Get to know our Walking Plays playwrights! The Walking Plays is a series of six free audio plays, each written by different playwrights. We asked each of them a few questions about what it was like to be part of a commissioned work with so many other artists. David Valdes, On Paying Attention What was the most challenging aspect of
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston announces new youth playwriting festival in partnership with Boston Public Schools. The Lyric Stage Company of Boston is happy to announce its newest initiative in collaboration with Boston Public Schools (BPS) titled Lyric First Page. Lyric First Page is a playwriting festival intended for students grades 3-12 in the Greater Boston area. The
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
Are you in need of some recommendations as to what to listen to? Here are some of the albums and podcasts our staff are currently obsessing over! 1. Therapy for Black Girls (Recommended by Aja M. Jackson, Interim Production Manager) Run by licensed psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Therapy for Black Girls is a podcast that aims to discuss all
Looking for new books to read? Here are some of our staff’s favorites! 1. Even the Stars Look Lonesome by Maya Angelou “It’s a collection of the most gorgeous and moving short stories.” - Kate Casner, Digital Marketing Associate Written by renowned poet and memoirist Maya Angelou, Even the Stars Look Lonesome is a book of essays that was published in
Are you looking for something new to watch in your free time? Here are some of the TV shows and films our staff recommend! 1. Parasite “It’s a film where you can’t go into it knowing anything, but you’ll be talking about it nonstop afterwards!” - Marieska Luzada, Digital Marketing/Social Media Assistant Parasite is a South Korean black comedy thriller that
Looking for something new to cook up this fall? Here are some of our staff’s current favorite recipes! 1. Apple crisp “Don’t forget to top it with the most important ingredient—vanilla ice cream!” - Kate Casner, Digital Marketing Associate It’s finally apple season, which means time in the kitchen to cook up some yummy apple recipes! It is a true fall
Looking for a new hobby to get into or discover? Want to revisit an old one? Here are some of our staff’s favorite things to do! 1. Songwriting “Songwriting is a great way to lose yourself in the mechanics of the strings and the strumming.” - Matt Chapuran, Executive Director If you have an undying love for music and want to
The Lyric Stage is located in the heart of Boston, and there are so many fun things to do and discover in the city! Our walking audio plays invite you to explore a variety of places around Boston. Here are some other outdoor spots that our staff recommends (that are also safe to enjoy)! 1. Boston Common “I'm always there
Autumn has finally arrived in Boston! With the weather changing comes fun activities everyone can enjoy. Here are some of our staff’s favorite things to do in fall! 1. Taking a walk “I grew up in a small, rural town in Connecticut, so being able to take a walk is something I appreciate so much.” - Julia Thorn, Digital Media