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The America Plays at Mount Auburn Cemetery

Dates: (9/12/2019 - 9/22/2019 )

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Mount Auburn Cemetery


580 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge,MA 02138

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Announcing the world premiere of the The America Plays, the second series of site-specific short plays by Mount Auburn Cemeterys Artist-in-Residence, playwright Patrick Gabridge. The America Plays will run for 11 performances at Mount Auburn Cemetery. These five plays present a journey through the American experience, highlighting the drama and philosophies of the men and women who struggled to find their place in this nation as the American identity was being formed. Hear the voices of sculptors Edmonia Lewis and Martin Milmore; strong women like Harriot Kezia Hunt and Charlotte Cushman who sought new opportunities beyond the social norms of their time; and an immigrant story highlighting some of Mount Auburns Armenian residents and the community concentrated in Watertown. Audiences will experience the performances outdoors, at various spots across the grounds, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the natural world. Will include walking within the Cemetery on paved and unpaved surfaces and steep inclines; total walking distance approx. 2 miles. Shows will run rain or shine.

News About The America Plays at Mount Auburn Cemetery

BWW Review: THE AMERICA PLAYS: World Premiere at Mount Auburn Cemetery
BWW Review: THE AMERICA PLAYS: World Premiere at Mount Auburn Cemetery
September 15, 2019

Playwright Patrick Gabridge, the 2018-2019 Mount Auburn Cemetery Artist-In-Residence, is presenting THE AMERICA PLAYS, the second series of site-specific plays, following THE NATURE PLAYS produced in June. Whereas the earlier work explored the richness of the natural environment at the Cemetery, this series of five short plays brings to life the founder, sculptors, strong women of the era, and a compelling immigrant story about some of Mount Auburn's Armenian denizens. Guiding the audience from site to site through the lush grounds enhances their connection to the elements of the stories being told and grounds the drama in the flora and fauna of the landscaped jewel.

THE AMERICA PLAYS Set to Premiere at Mount Auburn Cemetery
THE AMERICA PLAYS Set to Premiere at Mount Auburn Cemetery
August 05, 2019

Announcing the world premiere of the The America Plays, the second series of site-specific short plays by Mount Auburn Cemetery's Artist-in-Residence, playwright Patrick Gabridge. The America Plays will run from September 12-22, 2019, for 11 performances at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA.

BWW Review: THE NATURE PLAYS: World Premiere at Mount Auburn Cemetery
BWW Review: THE NATURE PLAYS: World Premiere at Mount Auburn Cemetery
May 31, 2019

Playwright Patrick Gabridge, the 2018-2019 Mount Auburn Cemetery Artist-in-Residence, creates a series of site-specific plays which focus on the natural world of the 175-acre landscaped jewel in the heart of Cambridge. Five short plays inspired by and staged at various locales throughout the cemetery are a mix of comedy and drama, with a quartet of fine actors under the direction of Courtney O'Connor. The 75-minute performance requires walking approximately a mile and a half, but it truly is a splendid walk in the park and seating is provided at each location.

THE NATURE PLAYS Premiere At Mount Auburn Cemetery
THE NATURE PLAYS Premiere At Mount Auburn Cemetery
May 28, 2019

Announcing the world premiere of the The Nature Plays , the first series of site-specific short plays by Mount Auburn Cemetery's Playwright Artist-in-Residence, Patrick Gabridge. The Nature Plays run from May 30-June 9, 2019 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA.

THE MOUNT AUBURN PLAYS To Premiere At Mount Auburn Cemetery This June
THE MOUNT AUBURN PLAYS To Premiere At Mount Auburn Cemetery This June
March 25, 2019

Announcing the world premiere of the Mount Auburn Plays, two series of site-specific plays created by Mount Auburn Cemetery's first Playwright Artist-in-Residence, Patrick Gabridge. Over the past two years Gabridge, an award-winning Boston playwright, has researched the stunning landscape and history of America's first garden Cemetery and 175-acre arboretum in the heart of Cambridge, MA, culminating in 10 brand new short plays to premiere as two sets of 5 unique plays each: The Nature Plays premiere June 1-9, 2019, highlighting the rich natural environment of Mount Auburn, and The America Plays premiere September 14-22, 2019, bringing to life just a few of the historic personalities resting eternally on the grounds and whose vision still resonate strongly in our American culture today. Each series will have 8 performances over the course of two weekends. Presented in partnership with Plays in Place.

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