
From classrooms to community centers, our work helps people feel seen, heard, and connected. Here’s what Everystory’s impact looks like.


performances staged across Memphis
community workshops and trainings
youth reached
partner organizations
years of impact
of Be the Peace participants use the program’s techniques to solve real-life problems
recipient of the Community Solutions Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Virginia Reed Murphey
Founder, Director of Advancement & Partnerships
Playback Memphis is founded; Memphis Matters performance series begins at TheatreSouth.
Be the Peace! anti-bullying program launches in schools.
The ensemble performs at the North American Playback Theatre Festival.
Performing the Peace begins, bridging police and justice-impacted individuals.
Practicing with Playback launches, and ensemble-led workshops for well-being during COVID‑19.
Receives Nonprofit Organization of the Year at the Mid‑South Nonprofit Conference’s Catalyst Awards
Playback Memphis becomes Everystory and receives the Community Solutions Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis.
We’ve built momentum, but there’s more healing to be done. With your support, we can reach more youth, train more facilitators, and spark change across Memphis.