WE SENT HER TO THE SEA by Maddie Powell

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In eighteenth-century Europe - well, eighteenth-centuryish “Europe” - difficult women are sent to the seaside, where they are kept out of sight and out of mind. Five such women find […]

The Making of a Kween: A Conversation with Vichet Chum

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Celebrate Kween, the acclaimed debut YA novel by playwright and author Vichet Chum, with a special evening at The Understudy. Hosted by The Midwives Artistic Collective, the event features a […]

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Midsommer Flight presents: Oh These Times! By Catherine the Great

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A play reading of Catherine the Great's satirical comedy directed by ensemble member Ebby Offord, translated by Lurana Donnels O’Malley.A play reading of Catherine the Great’s satirical comedy directed by […]

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the quiet part by Keegon Schuett

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In a shipping warehouse, three coworkers grapple with daily inspirational quotes as the unforgiving holiday season looms. In a shipping warehouse, three coworkers grapple with daily inspirational quotes as the […]

MIRAGE by Jeffrey Baker

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In the heart of Death Valley lies an award wining master-planned community. Don’t mind the protestors who come out every once in a while!Come visit the Oasis! Your next vacation […]