 

Though this affinity space is race focused, it also recognizes the intersection of other identities / social group memberships and the wisdom and beauty they offer. 

A note about language – There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to how a person self describes their racial or ethnic identity, especially when it comes to being mixed. Bi-racial, multi-heritage, mixed race, multiracial, along with other descriptions may be used to describe one’s identity. For this event ‘multiracial’ is used. We recognize and honor the various ways someone may describe their racial identity as well as the complexity of how society may label or perceive a person.

A note about affinity space – Spending time in affinity groups is valuable and sometimes even necessary to strengthen solidarity, deconstruct internalized oppression and privilege, and rest in shared understandings.  Read “Race-based Affinity Groups – Why do them?” for a more in depth explanation.