Blogger Night at the A.R.T. for "LET ME DOWN EASY a play in evolution"
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM (ET)
Cambridge, MA
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The American Repertory Theatre invites Boston bloggers to the A.R.T.'s latest production: "LET ME DOWN EASY a play in evolution"
To receive a complimentary ticket, bloggers are asked to write impressions and feedback about the performance on their blog within a few days after the show. You do not need to be an arts or entertainment blogger to attend! If you are curious about theater and/or the A.R.T. this is a great night to see what it's like and then write about it.
LET ME DOWN EASY a play in evolution
conceived, written, and performed by Anna Deavere Smith
"Anna Deavere Smith is the ultimate impressionist: She does people's souls.” —New York Times
Well known to A.R.T. audiences as the creator of Fires in the Mirror, Anna Deavere Smith is one of the most acclaimed and provocative writers and performers of our time. Her latest one-woman show, LET ME DOWN EASY a play in evolution, is a journey in search of human qualities that are too seldom in the news – compassion, generosity, and grace.
Channeling a dramatic range of interview subjects, from sports stars and philosophers to healthcare professionals and survivors of the Rwandan genocide, Anna Deavere Smith asks a question for our age: how do we pursue grace and kindness in a competitive and sometimes distressing world? Generous and powerful in its vision, LET ME DOWN EASY a play in evolution is a virtuosic exploration of the resourcefulness of the human spirit.
(Photo by T. Charles Erickson.)
The performance is approximately 90 minutes. The meetup spot is inside the lobby of the Loeb Drama Center at 7:00PM. Start-time is 7:30PM. Registration in advance via this RSVP website is required to receive complimentary admission.
Afterwards, everyone is invited to join a post-performance discussion in the theater led by Homi Bhabha, Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of the Humanities and Director of the Humanities Center at Harvard. He will be joined by Anna Deavere Smith along with other guests. Discussion topics include Anna's new and past works, and medical ethics.
To receive a complimentary ticket, bloggers are asked to write impressions and feedback about the performance on their blog within a few days after the show. You do not need to be an arts or entertainment blogger to attend! If you are curious about theater and/or the A.R.T. this is a great night to see what it's like and then write about it.
Bring a friend! Each blogger receives two complimentary tickets.
Win Free Cirque de Soliel tickets!
Bloggers who attend this performance are entered into a drawing to win two complimentary tickets to KOOZA from Cirque de Soeil at the Bayside Expo Center. Specific show dates will be confirmed soon. Each ticket is valued at $90 each and cannot be resold. KOOZA from Cirque de Soleil opens September 5th at the Bayside Expo Center for a limited engagement
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What Does Grace Mean To You? As
the A.R.T. staff began to discuss how the word “grace” factors into
Anna’s production of LET ME DOWN EASY a play in evolution, we realized how individual concepts of grace are
very different and very personal. One member of our group
found himself uncomfortable with the word; others found it powerful.
Some saw it spiritually, while others associated it only with the body. To inspire discussion before and after the event, consider answering these questions on your blog and link back to the A.R.T.'s blog where there will be a round-up with links to everyone's pre-event and post-event blog entries. |
On The A.R.T. website: LET ME DOWN EASY a play in evolution show info, Interview & profile of Anna Deavere Smith (PDF), A.R.T. blog, Directions & Parking
Anna Deavere Smith: her website, Wikipedia, profile at TED.com
Director: Eric Ting
Music: Joshua Redman
Blogger Night Host: Sooz
Actor Anna Deavere Smith brings the TED audience to their feet as she brings to life author Studs Terkel, convict Paulette Jenkins, a Korean shopkeeper, and a bull rider - all people she interviewed for "On the Road: A Search for American Character." (Recorded February 2005 in Monterey, CA Duration: 23:50)
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Sooz & The A.R.T.
Sooz, a Boston blogger and event planner, has teamed up with the A.R.T. to host a series of blogger nights at the American Repertory Theatre in Harvard Square.
The American Repertory Theatre (A.R.T.) seeks to expand the boundaries of theatre, exploring the best texts from across cultures and ages. A resident company of professional artists, teachers, technicians, and administrators, the A.R.T. provides a home for outstanding directors, a training ground for young artists, and a vital cultural resource for the community.
A.R.T. occupies a unique place in the American theatre. It is the only professional not-for-profit theatre in the country that maintains a resident acting company and an international training conservatory, and that operates in association with a major university. Over its twenty-seven year history the A.R.T. has welcomed American and international theatre artists who have enriched the theatrical life of the nation. The theatre has garnered many of the nation’s most distinguished awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, a Tony Award, and a Jujamcyn Award. In December 2002, the A.R.T. was the recipient of the National Theatre Conference’s Outstanding Achievement Award, and in May of 2003 it was named one of the top three theatres in the country by Time magazine.
Since 1980 the A.R.T. has performed in eighty-three cities in twenty-two states around the country, and worldwide in twenty-one cities in sixteen countries on four continents. It has presented one hundred and eighty-seven productions, over half of which were premieres of new plays, translations, and adaptations.
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