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Musical Theatre West Announces Selections for 2024 New Works Program
01.05.24
Musical Theatre West (MTW), a leading musical theatre company in Southern California, has revealed its 2024 New Works Program lineup. The program will showcase "Broken Ground" (book and lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson, music and lyrics by Jason Ma), "The Dark Lady" (music by Veronica Mansour, book and lyrics by Sophie Boyce), and "Māyā" (music and book by Cheeyang Ng, book and lyrics by Eric Sorrels). These pieces will be presented in an exclusive festival in Long Beach.
"Broken Ground" first emerged under the Village Theatre's New Works program in Washington and has since evolved through various forms across the U.S., including a recent workshop at the University of Michigan's Department of Musical Theatre in May 2022. "The Dark Lady" underwent development at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center's National Musical Theatre Conference in July 2023, featuring Broadway stars Samantha Williams, Erika Henningsen, and Kyle Selig. "Māyā" originated at New York University's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program and has been featured at the NAMT Festival and in the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop with Stephen Schwartz.
Since its inception in 2021, the MTW New Works Program has aimed to provide a platform for new musical theatre writers to showcase their work and gather audience feedback. This initiative began as part of Inclusion Media Company’s “Raise Your Voice Playwriting Competition,” and has since facilitated three 29-hour staged readings annually. For further details on the MTW New Works Program, visit musical.org/new-works.
Additionally, tickets are now available for MTW's 2024 Mainstage Season, featuring productions like "42nd Street," "Million Dollar Quartet," "Newsies," and "Ain’t Misbehavin’."
For more information and ticket purchases, visit musical.org or contact (562) 856-1999.
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Reset, Reimagine and Reconnect in the New Year at Sherman Library & Gardens
01.05.24
In Corona del Mar, Sherman Library & Gardens has prepared a special lineup of activities starting in January to promote learning through wellness.
Commencing on January 10th, "Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling" will launch a five-week course aimed at nurturing emotions like gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy, drawing inspiration from the serene garden surroundings. Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and offers insights into developing your personal writing practice. For additional information, visit here.
Explore a distinctive and delightful approach to floral design with the "Florcuterie Floral Design Workshop" on January 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Florcuterie involves the art of curating, arranging, and presenting an array of seasonal blooms, much like creating a charcuterie spread. Discover the technique of layering, creating depth and dimension while selecting flowers that resonate with your creativity. Join Becky Bridger of Bexbloomz for this unique floral experience. Learn more here.
Starting January 16th and running until February 20th, "Tai Chi Tuesdays" are back at Sherman Library & Gardens. Led by local teacher Cynthia Bell Niermann, these sessions introduce the gentle art of Tai Chi in our tranquil garden setting. This eight-week course incorporates Qigong stretches, breathing exercises, and short Tai Chi routines, providing enjoyable stress relief while enhancing health, flexibility, strength, and balance. Find out more details here.
On January 20th from 9:30 a.m. to noon, certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, author, and freelance writer Ellen Bell returns to the gardens to lead a "Weekend Wellness Workshop." This workshop focuses on nurturing wellness through practices such as positive journaling, mindfulness, and yoga, all surrounded by the natural beauty of our gardens. Research has shown that these practices can boost optimism, increase positive emotions, and enhance physical and mental well-being. Visit here for more information.
Every Friday at 10 a.m. in the Central Garden, don't miss "Little Seedlings Story Time," an engaging event where preschool children and their caregivers can explore the wonders of nature through carefully selected books by Sherman Library & Gardens. Admission is free, making it a perfect opportunity for families to connect with nature and learning.
Sherman Library & Gardens is located at 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar.
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