October? Honestly...Stories of navigating life with breast cancer

Join Forge and UAB Arts in Medicine for a special performance featuring UAB Arts in Medicine’s resident Playback Theatre company, Heart 2 Heart Playback, where through empathetic listening trained actors will bring real stories to life on stage through improvised movement, music, and dialogue.

While this event is open for anyone to attend, we will only be inviting those impacted by breast cancer: patients, survivors, friends, caregivers/ advocates, medical staff, and loved ones to share their stories. In a month that can feel complicated, this gathering offers a space for reflection, connection, and shared experience. 

UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM) is a program that brings the healing power of the arts to hospitals, the community, and beyond. Since 2013, AIM has provided activities including art, music, and creative workshops to patients, their families, and healthcare workers. By bringing artists and therapists into these spaces, AIM offers moments of joy and relaxation, making challenging times a bit brighter.

Heart 2 Heart (H2H) Playback is the resident Playback Theatre company of UAB Arts in Medicine. Founded in October 2024, H2H Playback exists to support the mission of UAB Arts in Medicine through theatre. The company currently has 12 members and has performed for hundreds of people since their inception. If you are interested in learning more or booking a show with Heart 2 Heart Playback, please contact Cristal L. Brister at [email protected].

What is Playback Theatre?

Playback Theatre is an art form where people share their real-life stories and through deep, skillful listening and performance, the essence of those stories is reflected on the spot. Here is a link that goes more in depth: https://truestorytheater.com/about-us/raves/the-power-of-playback/.

Schedule of Events:

6pm Arts Activity led by Cristal Brister

6:30pm-8:00pm Playback Performance

If you are able to donate any amount to contribute to Forge's continued efforts to support our local breast cancer community, we greatly appreciate it. Donations can be made on the Forge website: https://forgeon.org/donate

About Forge's programs:

At Forge, the core of our mission is to offer support, knowledge, strength, and direction for Alabamians impacted by breast cancer. In an effort to continue to safeguard the health of our community and team, Forge is offering virtual learning opportunities that can be accessed from the comfort of your own home, and for any in-person programs we may schedule, we will practice CDC-recommended safety measures to keep our community healthy.

As always, if you have any questions, need resources, or a listening ear, please feel free to communicate with us via the Forge Facebook page, by emailing [email protected], or by calling us at 1-800-811-8925. By registering to attend programs with Forge, you agree to receive further correspondence from us, such as program emails and event reminders.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Junior League of Birmingham, 2212 20th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States