Things you won't want to miss... by Hannah

Happy Friday afternoon, cuties!

We took a little break on the blog last week to spend much needed time with our loved ones, but now we're back because there are a few exciting things happening this weekend that we wouldn't want you to miss...

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BALTIMORE IS BURNING by Underdog Theatre closes this weekend at Savage Umbrella's SPACE. You seriously don't want to miss this new work; the whole team is spectacular and the conversation is important. You don't have to take our word for it, though... other folks are loving it too: "This is a really strong debut for Underdog...check it out for some thoughtful, engaging, powerful, relevant theater by a promising new company." (Cherry and Spoon)

Plus, you might recognize a few familiar faces from past SU projects: Siddeeqah Shabazz (THESE ARE THE MEN and THESE ARE THE MEN Workshop) and Dana Lee Thompson (HOUSE PARTY Workshop)!

What it's about: The Colored People's Advancement Advocates are civic leaders of their community. CPAA seeks to protect citizen's civil rights and bring justice when those civil rights are violated. Tensions rise when a young black man disappears after being taken into police custody. Anger and frustration boils over in Baltimore as CPAA gets to the bottom of what becomes an emotional breaking point in the city.

Three more performances: December 2, 3, 4
​All shows at 7:30 PM
All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can!

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Photo by Chris Holden

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD by collective unconscious performance opens tonight at Red Eye Theater. This little gem was workshopped during Savage Umbrella's Night of New Works in May 2016, and we can't wait to see how it's evolved since then.

Super bonus, core company member Alana Horton and SU favorite Patrick Webster (PENELOPE) are part of the ensemble!

What it's about: cursed at birth, beauty is destined to prick her finger and sleep for 100 years. but what did she dream before she woke up? journey through beauty's dreams, and follow her twists and turns on an adult-oriented ride that is both sensual and subversive. collective unconscious performance re-imagines the familiar fairy tale that you thought you knew, through their signature blend of puppetry and dance.

​Six chances to see this beauty: December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM

Get those tickets!

Pay-What-You-Can performance: December 3
Post-show artist/audience talk-back: December 4 & 9

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Speaking of Night of New Works... keep your eyes peeled in January 2017 for applications to participate! We're so excited to hear what you all are dreaming up.

​See you under the umbrella! xoxo