Page 6 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - November '21

Page 6, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Dramaworks Happenings

Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD) is pleased to announce diary revealed their ordeal to the world. But what of
that single tickets for its long-awaited 2021/22 season the people who hid them, got them food, and kept them
go on sale Nov. 1. The start of the season was pushed informed? This play explores the complex challenges
back from mid-October to Dec. 3 out of an abundance of faced by these brave individuals on their journey of
caution and a commitment to the health and safety of our rebellious morality during the horrors of the Holocaust.
patrons, artists, and staff. PBD is introducing a number Almost, Maine
of safety protocols that will be strictly enforced. By John Cariani
The company will perform its full schedule of Jan. 14 to 30, 2022
five plays in a compressed period of time, which has Love – old and new, heart-stopping and weak-kneed,
necessitated shorter runs for each production. The season unexpected and unrequited, lost and found – is in the air in
opens with the world premiere of Michael McKeever’s the fictional, remote town of Almost, Maine. This wildly
The People Downstairs on Dec. 3, followed on Jan. 14, popular play takes place on a Friday night in winter, and
2022 by John Cariani’s Almost, Maine. Up next on Feb. is made up of nine mostly joyful yet poignant vignettes
18, 2022 is the world premiere of Bruce Graham’s The connected by time and place, the beauty of the aurora
Duration, followed by Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel borealis, a touch of magic, and a spirit of hope.
on April 1, and William Luce’s The Belle of Amherst on The Duration (World Premiere)
May 20. By Bruce Graham
Tickets for all performances are $79, except for Feb. 18 to March 6
opening night of each production ($94) and previews Audrey Batten has left the building. And the city. And
($59). Tickets can be purchased through the box office, in quite possibly, according to her daughter Emma, her
person or by phone at (561) 514-4042, Ext. 2, and online senses. Can two strong women with very different coping Based on the life of Emily Dickinson, this one-woman
24 hours a day at palmbeachdramaworks.org. strategies on the journey from grief to release meet each show tells the story of the independent, enigmatic,
PBD has installed a new HVAC system throughout the other somewhere in the middle – out in the middle of reclusive, witty poet through her letters, verse, and the
building that complies with all the latest safety standards, nowhere? A moving, absorbing play about family, loss, playwright’s rich imagination, interweaving the voices
including UV light, bipolar ionization, and specialized love and cats. of friends, family, and acquaintances to create a vivid
high quality air filters. Additionally, in accordance with Intimate Apparel portrait of the artist.
CDC recommendations, patrons must adhere to the By Lynn Nottage About PBD
following safety protocols in order to gain entry into the April 1 to 17 Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional, nonprofit
building: In this heartfelt and heartbreaking work set at the turn of theatre company founded in 2000 and located in the
• All guests are required to wear suitable masks that the 20th century, Esther is a 35-year-old African-American heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Each season, the
completely cover the nose, mouth, and under the chin for seamstress of exquisite intimate apparel who aches to love award-winning company produces five mainstage shows
their entire visit. Anyone who does not comply will be and be loved. An unlikely opportunity arises when she and offers a wide variety of programs for students at the
escorted out of the theatre. enters into a correspondence with a man she’s never met. theatre, in schools, and online. Committed to fostering the
• Documentation (printed or digital): Fully vaccinated The play is a lyrical exploration of loneliness and longing, future of theatre, PBD has become a hub for playwrights
guests have the option of voluntarily presenting sweet dreams and bitter truths, determination and resiliency. in Florida and around the country to nurture their work
documentation showing full vaccination status. Full The Belle Of Amherst through initiatives including drama (in the) works and the
vaccination is defined as the completion of the By William Luce annual New Year/New Plays Festival. PBD is a member
final dose at least 14 days prior to the performance May 20 to June 5 of Theatre Communications Group, Florida Professional
date. Alternatively, all guests can, instead, present Theatres Association, and the Cultural Council of Palm
documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result Beach County. www.palmbeachdramaworks.org
conducted within 72 hours prior to the performance, or a Evening performances are Wednesday and Thursday
negative COVID-19 antigen test result conducted within at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and
24 hours prior to the scheduled performance start time. select Sundays at 7 p.m. Matinee performances are
• Matching photo identification is required for on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m. Post-
everyone 18 years and older. performance discussions follow Wednesday matinee and
These protocols are subject to change. As the situation Sunday evening performances.
evolves, PBD will re-evaluate and share any updates on The Don and Ann Brown Theatre is located in the heart
its website at palmbeachdramaworks.org and via email. of downtown West Palm Beach, at 201 Clematis Street.
For ticket information contact the box office at (561)
Palm Beach Dramaworks 2021/22 Schedule 514-4042, or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.
The People Downstairs (World Premiere)
By Michael McKeever
Dec. 3 to 19

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