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Showstopper Virtual Play Series: at New Repertory Theatre

Dates: (11/21/2020 - 12/13/2020 )

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New Repertory Theatre

Online Event - New Repertory Theatre, 321 Arsenal St
Watertown, 02472

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One Ticket, Two World Premieres!Nov 21-Dec 13Join New Repertory Theatre from your favorite device for our new Showstopper Virtual Play Series! Featuring the world premieres from two phenomenal female playwrights of color, this series gives you two live performances for just $20. From the comfort of your home and with optional audience participation, the Showstopper Virtual Play Series is live theatre at its pandemic best."A Very Herrera Holiday" by Alexis ScheerDirected by Sarah ShinLifestyle blogger Emma Herrera is live on Zoom to walk you through her favorite seasonal drinks and crafts, and perhaps let some relationship frustrations slipafter all, who isnt looking for a little space from their spouse these days? But theres a lot of rum in that coquito, and somethings weird about the homemade wrapping paper A Very Herrera Holiday is a darkly comedic look at an influencer who may be sharing more than festive fun."[keyp-ing]" by Miranda Austen ADEkojeDirected by Dawn M. SimmonsMonica Jenae is a freelance commercial producer. In a moment of intense frustration, she does an Instagram live hoping her baby will stay asleep as she waits for her black, male film crew to return from a COVID rapid testing site in the suburbs. As she bleeds her story out and the internets comments pour in, the gnarled, twisted strands of racism, privilege and inequity in the noose of the global pandemic tighten, giving her followers a front row seat to the suffocating effects of white supremacy.For more information visit https://www.newrep.org/product.../showstopper-virtual-plays/To purchase tickets visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/34712/production/1031320

News About Showstopper Virtual Play Series: at New Repertory Theatre

New Repertory Theatre Presents SHOWSTOPPER Virtual Play Series

November 18, 2020

Coming to a (Digital) Stage Near You: New Rep's Showstopper Virtual Play Series

November 14, 2020

New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, MA will open two new digital performances opening on November 21 and running through December 13th. Not only are these performances available on any device you choose, they are live performances with some elements of (optional) audience participation. Embracing the new medium of digital storytelling in as theatrical a way as possible, both performances are available for only $20, with the option for an additional donation from those that are able.

New Repertory Theatre Presents Showstopper Virtual Play Series

November 04, 2020

New Repertory Theatre has commissioned two short plays to be performed live and virtually as part of the first installment of the new Showstopper Virtual Play Series, an evening of live theatre with a two-play in one-night package from the comfort and safety of your home. The Showstopper Virtual Play Series features [keyp-ing], written by Miranda ADEkoje, directed by Dawn M. Simmons, and A Very Herrera Holiday, written by Alexis Scheer, directed by Sarah Shin.

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