Created in 1991, the Our Own Voice Theatre Troupe is a non-profit organization working to empower people marginalized by mental illness, and striving to engage our community in dialogue about mental health.
our current production!
Our Own Voice Theatre Troupe just celebrated 20 years of making performances in Memphis. Bill Baker, the company's Founding Director, is currently focused on writing the history of the company. He has passed the torch of directing into the capable hands of long time company members who are steeped in the approach and techniques that this experimental group has become known for over the past 20 years.
Local theatre artists Kimberly Baker and Claire Rutkauskas teamed up to create Passages. Passages is an original work based on perception of time, personal milestones, and the power of story. Kimberly and Claire share a long history together and have worked with each other for 18 years in the theatre. Kimberly first met Claire when she taught her at Playhouse on the Square Conservatory back in the 90's. As a child Claire auditioned for her first show with Our Own Voice Theatre Troupe, and has literally grown up with the company as a actor, dancer, choreographer, and director. Rutkauskas has a particular interest in narrative and improvisation. Kimberly Baker has been working with Our Own Voice since 1993 as a dancer, actress, director and choreographer. Her approach to theatre and dance is highly influenced by the work of Anna Halprin. Baker trained in California with Halprin and Halprin's influence can be seen in this curent production through the sharing of personal stories and use of movement scores.
Cast members range in age from children to seniors and each one brings their unique energy to this original work. Reflections on time, personal milestones, and stories of transformative moments shape the piece using text and movement. Passages is at Theatreworks at 2085 Monroe in Overton Square. It plays September 23-October 9. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $10 General Admission and $8 for Students & Seniors. Matinee performances are Pay What You Can admission. For reservations call 901-274-1000.
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