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Frequently asked questions
The coast of a 1-hour performance is negotiable and usually ranges from $300-$500.
No. The performance touches on adult themes such as racism and sexuality. We suggest ages 17+ but leaves this to individuals' discretion.
The performance is 1 hour, with an additional 30 minutes for Questions and Answers afterwards.
We guide participants in the process of finding your own authentic voice by providing prompts for sharing and personal reflection/introspection. We provide a safe space to examine things that may have triggered you during the show, or something that is calling attention. We hope you will leave feeling prepared to take your reaction to show out into the world and share it with one another.
The Authentic Voices performance requires a stage that can accommodate at least 7-8
chairs with room to walk around the chairs (approx. 200 sq. feet). We need a private
place that fits 7-8 people to prepare an hour before the show. Depending upon the size
of the venue, a sound system and one microphone may be necessary. Plan on meeting
(virtually or in person) with AV representatives two times prior to performance date.
Click on the “Book Us” tab and either complete the Request Form or contact us.
Authentic Voices is strictly a live experience, to protect the integrity of the full context of
the real stories being shared.
Yes, below you can view a “trailer” with short clips of previous shows.
The stories are from our real experiences. They may be from past or current members
of the troop. Just know that the actor who performs a piece may not be the person who
experienced it. Stories are sometimes taken from our reactions to public incidents.
We will provide you with a flyer advertising the event. We can also come to your venue
and perform a 10-15 minute "commercial" of the show. Then you work your magic.
Absolutely! Laughter, gasps, smiles, tears, nodding and shaking heads make the show
powerful. We depend on you playing this important part in the show.
Yes, we provide resources for ways you can learn and take action right away. The most
important resource being you, bringing out your authentic voice.
We do not allow video or audio recording in order to create a safe space for authentic,
natural, and free reactions. This is our intellectual property and is sensitive in nature.
Each of us have our own “authentic” stories that have brought us together, but we all do
this work because of the promise of change and action that comes from being
vulnerable and “real” with you. Doing this work is part of our own process of healing and
passing that to others.
The premise of this work is about our authentic stories bringing us to oneness.
Reverend Dr. Georgia Prescott started Authentic Voices in 2012, when she was in her
14th year as the founding minister of the Center For Spiritual Awareness. We use the
power of theater arts and vulnerability to reach people so that our audience sees
themselves in us. We see readers theater as a transformative social change tool that
has the potential to shift not only individual’s lives, but the way we operate in society on
a larger level.
Facilitating oneness creates a powerful synergy. We are one human race and our
stories drive that home. We aren’t alone in our feelings of being “othered” and having
faced adversity because of our diversity. However, we celebrate our diversity, while
practicing inclusivity. That oneness opens doors, and conversations.
We do this to help break down your preconceptions, which are often misconceptions.
We bring the variety and diversity in our world to you via the stage. When you’re not so
attached to who you think the actor is, then you might actually see them.
Photo/Video Disclaimer: Authentic Voices cares about you and respects your
boundaries. During the course of this event, your image or voice may be captured for
use in Authentic Voices publicity materials. Please advise one of the organizers if you
do not wish to be photographed.
Come be a part of a dynamic reader's theater group that promotes diversity and oneness through authentic storytelling.
Please RSVP authenticvoicesweare1@gmail.com for a two-day audition:
February 2 & 9, 2024 (5:30-7 pm at CSA - 1275 Starboard Drive
West Sacramento, CA 95691)
Attendance on both days is REQUIRED.
No previous experience is necessary!