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"Memphis Matters makes me feel connected." Come watch ensemble member Glenda Mace perform in our upcoming Memphis Matters show THIS Saturday at 7pm. We hope you'll leave feeling more connected to your community too! Purchase tickets here: https://memphismattersaug24.eventbrite.com . . #memphisarts #memphisculture #memphistheatre #theatre901 #funinmemphis #memphisthingstodo #fyp #fypmemphis #memphis #memphistn #memphisevents #tennessee #exploretennessee #instagramtennessee #instamemphis #exploretn #explorememphis #findmemphis #instadaily

Memphis Matters means more community...potential...vulnerability...stories." Michael Khanlarian understands why Memphis Matters is so important in our community—to ease the divisive nature of the world around us and show each other how your story is my story. Help us reach a wider community and tell more stories with your gift before by our fiscal year end June 30 to bit.ly/MemphisMatters. Your support will mean the world to so many.

“When you see the smile or the tears you know there’s some sort of release that has occurred.” Rhonda Woodfork-Johnson has found personal growth in the connections, emotions and hope that her audiences share with her through Memphis Matters, and she wants to share that with more people in Memphis on the road to building a stronger more peaceful community. Your gift at bit.ly/MemphisMatters, in any amount, will help us do just that.

“Memphis Matters gave me more understanding of life because I learned I’m not the only one going through what I’m going through.” B-Tree Rogers looks at the world as a canvas. He's just waiting to show the world his painting. His experiences with Memphis Matters helping people find the feelings they didn’t know they had and sharing connections they didn’t know they shared have endeared him to many an audience. But he wants more Memphians to experience this, so please give today at bit.ly/MemphisMatters. Your gift allows us to give our give to more!

“Memphis Matters is a community of hope and feeling and healing and laughter. It has opened my eyes to different understandings.” Recognizing Playback Memphis as an important addition to the performing arts and social change movement in Memphis, Glenda Mace became an original ensemble member helping to connect audiences to their stories and to each other. Help others in our community connect, understand and grow with your gift today at bit.ly/MemphisMatters

“People can be nervous meeting new people, but once you open up you can see that the world is a giving and caring place.” Dabrell Thompson knows that to love yourself is to love life, and hopes to be the voice of a generation bringing positive change to Memphis. Your support today ensures more people can hear Dabrell on our stage and learn to be more about love, more yourself, more human. Make your gift easily today at bit.ly/MemphisMatters

Cequita Monique wants to see YOU at Theatresouth for Memphis Matters this Saturday Jun. 8 at 7pm. Do you have your tickets? Our Juneteenth show is performed by an all BIPOC ensemble for an all BIPOC audience! 📽️: Jenny Myers https://memphismattersjun24.eventbrite.com

Don't miss Tree's performance in our special Juneteenth show, happening this Saturday at 7pm! Reserve your tickets with this link! https://memphismattersjun24.eventbrite.com Video Credit: Jenny Myers #juneteenth #juneteenthevent #juneteenthmemphis

The wonder of Community Matters … ✨🧡 . . . We kicked off our first Community Matters workshop of the year with @BridgeupGiddyup . We love seeing participants walk away with new points for connection and fresh perspective. Thank you Bridgeup Giddyup for partnering with us! ! Bringing your stories to life was inspiring and fun!

Thank you for supporting Memphis Matters 🧡. We'd also like to take a moment to recognize Tennessee Arts Commission . Memphis Matters would not be possible without their support!

Every Memphis Matters show features live music. Here's a quick clip of our talented musicians Ekpe Abioto and Joe Murphy helping to get everyone up and moving around at our January Memphis Matters show!

Through the words, movement, and music of a Memphis Matters show, the tellers, Ensemble, and audience share connection and dialogue through theatre that unites art and social change. Join us in celebrating and valuing the experiences and people of our city on Jan. 27.

For our 15th anniversary, we're celebrating our Past, Present, and Promise. Will Golden—a program participant turned ensemble member—is a shining beacon of that phrase. This is Will is during our Be The Peace youth program, making music with students. It's been an amazing to witness!

Love deeply. 🧡

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Playback Nigeria CEO Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai on Memphis Matters
With our next Memphis Matters show this Saturday, we wanted to share this lovely message from our friend Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai, CEO of Playback Nigeria. We hope you'll heed his guidance and join us for the performance! 🎟: https://memphismattersaug23.eventbrite.com

Music is an essential part of Playback Memphis, so we had to show you this moment from The Shepherd's Care Symposium. Thank you, Ekpe Abioto, for creating this joyous celebration!

Memphis Matters Rehearsal, February 2023
Our players give it their all, even in rehearsal while describing co-conductor Wayne's busy day of Playback facilitation (that's Wayne laughing in the background 😆). Just imagine what you'll see them do at Memphis Matters tomorrow, Feb. 11! Get your tickets at https://memphismattersfeb2023.eventbrite.com and tell us about your day.

It's hard to believe it's been a month since we wrapped up our incredible three-day training with guest artist Will C. Get a peek into his training session with our ensemble, where he shared his expertise and generosity to nourish our incredible performers. We can't wait to welcome him back!

THREE more days to apply to be a Community Matters partner with Playback Memphis. Discover how you can become one of six non-profit organizations to receive a Playback Memphis experience (performance or workshop) at a deeply discounted price, and build connectivity and community through our flagship public performance series, Memphis Matters. Apply here by November 25th: https://playbackmemphis.org/our-programs/community-matters-non-profit-partner-application/