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NEA Big Read
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ZOOM Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m. - one night only! |
Two Plays, Two Actors ~ an evening with Nick deRuiter & Jerri Higgins
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom
Bernardston, MA
Virtual Event URL: No website has been specified for this event.
Note: Virtual Event.
Join two of the Valley's talented actors for readings of two one-act plays via Zoom, as part of Cushman Library's programming in support of the of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Theatre and all art forms can be the salvation of civilization, and plays that make us laugh can uplift spirits at any time.
We'll start with "But I'm French," a one-act romantic comedy about a guy who wakes up believing he's French, and annoys his girlfriend to no end by speaking in fake French, written by Terry Roueche.
Then, enjoy , a 10-minute swashbuckle and fisticuff for two actors, one of them female, written by Jeff Goode.
Jerri and Nick will join in conversation with the audience about theatre, what it can bring to life for actors as well as viewers, and how it can range from comedic relief to societal commentary. If any audience members have read Station Eleven, we can talk about what the traveling theatre company and orchestra means to the communities they visit and perform for, as well as the feelings of comradery, friendship, and family that develop among people who perform together.
E-mail cushmanlibrary@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Contact Info
Karen Stinchfield
Cushman Library
cushmanlibrary@gmail.com
413-648-5402
https://deerfield-ma.org/past-nea-big-read-pocumtuck-valley-events/
MAY 2021 EVENTS
May 19 Wednesday, 7:00pm
What: Two Plays, Two Actors - with Nick deRuiter and Jerri Higgins. Plays to be announced.
Where: Zoom, Cushman Library in Bernardston
https://www.facebook.com/librariesinthewoods/
https://librariesinthewoods.wordpress.com
The idea behind Libraries in the Woods is to create a community-wide book club throughout our twenty-seven towns. Talking about books with friends, family and neighbors adds richness and depth to the reading experience. Programs highlight the book's many themes.Join us by
- picking up the book at your local library, downloading a copy to your electronic device or listening to the audio
- participating in a local book discussion
- attending programs offered at our local libraries
21 rural Massachusetts Libraries join together for a Community Read of "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel.
Cushman Library is a charming gathering spot for those who love books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and more. 24-hour Internet access is available both inside and out. If you have a C/WMARS library card you can borrow from us. If not, come and get one!Cushman Library is State-certified through the MA Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), a member of the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) and C/WMARS (Central/Western MA Automated Resource Sharing Network), and a member of Libraries in the Woods, a collaborative entity made up of 27 local rural libraries, through which we share community reads, engaging programs, endless information, and support for libraries throughout our neck of the woods.
https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read
The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read--a partnership with Arts Midwest--broadens our understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience. Showcasing a diverse range of themes, voices, and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire meaningful conversations, artistic responses, and new discoveries and connections in each community.
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