Kill the Dogs, Knock Them Over! by Liana Asim Directed by Jess Meyer Sojourner reveals to their friend, Yaya, that they are leaving town that night, but is in need of Yaya’s help. As Sojourner reveals their true identity, Yaya learns about a shocking family history that might ultimately impact both of their journeys. Click below to listen on Spotify or in your
Last fall, our Board of Directors adopted new criteria for membership on the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council. During the pandemic, we have elected four new members to our Board of Directors. A staff working group has drafted an incident reporting framework. This protocol is being shared with members of the artistic community and is intended to
Monster in the Sky by Ginger Lazarus Directed by Jess Meyer 11-year old Yaya is participating in a scavenger hunt with classmate Kevin. In the wake of 9/11, the friends share moments of vulnerability as they discuss their fears, hopes, and identities. Click below to listen in Spotify or in your iPhone's Podcasts app! If you're having trouble accessing our Walking Plays, you
On Paying Attention by David Valdes Directed by Jess Meyer Yaya and her girlfriend, T, are on a walk to the Public Garden when they finally confront the challenge a summer of civil unrest and social change has placed on them. Can their relationship blossom? Click below to listen on Spotify or in your iPhone's Podcasts app! If you're having trouble accessing our
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Recently, we commissioned a short play entitled Garden State by Sam Hamashima for Play at Home! Garden State follows a bee named Polly as she embarks on an adventure to come home before nightfall after being trapped in a glass jar. As she struggles navigating around the forest, she gains the help of two fireflies and realizes how she must listen to other
One month ago, thousands raised their voices to declare that "Black Lives Matter". Protests happened across the Commonwealth, statues were removed, and books were purchased. But for anyone who was tempted to believe that racism stops at the borders of a liberal enclave, last Friday serves as a stark reminder of why the Black Lives Matter movement is
One month ago, thousands raised their voices to declare that “Black Lives Matter”. Protests happened across the Commonwealth, statues were removed, and books were purchased. But for anyone who was tempted to believe that racism stops at the borders of a liberal enclave, last Friday serves as a stark reminder of why the Black Lives Matter movement is so
We at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston commit ourselves to the dismantling of systemic racism—both in our organization and in the greater community. We need to talk. With ourselves. With our children. With our leaders. And with each other. And we need to act. With our resources: Black Lives Matter NAACP Stream to Donate With our selves: 5 Ways to Show Up for Racial Justice Today 75
We at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston commit ourselves to the dismantling of systemic racism—both in our organization and in the greater community. We need to talk.With ourselves.With our children.With our leaders.And with each other. And we need to act. With our resources: Black Lives MatterNAACPStream to Donate With our selves: 5 Ways to Show Up for Racial Justice Today75 Things White People Can Do