WEEKEND: Public invited to attend Poetic Justic Theatre Ensemble rehearsals in Port Townsend on Sunday

Published 12:01 am Friday, April 15, 2016

PORT TOWNSEND — The Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble invites the public to attend an open rehearsal Sunday to get a taste of the group’s social change theater techniques.

The rehearsal will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rosewind Common House, 3131 Haines St.

No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome, organizers say.

Pay-what-you-can

Admission is pay-what-you-can. A donation of $25 is suggested. No one will be turned away for inability to pay, organizers say.

Spots can be reserved by calling 360-344-3435 or emailing info@mandalaforchange.com.

The Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble is a program of the Mandala Center for Change of Port Townsend.

Open to public

“Offering a rare rehearsal open to the public, this dedicated group of actor/activists welcomes anyone — teens to elders — to join them to delve deeply into personal stories, honor struggles of real people and celebrate our common humanity,” said Marc Weinblatt, Mandala founder and co-director.

“Participants will be invited to engage in theater-based community-building games, personal story sharing, movement and music.

“The playshop also serves a taste of the process for anyone considering auditioning to join the ensemble in the fall.”

The group, based in Port Townsend, is a collectively run, multi-ethnic and multi-generational team of citizen actors who share a common interest in personal growth, political awareness and social action, according to the group’s website.

Stimulate dialogue

The ensemble was developed to stimulate dialogue and action toward the creation of a more just and joyous world for all people, the group says.

For more information, visit www.mandalaforchange.com.

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Reporter Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 56650, or at cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.