3nity
October 2, 2020 at 7:30PM
3NITY is the first latin female band in the Boston area. and it is formed by talented, educated and well-known latin female musicians in Boston: Zahili Zamora (pianist/vocalist), and Irisley Gomez (bassist/vocals), from Cuba, Zayra Pola (drummer/Vocalist) and Fabiola Mendez (cuatro/vocals) from Puerto Rico, Karolina Meireles (percussion) from Brazil and Anggie Obin (flute) from Panama. Their music has a unique mix of all different cultures and influences.
Debra Walton. Photo: Randall Garnick.Mr. Joy
By Daniel Beaty
October 1 to 3, 2020 at 7:30PM
Starring Debra Walton
ArtsEmerson presented by Central Square Theater
What ha
ppened to Mr. Joy? A Harlem community is shaken when Mr. Joy, a Chinese immigrant whose shoe repair shop has been a neighborhood pillar for decades, is the victim of an attack. Through the lens of Mr. Joy’s customers, from the bubbly eleven-year-old Clarissa to the sincere and savvy “gangsta granny” Bessie, we learn the profound yet unassuming impact the shop owner has had on each of their lives. Mr. Joy is a moving reflection on transforming pain into power through a virtuosic performance by Debra Walton.
This production is subject to the approval of Actors’ Equity Association’s (AEA) requirements for the COVID-19 pandemic. AEA is the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
Reservations will be available on Monday, September 21.
The Artists of Nina Simone & Hip HopNina Simone & Hip-Hop
Created and Produced by Valerie Stephens
August 21 & 22 at 8PM
Presented by Central Square Theater
Nina Simone earned her title of the High Priestess of Soul with songs spanning jazz, folk, R&B and gospel. A civil rights activist, she said “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.” And today, she is one of the most sampled artists in hip-hop. The Project Artists’ Ensemble includes Valerie Stephens (vocals), Art Collins (spoken word), Yuki Monolog Kanesaka (keyboards, turntable beats), Zayra Pola Ocasio (drums), and Daniel Day (bass).
Sarah Nolen with puppetsJudy Punches Back
written, directed, and performed by Sarah Nolen, Puppet Showplace Theater
August 13 & August 14 at at 8PM at Starlight Square
Puppet Showplace Theater presented by Central Square Theater
After being pushed around for over 400 years, the famous hand puppet heroine Judy has had enough! Cheer her on as she goes on a quest for respect, justice, and a well-deserved nap. Puppeteer Sarah Nolen delivers an astonishing one-woman performance in this modern feminist interpretation of the traditional “Punch and Judy” puppet show. Audiences young and old will laugh, cry, yell, and gasp in response to this highly-interactive, hilarious, hand-crafted farce.
On April 21, we had hoped to gather with you for our Spring Gala to celebrate Central Square Theater and YOU. While our stages must be dark during this unsettling time, we continue to create theater and education programming that will change our perspectives, and move us to action — now and through the coming year.
Join us everyday through Sunday for new performances with guest appearances, songs to make you joyful and programs to inspire you. There is much to do. And, with your help – we can do it.
The Spring Gala Host Committee will match all donations up to $50,000. Make a Donation!
Exciting experiences await you – Bid early and often! View the Catalog.
Every day there will be a new performance or event online:
[table width= “600” colwidth=”200|400″]Day| Theme
Tuesday, April 21| Greetings!
Wednesday, April 22| Celebrate Science on Stage
Thursday, April 23| Act Up and Vote! with Youth Underground
Friday, April 24| Playwrights and New Work
Saturday, April 25| 2020-21 Season Celebration
Sunday, April 26| Join us for a series of LIVE Facebook events featuring fun Live Auction performances and fun.
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[table width= “600” colwidth=”100|500″]Time| Event
1:30PM| Featuring Conversations and Cocktails with Eric Tucker – with a surprise performance from Bedlam’s Eric Tucker and Zuzanna Szadkowski.
2:30PM| Featuring Science and Socializing- The Marie Curie Package – with a surprise performance from Lee Mikeska Gardner.
3:30PM | Curation and Cocktails with Debra Wise, featuring a special in-home performance from Debra!
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Each Facebook Live event will last approximately 5 minutes. Join us at Central Square Theater’s Facebook Page. Don’t miss out!
Exciting experiences await you – Bid early and often! View the Catalog.
