True Story Theater presents "Stories of Invisible Disabilities" for Disability Pride Month on July 11

In honor of Disability Pride Month, True Story Theater, an Arlington-based Playback Theatre company celebrating 25 years this summer, brings a public performance of "Stories of Invisible Disabilities" to the Arlington Center for the Arts on Saturday, July 11 from 4-5:30pm.

Within our unique selves, how do we face our limitations… and discover new strengths? When we deal with people’s reactions to disabilities, how do we handle painful ignorance (including our own)… or welcome kindness? Let’s learn from each others’ stories.

Come to share or just watch and listen - all are welcome.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 4-5:30pm
Where: In the 3rd floor Arlington Center for the Arts Gallery, 20 Academy St, Arlington. Free parking behind the building. Accessible entry via the 27 Maple St door. Thank you to ACA, a co-presenter of this event.
Tickets: $15-25 online or at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds. If convenient, we’d love you to get a ticket ahead here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stories-of-invisible-disabilities-for-disabilities-pride-month

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What happens in a True Story Theater performance? Our events bring together the delight of improvisation with the courageous vulnerability of people sharing their personal truth.

The show’s emcee (called “the conductor”) facilitates brief, spontaneous conversations with volunteers from the audience who share their own feelings and experiences related to the show’s theme. After each conversation, the actors and musician immediately embody the key feelings and actions they heard, using movement, music, dialogue, and superb listening. All of it is improvised on the spot.

From this simple interaction, audience members feel validated, laugh, cry, get insights about their lives, and feel an expanded sense of community. You can share a moment from your life and see it performed, or just come to watch.