Dear Readers,
In another week, Massachusetts starts the first of four phases to reopen the state. That’s fun.
Keep washing your hands for 20 seconds. Wear a mask outside. Socially distance yourself. Donate to arts organizations. Stay three to six feet away. Be healthy.
Lastly, say hi to your mother for me.
All our love from six feet away,
Kitty, Queen of the New England Theatre Geeks
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ArtsEmerson — The Together Apart series continues with See You Yesterday. See You Yesterday will be available to view through May 24, 2020. Running time: 65 minutes
History At Play — “HAP ‘n CHAT.” The Boston-based, internationally renowned, historical performance troupe History At Play presents, “HAP ‘N CHAT” with an audience engaged Q&A after the performance. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM EST on Facebook Live – Free Living History Experiences.
These 30-minute Facebook Live meet-ups are conducted in period attire, based on primary-source research, and offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your questions answered live by historic women who overcame insurmountable challenges.
HowlRound — Meet HowlRound’s New Advisory Council. Congrats, all!
“As a peer-produced knowledge commons, HowlRound relies on the participation of theatremakers from around the world to make it what it is. Our community drives the conversation and is the foundation of our work. We are deeply committed to learning from each other and incorporating new ideas into our shared understandings.”
Liars & Believers — LAB presents the audio play of Anton Chekhov’s romantic comedy, The Bear. Check out new music from Walter Sickert and The Army of Broken Toys and Nathan Leigh.
Open Theatre Project — On Monday, Christina Chan chose “Stillness” and “Fried Chicken” to inspire our community’s writing this week. Here are the plays written through OTP Community Write, performed by Tom Grenon and Evelyn Holley.
“Snap Crackle Yum”,” by Michelle Aguillon
Performed by Tom Grenon and Evelyn Holley
“Still,” by Bob Williams
Performed by Evelyn Holley
“Stillness,” by Howard Zilber.
Performed by Tom Grenon
“The Secret Ingredient,” by Christina Chan.
Performed by Tom Grenon and Evelyn Holley
TC Squared Theatre Company — TC Squared invites all to view its VOLUME UP: VIRTUAL READINGS on Saturdays at 1pm on our YouTube channel.
White Snake Projects — On May 13 at 8pm, White Snake Projects presents the world premiere of songs commissioned for Sing Out Strong: DeColonized Voices, in an online concert that will be as close to “live” as possible. The concert will stream on Zoom, Facebook Live, and YouTube. Performers: Jaime Korkos, Mezzo Soprano, Brianna Robinson, Soprano Tian Hui Ng, Music Director; Timothy Steele, Piano; Agnes Kim, Cello; Clare Monfredo, Cello.
Wilbury Theatre Group — NEW Streaming Events Coming Up! Newly added events and a special conversation between Artistic Director Josh Short and Public Health expert Brandon Marshall about theatres in the time of COVID-19 and The Road to Reopening. Watch them live on Facebook or YouTube
Elsewhere, On the Internet:
1. Homebound Theatre Project — The Homebound Project is a new independent theater initiative, focused on connecting sheltering artists and helping to feed children affected by COVID-19 in NYC and beyond. Founded by playwright Catya McMullen and director Jenna Worsham, Homebound is Theater for the Front Line. https://www.homeboundtheater.org/
2. Menopause the Musical Online Streaming — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/menopause-the-musical-online-streaming-tickets-103010314624?aff=TheaterMania
3. BROADWAY DOES MOTHER’S DAY – A Benefit for the Broadway Cares COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
Try This At Home, Episode 8: We appreciate you! from Bonnie Duncan on Vimeo.
